Plan on visiting WDW but don't know how your children will act?
Entering Disney World can be very overwhelming to a young child. There are a lot of strangers all around! Some children will cling to you, until they spy their favorite character. Then, they might take off running. For younger ones, I suggest keeping a firm grip on them or keep them in the stroller. I've seen many parents keep their toddlers on a leash, and that is completely understandable! I would also buy some "tattoos" where you write your name and cell number on it. You use water and apply it to the child's arm so if they got separated from you, someone could reach you. Also, have a reoccurring chat before your visit about the dangers of running away, even to Mickey Mouse.
Should you bring your own stroller or rent a Disney Stroller?
I suggest you bring your own stroller! Disney strollers are plastic, uncomfortable, and don't have much storage space. They rent $15 per day for a single and $30 or $32 for a double. If you book for multi-day rental, the single is $13 per day. You must keep your receipt to get the stroller each day. The strollers do not leave the theme park. This is another reason you should bring your own stroller. If your child falls asleep in your stroller, you don't have to take them out when you leave the park! Some airlines like Southwest will not charge you for a stroller if you are buying a ticket for your child. It is free to be checked as well as a car seat. The Disney Buses do not allow car seats! You can also request a taxi with a car seat if you need to go somewhere other than Disney World.
What should you bring for your child and what does the Baby Centers provide?
Definitely bring your own drinks and snacks! - for you and your children! The baby care centers offer rocking chairs, high chairs, sink, microwave, changing table, and there is a store that sells necessities. The website at the bottom for the Baby care centers will tell you more about what they provide. I have heard of people shipping diapers and other necessities separately to their resort so they don't have to pack them in their luggage. I would bring several changes of clothes for your child; don't forget there are laundry mats at every Disney resort.
What rides can your toddler ride and enjoy?
They can ride majority of the rides! The only ones smaller children can not ride are the roller coasters: Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain RR, Splash Mountain, Tower of Terror, Rockin' Roller-Coaster. Stitch's Great Escape has a 40" limit. Barnstormer has a 35" limit. Splash Mountain is 40". Space Mountain is 44". Big Thunder is 40". Tomorrowland Speedway is 32". Dinosaur is 40". Expedition Everest is 44". There are more
Where can I find height requirements for rides?
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/#/magic-kingdom,epcot,hollywood-studios,animal-kingdom/
Where should we take naptime?
Probably the best place for your child to nap is at your room, but if that isn't an option, then keep them in a stroller in a shaded area or inside a Disney store. I have also seen children sleep on the monorails, the MK railroad, the people mover in MK, and the Mexican boat ride in the World Showcase in EPCOT! Don't forget the baby centers!
Need more information? Check out these Disney Websites:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/planning-guides/in-depth-advice/traveling-with-little-ones/
http://disneyworldforum.disney.go.com/questions.aspx?sort=&page=1&where=search&qid=25784&pid=80&cid=104
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/baby-care-centers/
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