Taking an infant to Disney World is very difficult. 

Now, I know that a lot of you are going to comment and say that you took a young child and it went just fine and to you I say “Bravo, my friend.” But for the rest of us, it can be a lot of work. But it’s also not impossible, not if you plan well and lower your expectations just a little bit.  With just a few adjustments to your usual vacation strategy, you can make traveling with an infant a lot easier.

Sleeping arrangements are probably the most important decision you’ll make when traveling with an infant.  Ideally, you’ll get as much space you can afford.   Even babies who normally sleep through the night may change their sleep patterns in an unfamiliar place.  If its just you and your partner, it’s not that big of an issue; you’re probably not getting much sleep anyway. But if there are other children in the room or if you’re  travelling with extended family, you’re going to want some space so that those who aren’t getting up at night with the baby can actually sleep.  I usually prefer to stay on site, but you pay a premium  for extra space on Disney property.  Consider getting two connecting value rooms or stay in a Disney Vacation Club property.  If that’s outside of your budget, now is the time to try an off site rental home or condo.

By the time your baby was just a few weeks old, you  probably discovered that babies don’t travel light:  You need diapers, wipes, food, and an extra change of clothes just to drive to the grocery store.  Babies simply don’t vacation without a lot of  ”stuff.”   The great thing about Orlando is that its super kid friendly, so you’ll find everything you need fairly easily, if not cheaply.  Most hotels provide cribs free of charge. Disney provides Pack N Plays at all resorts. They also have a limited number of cribs at some resorts.  Both Pack N Plays and cribs at Disney resorts are sturdy and in good condition.  Most rental homes will have a crib and a highchair for you to use, although it’s a good idea to check in advance, particularly if you’re renting from an individual owner rather than a rental agency.  You can rent baby equipment, including strollers, cribs, and highchairs,  from several companies in Orlando; most will deliver right to your resort and set up for you.

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