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11 Tips for Traveling with Toddlers

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Disney Toddler Travel Tips

You’ve ordered your Disney Rewards Redemption Card and loaded it with the Disney Rewards Dollars you earned.1 You have your Disney parks tickets. You are now ready to take the whole family to the Happiest Place on Earth. While traveling with toddlers to a Disney park can be a dream come true, it requires more than faith, trust and pixie dust – you need to be prepared! Advance preparation guarantees more magical memories and fewer “toddler moments” in the middle of Main Street, U.S.A.®!

Disney Packing

Pack for Pint-Sized Park-goers

1: Start with the basic necessities.
Pack the usual essentials, and don’t forget extra diapers, wipes, sunscreen, a hat and stroller. Also include refillable water bottles to keep yourself and your little one hydrated during the day. If you forget an item, don’t fret – pick up essentials at one of the Baby Care Centers at Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort. Entry to the centers are free and they offer an on-site shop for must-haves for Disney with toddlers: formula, baby food, juice, diapers, over-the-counter medications and clothing for purchase. Remember to use your Disney Rewards Dollars toward any purchases in the Baby Center.1
If packing and traveling with a stroller is way too difficult, strollers are available to rent at the Parks (subject to availability) – bring a brightly colored ribbon to tie on yours to make it easier to find!

2: Be prepared for some surprises.
Bring a change of clothes and a plastic bag to store wet clothes in case of spilled drinks. Stash extra items like jackets in the Park’s lockers (for a fee and subject to availability) so you’re fully prepared for nighttime fun. You’ll have a happy (and dry) toddler who can continue to romp around and enjoy all of the attractions during the day and night!

3: Leave space for special souvenirs. 
Start your best day ever by grabbing you and your toddler a special souvenir. Perhaps matching Mickey ear hats or spirit jerseys with your names on them. Use your Disney® Visa® Credit Card to receive 10% off select merchandise purchases of $50 or more at select locations at Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort.34 Or you can redeem your Disney Rewards Dollars toward your special end-of-day treat.1

4: Have some entertainment on hand. 
While toddlers might not say it out loud, their behavior will show when they’re getting antsy: they’ll fidget, whine, cry, or worse. Packing a favorite book or toy will help pass the time and keep them entertained when waiting in line for attractions. shopDisney.com has plenty of great options they’ll love, including a collection of books just for toddlers. Cardmembers save 10% every day on select merchandise purchases!6

 

Disney Characters

Meet the Disney Characters

5: Visit private Cardmember locations.
Disney Visa Cardmembers will want to take advantage of the Character Experiences available just for them.38 These private locations are usually less crowded, making it easier for your toddler to meet and pose with some favorite Characters. Plus, you’ll even receive complimentary downloads of your photos via Disney PhotoPass®! Get all the details on Cardmember-exclusive Character Experiences at Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort.

6: Ask Characters for autographs. 
Meeting a favorite Character in person can be exciting, but overwhelming for some little ones! An autograph book is a great prop to help toddlers get comfortable getting up close and personal. Check out the adorable selection of autograph books at Disney store and shopDisney.com. And, Cardmembers, remember to redeem your Disney Rewards Dollars when making fun purchases such as your autograph book.1

 

Disney Snacking Dining

Get Ready to Dine at Disney

7: Stop for tasty snacks. 
Having fun burns a lot of calories! To tide you and your toddler over between meals, there’s a plethora of snack carts – offering everything from popcorn, pretzels and pickles to fresh fruit and frozen drinks – throughout the Parks for you to satisfy those spontaneous tummy-rumbling moments. Having snacks on hand while you’re standing in line at an attraction (particularly one that takes a while to eat, like an apple or lollipop) will also help them from getting restless. And if you’re a Guest at a Walt Disney World® Resort hotel, be sure to check out the variety of Disney Dining Plan packages which include meals and various snacks for the whole family at select locations throughout the Parks.

LeFou's Brew at Walt Disney World Resort

8: Look out for healthy food options. 
When dining, look for the Mickey Check Symbol. It signifies a healthy food choice. For instance, LeFou’s Brew at Walt Disney World® Resort is a no-sugar added frozen apple juice with a hint of toasted marshmallow, topped with all-natural passion fruit-mango foam. Delish! Then later on, if you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, you can share a Matterhorn Macaroon at the Disneyland® Resort.

9: Dine with some favorite Characters. 
The Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort have many restaurants that offer Character Dining, and with the Disney Visa Credit Card, you can receive 10% off meals at select dining locations most days.311 Make your reservations ahead of time with the Disneyland Mobile App or Walt Disney World® Resort’s My Disney Experience App and pick up a complimentary “First Visit” button at in-Park stores to ensure your little one gets extra attention at their special meal!

 

Disney Tech

Take Advantage of Tech to Build Your Itinerary

10: Let mobile apps be your guide. 
Parents with toddlers know that being able to change plans quickly is important, because things arise that throw off schedules. The Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort mobile apps can make your visit magical and help you as you adjust your schedule through the day. One of the features allows you to check attraction wait times, so you can plan which attractions to hit next and get in as many as possible before nap time. You can also buy tickets, locate Disney Characters, make dining reservations and more. Just download the Disneyland Mobile App (iOS and Android) and Walt Disney World® Resort’s My Disney Experience App (iOS and Android) today!

11: Plan for toddler-approved attractions. 
Since you’ll want to avoid running into height requirement restrictions on the attractions, make a plan and check out these lists of toddler-approved attractions at Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort before you leave home. And no need for you to miss out on an attraction your youngster may not be able to ride. Just ask the greeting Cast Member at the location about “Rider Switch” which allows parents to take turns riding the attraction without having to wait in line again. Learn more about the attractions that offer Rider Switch at Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort.

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1Disney Rewards Dollars

Disney Rewards Dollars are subject to the Disney Rewards Dollars Terms and Conditions for Disney Visa Credit Cards available at DisneyRewards.com/Terms.

2Disney Theme Park & Resort Perks

Offers and offer elements including, but not limited to, participating locations and eligible items, are subject to availability, capacity limitations, closures and additional restrictions and exclusions, may change or be canceled without notice, and are not guaranteed. Must use your valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card as form(s) of payment at the time of purchase for full amount of purchase to receive special offers. Merchandise discount may not be available for certain items and at certain locations including Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort Operating Participant locations and any other locations or kiosks that are not owned or operated by the owners of the Disneyland® Resort or Walt Disney World® Resort. To receive a merchandise discount, you must mention the specific offer. For entry into the Disney, Heroic Encounter or Star Wars Cardmember Photo Opportunities, you must present your valid Disney Visa Card. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts, promotions or with any previous purchase. Minimum purchase and/or separate Theme Park admission and Theme Park reservation may be required. Offers are for personal use only and may not be transferred or resold. Chase is not responsible or liable for fulfillment of these Disney Theme Park and Resort perks.

3Merchandise Savings at Disney Theme Parks & Resorts

Offer and offer elements including, but not limited to, participating locations and eligible items, are subject to availability, capacity limitations, closures, and additional restrictions and exclusions, may change or be canceled without notice, and are not guaranteed. Must use your valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card as form(s) of payment at the time of purchase for full amount of purchase and mention this offer. Discount is not valid on previous purchases or on purchases of the following: ticket media, Disney Gift Cards, Theme Park admission, arcades, tobacco, alcohol, outdoor vending (e.g., in-Park balloon vendors, glow vendors), Add-a-Dollar (Disney Conservation Fund), postage stamps, rentals (e.g., strollers, ECVs), personalization, Lightning Lane Single Pass, Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Disney PhotoPass® purchases (e.g., purchases through any application, website or onsite sales location), Disney PhotoPass+, Disney PhotoPass+ One Day and Disney PhotoPass+ One Week, Memory Maker and Memory Maker One Day, Capture Your Moment and other photo sessions requiring reservations, select print packages, original or consignment art, select limited editions, select collectibles, select specialized toys, select specialty items (including, without limitation, one-of-a-kind art, Disney-branded original art, celebrity memorabilia, framed Disney Dollars, Artist Sketch Program, framed Disney Gift Cards, framed ticket media, Walt Disney Classics Collection, handmade products (physically touched by an artist/vendor) and artist-signed Vinylmation), purchase-with-purchase offers, select reusable shopping bags, newspapers/periodicals, books, sundries, pantry/prepared foods, kitchen products, digital/video/disposable cameras, consumer electronics (including, without limitation, DVDs, CDs, and software media), Guerlain treatments and cosmetics, Lladró®, Swarovski® Crystal, Tiffany & Co.® Jewelry, Bvlgari®, handmade items, special orders, live auction artwork, select product launches, select premium branded items, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (at Walt Disney World® Resort and onboard Disney Cruise Line), Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers, and Droid Depot packages, phone, internet, email or mail order purchases, shipping or taxes. Discount is not available at the following locations at the Disneyland® Resort: Games of Pixar Pier, Silhouette Studio, Portrait Artists, face painting locations, letter brush art locations, any other locations that are not owned or operated by the owners of the Disneyland® Resort except for Arribas Brothers Crystal Shops (Crystal Arts and Cristal d’Orleans), or at any Downtown Disney® District location other than Curl Surf, World of Disney® Store, Disney Home, WonderGround Gallery, Marceline’s Confectionery, Disney’s Pin Traders, The Disney Dress Shop, Avengers Reserve, Disney Storyland Boutique, Disney Wonderful World of Sweets and Star Wars™ Trading Post. Discount is not available at the following locations at Walt Disney World® Resort: games, Cast Connection, Disney’s Character Premiere, Disney’s Character Warehouse or Walt Disney World® Resort Operating Participant locations and any other locations or kiosks that are not owned or operated by the owners of the Walt Disney World® Resort, except for ALOHA Collection, Arribas Brothers locations (Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers, Crystal Arts stores and kiosks), Balocoloc Venetian Masks at La Gemma Elegante, Basin®, Basin White®, The Boathouse, Chapel Hats, Columbia Sportswear Company, Crown & Crest, Good Fortune Gifts and House of Good Fortune, Frontera Cucina, Joffrey’s coffee/tea kiosks and Tea Traders Café by Joffrey’s, Just Fun Socks, Levi’s®, Luxury of Time, M&M Store, Sanuk, Shop for Ireland at Raglan Road™, Sperry, Stance, and Sugarboo & Co. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts or promotions. Separate Theme Park admission and Theme Park reservation may be required. Discount is for personal use only and may not be transferred or used to purchase merchandise with the intent to resell the merchandise.

4Merchandise at Disney Store

10% off Restrictions: Offer valid only at Disney store and Disney Baby Store retail locations in the U.S. or orders placed online at shopDisney.com. Not valid on purchases at The Disney Studio Store Hollywood & Ghirardelli Soda Fountain Shop, Disney Parks and Resort locations, including World of Disney® locations and Shop Disney Parks app, or any online platforms other than shopDisney.com. Offer excludes taxes, Shipping & Handling, Theme Park Passes, Disney Electronics, DVDs, Blu-ray™, CDs, Video Games, Books, Art & Collectibles, Jim Shore, Lenox®, Enesco Busts and Figurines, Olszewski, Precious Moments, Vinylmation, Limited Edition and Limited Availability merchandise, Ethan Allen, Bikes & Scooters, Disney Store 30th Anniversary merchandise, Electronic Toys, D23 Memberships, D23 Merchandise, gift cards or certificates, The Walt Disney Company Collectible Shareholder Certificate, 3-D printed merchandise, Subscription products, personalization, gift wrap and gift boxes and items not in stock. Additional exclusions may apply. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount except available shipping offers. No adjustments to prior purchases. Merchandise subject to availability. Prices subject to change without notice. Returns and exchanges will be subject to discount taken at time of purchase. Valid packing slip or receipt required for returns and exchanges. Payment with valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card is required. Promotion Code may not be redeemed for cash, sold, or altered. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Use of offer or Promotion Code DRVCMEMBER constitutes acceptance of these offer terms. Offer may be canceled or modified at any time without notice. Visit shopDisney.com/DRVCPerkDetails for the most current list of exclusions and any updates to these offer terms. Void where prohibited. Chase is not responsible or liable for fulfillment of this offer.

5Cardmember Photo Opportunities

The Disneyland® Resort Cardmember Photo Opportunities are offered daily during set hours–the Disney Cardmember Photo Opportunity and Heroic Encounter Photo Opportunity are at Disney California Adventure® Park and the Star Wars Cardmember Photo Opportunity is at Disneyland® Park. The Walt Disney World® Resort Cardmember Photo Opportunities are offered daily during set hours–the Disney Cardmember Photo Opportunity is at EPCOT® and the Star Wars Cardmember Photo Opportunity is at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. Separate Theme Park admission and Theme Park reservation required for each Cardmember Photo Opportunity. Must present a valid Disney Visa Card for entry for up to 6 people per cardmember account (each cardmember account may be used for entry only one time per day). Operating times, days of the week, locations and appearance of Characters (digitally or physically, as applicable) may vary and are subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice. Offer includes complimentary downloads of your Disney PhotoPass® photos taken at the Disney Visa Cardmember Photo Opportunity location that are associated to your Disney account. To access complimentary downloads of your Disney PhotoPass® photos taken at the Disney Visa Cardmember Photo Opportunity location at the Disneyland® Resort, go to the Disneyland app or Disneyland.com/PhotoPass or at the location at Walt Disney World® Resort, go to the My Disney Experience app or DisneyWorld.com/PhotoPass, and then log-in using your existing account or create an account. MagicBands or other media scanned by the photographer at the time of capture must be linked to your My Disney Experience Profile at Walt Disney World® Resort or linked to your Disneyland® Resort account, or you may claim Disney PhotoPass® cards provided to you by the photographer by entering the Disney PhotoPass® ID number found on the back of your Disney PhotoPass® card. One photo session per valid cardmember account per day. Offer not valid for photos taken at other Disney PhotoPass® locations or attractions photos. Disney PhotoPass® service is subject to the Disney PhotoPass® Terms & Conditions and expiration policy at Disneyland.disney.go.com/PhotoPass-terms-conditions or DisneyWorld.disney.go.com/PhotoPass-terms-conditions, as applicable. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts or promotions. Offer is for personal use only and may not be transferred or resold. Please visit DisneyRewards.com/ParkPerks for additional information.

6Dining Savings at Disney Parks & Resorts

Offer and offer elements including, but not limited to, participating locations and eligible food and beverages, are subject to availability, capacity limitations, closures, and additional restrictions and exclusions, may change or be canceled without notice, and are not guaranteed. Offer excludes alcoholic beverages, select new food and beverage offerings, merchandise, tobacco, room service, holiday buffets, tax and gratuity. Must use your valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card at time of purchase for full amount of purchase. Discount valid at the following Walt Disney World® Resort restaurant locations: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge & Villas: Boma – Flavors of Africa, Jiko – The Cooking Place (see restrictions), and Sanaa; Disney’s Beach Club Resort: Beaches and Cream and Cape May Cafe; Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas: Flying Fish (see restrictions); Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort: Sebastian’s Bistro; Disney’s Contemporary Resort: Steakhouse 71; Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort: Three Bridges Bar & Grill and Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood; Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: Citricos (see restrictions), Grand Floridian Cafe, and Narcoossee’s (see restrictions); Disney’s Old Key West Resort: Olivia’s Cafe; Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort: Kona Cafe; Disney’s Port Orleans Resort: Boatwrights Dining Hall; Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa: The Turf Club Bar and Grill; Disney’s Wilderness Lodge: Whispering Canyon Cafe; Disney’s Yacht Club Resort: Ale & Compass Restaurant and Yachtsman Steakhouse; Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park: Tiffins; Disney’s Hollywood Studios®: Roundup Rodeo BBQ, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, and The Hollywood Brown Derby (see restrictions); EPCOT®: Biergarten Restaurant (see restrictions), Coral Reef Restaurant, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Rose & Crown Dining Room, and Spice Road Table; Magic Kingdom® Park: Crystal Palace, Diamond Horseshoe, Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen, Liberty Tree Tavern, The Plaza Restaurant, and Tony's Town Square Restaurant. For locations where it is noted to see restrictions, the discount does not apply to the following dates: 11/27/2025, 12/25/2025, 12/28/2025, 12/29/2025, 12/30/2025, 12/31/2025, 1/1/2026, 1/2/2026, 2/13/2026, 2/14/2026, 2/15/2026, 4/3/2026, 4/4/2026 and 4/5/2026. Discount valid at the following Disneyland® Resort restaurant locations, subject to location availability: Disneyland® Park: Cafe Orleans, Carnation Café, The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Plaza Inn, River Belle Terrace, Royal Street Veranda, and Troubadour Tavern; Disney California Adventure® Park: Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining, Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, Lucky Fortune Cookery, Paradise Garden Grill, Sonoma Terrace, Studio Catering Co., and Wine Country Trattoria; Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa: GCH Craftsman Bar and Storytellers Café; Disneyland® Hotel: Goofy’s Kitchen and Palm Breeze Bar. Discount valid at the following Disney’s Vero Beach Resort restaurant location: Wind & Waves Grill. Subject to restaurant availability, operating hours and closures. Reservations may be required. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts or promotions. Separate Theme Park admission and Theme Park reservation may be required. Discount is for personal use only and may not be transferred or resold.

7$300 Disney Gift Card eGift with the Disney Inspire Visa Card

This product is not available to either (i) current cardmembers of this credit card, or (ii) previous cardmembers of this credit card who received a new cardmember bonus for this credit card within the last 24 months. Upon approval of your Disney Inspire Visa Card application, you will be sent your Disney Gift Card eGift via email within hours to any valid email address. The Disney Gift Card eGift can be used at select participating locations at Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Store locations in the U.S., DisneyStore.com, and Adventures by Disney®. Disney Gift Card eGifts are redeemable for goods and services at participating Disney locations. Disney Gift Card eGifts are not refundable or redeemable for cash unless required by law. Disney Gift Card eGifts are not for resale. Disney Gift Card eGifts are issued by, and represents a legal obligation solely of, Disney Gift Card Services, Inc. Lost, damaged or stolen Disney Gift Card eGifts may be replaced only if original email and complete card number are provided. For Disney Gift Card eGift balance inquiries, call 1-877-650-4327 or visit DisneyGiftCard.com. For complete terms and conditions (including arbitration agreement), visit DisneyGiftCard.com. The value of this offer or program may result in miscellaneous income received from Chase and we may be required to send you, and file with the IRS, a Form 1099-MISC (Miscellaneous Information) or Form 1042-S (Foreign Person's U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding) for the year in which you participate and are awarded the benefits of the offer/program. You are responsible for any tax liability related to participating in the offer/program. Please consult your own tax advisor if you have any questions about how this could affect your taxes. Chase is not responsible for the provision of, or failure to provide, the stated benefits and services. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. If your account is not open for at least 6 months, Chase and Disney reserve the right to cancel the Disney Gift Card eGift.

8$300 Statement Credit with the Disney Inspire Visa Card

This product is not available to either (i) current cardmembers of this credit card, or (ii) previous cardmembers of this credit card who received a new cardmember bonus for this credit card within the last 24 months. Offers may vary and may not be available through all application methods when applying for the Disney Visa Credit Cards. In some instances, an application may require additional time to process. To qualify and receive your $300 statement credit, you must make Purchases totaling $1,000 or more during the first 3 months from account opening. ("Purchases" do not include balance transfers, cash advances, travelers checks, foreign currency, money orders, wire transfers or similar cash-like transactions, lottery tickets, casino gaming chips, race track wagers or similar betting transactions, any checks that access your account, interest, unauthorized or fraudulent charges, and fees of any kind, including an annual fee, if applicable.) To be eligible for this bonus offer, account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment. After qualifying, please allow up to 8 weeks for your credit to appear in your statement.

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