Lands of Disney

Main Street:

The train ride around the park can be fun, and particularly nice when you've been walking everywhere. However, after Tomorrow Land, there is the Grand Canyon and land of the dinosaurs, which can be dark, loud, and generally scary. I've ridden the train with other children who weren't bothered by it, however. Between New Orleans Square and Toon Town, the train goes through Splash Mountain where the critters are singing happy songs. Aside from being dark for that brief section, it isn't too bad. Most of the rest is open and a squirming child can be managed. Alex was fascinated by the train itself. It took him awhile to notice something was going on around us.

At the Coke Refreshment corner, there is often a pianist playing, a barbershop quartet singing, or Mary Poppins dancing with Bert. The Plaza Inn across from that does a character breakfast, but you should get reservations if you're going to try that.

Fantasy  Land:

You should definitely try "It's a Small World". It'll help give you a baseline for your child, and there are enough other parents that no one will condemn you if your child starts screaming. I sing "Small World" to my son on a regular basis, so he started bouncing along to the music in the boat. Most of the ride is very well lit and it isn't overly loud. No sudden noises or scary jolts.

The Storybook boats aren't scary, but if your little prince or princess insists on trying to move, it can be difficult. Going through the same content, the Casey Junior Train has cars that mimic old-style cages for circus animals. That might be a bit more manageable. Alex loved riding in the "Monkeys" cage car and looking at everything going past.

The castle has a Sleeping Beauty diorama you can walk through, but it’s a little dark.

If you're thinking of riding the iconic Dumbo ride with your baby, keep in mind that there is not a lot keeping a determined child from escaping Dumbo… Not enough for me yet anyway.
However, we did enjoy King Arthur's Carousel. Alex was very confused for a minute, but then his eyes went wide and he smiled. So fascinated with the experience.

Toon Town:

Meet Mickey! We wandered through Mickey's house, and Alex giggled like crazy when he met the mouse. Some children can be very afraid of people in those big costumes, but Alex has loved every character he met. There are a lot of them in Toon Town. There are also some play areas around here aside from meeting different characters. The town itself is amusing to walk through because of the bright colors and assorted interactive parts throughout the area.

Tomorrow Land:

The Finding Nemo submarines start out benign, but it goes badly when the land mines explode. Tons of noise, flashing red lights, and, oh yeah, a confined space where you can't get your scared little friend back into the daylight. My little guy loved watching the seascape and fishies outside the porthole prior to the sharks and explosions.

Overall, there isn't much in Tomorrow Land I would suggest to toddlers, though the monorail station is here.