Having fun with your baby in the Florida Theme Parks

Of course the whole point of coming to Orlando is to have fun and, once you’re here it’s actually quite difficult not to! There is never a dull moment and the biggest problem people find is fitting everything in to one holiday. Especially with smaller children the key is good planning. It is important to really spend time working on an itinerary. This will allow your family to enjoy all aspects of the park at a pace that suits everyone. Nobody knows your child better than you and every child is different in terms of energy and stamina. It may sound obvious but remember to formulate your itineraries around your child’s abilities. Here we tell you all you need to know about how to have fun with your baby at Orlando’s theme parks

Walt Disney World® with a baby or infant

All of the parks have something for children that are under two, but, in our opinion, the best for a child that age is the Magic Kingdom.

Best rides for young kids at Walt Disney World®

Walt Disney World Resort itself comprises of four Florida theme parks and two water parks. You may want to include just a few of them in your itinerary or all of them.

Queues in Orlando and how to beat them

The queues for most of the attractions at Walt Disney World are in air conditioned buildings, and what a relief that is! But even air conditioned lines can get long when little ones are involved, so make good use of the Disney Fast Pass system

The Rider Switch System

Some rides at Disney have height requirements, and babies won’t be permitted to ride on them. If both you and your spouse want to ride a non-baby friendly attraction, like Space Mountain, or one of the water rides like Kali River Rapids, you can use the baby swap system. This is also referred to as the child swap system, parent swap system and the Rider Switch Pass.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with a baby or infant

is a fantastic park in Tampa Bay, less than an hour’s drive from Orlando. It makes a great day out in the middle of your holiday, providing a decidedly different atmosphere from Orlando with less hustle and bustle.

SeaWorld with a baby or infant

SeaWorld is a must see theme park in Orlando, dedicated, as the name suggests, to the sea. There are plenty of attractions suitable for babies and toddlers here and, as any parent knows, small children find underwater creatures absolutely fascinating.

Aquatica® with a baby or infant

For whippersnappers that like it wet, wet, wet, Aquatica is a one-of-a-kind waterpark which gives you the chance to get into the water, and play about in the sea. Aquatica also has some of the world’s most unique water rides and animal encounters, and plenty for babies and toddlers to enjoy.

Discovery Cove® with a baby or infant

Discovery Cove is a tropical oasis where little ones can meet exotic birds, watch dolphins play and enjoy the water with Mum or Dad at this all-inclusive luxury day out. Whilst older kids (aged 6 years upwards) can enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime dolphin swim, the younger ones can enjoy splashing around in the crystal waters and playing in the immaculate white sands.

Universal Orlando® with a baby or infant

Both Universal Islands of Adventure® and Universal Studios® theme parks offer a variety of shows and attractions suitable for young children.

More fun out and about in Orlando with your baby

Believe it or not, there is even more to see in and around Orlando and many of these activities and attractions are great for babies and toddlers. From petting farms, to play areas and great child friendly restaurants, don’t forget to spend some time exploring Orlando beyond the theme parks.

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