They like doing things I never would have guessed before I had minor .

I used to be a cast member, and I’m currently a Disney passholder. I love Disney world for the vibe. It’s nice to go a place where everything is manicured and I can enjoy time with the people I love. Things have changed, though. I was a cast member when I was 19 years old. Now, almost a decade later, I have a one-year-old, and boy-oh-boy do I do Disney completely differently. Here are 18 tips I’ve learned from taking my kiddo to the parks.

1.Invest in a stroller cover.

2.Splash pads + change of clothes = 😃

3.The Skyliner and monorail are basically free amusement rides.

4.Bring enough wipes.

5.Viva la snackle box.

6.Skip Genie+.

7.Splurge on a character breakfast instead.

8.Epcot is the best park for toddlers.

9.Take a pool day.

10.Find the launderette.

11.Split up.

12.Rider swap is nice, but sometimes inconvenient.

13.Don’t underestimate how magical hotel rooms are.

14.Opt for a place with a boat, monorail, or Skyliner connection so you don’t have to collapse a stroller.

15.Forget the nighttime shows, and opt for a final ride instead.

16.Utilize baby care.

17.Pin trading is great for littles.

18.Finally, beware of squirrels!

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A covered stroller with a water bottle attached is parked next to an old gas pump labeled "Tulsa Tea." The area appears to be wet from rain

A toddler plays with a water fountain coming from the ground, surrounded by rock formations

A child points towards another gondola seen through the window during a cable car ride

A tidy, well-organized clinic room, with medical supplies in glass cabinets, a microwave, sink, and Disney-themed children's clothes hanging on the wall

An open plastic container filled with various individually wrapped snacks and bars, some nutritional information visible on the packaging

Mickey Mouse wears a colorful apron splattered with paint and waves indoors

Two children are kneeling on the ground, facing Daisy Duck, who is dressed in a pink dress and purple bow, in an outdoor setting

Various swimsuits and clothing items are hung over a shower rod in a bathroom

Signage for the "Seven Dwarfs Mine Train" ride and a "Lightning Lane" entrance at a theme park, with rustic wooden decorations

Two children swing together on a play structure outside, while adults in the background watch and take photos

An older woman and two children sit on a couch in a room. They are engaged in a quiet, intimate moment. A backpack lies on the floor in front of them

Monorail passes by Epcot's Spaceship Earth with vibrant flowers and visitors in the foreground

A person holds a pair of black 3D glasses in front of a tray filled with many other similar 3D glasses

Sign for Baby Care Center with cartoon illustrations of a baby boy and baby girl wearing glasses

A young girl interacts with a Mickey-shaped board featuring various Disney-themed pins. An adult woman looks on from across the table

A small brown animal, possibly a monkey, sits in a closed baby stroller in a park with green and red structures in the background