Our Disney World Trip With a Toddler & Newborn

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Our Disney World Trip With a Toddler & Newborn

Celebrating Jaxon’s 3rd Birthday During the Busiest Week of the Year

Traveling to Disney World with a toddler and a newborn during one of the busiest weeks of the year (December 27–31) might sound a little crazy… but it ended up being one of our favorite trips ever.

This trip was extra special because we were celebrating Jaxon’s 3rd birthday, and somehow it turned into one of those core memory kind of vacations.

Bonus: Both kids were FREE — Jaxon technically started the trip at age 2, and Audrey is an infant.

We stayed at the Dolphin & Swan Hotel and worked with a Disney travel planner, which I highly recommend — especially if you’re visiting during peak season or traveling with kids. Between the crowds, dining reservations, and ride strategies, having a pro made everything smoother.

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What We Wore & Brought

We ordered custom pieces and matching outfits for the trip, including:
• Jaxon’s birthday shirt
• Autograph book
• Stroller flag + stroller tag
• Matching mom sweaters
• Dad’s Mickey shirts

Shop ALL our outfits + Etsy finds here:
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(This link includes everything we wore plus all personalized Etsy items.)

Stroller We Used

We used the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Side-by-Side Double Stroller, and it was one of the BEST decisions we made for this trip.

• Easy to push
• Fits Disney size requirements
• Smooth ride
• Quick fold
• Perfect for toddler + newborn

Shop our exact stroller here:
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Food & Packing Tips

We packed snacks but honestly didn’t use them.

What we did use nonstop:
• Reusable water bottles
• Hand sanitizer
• Baby wipes
• Fully stocked diaper bag (diapers, wipes, pacifiers, bottles, burp cloths)

Day-by-Day Breakdown

Day 1 – Disney Springs

We kept it low-key:
• Walked around Disney Springs
• Dinner at The Boathouse
• Bought our MagicBands

Perfect chill start day.

Day 2 – Magic Kingdom

We used the Minnie Van service through Lyft — 100% worth it with kids.

We arrived by 7:30 AM and rode:
• Winnie the Pooh
• Teacups
• Carousel
• Test Track
• Dumbo (Lightning Lane)
• Peter Pan
• Pirates of the Caribbean

By 3 PM, we headed back to the hotel for naps — game changer.

Birthday Room Surprise

After everyone fell asleep, I stayed up decorating the room with Mickey decorations, a Spiderman theme, and gifts ready for the morning.

Core memory unlocked.

Day 3 – Jaxon’s Birthday at EPCOT

We rope dropped:
• Ratatouille
• Nemo
• Soarin
• Frozen

We snacked our way around EPCOT and of course… birthday ice cream for Jaxon.

Day 4 – Chef Mickey’s Breakfast

Hands down one of our favorite moments:
• Met all the characters
• Got autographs
• Jaxon was obsessed

We brought his autograph book from Etsy — such a sweet keepsake.

Pro Mom Hack: Bubble Wands

DO NOT buy them in the park. They’re expensive and your kid will want one immediately.

We brought our own from Amazon and it was a HIT.

Shop our bubble wand here:
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Final Thoughts

Traveling to Disney with two little ones felt intimidating at first, but it ended up being pure magic. Watching Jaxon experience Disney on his birthday was worth every single second.

If you’re planning a Disney trip with babies or toddlers — you can do it. With the right prep, it’s unforgettable.