Last updated on February 17th, 2026 at 09:46 am
The Best Disneyland itinerary for toddlers & preschoolers—my Disneyland Park Plan has been tried and tested by toddlers and parents around the world!
Not only is it tested by families like yours, my hand-picked, kid-friendly Disneyland itinerary goes through frequent evaluations and adjustments for the best Disneyland vacation yet.
Guide for Toddlers
There are so many rides, attractions and play places your family can experience at Disneyland Resort. And the list continues to grow. But remember, just because a ride can accommodate every height, it doesn’t mean the ride is a good fit for your child.
For this reason, you won’t see some rides listed that are considered more thrill-type and/or scary rides in our itinerary. But our Disneyland itinerary for toddlers & preschoolers does allow for flexibility and adjustments as needed for a few more rides and experiences.
Itinerary for Preschoolers
This Park Plan is an itinerary for the Disneyland Storybook and Fairytale enthusiast—the kids and kids at heart.
Included in your Disneyland Itinerary
With this list you’ll ride the attractions inspired by storybooks and fairytales throughout Disneyland Park. Included in this toddler focused itinerary are rides and shows created for those who never want to grow up featuring kid-friendly attractions.
When you purchase your Disneyland toddler itinerary you’ll also get tips on:
- what time to arrive at Disneyland
- exact order of rides to maximize your time
- dining options suited for toddlers, preschoolers as well as the theming of the itinerary
- Strategies for both standby and Lightning Lane queues
- 3 extra Disneyland itineraries to switch things up if desired
This itinerary for toddlers and preschoolers has hand-picked rides in Disneyland Park to get kids comfortable in their environment and enjoy a family vacation.
Morning Hours in Fantasyland
If you’d rather go the DIY route, rather than have your itineraries ready to go, just place rides in desired order:
- Alice in Wonderland
- Casey Jr Circus Train
- Character meet and greet
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Fantasyland Entertainment
- “it’s a small world”
- Mad Tea Party
- Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
Lunch and Break Time
Browse my favorite places to eat at Disneyland Resort here, including a list of kid-friendly eats. Return to Disneyland after naps if desired.
Afternoon Hours at Disneyland
Place rides in desired order or print your optimized itinerary here.
- Finish any desired Fantasyland attractions
- Take iconic Disneyland family photos
- Afternoon parade or entertainment, see seating suggestions here
- Visit Mickey’s Toontown for rides and attractions.
Evening Hours at Disneyland
Place activities in desired order or get your optimized itinerary here.
- Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters in Tomorrowland
- Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage in Tomorrowland
- Peter Pan’s Flight in Fantasyland
- Dinner on Main Street, U.S.A.
- Fireworks on Main Street, U.S.A., see what’s showing during your visit here
- Last stop for souvenirs on Main Street, U.S.A.
Downloadable Itinerary
You can use this article as a guideline or download your Disneyland itinerary for the exact order and step by step for your Disneyland day.
With the downloadable version of your Disneyland toddler itinerary you’ll also get step by step strategies for:
- what time to arrive at Disneyland
- exact order of rides to maximize your time
- dining options suited for toddlers, preschoolers as well as the theming of the itinerary
- Lightning Lane strategies
- 3 bonus itineraries
Not only are my Park Plans tested by families like yours, my kid-friendly Disneyland itinerary undergoes regular evaluations and adjustments for the best Disneyland vacation yet.
Disneyland Itinerary FAQs
Now that you’ve had a chance to go through your Disneyland itinerary, you might have a few questions. While some of my strategies are part of the Park Plan secret sauce, I do want to fill you in on some things you may be curious about.
Will this Park Plan work for the day I am going? Will everything be open?
This Disneyland itinerary is meant for a general audience, on a typical day. Not all rides and attractions will be open. See what’s closed during your visit here.
Why is Peter Pan’s Flight listed so late in the day?
Do a quick search online and you’ll find nearly every person who’s ever gone to Disneyland giving you advice about riding Peter Pan’s Flight first thing in the morning.
I used to give that advice too, back when there was a slow season at Disneyland Resort. While every day at Disneyland is different, this plan was created for a typical day.
Even those who are first in line at Sleeping Beauty Castle first thing in the morning find themselves, surprisingly enough, waiting in a 30-40 minute line at Peter Pan’s Flight first thing in the morning.
Check back throughout the day and you’ll find the line remains much the same, rarely ever dropping below 40 minutes. Come afternoon and the hot sun drenches the shadeless queue of people waiting in line in Fantasyland.
I’ve structured this plan to get you on the most rides during the least crowded time of day and I simply can’t list Peter Pan’s Flight early in the morning anymore. If you’re brave and you want to try your luck, just hop back to the plan after your flight :).
I have a young child, how does Rider Switch work?
If you have a child who does not meet the height requirement or doesn’t wish to ride, for example, Matterhorn Bobsleds, this makes it easy for you to split into two groups and everyone can still enjoy the attraction.
Approach the queue as a group (child included). Talk to the first Cast Member you see and tell them you’d like to get a rider switch pass.
Can you put these rides in the best oder for me?
Yes, you can get the entire set of my Park Plans in an optimized order here.
Do you have more questions about your trip Disneyland Resort in general?
Email me and I’ll see how I can help.
