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Ultimate Disneyland Paris with Toddlers Guide 2024 (Rides & Tips)

Ultimate Disneyland Paris with Toddlers Guide 2024 (Rides & Tips)

Are you visiting Disneyland Paris with toddlers? We are lucky enough to be annual pass holders at Disneyland Paris and have taken numerous visits with our two kids as toddlers. In this guide we round up the best Disneyland Paris rides for toddlers alongside our best tips to take the stress out of visiting Disneyland Paris with toddlers.

So whether you want toddler friendly travel tips, the best rides for toddlers as well as a sample toddler friendly itinerary then this is the guide for you.

Tips for Visiting Disneyland Paris With Toddlers

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Are Toddlers Free at Disneyland Paris?

Woman holding a toddlers with her back to the camera with the Disneyland Paris castle in the background

Guide for Visiting Disneyland Paris for Toddlers including best disneyland paris rides for toddlers

One of the most common questions we get on our Disneyland Paris facebook group is whether or not toddlers are free. And the answer is it depends on the actual age of your toddler. If your kids are aged 2 and under then the good news is that your little one can enter for free. However children aged 3 and over do require a ticket. 

Travel off peak

One of the benefits about traveling with a toddler generally is that you aren’t beholden to school holidays, unless you have have older children of course.

If you can travel off peak and out of the school holidays you will usual experience far fewer crowds, shorter queues and cheaper accommodation in the parks. 

For more general tips on visiting Disneyland Paris check out this post.

Stay on Site

View of street at hotel cheyenne at disneyland paris with chuckwagon restaurant in background

Best Disneyland Paris Hotels for Toddlers / Best Disneyland Paris Hotels for Families

Where your Disneyland Paris budget can allow it, we always recommend staying on-site. By staying on-site at Disneyland Paris with toddlers you get several added benefits including: 

Early Magic Hours / Extra Magic Hours at Disneyland Paris

Early Magic Hours or Extra Magic hours as some other people call them at Disneyland Paris  gives you entry to the park a whole hour before off-site guests. During this time queues for big and popular rides are much shorter than during main park opening hours and it it is amazing how much extra you can get done in this time. I would even say having Early Magic Hours can even reduce the number of days you need in the parks

For more information on the best way to use Early magic hours with toddlers check out this post.  

You are walking distance to the parks 

If you stay at one of the six on-site hotels you are actually within walking distance to the park (Though shuttles are also offered). The Disneyland Hotel is the closest and most expensive hotel on site being at the entrance to the park itself while Santa Fe is the furthest away and also the cheapest. However I have walked to the parks from each of the on-site hotels even with a toddler in a pushchair. 

This is a great advantage as it means you can go back for naps, go for a break from the heat if you are traveling to Disneyland Paris in August, or even head back for a dip in a pool. 

You can make reservations earlier

exterior shot of Auberge de Cendrillon at Disneyland Paris

Auberge de Cendrillon Disneyland Paris

Though there are lots of restaurants at Disneyland Paris, they vary in quality and style of food. One of the Disneyland Paris food highlights for us is character dining, in particular the princess dining at Auberge de Cendrillon.  This and other popular dining experiences book up quickly and one of the benefits of staying on site is that you can book these things 12 months in advance. Whereas off-site guests can only book them 2 months prior when you will find that many things have already are booked up. 

You can meet characters without large queues

Donald Duck and Girl - Disneyland Paris Sequoia Lodge Review

Disneyland Paris Sequoia Lodge Review

Both of my toddlers loved meeting characters while at Disneyland Paris. However the queues for some of the more popular characters can eat hours out of your time especially if you want to meet Mickey or the Princesses which can have queue lengths of 2-3 hours at peak times. But one great way of meeting characters with less of a queue is by meeting them in the hotels.

All the on-site hotels have character meets and greets in the lobby. And while you won’t know who you are meeting until you get there, the queues are much less than in the parks. Also the characters all have special costumes for hotel meet and greets which makes these meet and greets extra special in my opinion. 

For more information on the best Disneyland Paris hotels for toddlers check out this post. And if you are torn between Sequoia Lodge and Cheyenne do check out our comparison guide. 

Top Tip: We always recommend booking direct with Disneyland Paris. Bookings done direct with Disneyland Paris includes tickets in the cost of your hotel. 

Decide if you want to visit one or two parks

Disneyland Paris is compromised of two parks – the traditional Disneyland Park and the Walt Disney Studios Paris soon to be renamed Disney Adventure World (most similar to California Adventure and Hollywood Studios in Florida).

If you only have one day in the park I would just choose to do one park rather than trying to do 2 parks in 1 day as switching parks can be a lot with little legs in tow.  Out of the two I would definitely choose to do Disneyland as opposed to the Studios park as this has more toddler friendly rides. However if you have two or more days then I would definitely recommend doing both parks as Studios is great for Pixar and Superhero fans as well as having some of the best shows in the parl. 

It is essential to book your tickets for Disney in advance to save on queuing and to prevent disappointment as the parks do reach capacity especially at peak times. 

Make Use of Early Magic Hours 

Toddler holding mums hand walking down main street towards castle at disneyland paris.

Ultimate Disneyland Paris Tips and Tricks for a PERFECT trip – use early magic hours

As I said before, staying onsite is definitely an advantage if you are traveling with a toddler and you can get some of the more popular rides done early in the day when the queues are less.

When we are traveling with toddlers the rides we prioritise for Early Magic Hours are:

  • Peter Pan’s Flight
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant 
  • Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast

in the main Disneyland Park and in the Studios we prioritise:

These are all Disneyland Paris rides with no height restrictions that are notorious for having queues that go above 45 minutes regularly. 

You could also use your Early Magic Hours to join the queues to meet some of the more popular characters like Mickey, Princesses in the Pavillon, and Stitch or Jack Skellington. These queues do open during early magic hours but queuing for them early can reduce the time you need to wait. 

Prepare your Phone

View of a phone homescreen

Planning a Trip to Disneyland Paris – Then you Need These Disneyland Paris Apps

I always recommend going into Disneyland Paris with an itinerary or an idea of a plan no itinerary can be set in stone because of queues, breakdowns and other circumstances. One way to keep up to date with current queue times, shows, mobile ordering and breakdown information is to make sure you have all the right Disneyland Paris apps downloaded onto your phone. 

Take Snacks  

Ziplock bag with snacks including fruit pouch, toddler milk, fruit snacks, yogurt and a banana.

Best Snacks to Bring to Disneyland

I don’t know about your toddler but my toddler gets hangry and there is nothing worse than being halfway through a queue when your toddler becomes hungry and not having some with you. For this reason we recommend taking an ample supply of snacks with you. 

Depending on where you are traveling from you can bring these from home oterwise there are some supermarkets really close to Disneyland Paris where you can stock up before heading into the parks. If you are visiting Disneyland Paris on a budget this is a great way of saving money as Disney isn’t the cheapest place to eat.

Booking Windows

Once you have booked your Disneyland PAris vacation it is also worth knowing when your booking windows for restaurants and added experiences open. Table service and character dining meals require reservations that open 12 months in advance of your stay for on site guests. We recommend being ready and getting your bookings done as soon as your 12 month window opens to avoid disappointment. 

For off site guests reservation windows open 2 months in advance. 

As well as the rides, shows and character meet and greets that are included in the price of your ticket there are also additional experiences that your toddler may enjoy including:

Other experiences that require advance bookings include: 

  • My Royal Dream (known as Princess for a day and bibbidi bobbidi Boutique in the US parks). 
  • PArade and Firework Viewing Areas – opens up a week in advance of travel 
  • Hotel Meet and Greets at select hotels – these can be booked online in advance 7 days prior. 

Decide if you want a meal plan

One of the most common questions we get from families going to Disneyland Paris for the first time is do we need a meal plan?

Now meal plans can be a great way of saving money if you are planning to eat at the park for most of your meals at table service restaurants. However we don’t tend to book a meal plan as for us it is not worth it as we tend to eat on the go. 

We always head into the park for early magic hours and have breakfast on the go. For lunch we either take something with us or grab a quick service meal and then for dinner will either do something like character dining or eat in the village at a quick service place like the Earl of Sandwich or MacDonalds. For this reason it really isn’t a cost saving for us.

I recommend you plan whether or not you want to have table service options and will sit down to eat at least 2 meals a day.

But generally speaking I would always say either opt for no meal plan or only half board as full board eats up much of your time in the park.

Note: children 2 and under do not require a ticket to the park and therefore are not included in meal plans. It is expected that your little one will eat off your plate.

Make use of the Baby Care Centre

If you are travelling to Disneyland Paris with baby or even a toddler you might want to use the Baby Care Centre located just off Main Street in Disneyland Paris or behind Studio Services at Walt Disney Studios. This is a great place to go if you need some downside to feed or get baby off to sleep. 

Make use of the Baby Swap 

If you have older children or adults in your group that want to go on rollercoasters,  thrill rides such as Hyperspace Mountain or rides with a height requirement then be sure to make use of the baby swap / rider swap. 

This is where one parent queues and rides while the other parent waits with the younger children.  Once they have ridden, inform the cast member you want to use rider swap when they leave. Then the  other parent returns, usually through the exit and rides without queuing. 

Watch Disney Movies before you go 

One of the thing that really enriched my toddlers experience was being familiar with a range of Disney movies and Disney characters.

Of course she had her favourites when we booked – looking at you Toy Story but being familiar with some other characters she’d not seen before really helped elevate her experience. 

Plan Plan and Plan Some More

One of the things I have come to accept about Disney is that isn’t the most relaxing holiday especially in the lead up but in my opinion it is well worth it when you are there. Knowing which rides have Premier Access, what rides have the longest queues, knowing which characters you want to meet etc mean you can fit more into your day.

We have a full Disneyland Paris Planning guide here which will take you right from booking planning tips up to planning your time in the park. 

What to pack for Disneyland Paris for Toddlers 

So now you known some of our tips for visiting the parks, we will turn our attention to what to pack for Disneyland Paris for toddlers. We have a full Disneyland Paris packing list here, but in this section we will look at items that are specific for toddlers that you should add to your list. 

Pull Ups 

One of the worries a lot of toddler parents have with travel is how to manage them after they have been potty trained. And it can be difficult especially if they are new to being nappy free combined with waiting in long queues.

I recommend taking regular toilet breaks and going before you enter long queues but also packing some pull ups even if you no longer use them at home just in case. 

Take Layers 

The weather at Disneyland Paris is far more temperamental compared to other Disneyland parks around the world so my biggest packing tip for the Paris park is to pack layers and plenty of them especially if you are visiting disneyland Paris in winter. 

Buy Costumes at Home in Advance 

Merida and a girl - Meeting Princesses at Disneyland Paris Auberge De Cendrillon

Meeting Princesses at Disneyland Paris Auberge De Cendrillon

When my daughter was a toddler she loved dressing up as a princess, still does in fact. And one thing I noticed is that she got extra attention during parades and meet and greets when she was dress up. In fact when she was dressed as a mermaid Ariel and Eric came over to hug her during a parade.

For this reason we recommend wearing costume or Disney related clothes for your days in the park. Now while there are princess outfits and costumes available in the parks they are rarely unique to the park and are certainly more expensive than those you can buy at home. We find the best prices for Disney costumes on amazon  and supermarkets. So if you want to save money on your trip we recommend bringing these from home.

For more information on what to pack and what to wear to Disneyland Paris check out this post. 

Should I take a stroller / pram to Disneyland Paris? 

Stroller rental at Disneyland Paris

Stroller rental at Disneyland Paris

Whenever we travel with our toddler anywhere in the world I always ask myself should we take a pram? Now I would say the answer to this really depends on your toddler. 

When my daughter was a toddler she would happily walk anywhere and had dropped her nap by the time we went to the park. However my son on the other hand didn’t walk as far and hadn’t dropped his nap when we went so we decided to take it with us. 

Therefore ask yourself how much walking your little one is capable of doing, whether they will nap, or if it will be cold and you will want to wrap them in blankets while waiting around as this will help you decide whether or not to take a pram with you. But if you are in any doubt as to whether or not it will be useful I would err on the side of caution and take it with you. 

Please remember it is worth noting that you can not use strollers in the queues in Disneyland Paris and they can be difficult to manoeuvre on shuttles. For this reason you may also want to take a baby carrier with you also.

Note: if you don’t take a stroller with you and discover you need one while you are there there are strollers to rent for about 20 Euros a day. 

Also if you do decide to take a stroller I recommend taking a stroller lock with you – like this one – as there have been reported cases of stroller theft. 

For more Disney stroller hacks check out this post. 

Medicine 

One of the things that surprises many parents is that you can’t buy things like Calpol in the supermarket and have to go to pharmacies in France. If your little one does get ill or suddenly needs some medicine it can take a lot of time out of your day to head to a pharmacy. 

For this reason we recommend packing Calpol and other child medicines such as teething gels etc so you are always prepared just in case. 

Best Disneyland Paris Rides for toddlers 

So now you know our tips for planning a trip to Disneyland Paris with toddlers and what to pack for them, we will turn our attention to the best Disneyland Paris rides for toddlers. 

It may actually surprise you to find out how many toddler friendly Disneyland Paris rides there are. For this reason and for easier navigation we have split this guide up into parks – the Disneyland park and the Walt Disney Studios and lands.

Disneyland Paris toddler rides in the Disneyland Park

If you can only pick 1 park to visit in Disneyland Paris with toddlers I would always go for the original Disneyland Park. It is bigger, has more classic character and princess meet and greets but perhaps more importantly has the most toddler rides. 

The original Disneyland Paris park is split into the following lands:

  • Fantasyland 
  • Adventureland
  • Discoveryland and 
  • Frontierland 

There is also the traditional Main Street USA but this doe not have any rides per se. However all visitors will walk down it to get to the Disneyland Paris castle and there are vehicles including horse drawn carriages that go down Main Street first thing in the morning that that toddlers may enjoy. 

Best Fantasyland Rides for Toddlers 

If you are looking for the best area for toddlers your first stop should be Fantasyland. I usually start my itinerary for toddlers at this area because of how many rides there are without no height requirements and the character meet and greets available in this area. 

It’s a Small World 

Interior shot of the its a small world ride at disneyland paris showing puppets on the tower bridget and in English national dress.

Best disneyland rides for toddler – including It’s a Small world fantasyland rides for toddlers


When I think about Disneyland one of the rides I always think about it It’s a Small World. It is a bit of a marmite ride with a song that will undoubtedly stick in your head for the whole day but it is a great ride for toddlers at Disneyland Paris as there is absolutely no height restriction.

You can even go on this if you are travelling to Disneyland Paris with a baby. Another great thing about this ride is that you can sit 4 or 5 abreast meaning even larger families can sit together on this ride. And this ride has been recently refurbished so it is one of the best versions of this ride in the world. 

Peter Pan’s Flight

Another iconic ride at Disneyland and the most popular ride in Fantasyland. In fact it is not uncommon for this ride to have a queue of 45 minutes +. For this reason I usually do this first thing during early magic hours. There is a premier access for this ride but I really don’t think it is worth the cost. 

On this ride you will board a magical pirate ship and will soar through the Darling Children’s Bedroom, over London at night until you finally arrive at Neverland to see the events of the film unfold. For this ride we managed to sit two adults and our toddler on the same boat. This ride doesn’t have a height restriction but because of the bar you can not travel on this ride if pregnant

Dumbo the Flying Elephant 

View of the dumbo flying elephant ride in fantasyland at disneyland paris.

Disneyland Paris with toddlers and baby tips – why dumbo is the best disneyland paris rides for toddlers


Another classic Disney ride and another popular one with queues again around the 40 minute mark.  I therefore recommend trying to get this done during Early Magic Hours if you have them. This ride also has a large canopy over the queue so is a good one for sunny or rainy days. 

On this ride you are in control of how high or low you want to fly which is great for toddlers who might be more nervous. This was another ride where we were able to sit two adults and a toddler in one elephant. 

Lancelot’s Carousel 

View of the carousel at disneyland paris

Disneyland Paris with toddlers – best rides

This is one of my toddler’s favourite rides at Disneyland Paris and usually has one of the shortest queues in the park. The longest we saw during our stay was a 20 minute queue.

Please note: with small children you may be asked to stand next to them while they ride. 

Mad Hatters Tea Cups 

Mad Hatters Teacups at Disneyland paris

Best Toddler Rides at Disneyland PAris

This classic ride is another one on Fantasyland where the queues can get large and is advisable to get on early. Board your cup and decide how quickly you want to spin. Unfortunately for me my toddler likes to spin. 

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (sometimes written as Blanche Neige et les Sept Nains in French

Board a four person mining car and follow the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. While this ride doesn’t have a height restriction it can be a little scary for some children of a more nervous disposition.There are a couple of scary moments on this ride including where the Wicked Queen transforms into an old hag which some younger toddlers might find scary. We did this ride with our 3 year old and she was fine but if your child is of a nervous disposition you may want to avoid this ride. 

Also be sure to look to the window above this ride to see a Disneyland Paris secret. 

Pinnochio – Les Voyages de Pinocchio

This is another 4 person ride where you follow the story of the original film. 

Casey Junior – Le Petit Train du Cirque

This ride is probably the closest you will get to a toddler friendly rollercoaster at Disneyland Paris. You will board the Casey Junior Circus Train from Dumbo and travel around a fairytale land (it shares landscape with the Story Book Canals). 

Story Book Land Canal Boat (Le Pays des Contes de Fee)

Storybook Canals signs with model of the disneyland paris castle in the backgroud

Storybook Canals – Best Things to do in Disneyland Paris Bucket List

This gentle boat ride will take you around all of the fairytale landscapes from your favourite Disney films from seeing Belle reading next to her village fountain, Rapunzel in her tower to entering the Cave of Wonders from Aladdin. This ride has no height restrictions and is suitable for even babies.

Other Fantasyland Attractions for Toddlers at Disneyland Paris

In my opinion Fantasyland is the best land for toddlers at Disneyland Paris not just because of the wealth of rides with no height restrictions but also because of the other attractions for young children in this area. They include: 

Mickey Mouse Meeting 

Be warned the queue for this is usually long – the shortest wait time we have ever seen for this during the day was 60 minutes but at peak times and on rainy days this can exceed 2 hours.

Good to know – this queue is entirely indoors. The only character you meet here is Mickey.

Princess Pavillion 

The Princess Pavillion consistently has the longest wait times of anything including rides with minimum waiting times between 75-90 minutes but sometimes exceeds 3 hours. If you have early magic hours and your toddler is a princess fanatic I would recommend heading here part way through EMH to beat the queue.

Disneyland Castle

view of castle at disneyland paris

Disneyland Paris Castle Facts, Trivia and History

We have been lucky enough to visit Tokyo Disneyland, Disneysea, California Disneyland and Hong Kong Disney with our toddler and I have to say that out of all the castles the Disneyland Paris castle is my favourite!

It is spectacularly beautiful and there is lots to do inside from actually touring the castle and seeing the beautiful stained glass windows to visiting the dragon under the castle (this is a completely unique attraction for Disneyland Paris). However be warned the latter may scare some younger children though my kids love visiting the dragon on every visit.

Mickey’s PhilharMagic

Mickey’s Philharmagic is a 4d cinema show that is great to do during a heatwave or rain at Disneyland Paris as it is a completely indoor attraction. 

In this cinema experience you will watch as Donald steals Mickey’s fantasia hat and things start to go badly awry. 

Alice’s Labyrinth

Follow the white rabbit down the rabbit hole and into the Wonderland where you will meet the Queen of Hearts, and her shoulders and at the end will be awarded with great views of the park from her castle. It is one of the best things to do in Disneyland Paris that isn’t a ride. 

Parades

Start of the stars on parade parade at disneyland paris

Disneyland Paris Parade – Best Things to do in Disneyland Paris Bucket List

Parades are top of my Disneyland PAris bucket list. There is regular stars on parade parade as well as seasonal ones so be sure to check the app for current showings and times.  If you want to get a good seat be sure to get there at least 30 minutes before.

Our favourite place is to go outside Bella Note Restaurant in Fantasyland as there are toilets nearby and your child can sit on the floor to watch. You are first to see the parade which means you can also get back into fantasyland very quickly when its finished. 

Discoveryland Rides for Toddlers at Disneyland Paris

After Fantasyland the best area we found for toddlers was Discoveryland with two rides being especially great for littles ones. They are: 

View of toddler stood next to alien wall inside the buzz lightyear ride at Disneyland paris

DIsneyland Paris for toddlers

Buzz Lightyear’s Laser Blast

This ride was up there as one of my toddlers favourites so if you are looking for Disneyland Paris rides for 3 year olds then this one is going to be a big hit.

On this ride you board your space cruiser (you can just about fit two adults and a toddler in a cruiser but it was a bit tight) where there are two laser blasters and a control for moving your cruiser. As you go round the track you have to blast the items with the logo of Emperor Zorg.

There is a counter on your dashboard which will keep track of your score and I am sure would get competitive if you have older children. At the end of the ride you will be given a Space Cadet ranking. 

This ride gets exceptionally busy especially at peak times but it is one of the toddler friendly rides at Disneyland Paris that has a fast pass. My advice is to grab this as soon as you enter the park. When we went to ran to this ride got a fast pass, boarded the orbitron and then went on Buzz all before 11am. 

Insider hack: be sure to look for the hidden Mickey hidden in the interior queue. 

Orbitron

View of the Orbitron ride at Disneyland Paris

Toddler friendly rides at disneyland paris

The Orbitron is similar to the Dumbo Ride in that it is a flying ride you control yourself for height but this time you board a rocket. Unlike Dumbo however you can only fit two people in a rocket and it is a little tight if you are plus sized. 

Autopia 

Car from the Autopia ride at Disneyland Paris in front of the sign for the ride

disneyland paris rides for toddlers

This is the last ride in Discoveryland that is suitable for toddlers. The basic premise of this ride is a drive yourself car experience. Toddlers are allowed on this ride if they are 81cm tall (32 inches) so long as they accompanied by someone over 132cm. Children who are 132cm or taller can ride by themselves.  

Personally I try to avoid this ride as the queues are long and the petrol fumes are quite overwhelming. 

Adventureland Rides for Toddlers at Disneyland Paris

Pirates of the Caribbean 

Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Paris

Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Paris – one of the disneyland paris toddler rides

This technically is another ride that toddlers can go on but it is one that I would ride with caution. While some children will love it, the darkness, pirates and bangs may scare some younger children. We didn’t ride this on our last visit as the queue was quite long but I think on our next visit my little one will be ready to ride it as a four year old. 

Frontierland Rides for Toddlers at Disneyland Paris

Phantom Manor

Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris at night

Phantom Manor

Technically Phantom Manor doesn’t have a height restriction however I would not advise this ride for younger toddlers especially those of a nervous disposition. Phantom Manor is Paris’ answer to the Haunted Mansion but is slightly darker and may scare younger children with the ghost story and dark elements.

Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing 

Another of the rides that is suitable for the whole family. Take the Mark Twain steam boat on a tour of Frontierland and take in views of some of the lands best rides such as Thunder mountain. This is a nice tame ride so even if you have a toddler of a more nervous disposition they are sure to love this gentle tour of Frontierland. 

Walt Disney Studios Paris Rides for Toddlers

So now you know the best rides at the originally Disneyland Park we will turn our attention to the rides at the Studios. And while they are not as numerous there are definitely rides toddlers will love as well as an opportunity to see some Pixar characters that you don’t get in the original park including Lightening McQueen and Toy story characters to name but a few. 

There is also the shows such as Mickey and the Magician, Pixar’s Together and frozen singalong as well as the new Alice in Wonderland show. Also in the future this park will also have the Frozenland as well as a new Tangled ride (both scheduled to open in 2026) and Lion King water ride

Note: I haven’t split the rides into sections as I have with the above as the park is far more compact and lands less distinct. 

Flying Carpets over Agrabah

MAgic Carpet Ride at Disneyland Paris

Best Rides at Disneyland Paris

This ride is very similar to Dumbo and Orbitron in the main park but this time you ride a carpet. There are two seats in the front and two in the back. One set of seats control the height while the other controls the tilt of the carpet. 

If you have one person who doesn’t want to ride then there is a great photo area next to the genie statue where you can take some really lovely photos of your toddler riding the magic carpet over Agrabah.

Slinky Dog Zig Zag Spin

Slinky Dog Coaster

Slinky Dog Coaster – Best Things to do in Disneyland Paris Bucket List

Another of my toddlers favourite rides at Walt Disney Studios Paris. You can sit three abreast as slinky dog chases his own tail over a bumpy circular track. This is one of the best Disneyland Paris rides for 2 year olds.

Ratatouille 

View of fountain in front of the ratatouille ride at disneyland paris

Disneyland Paris with toddlers tips

If you want to ride this 4d adventure be sure to grab your fast passes for this on arrival as this ride has one of the longest waits in the studio.

In this ride you can sit three abreast with your toddler and you are shrunk down to the size of a rat and follow Remy on his tour through the kitchen as you are chased and sprayed with water on this ride. It is a really lovely ride but if you get motion sickness it is one to avoid. 

Cars Quatre Roues Rallye 

Cars Ride at Disneyland Paris

Best Disneyland Paris Rides and Attractions

A must for any Cars fan. Unfortunately this was closed during our stay and is in 2019 but we hope torrid on our next visit. ON this ride you will jump into your favourite vehicle and speed road the track. 

Car Road Trip

This ride is one of the newer ones in the Studios and repurposes the old Backlot tram tour ride. On it you will board a bus and go round a track meeting all your favorite cars characters. 

As adults we thought this was one of the worst rides at Disneyland Paris by my cars mad toddler adored this. 

W.E.B Slingers

High Score on W.E.B Slingers at Disneyland Paris Marvel Avengers Campus

High Score on W.E.B Slingers at Disneyland Paris Marvel Avengers Campus

This Spiderman ride in avengers campus is very popular. And although it is unlikely they will get the ride and know how to score, if you want to go on this with them you can. Just be sure to do it early in the day as the queue gets very long. 

Toy Story Parachute Drop

If your toddler is over 81cm then there are free to go on this Toy Story soldiers themed ride. In this ride you learn to parachute with the toy soldiers. If your toddlers don’t like heights this would be one to avoid. I would say this is probably one of the better Disneyland Paris rides for 3 year olds than two year olds. 

Sample Disneyland Paris Itinerary for Toddlers

So now you know the best rides and things to do with toddlers in Disneyland Paris here is a sample itinerary that you may find useful 

Disneyland Park itinerary with toddlers

Early Magic Hours – head straight to Fantasyland and do rides that get big queues such as Peter Pan’s Flight and dumbo 

Morning – continue with fantasy land the best land for toddlers in the park. If you plan on meeting Mickey and the princesses now is the best time to do this before resuming the rides. 

Lunch – Quick service lunch using mobile ordering we recommend Bella Notte or Casey’s Corner. 

Early Afternoon – Discoveryland and then complete other lands as you can 

Afternoon – Parade 

Evening – Dinner in the park before heading to see fireworks and illuminations 

Walt Disney Studios itinerary with toddlers

There are less rides in the studios for toddlers but we recommend doing the following itinerary:

Early Magic Hours – W.E.B Slingers if you plan on riding or Ratatouille followed by

Morning – Toy Story Land rides followed by Mickey and the Magician Show

Lunch – Quick service in the studios 

Afternoon – rest of toddler friendly rides and Olaf or Toy Story meet and greets or Alice and Wonderland Show and Pixar Together Show. 

Evening – dinner in Disney Village followed by Drone show or evening show if there is one. 

FAQS about visiting Disneyland Paris with toddlers 

So now you know our tips, favorite rides and itinerary we will answer your FAQs about visiting with toddlers. However if you have something we haven’t covered be sure to drop us a comment below and we will do our best to answer. 

Is Disneyland Paris good for toddlers?

So is Disneyland Paris good for toddlers? Is Is Disneyland Paris good for 3 year olds? In our opinion absolutely yes! There are loads of toddler friendly rides at Disneyland Paris, and with the character meetings, shows and parades your toddler is sure to have a good time! 

What are the non scary Disneyland Paris rides? 

Of the toddler friendly rides at Disneyland Paris I would say only a few are scary (not counting if your child has a fear of heights). If you want non scary Disneyland Paris I would recommend avoiding:

  • Pinocchio
  • Pirates of the Caribbean 
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarves 

Disneyland Paris for toddlers including the best Disneyland Paris rides for toddlers Disneyland Paris for toddlers including the best Disneyland Paris rides for toddlers

Vikki B

Wednesday 24th of August 2022

We’ve just booked to stay in the Disney Cars hotel in March 2023 for 5 days. We will have a 4yo (it’ll be his 4th bday) and a 5yo. Such a great review. I need to get the measuring tape out as I’d love them to be able to get on the 1.07m rides. The 5yo is a little dare devil already haha 😂 they can travel quite far on their scooters but walking is sometimes a chore. I was thinking maybe one of those kiddy wagons might be good but not sure if they’d be more of a burden. Would be great to know your thoughts thanks again!

Wandermust Daddy

Thursday 25th of August 2022

Hello, and thank you for your comments!

Your boys are going to love the Cars Hotel. We are hoping to go back and stay their ourselves as we have a new Lightening Lover in the house. Definitely get the tape out before you travel as it will save any tears at being turned away from rides. I have a dare devil too so have to have those conversations before we travel.

Regarding the walking versus scooters and wagons - I think both of these are banned from the parks. I know wagons certainly are and have never seen a scooter in the park. Also heelies are banned too. My little ones are pretty good walkers so we don't usually take anything for her (my 2 yo is still in a stroller). If you are worried about their legs the best thing might be to rent a Disney stroller - they are quite large and robust and are great for lugging around stuff and tired kids but they are quite expensive at around 20 Euros a day. Also in queues you will have to park these up. The only other options are taking a stroller with you or taking lots of breaks and putting them on your shoulders.

If you have any questions please do let us know as we love helping others travel to Disneyland Paris with toddlers

Jo Andews

Monday 20th of September 2021

This is so handy to read, thank you so much. We are contemplating taking our little one for her 2nd birthday on November 6th which is still in the halloween festival period. I am hoping the week before would be alot busier so maybe quiter on this weekend!! I just worry about the wait times, but been reading your other things to do here to though!

Wandermust Daddy

Thursday 21st of October 2021

We usually are ok in queues with mine but each child is different. Please note that I believe recently they have removed fast passes from the the park so please take that into account. Are you staying on site?

Renee

Saturday 7th of September 2019

You need to write a book with all your travel guides. You go into so much detail which is amazing. I can’t wait to take the kids to Disney. We are just waiting until Posy is old enough to enjoy it. A great post x

Wandermust Mummy

Friday 13th of September 2019

Aww thank you that's so kind. How old is Posy?