Best Places to Feed a Newborn at WDW

[LadyntheTramp]

I hope this is acceptable to ask (if not please remove). We are going to Disney in November with a 2 yr and 4 month old. I will be excusively breastfeeding (if all goes well) and wondering where are nice spots to breastfeed. I have no issues feeding in public and don't want to walk back to the babycare centers every few hours. We will also have help with the 2 yr old so I don't really need to worry about her when I am feeding the baby. TIA!

 

[Lilsia]

I would try to find someplace in the shade. At MK they always have space at tomorrowland terrace or tortuga tavern. Behind sleepy hollow they have benches in the shade also. Epcot has benches throughout. AK you might have to look harder but there is a ton of seating by flame tree bbq, or go into any of the counter service restaurants.

 

[Dismama2boys]

Anywhere. I’ve literally nursed all over the park. Usually a bench in the shade is my first choice, but anywhere with a seat will do. I’ve also nursed on SSE, the Peoplemover, IASW, just wherever we were when the baby got hungry. I’m pretty discrete, so I don’t think most people around me even notice. Upstairs at CHH when it’s not a regular meal time is a favorite. A very dear CM once brought me a cup of water up there because he saw I was hot and I had my hands full.

 

[AMB1]

The Peoplemover. It is shaded, cool and relaxing. During slow times they sometimes let you stay on for multiple loops.

 

[DisneyOma]

I would try to find someplace in the shade. At MK they always have space at tomorrowland terrace or tortuga tavern. Behind sleepy hollow they have benches in the shade also. Epcot has benches throughout. AK you might have to look harder but there is a ton of seating by flame tree bbq, or go into any of the counter service restaurants.

Depending on the time of year and the crowds, there may be CMs preventing people who have not purchased food from going to sit at counter service restaurants. We've seen it happen in August at Pinocchio Haus.

 

[LadyntheTramp]

I would try to find someplace in the shade. At MK they always have space at tomorrowland terrace or tortuga tavern. Behind sleepy hollow they have benches in the shade also. Epcot has benches throughout. AK you might have to look harder but there is a ton of seating by flame tree bbq, or go into any of the counter service restaurants.

Anywhere. I’ve literally nursed all over the park. Usually a bench in the shade is my first choice, but anywhere with a seat will do. I’ve also nursed on SSE, the Peoplemover, IASW, just wherever we were when the baby got hungry. I’m pretty discrete, so I don’t think most people around me even notice. Upstairs at CHH when it’s not a regular meal time is a favorite. A very dear CM once brought me a cup of water up there because he saw I was hot and I had my hands full.

Thank you! CHH would be perfect. I love the view from the second floor and forgot all about it!

The Peoplemover. It is shaded, cool and relaxing. During slow times they sometimes let you stay on for multiple loops.

Considering this is one of my favorite rides that would be great! Thanks for the suggestion. Hopefully the crowds are low enough I could just stay on it.

Depending on the time of year and the crowds, there may be CMs preventing people who have not purchased food from going to sit at counter service restaurants. We've seen it happen in August at Pinocchio Haus.

Thanks for the head's up. That shouldn't be too much of an issue since we have the dining plan I can get a snack and I'm always hungry when I breastfeed anyway.

 

[jacknsally19]

Carousel of Progress would also be a great spot in MK!

On the AK 'trails' there are a number of sort of hidden benches.

 

[TravelingTotMom]

Carousel of Progress would also be a great spot in MK!

This was the best spot. Sit in the back row, and there's never too many people in your theater. It's darker, air-conditioned, and ended up being the perfect amount of time. Plus, you have entertainment.

 

[lolomarie]

Currently breastfeeding my second right now! 6 months! I think the best thing about baby number 2 is that I've become less shy about feeding my baby wherever I need to! If I'm comfy and he's comfy we just go for it! I'll be going to Disney in September, he'll be 10 months at that time, and I hope to use the same strategy. All the best OP. Hope you have a wonderful trip!

 

[Dismama2boys]

Currently breastfeeding my second right now! 6 months! I think the best thing about baby number 2 is that I've become less shy about feeding my baby wherever I need to! If I'm comfy and he's comfy we just go for it! I'll be going to Disney in September, he'll be 10 months at that time, and I hope to use the same strategy. All the best OP. Hope you have a wonderful trip!

Pretty much the only time I’m on the Dis is while I’m nursing! I don’t stop moving otherwise.

 

[WAHMto5]

If you are not shy about it, then there are tons of places to breastfeed all around the parks. When mine were young and I was breastfeeding, I found that some of the slow inside rides were the best while keeping cool and dark. The baby care areas are nice to keep the older ones entertained for longer breastfeeding sessions though

 

[kat_lh]

The railroad around MK is a great place!

I nursed in the castle waiting to see Cinderella

 

[Maggie at the Fort]

I definitely nursed all over Disney with an 11 month old and later with a 17 month old. I almost never took breastfeeding pictures, but a picture I took of my daughter nursing in her Mickey ears is one of my favorites ever.
No one ever said anything negative. I tried to be discreet but never used a cover. It just didn't work for us. Take advantage of being comfortable. Shows with air conditioning and counter service restaurants outside of busy meal times are great.

 

[scrapquitler]

I hope this is acceptable to ask (if not please remove). We are going to Disney in November with a 2 yr and 4 month old. I will be excusively breastfeeding (if all goes well) and wondering where are nice spots to breastfeed. I have no issues feeding in public and don't want to walk back to the babycare centers every few hours. We will also have help with the 2 yr old so I don't really need to worry about her when I am feeding the baby. TIA!

During shows! Seriously, HOP and The American Adventure are like 30 minutes long, you're sitting in the dark. It's a perfect opportunity to nurse your baby. I nursed my 9 month old for 10 days everywhere in WDW, and I never set foot in a babycare center the entire time. Also, on a bench, in a restaurant, during a ride, etc. I had no issues. If baby is used to nursing in a sling, it's even easier because you can just stand in line or watch a parade while he nurses.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

I hope this is acceptable to ask (if not please remove). We are going to Disney in November with a 2 yr and 4 month old. I will be excusively breastfeeding (if all goes well) and wondering where are nice spots to breastfeed. I have no issues feeding in public and don't want to walk back to the babycare centers every few hours. We will also have help with the 2 yr old so I don't really need to worry about her when I am feeding the baby. TIA!

one thing to remember to watch the benches that are in smoking areas. at first look it could be a good place then someone who wants to smoke comes and lights up. one trip was a mother was upset when CM refused to stop smoker while she fed her baby. as others have said any place you want to use