That is often the response I got when I told people that our family was heading to Disney with a newborn. I started to question myself and ask \u201cHow hard is this going to be?\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honestly, I think my biggest fear was being away from our home base<\/strong> and not having what we potentially needed in the parks. So I scoured the internet for answers, looking for every tip and trick I could find about visiting Disney with a newborn, but I kept coming up short. There are plenty of people sharing tips for visiting Disney with infants or toddlers, but newborns (0-3 months old) is a whole different ballgame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you take someone who can\u2019t lift their head, who eats seemingly every hour, goes through multiple outfits a day, and has absolutely no consistent sleep pattern?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n From our experience, the answer is yes – it absolutely can be done. And trust me, it is completely worth it! Disney with your newborn can be magical and allows you to appreciate the parks in a whole new way. After spending a week at the parks with our 3-month-old, I learned that a little planning makes a huge difference. Here\u2019s everything I wish I\u2019d known before we left.<\/p>\n\n\n I caution people to manage their expectations when it comes to traveling to Disney with a newborn. I am someone who loves to rope drop every single park and stay through fireworks finale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With all the feedings, diaper changes, and rider swaps though, you are likely to move far slower than you have in the past<\/strong>. The best thing you can do is shift your mindset to focus on creating family memories rather than trying to do everything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I thought the trip was going to completely revolve around our little one, but I was actually pleasantly surprised how much my older kids were able to achieve. One of the biggest benefits of taking a newborn is that they sleep the majority of the time<\/strong>. With Disney, there are also numerous rides with no height requirement that they can go on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, newborns are unpredictable, but we weren\u2019t dealing with the overstimulated, hot, tired, and hungry toddler meltdowns that are so common at Disney. Personally, I would choose to take a newborn to Disney over a toddler any day.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n As a first-time mom, it was really intimidating to be away from all the comforts of our house knowing we\u2019d be in the parks the majority of the day. It really forced me to think ahead to everything we were going to need, which, news flash<\/em>, babies travel with a lot of stuff<\/strong>. But despite all of that, we spent a week at Disney and I was able to fit everything for our daughter into one carry-on suitcase<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For our seven-day trip to Disney, I packed at least fourteen different outfits. That might seem overkill to some people, but, at that age, newborns can easily go through two outfits in a day<\/strong> between spit-up, diaper blowouts, and other little messes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, Disney does provide laundry services if you need them, but who really wants to spend their vacation doing laundry?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus, dressing up babies for Disney is so much fun! You can find adorable Disney onesies just about everywhere, including Costco, Walmart, Etsy, or Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n With newborns, I also recommend getting some bibs to help protect those cute outfits and hopefully make them last the whole day. Additionally, the Florida sun can be brutal, so invest in a good sun hat and lightweight sun shirts<\/strong> for your little one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hot Tip:<\/strong> Use an over-the-door plastic shoe organizer <\/a>for storing all of your baby\u2019s\u00a0 outfits. It folds up neatly into a carry-on size suitcase and can easily be hung on the bathroom or closet door in your hotel room.\u00a0 Space is already limited at Disney resorts, so this is a simple way to keep everything organized while freeping up valuable drawer space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I personally love using a backpack-style diaper bag<\/a>. It was incredibly convenient being hands-free when I was holding my baby with one hand while trying to collapse the stroller with the other (a much needed skill for Disney transportation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n When packing, I generally planned for about ten diapers per day<\/strong>. Again, it was probably more than I actually needed, but I\u2019d much rather have too many than not enough. If you happen to run out, you can easily have diapers delivered to your resort through Instacart or purchase them at one of the Baby Care Centers in the parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inside our diaper bag, I always packed an extra baby outfit along with a pair of zip-up footed jammies, which made for an easy transition to bed after returning from the parks<\/strong>. As someone who has an extra spitty baby, I also learned to pack an extra shirt for myself (you\u2019ll thank yourself later!).<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Feeding needs for baby depends on what you route you take. Breastfeeding is probably the easiest thing you can do at the parks <\/strong>plus it requires very little extra packing. There are plenty of shaded, quiet areas throughout Disney if you\u2019re looking for a little more privacy. You can also use a really cute Disney nursing cover<\/a>! Or, if you aren\u2019t about breastfeeding in public, then be sure to check out Disney\u2019s Baby Care Centers (more on that below!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n While my daughter was relatively used to breastfeeding at this point, what I didn\u2019t expect was how much Disney would throw off her normal schedule<\/strong>.\u00a0 With all the new sights, sounds, and smells, she wasn\u2019t sleeping the way she normally did at home.\u00a0 Because of this, I found myself going longer between feedings, which put myself at risk for mastitis<\/strong>, which was the last thing I wanted to deal with on vacation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n To help prevent this, I recommend packing a handheld pump<\/a><\/strong>, even if you don\u2019t regularly pump. It allowed me to take the edge off and bridge the gap between her feedings whenever I needed to. My most shameless moment was having to pump while driving to Florida after my daughter finally went to sleep after crying for hours. There was no way I was about to wake her!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if you regularly use an electric pump, a handheld pump might be easier to pack than the whole kit and kaboodle.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hot Tip: <\/strong>\u00a0Pack sunflower lecithin<\/a> supplements and ibuprofen in your bag to help ward off mastitis even more.\u00a0 They were absolute lifesavers when I started to feel those first warning signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re exclusively pumping or plan to pump throughout the day, don\u2019t worry! You can take your pump into the parks. Many moms recommend using the Ceres Chill<\/a> to safely keep collected milk cold throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you return to your resort, you can ask the front desk to store your milk in their freezer<\/strong>. They generally are happy to oblige, but call ahead first if you are uncertain. While resort rooms have a drink cooler, they don\u2019t get cold enough to safely freeze breastmilk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hot Tip:<\/strong> Pack a small travel bottle-cleaning kit<\/a> so you can easily wash bottles and pump parts at the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The easiest way to get around Disney with a newborn is to wear them! <\/strong>Baby wearing allowed me to stay hands-free, feed my daughter, and let her nap without ever having to move her. Maybe you\u2019re lucky and your baby loves stroller naps, but my daughter wanted to be attached to me like Velcro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fortunately, babies are welcome to ride on anything without a height requirement<\/strong>. That means they can enjoy everything from Mickey & Minnie\u2019s Runaway Railroad to Frozen Ever After and even classics like Pirates of the Caribbean. The best part of babywearing is that we could enjoy all of those and not disturb her if she happened to be napping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: <\/strong>Some cast members may require you to take your baby out of the carrier on some rides for safety, but we did not personally encounter that.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve never tried babywearing before, I strongly recommend practicing before your trip <\/strong>since some babies don’t like it. Newborns tend to do better in wrap-style carriers, so I love the Boppy hybrid wrap<\/a>. Once your baby is a little bigger, I would switch to a more structured carrier like the Ergobaby Omni<\/a>, which provides much better back support for the miles and miles of Disney walking you will be doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The only thing I caution about is choosing a breathable carrier if you\u2019re visiting during the hotter months. Florida heat can be intense so make sure you are giving your baby plenty of breaks from the carrier and seek out air conditioning frequently<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, baby carrying is amazing during the cooler months because your body heat helps keep your little one warm. I loved throwing on an oversized zip-up sweatshirt that wrapped around both of us during the chilly parts of the day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A stroller is an absolute must at Disney, but for long park days with a newborn, I wouldn\u2019t recommend relying on your infant car seat stroller<\/strong>. Babies shouldn\u2019t spend extended periods of time in a car seat, and they also don\u2019t get the same airflow that they would in a stroller (no bueno on hot Florida days). Instead, opt for a stroller that reclines completely flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a first-time mom, I had the big Graco travel system with bassinet attachment. While it was lovely for walks around our neighborhood, I knew it would be too cumbersome to take on and off Disney transportation.\u00a0 If you\u2019re staying at a Disney resort that uses buses, you\u2019ll need to fold your stroller before boarding, so you\u2019ll want something that is lightweight, company, and preferably easy to fold with one hand.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n For a newborn, it is especially important to have a stroller that reclines as flat as possible since they can’t support their own heads yet<\/strong>. I strongly recommend the Mompush Lithe V2 Lightweight Stroller <\/a>(this isn\u2019t an ad for them… I’m just a major fan of the stroller!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n This stroller is compact, lightweight, affordable, folds with one-hand, and reclines completely flat. I originally bought it for our Disney trip, but it has quickly become our go-to everyday stroller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you even need a stroller?<\/strong> My vote is yes. My daughter rarely used it because she preferred being held, but it was nice knowing we had it if I needed a rest or perhaps be lucky enough to sneak in a stroller nap. At the very least, it was a great place to store our diaper bag and other park necessities for the rest of us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As I mentioned before, Florida’s weather can change quickly from day to day or even throughout the same day. So, make sure you pack for every possibility, whether that\u2019s an extra blanket for cooler mornings, a clip-on fan<\/a> for the hot afternoons, or a rain cover for those inevitable Florida thunderstorms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choose a stroller with a big sunshade, like the Mompush Lithe V2<\/a> mentioned above, and make sure to bring a sun hat to protect your baby\u2019s little head. Our Ergobaby carrier<\/a> came with a built-in shade cover, which was helpful for the sun and the rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of rain, as an overplanner, I thought long and hard about how to keep our newborn daughter dry in the event of a pop-up rainstorm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, an umbrella is an easy solution, but I prefer to keep my hands free and not use an umbrella in the heavy Disney crowds. We also had a rain cover for our stroller, but since my daughter wanted to be held most of the time, it wasn\u2019t very useful.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our family usually goes the disposable poncho route, but I couldn\u2019t figure out how to fit her underneath mine without worrying about covering her face. Instead, I found the best option to be the slightly fancier disposable rain jackets<\/a> that button up the front<\/strong>. I simply buttoned us both inside the jacket while she was in the baby carrier and pulled the carrier\u2019s shade over her head for extra protection.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hot Tip: <\/strong>Scotchguard everything! While Scotchguard<\/a> doesn’t provide 100% waterproof protection, it does create a barrier to help repel water. I added Scotchguard to our shoes, stroller, diaper bag, and my Ergobaby to prevent it from getting soaked in rainstorms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While I spent so much time thinking about what to pack for our newborn, it didn\u2019t even cross my mind what I<\/em> was going to wear. I had been so accustomed to rocking my Disney attire at the parks during our previous trips, that it didn’t occur to me that those outfits wouldn’t necessarily be breastfeeding-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For me, I found nursing tanks to be great and then layered up with an oversized zip-up hoodie that could wrap around my baby carrier<\/strong>. I also lived in leggings as I’m still in that awkward postpartum in between size where nothing quite fits.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n I still wanted to dress cute and bring a touch of Disney, so I would accessorize with things like a Monsters University baseball hat or Minnie ear scrunchies. As a new mom who was still recovering though, I chose to prioritize comfort over anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hot Tip:<\/strong> If your baby is anything like mine, then you likely live your days covered in spit up and slobber. Therefore, I recommend packing extra shirts for yourself and always bringing a spare in your diaper bag.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Disney resorts allow you to request a complimentary crib (Pack \u2018n Play) for your room, so you don\u2019t have to travel with one. I believe this can be a lifesaver for parents with older infants or if you are flying and don’t have the space to bring your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We drove to Disney, so I ultimately decided to bring our own Pack ‘n Play<\/strong> instead of borrowing one from Disney for two reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hot Tip: <\/strong>For those overplanners like me, who studied YouTube videos of our tiny All-Star resort room, a Pack ‘n Play can fit between the dresser and the shelves with the coffee maker. It helps keep the crib tucked out of the way to maximize space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disney also offers a number of other complimentary perks for those traveling with a baby including diaper pails, bottle warmers, and infant bathtubs<\/strong>. Just make sure to stop by the front desk when you first arrive or call ahead to request as amenities can vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before our trip, I read countless recommendations to bring a sound machine<\/a> into the parks, but we found we didn’t need that with the amount of general people background noise. However, I do recommend using a sound machine in your hotel room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The walls can be super thin and people get back late after the parks close<\/strong>. Just give yourself some peace of mind by using a sound machine to help drown them out and not wake your newborn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are in the stages of waking up multiple times a night to feed and change diapers, then a night light<\/a> could be very useful. These were especially great for making sure I didn\u2019t wake up my other kids in the middle of the night<\/strong>. We like to use the dimmable ones around our house, which also pack easily for travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One thing I considered before going to Disney was how I was going to keep the room dark at night. With two older kids, I didn’t know if our newborn was going to be able to sleep while the rest of us were doing our own nighttime routines. Fortunately, the curtains in Disney resorts do a decent job keeping out the light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I also considered a blackout cover for her Pack ‘n Play, but ultimately felt we didn’t need one and she had no problem going to sleep. I have seen some people bring Slumberpods<\/a>, but they might take up more floor space than you are willing to sacrifice.\u00a0 As a family, we just turned off the room lights and my other kids relied on their tablets and headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the first questions you\u2019ll probably ask is, \u201cHow do I get to the parks?\u201d. Staying on Disney property means that transportation is easy and complimentary. If you are staying at Moderate or Deluxe resorts, they might have access to the Skyliner or Monorail. These are extremely easy with kids because you don\u2019t have to break down your stroller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, the All-Star Resorts rely only on buses.\u00a0 Because the buses can get quite full, you\u2019ll need to fold your stroller before boarding<\/strong>.\u00a0 That\u2019s why having a lightweight stroller with a one-handed fold works best.\u00a0 As someone who stays at the All-Star Resorts any time we go, I can honestly say it isn\u2019t nearly as bad as others might make it out to be.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hot Tip: <\/strong>Put all of your baby stuff in one large canvas tote bag so you can easily remove just one bag when collapsing your stroller and when going through the security checkpoint. Once you get through security, you can then unpack and adjust things in your stroller as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a first-time mom who exclusively breastfeeds, I was probably most nervous about feeding my daughter at the parks, especially in public. I questioned what we would do if we were in line and she needed to eat or if there was no place private. \u201cDo I just whip out my boob in front of everyone?!\u201d was the question I kept asking myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disney is fortunately very helpful towards making sure mamas have everything they need for their babies. You are allowed to bring all feeding necessities into the parks<\/strong> including pumps, coolers, glass bottles, etc. Even though I chose to breastfeed, I also brought my manual hand pump<\/a> just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We carried my daughter around in our Ergobaby carrier <\/a>frequently, so before we went to the parks I practiced feeding her while in the carrier<\/strong>. It took some getting used to for both of us, but it was great because she could feed and then go directly to sleep in the carrier without needing to transfer her anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hot Tip:<\/strong> If you are a new mom who is concerned about feeding in public, practice at a semi-private place like your local park. Once you get to Disney, you will realize that no one notices you feeding your child<\/strong>. The first day I was nervous, but by our last day there I had no problem just feeding her wherever we happened to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disney dining is great for infants and toddlers who can sit in a high chair, but what about the newborns who flop over if you try to sit them up? Honestly, I didn\u2019t have a great solution for this. Strollers are generally not allowed in restaurants unless your baby is asleep in them. The best option I found was for my husband and I to take turns holding her while the other ate. It wasn\u2019t the best solution, but it worked.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Explore More:<\/strong> Need help making dining reservations?\u00a0 Check out my other post about How to Make Disney Dining Reservations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Disney](\"https:\/\/makeaplan.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Disney-with-Newborn-17.jpg\")
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Disney Resort Baby Perks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Night Light<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Blackout Curtains<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
NAVIGATING DISNEY PARKS WITH A NEWBORN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Transportation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dining Reservations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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