Disneyland Park is a great theme park for any age, especially toddlers. From ages 1 to 3, toddlers are excited to explore the world. They want to walk, run, climb and manipulate things. They are also often excited to try new rides. Here are the best rides for toddlers at Disneyland, as well as a few other attractions your tadpoles will love. BTW: Bluey and Bingo make their Disneyland debut starting March 22, 2026!
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FAQs
- At what age does my toddler need a ticket? Once your child turns 3 years old, they need a park ticket. However, if your child turns 3 in the middle of a multi-day trip, they remain the age they are on day one. There are several great Disneyland ticket deals through Undercover Tourist in 2026, including the Kids Summer Ticket Offer, with visits as low as $48 per day!
- When does Bluey come to Disneyland? Bluey's Best Day Ever! is at Disneyland Park as of March 22, 2026.
- Are there rides without a height requirement? Disneyland is very toddler friendly with many rides without a height requirement and many rides that can seat three people.
- Are there other things to do besides rides? There are so many things to do for small children at Disneyland. There are kid-friendly shows and musical acts, parades, dance parties, cavalcades, characters and even a playground environment in Toontown. And don't froget about the snacks!
- What advice do you have for taking a potty training child to Disneyland? Our Disneyland bathrooms post is super helpful in helping you navigate this area, with advice on using Baby Care Centers and tips for managing those scary and loud, self-flushing toilets that seem to intimate small children.
- What can my toddler do at Disney California Adventure? Hop over to the Undercover Tourist guide to toddlers at DCA.
Height Requirements
One thing that's great about Disneyland is that there are a lot of rides with no height requirement. There are also a number of rides that allow three or four people to a bench. That means two adults can ride with a toddler, or a single adult can ride with two small children. That makes this park so much easier than other theme parks with more seating limitations.
But even if a ride has no height requirement, it might be too scary for your toddler. Hop over to our post on the scariest Disneyland rides, so you can decide which rides are best for your child and which ones to postpone until a future trip. And if a toddler wants to sit one out? No problem! You can utilize Rider Switch for others in your group.
The Best Rides for Toddlers at Disneyland Park
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Here are the best rides for toddlers at Disneyland Park:
- "it’s a small world" (a gentle boat ride with repetitive song and visual stimulation for the toddler; AC for you)
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway (It does jostle and shake a lot, and our toddler pointed out, "That is NOT how trains work!")
- Jungle Cruise
- Casey Jr. Circus Train
- Disneyland Railroad (make sure to ride between Tomorrowland and Main Street U.S.A. so you can see the dinosaurs!)
- Sailing Ship Columbia
- Mark Twain Riverboat
- King Arthur Carrousel
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Main Street Vehicles
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Storybook Land Canal Boats
- Alice in Wonderland
- Mad Tea Party (just don't spin too fast!)
- Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters (a gentle ride, but this does have a shooting component)
- Snow White's Enchanted Wish
All of these rides have no height requirements. Hop over to our guide for toddlers at Disney California Adventure to see the best rides at that park.
Pick up a new Family Adventure Map for each park for more suggestions and tips for kids in the parks. These souvenir maps are toadally cute!
Rides for Braver and Taller Toddlers at Disneyland
Some Disneyland rides can be a little scary for some toddlers but not for others. How sensitive is your toddler? Just because your tadpole can go on it doesn't mean they should. If you think your toddler will be too scared to ride, then skip it for now, or it might make them less willing to try the next ride. Some of these have a minimum height requirement and some do not:
- Pirates of the Caribbean (cool, long, dark and relaxing, although it can be scary for older children and there are two mild drops and darkness)
- Chip 'n' Dale's GADGETcoaster — 35" (89 cm) height requirement (a great and short first coaster)
- Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin
- Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (Spoiler alert: A simulated train crash ends in Hell. But it's a not-too-wild dark ride and some of the subject matter might go right over your toddler's head.)
- Haunted Mansion (a slow-moving ride, but it is dark and can be scary to toddlers, especially in the stretching room)
- Autopia — 32" (81 cm) height requirement
- Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage (there are dark parts and loud noises that can be scary to some toddlers)
Other Great Attractions for Toddlers
There are some great attractions for toddlers that are not necessarily rides, but toadally worth mentioning.
Toontown
Your toddlers are going to love Toontown. They can climb, slide, spin, run and play and do all the gross-motor movements they love so much. But there are also buttons to push, levers to turn and things to touch that will fill their tactile needs. When they have a lot of energy, blow off some steam in Toontown. You can have a picnic on the green lawns. But if they need a sensory break, also try Toontown. There is a parklike lawn with a cave to the left of Mickey's House. The colors and sounds are a little more muted there if you need to decompress.
The smaller toddlers — under 24 months — have a special gated area with soft climbing toys behind Donald's Boat.
Enchanted Tiki Room
The Enchanted Tiki Room is a great place to sit in the AC and be entertained by music and songs by animatronic birds.
Storytelling at the Royal Theatre
Sit your kids on the carpet at Storytelling at the Royal Theatre for an entertaining and giggle-worthy retelling of some Disney stories with song, dance and characters.
Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island is a great place to run free and explore.
Bluey's Best Day Ever! at the Fantasyland Theatre
Bluey and her sister Bingo arrive March 22 and stick around for a limited time at the Fantasyland Theatre. The Fantasyland Theatre is getting transformed into Bluey’s school fair. Join Bluey’s Best Day Ever!, where you can see The Grannies, dance with Chattermax, eat fave foods inspired by the animated series at Troubadour Tavern and more. Throughout the day, Bluey and Bingo will join a troupe of comedic actors and musicians to bring the best of the music and games from Bluey episodes to life. You can dance along with the sisters, play fan-favorite games like Keepy Uppy, and go on adventures in a life-sized gnome village or fairy garden.
The Fantasyland Theatre is also a great place to visit during Holiday Time. You can meet Santa, interact a ton of characters, do free crafts, watch shows and more. Whether you need a sensory break or a place to get the wiggles out, this is a great place to visit at select times of the year.
Tips for Entertaining Toddlers in Between Rides
Here are some ways to occupy your toddler between rides.
- Get a hug from Winnie the Pooh (and maybe Tigger, too) in Bayou Country!
- Play with bubbles — your toddler can have fun waiting for a parade, rolling in the stroller or standing in the street with a bubble wand.
- If you need to wait for taller family members to ride a ride, take your toddler to the huge granite ball in Tomorrowland.
- Snacks! Bring some favorites from home to save time and money.
- Take potty-training toddlers to the Baby Care Center to use the tiny potties.
- Get more ideas in our Disneyland park plan for toddlers and preschoolers.
- Visit seasonal offerings (Santa/Bluey) at the Fantasyland Theatre (when offered).
Kids' Summer Ticket Offer and California Resident Tickets
Once your tadpoles turn 3, they need a park ticket. There is a hoppin' deal on kids' tickets in summer 2026! Kids ages 3-9 can visit Disneyland with a Kids Summer Park Hopper ticket for as low as $48 per day through Undercover Tourist! That's hundreds of dollars in savings. Now we know your kiddos can't visit alone, so adults can also save money on multi-day tickets from Undercover Tourist.
If you want to visit in winter or spring 2026 and hoppen to live in California, there is a great deal for the whole family. You can visit both parks with a 3-day Park Hopper ticket that is only $80 per day when you purchase through Undercover Tourist. The beauty of this ticket is that you can spread out your visits from Jan. 1 through May 21, 2026.
If you are looking to stay on-site at a Disneyland Resort hotel, you can save up to 30% on select 3-night (or longer) stays when you book through Undercover Tourist. You can book with a refundable $200 deposit.
Toddlers 2 and under are free at Disneyland, but the rest of the family will need tickets. You can save on Disneyland tickets and hotel stays when you book with Undercover Tourist.
Related: Disneyland Height Requirements and Rider Switch
Related: Tips for Using a Stroller at Disneyland
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