Top Tips and Must-Do Activities at the Disneyland Resort for Young Families!
Planning a Disney trip with your little one(s) and don’t know where to start?
You’ve come to the right place!
From visiting the parks with neurodivergent kiddos to finding all the must-dos around the resorts–we’ve got all the information you need!
And if you’re visiting the Disneyland Resort soon, you may be wondering what offerings are best for tinier guests. So, let’s check out the things to do/tips for young families, brought to us by Disney Parks Blog!
Young Families at the Disneyland Resort
Top Tips
If it’s your first time visiting the resort with kiddos, or your family hasn’t visited in a while, we recommend grabbing a Family Adventure Map! It has a curated list of activities, information, and attractions for kids!
You can also visit the Young Kids and Toddlers page on the Disneyland website! It’s a great resource with information on character meet-and-greets, kid-friendly attractions, tips, and more!
“it’s a small world”
Speaking of tips–the planDisney panel provided their tips for Disneyland with kiddos! Check them out here.
Disneyland Hotel
Curious what activities you have to try? Let’s jump in!
Things to Do
Mickey’s Toontown | Disneyland Park
Mickey’s Toontown is one of my family’s favorite stops in Disneyland Park!
Mickey’s Toontown
Goofy’s How-To-Play Yard and CenTOONial Park are the perfect places to burn off energy, with interactive play experiences, activities, and more!
The land has character interactions sprinkled throughout…
…along with dining options…
…kid-friendly attractions…
…and more!
Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! | Disney California Adventure
Disney California Adventure offers the interactive show, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!
“Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!” – DCA
The stage show invites the kiddos to dance, sing, and help their favorite characters as they get the party started–literally.
Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!
This is also a must-do for my family!
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail | Disney California Adventure
This one wasn’t included by Disney Parks Blog, but I’d be remiss not to mention it!
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure has all the explorative play your kiddo could ask for!
The trail has tons of activities–a rock climbing wall, a ropes course, a tire swing, and a Spirit Cave where kids can meet their spirit animal!
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – DCA
Throughout the year, seasonal experiences take over the area, too. Speaking of–right now, you can take part in all of the Hoppers fun they have around the trail!
Hoppers Offerings – Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Deals
Throughout the year, there are special ticket offers and deals that you can take advantage of–like the Kids’ Summer Ticket Offer!
Right now, for visits taking place from May 22nd through September 7th, 2026, children ages 3 through 9 can visit for as low as $50 per day, with 1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day Park Hopper options available.
Photo: Disney
That wraps up our list of helpful information for young families at the Disneyland Resort!
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