Try These Disney World Itineraries for Families with Toddlers
Planning a Disney World vacation with toddlers requires a delicate balance of magic and practicality. Between nap schedules, dining times, and those inevitable toddler moments, having a well-planned itinerary can make the difference between magical memories and overwhelming meltdowns. We’ve crafted these itineraries specifically for families with toddlers, incorporating essential break times, strategic meal planning, and age-appropriate attractions.
Plus, with Disney World’s new 2025 perk offering complimentary water park admission on check-in day for resort guests, we’ve included smart ways to make the most of this exciting addition to your vacation.
Why These Itineraries Work for Toddlers
- Strategic rest periods built into park days
- Mix of park and relaxation days on longer trips
- Dining reservations timed around naps mixed with quick service options
- Carefully chosen hotels with convenient transportation
- Balanced mix of activities and downtime
While having a solid plan is essential for navigating Disney World with toddlers, it’s equally important to stay flexible and go with the flow. Your carefully crafted schedule might need to shift when your little one becomes fascinated with a bubble machine on Main Street U.S.A., falls asleep during lunch instead of the afternoon break, or simply needs extra time to watch the ducks at the resort. Think of these itineraries as helpful guidelines rather than strict rules – they’ll keep you on track while leaving room for those unexpected magical moments that often become your favorite memories. After all, sometimes the best Disney experiences happen when you let your toddler take the lead!
3-Day Disney World Itinerary with Toddlers
Three days is a pretty common trip length, especially for families with toddlers. Most families want to see as much as they can in the short time. For that reason we prioritized park days over rest days, but left the afternoons for more low key activities.
Recommended Hotel: Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Why we love it: Walking distance to Magic Kingdom and monorail access makes midday breaks easy
Day 1: Magic Kingdom
- Breakfast: Quick Service at Contempo Café
- Morning Activities: Fantasyland attractions
- Break Location: Baby Care Center near Crystal Palace
- Lunch: Be Our Guest Restaurant (1:00 PM reservation)
- Afternoon Break: Return to hotel for nap (2:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
- Evening Activities: Return to park for Adventureland and Tomorrowland
- Dinner: Liberty Tree Tavern (7:45 PM reservation) followed by fireworks
- Transportation: Walk to/from park
Day 2: EPCOT
- Breakfast: Chef Mickey’s (9:00 AM reservation)
- Morning Activities (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM):
- Frozen Ever After
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Spaceship Earth
- Break Location: Baby Care Center near World Showcase
- Lunch: Garden Grill (12:45 PM reservation – character dining)
- Afternoon Break: Return to hotel (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Evening: Pool and playgound
- Dinner: California Grill (7:30 PM reservation, with views of fireworks at 8:00 PM)
- Transportation: Monorail to/from park
Day 3: Animal Kingdom
- Breakfast: Quick Service at Creature Comforts (at AK)
- Morning Activities:
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Navi River Journey
- Festival of the Lion King
- Break Location: Baby Care Center near Creature Comforts
- Lunch: Tusker House Restaurant – (12:30 PM reservation – character dining)
- Afternoon Break: Return to hotel (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Evening Activities: Pool and playground
- Dinner: Quick Service at Contempo Cafe and fireworks from the balcony
- Transportation: Bus to/from park
5-Day Disney World Itinerary with Toddlers
This five-day itinerary strikes the perfect balance between park exploration and relaxation. We’ve structured it to alternate busy park days with more relaxed experiences, ensuring your toddler has time to recharge. The Beach Club Resort serves as an ideal home base, offering easy access to two parks and featuring one of Disney’s best toddler-friendly pools at Stormalong Bay.
Recommended Hotel: Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Why we love it: Walking distance to EPCOT, boat access to Hollywood Studios, and amazing pool complex
Day 1: Check-in & Typhoon Lagoon
- Morning: Arrive and check in (11:00 AM)
- Lunch: Quick Service at Beach Club Marketplace
- Afternoon: Typhoon Lagoon (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Ketchakiddee Creek (toddler water play area)
- Sandy picnic area for breaks
- Mini-wave pool
- Evening: Resort exploration and pool time
- Dinner: Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (7:00 PM reservation)
- Transportation: Bus to Typhoon Lagoon
Day 2: EPCOT
- Breakfast: Ale & Compass Restaurant (8:00 AM reservation)
- Morning Activities:
- Frozen Ever After
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Spaceship Earth
- Break Location: Baby Care Center near World Showcase
- Lunch: Garden Grill (12:45 PM reservation – character dining)
- Afternoon Break: Return to hotel (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Evening: Return to Epcot for a World Showcase stroll
- Dinner: Quick Service at Regal Eagle Smokehouse (America)
- Transportation: Walk to/from park
Day 3: Resort Day & Disney Springs
- Breakfast: Cape May Café (9:00 AM reservation – character dining)
- Morning: Stormalong Bay pool complex
- Lunch: Beaches & Cream To-Go Window
- Afternoon: Nap time in room
- Evening: Explore Disney Springs
- Dinner: T-REX (6:30 PM reservation)
- Transportation: Bus to Disney Springs
Day 4: Magic Kingdom
- Breakfast: Quick Service at Main Street Bakery
- Morning Activities (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM):
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- “it’s a small world”
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Break Location: Baby Care Center near Crystal Palace
- Lunch: Crystal Palace (1:00 PM reservation – character dining)
- Afternoon Break: Return to hotel (2:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
- Evening Activities: More Fantasyland and Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- Dinner: Quick Service at Pinocchio Village Haus
- Transportation: Bus to/from park
Day 5: Hollywood Studios
- Breakfast: Trattoria al Forno (8:00 AM reservation)
- Morning Activities:
- Disney Junior Dance Party!
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Toy Story Mania!
- Break Location: ABC Commissary (air-conditioned quiet spot)
- Lunch: Hollywood & Vine (12:30 PM reservation – character dining)
- Afternoon Break: Return to hotel (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Evening: Final day by the pool
- Dinner: Return to HS for Catalina Eddies quick service followed by Fantasmic!
- Transportation: Boat or walk to/from park
7-Day Disney World Itinerary with Toddlers
Our week-long itinerary allows for the most relaxed pace, perfect for families who want to experience everything Disney has to offer without rushing. Based at the Polynesian Village Resort, you’ll enjoy easy access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT via monorail, plus a spectacular pool complex for those essential rest days. This schedule includes two water park days and three rest days, ensuring plenty of downtime for your little ones.
Recommended Hotel: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Why we love it: Monorail access, spectacular pools, and convenient dining options
Day 1: Check-in & Typhoon Lagoon
- Morning: Arrive and check in (11:00 AM)
- Lunch: Quick Service at Capt. Cook’s
- Afternoon: Typhoon Lagoon (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Evening: Resort exploration
- Dinner: ‘Ohana (7:00 PM reservation)
- Transportation: Bus to Typhoon Lagoon
Day 2: Magic Kingdom
- Breakfast: Quick Service at Capt. Cook’s
- Morning Activities (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM):
- Meet Mickey at Town Square Theater
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
- Mad Tea Party
- Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
- Break Location: Baby Care Center
- Lunch: Be Our Guest (12:30 PM reservation)
- Afternoon Break: Return to hotel (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Evening: Back to MK for Adventureland and Tomorrowland
- Dinner: Quick Service at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
- Transportation: Monorail to/from park
Day 3: Resort Day
- Breakfast: Kona Cafe (9:30 AM reservation)
- Morning: Lava Pool and splash pad
- Lunch: Quick Service at Capt. Cook’s
- Afternoon: Nap time
- Evening: Movie under the stars
- Dinner: Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show
Day 4: EPCOT
- Breakfast: Ale & Compass Restaurant (8:00 AM reservation)
- Morning Activities:
- Frozen Ever After
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Spaceship Earth
- Break Location: Baby Care Center near World Showcase
- Lunch: Garden Grill (12:45 PM reservation – character dining)
- Afternoon Break: Return to hotel (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Evening: Back to Epcot for World Showcase stroll and fireworks
- Dinner: Quick Service at Regal Eagle Smokehouse
- Transportation: Monorail to/from park
Day 5: Hotel Hop & Disney Springs
- Breakfast: Chef Mickey’s (9:00 AM reservation)
- Morning: Explore Grand Floridian and Contemporary Resorts by Monorail
- Afternoon: Return to resort for a break
- Lunch: Chicken Guy at Disney Springs
- Evening: Explore Disney Springs
- Dinner: Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ (6:30 PM reservation)
Day 6: Animal Kingdom
- Breakfast: Tusker House (8:30 AM reservation)
- Morning Activities:
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Wildlife Express Train
- TriceraTop Spin
- The Boneyard play area
- Break Location: Conservation Station
- Lunch: Quick Service at Satu’li Canteen
- Afternoon Break: Return to hotel (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Evening: Campfire at hotel and watch fireworks from the beach
- Dinner: Kona Cafe (6:30 PM reservation)
- Transportation: Bus to/from park
Day 5: Hollywood Studios
- Breakfast: Trattoria al Forno (8:00 AM reservation)
- Morning Activities (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM):
- Disney Junior Dance Party!
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Toy Story Mania!
- Break Location: ABC Commissary (air-conditioned quiet spot)
- Lunch: Hollywood & Vine (12:30 PM reservation – character dining)
- Afternoon Break: Return to hotel (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Evening: Back to park for quick service dinner and Fantasmic!
- Transportation: Bus to/from park
Tips for Making These Disney Itineraries Work
- Schedule table service meals during typical nap times – the quiet, air-conditioned environment often lets tired toddlers rest
- Use Disney Lightning Lane strategically for popular toddler attractions at MK
- Pack a stroller even if your toddler usually walks
- Consider grocery delivery for room snacks and breakfast items
Plan for Magic
The key to a successful Disney World vacation with toddlers is balance. These itineraries provide structure while maintaining flexibility for your family’s unique needs. Remember, you don’t have to do it all – focus on creating memorable moments at a pace that works for your little ones.
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