15 Best Amusement Parks for Toddlers in 2022

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There are a bunch of amusement parks you can take your toddlers to, depending on where you are traveling or where you live. We have created a list of the best 15 amusement parks for toddlers right now: 

15. Busch Gardens (Tampa, Florida)

Busch Gardens is a perfect theme park for toddlers and kids of all ages. They have kid-friendly rides, water activities, play areas, games, and shows that will keep your kids entertained for hours. They have kid-friendly services and assistance throughout the park to make it easier for you and your family. 

14. Kings Island (King Mills, Ohio)

Kings Island has a perfect place in the amusement park to spend the day with your family if you have toddlers. Planet Snoopy features a collection of Peanut themes for families, including kiddie rides specifically designed for children. It has interactive experiences where you can see a live stage show and meet-and-greet opportunities with Charlie Brown and Snoopy.  

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13. Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park (Gilroy, California) 

Gilroy Gardens is a destination for toddlers and kids to have a blast. They have 21 rides, a small water park, and paddle boats. Your toddler will love this amusement park with its rides and activities. The downside is that it is costly. We suggest buying tickets online for a better price than at the gate. 

12. Adventure City (Stanton, California)

Adventure City has rides for toddlers, a petting zoo, games, shows, and an arcade that even toddlers can play with because they are meant for them. Enjoy a fun, interactive children’s performance at Adventure City with much more. You can start a tradition with your kids and create memories that will last forever. 

11. Island of Adventure (Orlando, Florida) 

The Island of Adventure is a theme park best suited for families with toddlers and small kids. There are play areas where kids can climb and explore, fun rides they can enjoy with their parents, and unique interactive experiences. They have Dr. Seuss Landing, where your toddlers can enjoy rides like a trolley train ride, Caro-Seuss-el, The Cat in the Hat, and more. 

10. LEGOLAND (Carlsbad, California and Winter Haven, Florida) 

Whether you want to go to LEGOLAND in California or LEGOLAND in Florida, it is a perfect destination for families with younger kids. They have a height requirement, but that’s just if they want to go alone. You can take your toddlers and go on rides with them. That way, they experience the same fun as everyone else. 

9. Story Land (Bartlett, New Hampshire)

Story Land is an excellent park for families that have young kids, toddlers, and infants. They have various activities: a play area with a tree house, magic shows, and some character interactions. If you are looking down after all the excitement, head to Loopy Lab, where there are a ton of squishy rubber balls that you can vacuum, throw, and shoot, all just for fun. 

8. Idlewild and SoakZone (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) 

As you enter Idlewild and SoakZone, you walk through a vast children’s book. You can walk through the forest and experience several nursery rhymes you have probably shared with your toddler. There are several rides where toddlers can ride alone and others where they need an adult to ride with. It is a place to visit with your toddler before they get older. 

7. Nickelodeon Universe (Bloomington, Minnesota)

Nickelodeon Universe is a place you want to take your toddler to, especially when they have a weekly Toddler Tuesday program that provides free entertainment and discounts. The event includes character appearances, arts and crafts, storytime, and more. Even if you didn’t go on a Tuesday, you would still get most of the things you planned throughout the day at various times. 

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6. Sesame Place (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Sesame Place is a great place to take your toddler because almost every ride is appropriate for toddlers. Even on rides where your toddler cannot ride alone, they can ride alongside a sibling or parent. Sesame Place is designed for toddlers, so knowing there will be so much for your toddlers to do makes the day go much more smoothly.

5. Disney World (Orlando, Florida) 

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Disney World with toddlers is a breeze because there is so much for them to do. If you want to take your toddler to Disney World, specifically the Magic Kingdom, the Magic Kingdom is the best place to go. They have 24 rides for toddlers, which is why this park is so fun for families with small kids. 

4. Hershey Park (Hershey, Pennsylvania) 

There are several rides at Hershey Park suitable for toddlers. There are nearly 20 rides for toddlers now. Some rides require an adult companion, while others require toddlers to ride alone. You can easily spend two days at Hershey Park with your toddler. You can not only go on rides but also visit ZooAmercia and check out the 200 animals they have.

3. Dutch Wonderland (Lancaster County, Pennsylvania)

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Dutch Wonderland is geared toward toddlers and preschoolers. At the park, 16 rides are dedicated to toddlers. They also have rides for older children, but the theme park is designed specifically for toddlers. There is a gorgeous carousel, gondola rides, a train, and more you don’t want to miss. 

2. Disneyland Resort (Anaheim, California) 

At Disneyland, there are over 60 rides with no height requirements. It is an excellent vacation if you are looking to take your toddler. Toddlers are free before their third birthday, so if you want to visit after then, you must purchase a ticket. 

1. Cedar Point (Erie County, Ohio) 

Cedar Point has four different areas for children that are set up for toddlers. They have Planet Snoopy, Kiddy Kingdom, Camp Snoopy, and Gemini Midway Area. They have a loaded line-up of family rides. You can ride with your toddler for a day of fun you’ll remember for years.

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