Top 10 Disneyland Rides and Attractions for Toddlers

Many people believe that taking toddlers to Disneyland is either foolish or worthy of an Olympic gold medal in patience. Nothing could be further from the truth if you just plan in advance and prepare to enjoy the park from a 32-inch perspective.

I took my toddler son to Disneyland recently after I swore to myself that I'd never take a child under age 5. We had so much fun that I wish we could visit several times a year.

For those of you with children aged 2 to 4 years old, this article describes how you can take your toddler with you and keep your sanity while visiting the Happiest Place on Earth.

10. Casey Jr. Circus Train Ride (Location: Fantasyland)
You'll feel the excitement of riding in a train - no, not the big train - rather the Casey Jr. Circus Train. This sweet little train is a perfect adventure for toddlers. They get to ride in wild animal cages and listen to Casey say, "I think I can" just like in the movie, Dumbo. Children will get to see miniature villages on the ride, and they'll point to you excitedly as they figure out which building belongs to which character.

9. Dumbo the Flying Elephant Ride (Location: Fantasyland)
You can ride Dumbo and actually show that you're having fun. Your toddler will love this ride so much that you'll find yourself smiling despite the fact that your view consists of watching the elephant's butt in front of you.

The only drawback to this ride is that the queue can take a long time to load. My best advice is to catch this one early in the day or use your early entry pass.

8. The Baby Center (Location: Main Street)
You can visit the Baby Center to take a break and not feel silly. This air-conditioned, clean, and toddler friendly facility is located at the end of Main Street next to the First Aid station.

Inside, you'll find a toddler-sized table and chairs. Pick up a book or some color crayons and let you toddler enjoy some downtime. You can also find changing tables and baby supplies here. Breast-feeding moms will find this to be a miraculous and tranquil facility in a seemingly endless sea of chaos.