Canada’s Wonderland with a Child or Toddler

All the things You Have to Know About Visiting Canada’s Wonderland with a Child or Toddler

Contemplating visiting Canada’s Wonderland with a child or toddler? Youngsters underneath the age of three would not have to pay for park admission. So, why not deliver them alongside for some enjoyable?

When it opened in 1981, Canada’s Wonderland was the primary main theme park in Canada. And it stays the biggest amusement park in Canada. 

I’ve been a gazillion instances! So, when you’re considering of visiting Canada’s Wonderland with a child or toddler, I can assist plan your day and benefit from your journey.

Child Care Centres:

Like visiting Walt Disney World with a child or toddler, Canada’s Wonderland has taken Mickey’s cue and created Child Care Centres for his or her small company and their dad and mom. For the one park there are two centres, one in KidZville and the opposite in Medieval Faire. There’s additionally a child care centre in Splash Works water park. Whereas there are change tables within the washrooms and most eating places within the park can heat bottles, Canada’s Wonderland’s child care centres supply a bit respite for child and for father or mother to sit back out, recharge, and head again out to the park.

The Fundamentals:

• Stroller

Since a day at Canada’s Wonderland entails plenty of strolling, deliver your stroller or a wagon. However, when you’re previous full-time stroller use and/or you’ve gotten a toddler or preschooler alongside who tires simply, you possibly can hire a stroller for the day. The strollers at Canada’s Wonderland are the molded plastic ones that you simply’ll discover at Disney World or the Toronto Zoo. The rental charge for a single stroller is $17 plus tax (+$5 refundable deposit) and for a double stroller is $26 plus tax (+$5 refundable deposit). Your deposit is refunded when the stroller is returned in good situation.

Canada’s Wonderland stroller rental is positioned on the far left as you enter the park.

• Outdoors Meals

You aren’t allowed to deliver exterior meals, drinks, or coolers into Canada’s Wonderland. Nevertheless, child meals and formulation are permitted, in addition to plastic bottled water. Though, if meals allergy symptoms are a priority, they’ve a detailed web page on their web site outlining secure meals choices on the park that cowl most dietary necessities. So when you or a member of your group has a extreme meals allergy, please contact Canada’s Wonderland earlier than your go to for extra info,

• Different Necessities

You don’t must go loopy and observe an inventory like our carry-on packing listing. However, you wish to be sure you’re not buying requirements when you don’t should:

• Diapers
• Wipes
• A change of garments
• Sunscreen
• Hat(s)
• Permitted child meals, snacks, and/or formulation
• Bottles/ingesting cups
• Pacifier and clip
• Swimwear and towels if visiting Splash Works
• Mushy toddler provider or sling for naps/consolation

Our Information to Consuming, Sleeping, Enjoying & Getting Round Canada’s Wonderland with a Child or Toddler…

Consuming at Canada’s Wonderland with a Child or Toddler:

You might be allowed to herald child meals and formulation when visiting Wonderland with a child or toddler. That is just about the one exterior meals permitted within the park. Nevertheless, when you want or wish to complement what you’ve packed, there are many wholesome (and never so wholesome, as a result of Wonderland) choices obtainable to buy.

Your finest guess can be both the MarketPlace Worldwide Buffet, which gives a salad bar and a recent fruit bar, and KidZville Snacks, which sells recent fruit and fruit cups alongside its fast-food choices.

Like most main theme parks in Canada and past, consuming at Canada’s Wonderland isn’t cheap. Nevertheless, they’ve numerous eating and drink plans obtainable that provide nice worth for the cash.              

I’m in all probability not the perfect one to hunt solutions concerning the healthiest meals choices at Wonderland, just because I couldn’t wait to rejoice “Child’s First Funnel Cake” when my son was a toddler. Actually that’s all I might eat there if I might get away with it.

Sleeping at Canada’s Wonderland with a Child or Toddler:

In contrast to, say, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there actually aren’t many (and even any) cool and/or quiet locations to take child for a stroller stroll. Canada’s Wonderland is hopping! If there’s no likelihood of a nap just by the sheer act of using round within the stroller on a sizzling afternoon, you could take into account dropping the nap for the day. Or you would strive heading out to the parking zone and picnic space for a quieter place to wander with child.

Enjoying at Canada’s Wonderland with a Child or Toddler:

Finest Rides at Canada’s Wonderland for Infants and Toddlers:

Canada’s Wonderland has two family-friendly areas inside the park, KidZville and Planet Snoopy. And there are greater than 25 children sights appropriate for many little children. Nevertheless, in contrast to the huge variety of rides for infants and toddlers at Disney World, numerous these rides are usually not appropriate for lap or “handheld” infants.

From their visitor help information, Wonderland’s definition of a lap or handheld toddler is:

Hand-Held Infants: Hand-held infants are youngsters who’re unable to independently stroll or preserve seated postural management.

The rides at Wonderland that do allow lap or handheld infants are: Vintage Carousel, Character Carousel, and the bottom degree of the Maple Park Treehouse.

KidZville

KidZville rides skew older than these at Planet Snoopy. However don’t despair if you wish to experience the most recent monster coaster, Yukon Striker whereas visiting Canada’s Wonderland with a child… They’ve a “Guardian Swap” program. Wait in line as a household and inform the experience attendant when it’s your flip. Then, one will experience and the opposite will maintain the kid. When the primary rider returns, they swap out.

Measure your little one whenever you arrive on the park. Have them wristbanded so there will likely be no confusion (or tears) as as to whether or not your little one is allowed to go on a experience. My daughter was 36″ on her 2nd birthday and my son reached that peak effectively earlier than. And that’s the absolute minimal peak for some Wonderland children rides. 

KidZville Rides for Infants & Toddlers:

Blast Off

Blast Off is sort of a mini Drop Zone. Riders have to be not less than 36″ to go on. You would not have to accompany your little one however if you’re over 5 toes tall you should experience with  a toddler.

Flying Eagles

Within the Flying Eagles‘ distinctive carriages, the experience begins with spinning at a excessive pace, that will increase in order to rise above the bottom. As soon as within the air, you possibly can management your carriage’s flight by heading up or down. Visitors have to be 44″ tall to experience alone or 36″ tall if with a companion.

Frequent Flyers

It is a cute combo of miniature sizzling air ballons and a Ferris wheel. Visitors have to be lower than 60″ tall to experience. Handheld infants are usually not permitted.

Jokey’s Jalopies

These old school automobiles are a basic. Like those at Centreville, I used to think about I might manouvre it off the observe and drive round in it. You possibly can’t really do this, BTW. Every automotive sits 4 folks and company have to be 46″ tall to experience alone or be accompanied by a father or mother or guardian. Handheld infants are usually not permitted.

Jumpin’ Jet

This airplane that zooms up and down, each clockwise and counter-clockwise, will prep your children for future swoopy rides. Riders have to be 42″ tall to go on alone or be accompanied by a father or mother or guardian. Handheld infants are usually not permitted. Visitors over 60″ tall have to be with a toddler. There’s a most of 1 grownup per row.

KidZville Station

This very cute miniature prepare experience matches 4 folks per automotive. It slowly chugs its method across the observe arrange in  alightly wooded space. Riders have to be 40″ tall to go on alone or be with a father or mother or guardian. Handheld infants are usually not permitted. These over 60″ tall have to be with a toddler.

Maple Park Treehouse

The Maple Park Treehouse is a big play construction with bridges, slides, and climbing buildings to discover. Visitors over 54″ tall have to be accompanied by a toddler. Hand-held infants are permitted on the bottom degree. The bottom degree can also be wheelchair accessible.

Sugar Shack

Much like the Mad Tea Social gathering at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, these maple syrup buckets will spin you whilst you spin your self–as quick or as gradual as you possibly can handle. Riders have to be 44″ tall to go on alone or be with a father or mother or guardian. Handheld infants are usually not permitted. Visitors over 60″ tall have to be accompanied by a toddler and there’s a most of 1 grownup per automotive.

Swing Time

A miniature model of the basic rotating swing experience, Swing Time encompasses a child-size chair swing with free hanging seats suspended from a gently rotating tower. A person lap bar and a between-the-leg security belt secures every rider. Visitors have to be between 36″ and 54″ tall to experience.

Taxi Jam

Taxi Jam is a small, metal curler coaster for youths. It’s designed to be a toddler’s first curler coaster at Canada’s Wonderland. Visitors have to be 40″ tall to experience alone or 36″ tall with a father or mother or guardian. Visitors over 60″ tall have to be accompanied by a toddler.

Treetop Journey

These very cute small helicopters make their method slowly round an elevated observe. You can also make it go a bit quicker by pedaling! Riders have to be 42″ tall to go on alone or be with a father or mother or guardian. Handheld infants are usually not permitted. Visitors over 60″ tall have to be with a toddler.

Planet Snoopy Rides for Infants & Toddlers

Boo Blasters on Boo Hill

This experience is much like Buzz Lightyear’s House Ranger Spin at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. You goal and shoot targets with a laser gun, and also you compete for prime rating together with your seatmate. It’s darkish and noisy. Riders have to be 42″ tall to go on or be with a father or mother or guardian. Handheld infants are usually not permitted.

Character Carousel

Wonderland’s Character Carousel is a child-sized model of a conventional carousel. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and all the Peanuts characters spin with 20 lovely horses and two chariots. Visitors have to be 46″ tall to experience alone or be accompanied by an grownup. Handheld infants are permitted in chariot seating. Visitors over 60″ tall have to be accompanied by a toddler and are usually not permitted to experience on a jumper horse.

Ghoster Coaster

The Ghoster Coaster is most Toronto children’ first actual curler coaster expertise. It’s nonetheless an excellent experience for adults! Riders have to be 46″ tall to go on alone or 40″ tall with a father or mother or guardian.

Joe Cool’s Dodgem Faculty

In case your toddler is 36″ and up and is of a sturdy type, they may get pleasure from Joe Cool’s Dodgem Faculty. This basic bumper automotive experience guarantees sturdy aspect to aspect motion and quickly altering forces and course. Visitors have to be between 36″ and 54″ tall to experience.

Lucy’s Tugboat

It is a mini model for the basic halfway swinging pirate ship experience. Riders have to be 42″ tall to go on alone or be with a father or mother or guardian. Handheld infants are usually not permitted. Visitors over 60″ tall have to be with a toddler and there’s a most of 1 grownup per row.

Peanuts 500

This little race automotive experience doesn’t appear to be a lot, however each father or mother I do know loves it. The spin across the corners is admittedly quick and enjoyable. Riders have to be 42″ tall to go on alone or be with a father or mother or guardian. Handheld infants are usually not permitted. These over 60″ tall have to be with a toddler.

Sally’s Love Buggies

Sally’s Love Buggies are little automobiles that go spherical and spherical and up and down and also you management how excessive with a deal with. Riders have to be 44″ tall to go on alone or be with a father or mother or guardian. Handheld infants are usually not permitted. These over 60″ tall have to be with a toddler.

Snoopy’s Revolution

That is Snoopy’s model of a mini Ferris wheel. Riders have to be 42″ tall to go on alone or be with a father or mother or guardian. Handheld infants are usually not permitted. These over 60″ tall have to be with a toddler.

Snoopy’s House Race

These are little rocket ships that lightly spin and go up within the air. Riders have to be shorter than 60″ to experience. Handheld infants are usually not permitted.

Snoopy Vs. Crimson Baron

Ah sure, that pesky Crimson Baron that Snoopy has up in opposition to since time immemorial. The miniature fighter planes go up and down because the experience rotates round in a circle. Riders use a joystick to regulate the elevation of their unit. Visitors have to be between 36″ and 60″ tall to experience. Lap infants are usually not permitted.

Snoopy’s House Race

Miniature rockets (that includes Astronaut Snoopy and his assistant Woodstock) gently spin and lift riders up within the air. Visitors have to be lower than 60″ tall to experience. Hand-held infants are usually not permitted.

Swan Lake

These basic swan boats are much like those at Centre Island. It’s an excellent little break to paddle across the little pond whild surrounded by all of the busy-ness. Riders have to be 48″ tall to go on alone or be with a father or mother or guardian. Handheld infants are usually not permitted. These over 60″ have to be with a toddler. There’s a most of 1 grownup per boat.

The Pumpkin Patch

This experience is form of like a horizontal Ferris wheel. The little pumpkins spin independently because the experience goes round and round. Every pumpkin seats 4 and riders have to be 44″ tall to go on alone or be with a father or mother or guardian. Handheld infants are usually not permitted. Visitors over 60″ have to be with a toddler.

Woodstock Whirlybirds

This experience is much like The Pumpkin Patch besides you possibly can spin your nest because it goes round and it additionally rocks a bit up and down. Riders have to be 40″ tall to go on alone or be with a father or mother or guardian. Handheld infants are usually not permitted. Visitors over 60″ have to be with a toddler. There’s a most of 1 grownup per automotive.

Most important Park Rides for Infants & Toddlers

Vintage Carousel

Wonderland’s Vintage Carousel is sort of 100-years-old and options 64 unique hand-carved horses (24 stationary and 42 jumpers) and two chariots. Visitors have to be 46″ tall to experience alone or have to be accompanied by a father or mother or guardian. Handheld infants are permitted within the chariot seating. Service animals are welcome.

Flying Canoes

The Flying Canoes is a household experience the place company go up, down, and round in an enormous canoe. Riders can management how excessive tto fly by the press of a button. Visitors have to be 48″ tall to experience alone or 36″ tall if with a father or mother or guardian. Lap infants are usually not permitted.

Exhibits and Points of interest at Canada’s Wonderland for Infants and Toddlers:

Since there isn’t too many rides for very small company, visiting Wonderland with a child or toddler is extra concerning the reveals. The entire performances at Canada’s Wonderland are family-friendly. The Victoria Falls Excessive Divers leap off Surprise Mountain 4 instances every day. On daily basis at 5:00pm,the Peanuts Block Social gathering takes over Planet Snoopy. 5 instances per day, Snoopy’s Canine Days of Summer season present options singing and dancing on the Playhouse Theatre. And Snoopy’s Symphony of Water takes place 4 instances per day. Snoopy conducts the fountains in entrance of Surprise Mountain to bop alongside to music.

In the summertime months, don’t miss KidZfest, with stay leisure and dance events, and visits out of your favorite TV characters reminiscent of Thomas & Mates, Toopy & Binoo, ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks, Bob the Builder, Paw Patrol, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dora the Explorer, and MARVEL© Superheroes!

Go to the Canada’s Wonderland web site for an entire listing of reveals and showtimes.

Canada’s Wonderland’s Splash Works with a Child or Toddler:

After all you already know that there’s an entire different park inside Canada’s Wonderland. The Splash Works water park has been open since 1992. Entrance is free together with your park admission or Season Cross.

Life jackets can be found and free to make use of, and please take measures for pool and solar security. 

The Lakeside Lagoon, in addition to the Pumphouse and Sprayground, might be busy however can be plenty of enjoyable for cellular toddlers. Handheld infants should have direct grownup supervision. In case your toddler is over 36″ they’ll love the water slides at Lakeside Lagoon. Lap infants are usually not permitted down the slides.

The Supersoaker, The Plunge, Riptide Racer, and Whirlwinds waterslides all have a minimal peak requirement of 40″ for a kid who have to be accompanied by a father or mother or guardian.

Lazy River

All youngsters underneath 48″ should put on a life jacket within the Lazy River. You float with interior tubes by means of the quarter mile-long observe. Youngsters underneath 42″ could experience with their father or mother or guardian in the identical interior tube. 

Waterways

These smaller water slides enable youngsters 36″ and over to experience down alone or select to go together with their father or mother or guardian. Handheld infants are usually not permitted. These over 5 toes have to be with a toddler.

White Water Bay

White Water Bay is one in every of Canada’s largest outside wave swimming pools. The waves come quick and livid for 5 minutes after which there’s a five-minute break. Eveyone underneath 48″ should put on a life jacket. Wave swimming pools are tremendous enjoyable however please watch your youngsters carefully and persist with the shallower finish together with your babies.

Getting Round Canada’s Wonderland with a Child or Toddler:

In comparison with Disney World or Common, Canada’s Wonderland isn’t that massive. Nevertheless, it’s completely attainable to spend your complete day right here–from opening to closing–with out operating out of issues to do. Put together for LOTS of strolling. We talked about this beforehand, however don’t even take into consideration visiting Canada’s Wonderland with a child with out a stroller.  Ensure you and your chldren are carrying comfy footwear. 

Additionally, you may additionally want to deliver alongside a tender provider or sling. Typically, for a nap or simply for consolation, having the ability to put on child is an choice in the event that they’re fussing.

Lastly, when you don’t wish to spend your complete day in KidZville and Planet Snoopy, whenever you enter the park, head to the left of the fountains and begin your day with the Vintage Carousel. Then, make your method across the park clockwise.

Visiting Wonderland with Youngsters with Autism or Particular Wants:

Canada’s Wonderland is accessible and inclusive. Along with their Child Care Centres, they provide a Quiet Room positioned at Visitor Companies for these with sensory processing issues. Experience lodging might be made. Seek the advice of their downloadable Visitor Help Information for his or her full insurance policies and for futher info you possibly can seek the advice of Wonderland’s Visitor Companies group previous to your go to, or verify in with them upon arrival on the park.

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