Planning a trip to Disneyland Paris with a baby, toddler, or little kid? We’ve taken our kids to Disney parks all over the world, and Disneyland Paris is such a fun one to experience with little kids!
Disneyland Paris has two theme parks: Disneyland Park and Disney Adventure World (formerly Walt Disney Studios Park), and they are right next to each other. Disneyland Park is where you’ll find the iconic pink castle and many of the classic Disney attractions, while Disney Adventure World is home to World of Frozen, Worlds of Pixar, Marvel Avengers Campus, Adventure Way, and more.
In this guide, I’m sharing everything I’d want to know before taking little kids to Disneyland Paris—including what to pack, where to buy tickets, ride height requirements, the best rides for babies and toddlers, strollers, Baby Care Centers, Premier Access, Rider Switch and more.
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What to Pack for Disneyland Paris With Kids
Before we get into the parks, let’s talk about what to bring.
We have a complete Disney packing list for babies, toddlers, and little kids here.
MY TIP: Even if your preschooler or little kid doesn’t normally use a stroller at home, Disney is different. There is SO much walking, plus late nights and jet lag if you’re coming from the U.S. A stroller can be a lifesaver.
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Where to Buy Disneyland Paris Tickets
I highly recommend buying your Disneyland Paris tickets before arriving at the parks.
Disneyland Paris warns that guests who arrive without a valid ticket purchased in advance may be denied entry if the parks have reached capacity.
When buying tickets, you’ll generally need to decide whether you want access to one park or both parks.
The two parks are:
Disneyland Park — the classic park with Sleeping Beauty Castle, Fantasyland, Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain and many of the attractions you probably picture when you think of Disneyland Paris.
Disney Adventure World — home to World of Frozen, Worlds of Pixar, Marvel Avengers Campus, Adventure Way and more.
For families traveling internationally, I would absolutely try to visit both parks.
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Disneyland Paris With Kids: Quick Facts
Number of theme parks: 2
Parks: Disneyland Park + Disney Adventure World
How many min days we’d recommend: 2 days
Can you rent strollers? Yes. Stroller rentals are available near the entrances of both parks.
Baby Care Centers? Yes, one in each park.
Rider Switch? Yes.
Skip-the-line system: Disney Premier Access.
Disney app: YES. Download it before your trip. You’ll use it for wait times, restaurant reservations, Premier Access, maps and more.
Disneyland Park vs. Disney Adventure World With Kids
If you’re wondering which Disneyland Paris park is better for toddlers, my answer is Disneyland Park—but I wouldn’t skip Disney Adventure World.
Disneyland Park With Babies
If you can only visit one Disneyland Paris park with young kids, I’d choose Disneyland Park.
This is the classic Disney experience.
You’ll find Sleeping Beauty Castle, Fantasyland, “it’s a small world,” Peter Pan’s Flight, Dumbo, Pirates of the Caribbean, Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast and so many other attractions that babies and toddlers can experience.
There are also plenty of non-ride experiences, including the castle, characters, parades, shows, shopping and play areas.
BEST FOR: Babies, toddlers, princess lovers and families visiting Disneyland Paris for the first time.
Disney Adventure World With Little Kids
Don’t write off the second park!
Disney Adventure World has changed dramatically and is now home to World of Frozen, Adventure Way, Worlds of Pixar and Marvel Avengers Campus.
World of Frozen is an especially big reason to visit with young kids. Frozen Ever After has no minimum height requirement, making it something the entire family can experience together.
Raiponce Tangled Spin also has no minimum height requirement.
BEST FOR: Frozen fans, Pixar fans, Marvel fans, and families spending two days at Disneyland Paris.
Disneyland Paris Ride Height Requirements
One of my biggest questions when planning any Disney trip with little kids is:
What can my kids actually ride?
Disneyland Paris has plenty of attractions without minimum height requirements, but some of its bigger attractions have minimum heights. Disney recommends checking the individual attraction or Disneyland Paris app for current restrictions.
I like looking at height requirements BEFORE the trip rather than discovering at the entrance that one kid is too short!
Disneyland Park Ride Height Guide
| Ride | Minimum Height | Good for Little Kids? |
|---|---|---|
| “it’s a small world” | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Peter Pan’s Flight | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Dumbo the Flying Elephant | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Pirates of the Caribbean | No minimum | Yes, but dark |
| Phantom Manor | No minimum | Potentially scary |
| Le Carrousel de Lancelot | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Casey Jr. – le Petit Train du Cirque | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Le Pays des Contes de Fées | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Autopia | 81 cm / about 32″ | Yes if tall enough |
| Big Thunder Mountain | 102 cm / about 40″ | Great for adventurous kids |
| Star Tours | 102 cm / about 40″ | Better for bigger kids |
| Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain | 120 cm / about 47″ | Thrill ride |
| Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril | 140 cm / about 55″ | Thrill ride |
IMPORTANT: Height requirements can change, and attractions can have additional restrictions, so always confirm in the Disneyland Paris app or at the attraction before riding.
Disney Adventure World Ride Height Guide
| Ride | Minimum Height | Good for Little Kids? |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen Ever After | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Raiponce Tangled Spin | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Ratatouille: The Adventure | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Cars ROAD TRIP | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Flying Carpets Over Agrabah | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Cars Quatre Roues Rallye | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure | No minimum | ⭐ YES |
| Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop | 81 cm / about 32″ | Adventurous toddlers |
| Crush’s Coaster | 107 cm / about 42″ | Bigger kids |
| The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror | 102 cm / about 40″ | Can be scary! |
| Avengers Assemble: Flight Force | 120 cm / about 47″ | Thrill ride |
Always check current attraction restrictions before your visit.
Best Disneyland Paris Rides for Babies
Disneyland Paris is surprisingly easy to enjoy with a baby because there are quite a few attractions without a minimum height requirement.
Some of our top choices would be:
“it’s a small world” — One of the easiest rides to do with babies and toddlers.
Peter Pan’s Flight — A classic, but lines can get long.
Dumbo the Flying Elephant — Classic Disney and great for little kids.
Le Pays des Contes de Fées — A gentle boat ride that’s especially good when you need something calmer.
Disneyland Railroad — A nice way to give everyone’s legs a break.
Pirates of the Caribbean — No minimum height, but keep in mind that it’s dark and could scare sensitive toddlers.
Frozen Ever After — Over at Disney Adventure World, this has no minimum height and is a MUST for Frozen fans. Disney notes that it contains very dark areas, strobe effects and a splash risk.
Raiponce Tangled Spin — Another no-minimum-height attraction in Disney Adventure World.
No Height Requirement Doesn’t Always Mean Your Child Will Love It
This is something I wish more Disney guides explained!
Just because your baby or toddler can ride something doesn’t mean they’ll necessarily enjoy it.
Consider:
- Darkness
- Loud noises
- Drops
- Spinning
- Scary characters
- Strobe effects
You know your kid best.
Best Disneyland Paris Rides for Toddlers
If I were visiting Disneyland Paris with a 2- or 3-year-old, these would be high on my list:
- Frozen Ever After
- “it’s a small world”
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Raiponce Tangled Spin
- Ratatouille: The Adventure
- Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast
- Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin
- Le Pays des Contes de Fées
- Casey Jr.
For an adventurous toddler who meets the height requirement, you can start adding attractions like Autopia and Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop.
Best Disneyland Paris Rides for Little Kids
Once kids hit that magical 102 cm/about 40-inch range, even more attractions begin opening up.
In addition to all of the toddler favorites, adventurous little kids may be able to experience rides like:
- Big Thunder Mountain
- Star Tours
- Tower of Terror
This is why I always measure my kids before a Disney trip!
TIP: Measure them WITH the shoes they’ll actually be wearing at Disney.
Is Disneyland Paris Premier Access Worth It With Kids?
Disneyland Paris’s skip-the-line system is called Disney Premier Access.
There are currently two options:
Disney Premier Access One
Purchase expedited access for one attraction and receive an allocated time slot.
Disney Premier Access Ultimate
Get expedited access one time on each participating attraction without having to book individual time slots.
For families with young kids, I LOVE the flexibility of not having to spend large chunks of the day standing in line.
One particularly helpful rule for families: children under 3 do not need their own Disney Premier Access to use the dedicated line. They need to be accompanied by an adult with Premier Access and still must meet any applicable attraction requirements.
Would I Buy Premier Access With Toddlers?
If you’re only visiting Disneyland Paris for a short amount of time, visiting during a busy period, or simply don’t want to spend your vacation waiting in long lines with a toddler, I think it’s worth considering.
If crowds are low and you have several park days, you may get more value by purchasing Premier Access One only for attractions with particularly long waits.
How Rider Switch Works at Disneyland Paris
Have a baby or toddler who can’t ride Big Thunder Mountain, Tower of Terror or another thrill ride?
Use Rider Switch!
Disneyland Paris explains the process like this: the first parent waits in the normal queue while the other stays outside with the child. After riding, the first parent receives the Rider Switch pass. The second parent can then access the attraction without waiting through the regular queue again.
This means having a baby doesn’t necessarily mean the adults have to skip all the big rides.
Baby Care Centers at Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris has a Baby Care Center in BOTH parks, and these are worth knowing about before you arrive.
Disneyland Park Baby Care Center
You’ll find it along Main Street, U.S.A., near Plaza Gardens Restaurant.
Disney Adventure World Baby Care Center
It’s located next to Studio Services.
The Baby Care Centers provide a dedicated space for taking care of little ones, including changing facilities and bottle warming. Disneyland Paris also provides dedicated spaces for breastfeeding if you’d like privacy.
Most restrooms throughout the resort also have changing tables.
Forgot Diapers? Don’t Panic!
This is one of those tips every parent should know.
Disneyland Paris sells baby essentials including:
- Diapers
- Baby food
- Fruit juice
- Pacifiers
- Sunscreen
You can find them at the stroller/wheelchair rental locations in both parks and in Disney Hotel boutiques.
Should You Bring a Stroller to Disneyland Paris?
YES.
If you’re visiting Disneyland Paris with a baby, toddler or even a preschooler who hasn’t used a stroller regularly in a while, I would strongly consider bringing one.
Between walking, jet lag, naps and late Disney nights, little legs get tired FAST.
You can also rent a stroller at Disneyland Paris. Rentals are available at Town Square Terrace near the Disneyland Park entrance and Studio Services near the Disney Adventure World entrance.
I personally prefer bringing a familiar travel stroller because we can also use it through the airport and getting around Paris.
→ [SHOP OUR TRAVEL STROLLER WE USE]
Feeding Babies & Toddlers at Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris is very family-friendly when it comes to feeding little kids.
Disney says its restaurants have high chairs, bottle warmers and microwaves for warming baby food.
That makes traveling with bottles, purees or baby meals much easier.
Things to Do at Disneyland Paris With Toddlers Besides Rides
Don’t make the mistake of planning your entire Disney day around rides!
Some of our favorite Disney memories with little kids come from the things we weren’t rushing to get in line for.
Make time for:
- Character meet-and-greets
- Princess experiences
- Parades
- Shows
- Sleeping Beauty Castle
- The dragon underneath the castle
- Play areas
- Shopping
- Disney snacks
- Exploring World of Frozen
- Watching Disney Adventure World’s nighttime spectacular
- Letting your kids simply wander and take everything in
Disney Adventure World’s Disney Cascade of Lights is performed over Adventure Bay and uses fireworks, water-screen projections, drones and other effects.
Sometimes the best toddler Disney strategy is doing LESS.
Our Ideal 2-Day Disneyland Paris Plan With Little Kids
If you’re traveling internationally with babies or toddlers, I think two days is the sweet spot.
Day 1: Disneyland Park
Morning:
Arrive before park opening and head toward Fantasyland.
Prioritize:
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Dumbo
- “it’s a small world”
- Casey Jr.
- Le Pays des Contes de Fées
Late Morning:
Meet characters and explore Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Lunch
Early Afternoon:
Use this as your slower period. Let younger kids nap in the stroller while adults shop, grab snacks or Rider Switch bigger attractions.
Afternoon:
Buzz Lightyear, Pirates of the Caribbean, Autopia and anything you missed.
Evening:
Dinner, parade and nighttime entertainment.
Day 2: Disney Adventure World
Morning:
Head straight toward World of Frozen.
Prioritize:
- Frozen Ever After
- Exploring Arendelle
- Frozen entertainment
Then move toward:
- Raiponce Tangled Spin
- Ratatouille
- Slinky Dog
- Cars
- Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure
Afternoon:
Shows, character experiences and stroller nap.
Parents or taller kids can use Rider Switch for attractions like Crush’s Coaster, Tower of Terror or Avengers Assemble: Flight Force.
Evening:
Dinner followed by Disney Cascade of Lights at Adventure Bay.
Jet Lag at Disneyland Paris With Kids
If you’re coming from the United States, don’t underestimate jet lag—especially with toddlers.
Your kids may wake up ridiculously early and then completely crash at a strange time in the afternoon.
Instead of fighting it, we try to build our Disney plans around it.
Early wake-ups can actually work in your favor for getting to the parks early. Then use a stroller nap or hotel break during the afternoon before heading back out for the evening.
→ [COMPLETE MINI MODULE TO HANDLING JET LAG WITH LITTLE ONES]
Disneyland Paris With Babies & Toddlers FAQ
Is Disneyland Paris good for toddlers?
Yes! Disneyland Paris has many attractions without minimum height requirements, plus characters, shows, parades, play areas and dedicated services for babies and young children.
Can babies ride rides at Disneyland Paris?
Yes. Many Disneyland Paris attractions have no minimum height requirement. Always check the individual attraction for restrictions before riding.
Does Disneyland Paris have Baby Care Centers?
Yes. There is one in Disneyland Park near Plaza Gardens and another in Disney Adventure World next to Studio Services.
Can you breastfeed at Disneyland Paris?
Yes. Disneyland Paris says guests are welcome to breastfeed wherever they feel comfortable, and private spaces are also available.
Does Disneyland Paris sell diapers?
Yes! Diapers and several other baby essentials are available at stroller/wheelchair rental locations and Disney Hotel boutiques.
Does Disneyland Paris have Rider Switch?
Yes. Rider Switch allows parents to take turns riding eligible thrill attractions without both parents waiting through the regular queue separately.
Is Premier Access worth it with toddlers?
It can be—especially if you’re visiting during a busy period or only have one or two days. Children under 3 don’t need their own Premier Access when accompanied by an adult who has it, though attraction restrictions still apply.
Is one day enough for Disneyland Paris?
You can visit Disneyland Paris in one day, but with two parks and little kids, I would choose two days if your schedule allows. It gives you time to experience both parks without trying to drag exhausted toddlers from attraction to attraction.
Should I bring a stroller to Disneyland Paris?
For babies and toddlers, absolutely. I’d even consider one for a preschooler who normally walks because Disney days involve a LOT of steps.
We’ve taken our kids to Disney parks around the world, and my biggest advice is this: don’t try to do everything.
Pick the experiences your kids will love most, leave room for naps and snacks, and remember that sometimes a toddler’s favorite part of Disney isn’t the attraction you planned your entire morning around—it’s meeting a character, eating a Mickey-shaped snack or riding “it’s a small world” three times in a row.
