The idea of taking an infant to Disney World can be daunting, but with a little fore-knowledge, it is totally doable. In this 4-part series, I’ll go over the basics of baby care at WDW and some tips and tricks from some moms who make it look easy.

Part 1: Feeding

• Part 2: Diapering & Potty Training  
• Part 3: Napping & Bedtime
• Part 4: Transportation

Let’s face it, feeding is pretty much the the main event for babies, and it can be a source of frustration even on your home turf with nothing unusual going on. So trying to take the show on the road is a big deal. Luckily, Disney has put some measures in place to try to make things easier on parents.

Baby Care Centers

Located in each park is a special place that most guests won’t ever visit and many don’t even know exists. Sponsored by Huggies (so you know there’s gonna be some diapers for sale) are Baby Care Centers where you can go to, well, take care of your baby.

You can nurse or bottle feed your baby anywhere you feel comfortable at Disney, but if you’d like to get out of the hubbub and relax in a climate controlled space while you do so, you’ll want to try out the Baby Care Centers.

The Baby Care Centers are well stocked. You can purchase diapers, wipes, formula and baby food, over the counter meds, sunscreen and even clothing and other baby doo-dads like pacifiers.

There is a kitchen with a microwave and sink where you can prepare food or bottles. You can feed your baby at a high chair or relax in the main room where there are tables and chairs, a sofa and even a TV. Or use a rocking chair in the private nursing room.

You can change baby here too – there are multiple changing tables. Or if you’re potty training (or if you need to use the loo yourself) there is a unisex bathroom. They have really thought of everything!

If you think you’ll need to pump your breast milk while on vacation, you can do that at the Baby Care Centers as well. They won’t be able to store your milk for you, but they can give you more ice for your cooler.

A travel sized pump in a bag with a cooler section should be enough to keep the milk cool until you get back to your room. I love this one that can be worn as a backpack or like a tote bag:

Mini-pump Backpack with built in cooler and USB charging port

Or this one that comes in 4 colors

Breastpump Bag Backpack and Cooler

Feeding baby around the park

Florida law is very clear that you can nurse your baby anywhere you like, but of course it’s always nice to have a comfortable setting, preferably climate controlled. Here’s my list of the best places to feed a baby in each park:

Magic Kingdom

Tomorrowland

• Carousel of Progress – 21 minute show
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover – slow moving 16 minute ride

Fantasyland

• Mickey’s Philharmagic – 12 minute show

Frontierland

• Hall of Presidents – 25 minute show
• Country Bear Jamboree – 16 minute show

Adventureland

• Enchanted Tiki Room – 15 minute show

Epcot

Future World

• Living with the Land – slow moving 20 minute ride
• Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival – 18 minute show

World Showcase

• American Adventure – 30 minute show
• Impressions de France – 18 minute film

Hollywood Studio

• Voyage of the Little Mermaid – 17 show
• Frozen Sing Along Show – 30 minute show
• Muppetvision 3D – 15 minute show

Animal Kingdom

• Finding Nemo the Musical – 40 minute show

Have you toured Walt Disney World with a baby? Share your experiences in the comments below. Just beginning your vacation research? Check out my How to Plan Your Trip in 10 Easy Steps and download my free planning timeline. Use the CONTACT form for a no-obligation quote or just email me at rebecca@magicaltravel.com.