Disneyland is a great place for kids of all ages, but if you have little kids, particularly under 5, you may still find yourself looking for rides that they can enjoy as well. There are obviously tools such as FastPass and Rider Switch that allow everyone else to get on what they want, but you don't want your smallest family members left out of everything. To help you out, here are the best rides for young families that anyone ​can ride and the small ones will especially enjoy! For a full list of family friendly attractions, click here.

Does your little one love princesses? Of course, Disneyland is the perfect place for them! Contrary to popular belief, the whole resort is not teeming with princesses just looking for children to hug. Instead, you actually need to know what to look for to give your family (or yourself - let's be honest) a fabulous day filled with attractions, shows, and other activities that they love!

There are many stores around the Disneyland Resort that offer more to guests than your average shopping experience creating memories that will last a lot longer than most souvenirs.  Some are interactive experiences, many allow guests to create their own souvenir, but all have a special touch that make the difference.  Traditional shopping is still great, but sprinkle some of these into your trip for something you and your family will remember. ​UPDATED 1 Feb 2018

No, Disneyland is not just for kids!  But yes, Disneyland is for kids . . .  Let me explain: Disneyland is meant for all ages but one of the best parts about it is that you can feel free to let your inner child out no matter how old you are.  There are certain things you can only do or truly appreciate when you're older, but one of my favourite parts of any Disneyland trip is being able to do things that make me feel like a kid!  They're not embarrassing and they're super fun so go ahead and give them a try next time you're there!

By now most guests know that Disney characters have certain spots they stay in so you can find them and say "hi".  It wasn't always that way, though.  Originally the characters were allowed to roam all over the place and you could stop them to take a picture or get an autograph.  Disney stopped that practice to reduce crowds in unwanted places and control traffic flow, but there are still a few who are allowed to wander - the hard part is just knowing where and when!

It always makes me sad when I hear someone say "Disneyland is just for kids".  What?!  Seriously?  Although I loved it as a kid, as an adult there are whole new worlds of possibilities!  Sure, who doesn't love Space Mountain?  But I will always have a special place in my heart for those great dark rides and I never miss them!  Here are some of the best rides and attractions that are fantastic for kids . . . at heart!

Contrary to what many people believe, Fantasyland is not simply a place for little kids to go to have fun at Disneyland.  Some of my favorite attractions are there, like the Mad Tea Party and Alice in Wonderland.  It's so crammed full of fun and crowds that it may seem impossible to get it done in just one hour, but it's possible!