The Breast Edition - 05/30/2026

It's Sam again. While Ash and Anth are doing their Animal Kingdom stay for Anthony's 40th birthday I figured I'd sneak in and talk about the one thing most Disney mom's have dealt with, seen, or thought about... you read that title right, this is going to be THE BEST BREASTFEEDING in Disney World post you've come across. Now - let's start with the basics: feed your baby however you want to. This isn't to start controversy or stir the pot; I'm just sharing my breastfeeding experience while visiting the most magical place on earth. I breastfed both of my boys for over a year each; I went to Disney when Mitchell was turning one and when Ethan was eight months, and a few trips as he turned one.

I've fed on rides, busses, monorails, boats, walking through the parks and sitting in the rain. If you've breastfed, you get it - when it's time it's time. I personally never used the baby care centers; I've heard great things about them, but I wasn't about to leave the group when it was time to feed. For reference, I personally use the two shirt method while feeding - a tank top to keep my tummy covered that I can pull down and a normal shirt I can pull up to minimize exposed skin (also the millennial in me to constantly have a cami base layer, IYKNYK). If your method is different then you go girl! I didn't use a nursing cover - my kids were to use to me pulling my shirt over for them eat when they needed. I also have personally never experienced anyone asking me to cover up, stop feeding, or even say anything about breastfeeding to me which I know that isn't the same experience of others. I also know some people take their newborns and months old infants to the parks; I will say I can't give much advice on using nursing pillows, pumping in the parks, or any other methods that you might be doing.

Rides:

Any ride without a height requirement your baby can go on with you. I specifically remember feeding the boys on Pirates of the Caribbean (Magic Kingdom), Na'vi River Journey (Animal Kingdom), Frozen Ever After (EPCOT), Three Caballeros (EPCOT) and Living with the Land (EPCOT). All of these a slow-moving boat rides (minus a few drops on Pirates and Frozen) and I often would sit in back rows. It helps that these rides are cooler which is nice after the scorching Florida sunshine and humidity. I think the darkness also helps with the distraction that can come with other rides, and the soft rocking of the boat is similar to a rocking chair. One thing you do have to think about is any photos that may be taken during the ride (Pirates and Frozen specifically).

Transportation:

We exclusively Disney transportation when we go to the parks, and I feel like I've fed the most on the busses. On our most recent trip during 4 Parks 1 Day, we lost Ethan's binky between park two and three and he wasn't a happy boy of the rest of the day. At the end of the night we were all hot and tired, I was able to have him sit on my knee and his belly on mine to feed him. The bus was dark and I honestly don't think anyone noticed. I think the same position would work on any transportation, as well as the cradle hold or however you can get your little one to latch. I think the Skyliner would give you the most privacy, while the monorail would give you the most space and time.

General Parks:

I think wherever you feel most comfortable feeding the park is the best place to breastfeed. Maybe it's the hub grass in the Magic Kingdom watching people get their family photos, or a table a Flame Tree BBQ in Animal Kingdom to watch the birds steal french fries; it could be in Batuu as the storm troopers pass or on Spaceship Earth as we thank the Phoenicians. My favorite spots are random and little secluded but still visible to people watch; I am there not just for my kids but to also enjoy Walt Disney World myself.

Final thoughts:

Honestly, one of my favorite memories is walking down the path from Adventure Land to the hub in Magic Kingdom; it was the 50th Celebration and MagicBand+ was all the rage with the golden statues. I remember holding Mitchell latched as he was falling asleep; I walked past Winnie the Pooh and waved my hand to activate the statue. I thought to myself how far I had come in my first year of motherhood and making it a whole year of breastfeeding.

No matter how long your breastfeeding journey is and wherever it takes you - you are the magic.

Sam