Disneyland Paris Pregnant: Rides, Bambi Band & My Experience

Planning a trip to Disneyland Paris while pregnant?

The good news is that you can still have a brilliant trip with a bump. Since first writing this guide, I’ve visited Disneyland Paris pregnant twice, at 24 and 27 weeks, so this is now based on plenty of first-hand experience too.

You’ll need to skip the pregnancy-restricted rides and probably factor in a few more sit-down breaks, but there’s still loads you can do across both parks.

Here’s everything you need to know before you go, including the pregnancy wristband, which rides you can enjoy and a few things that made my trips much easier.

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Disneyland Paris Pregnancy Pass: How the Bambi Band Works

One of the first things I’d recommend doing is getting your Bambi Band, Disneyland Paris’ free pregnancy wristband.

I used one on both of my trips and it made such a difference. It gives you priority access to pregnancy-friendly rides and attractions, as well as shows, character meets and designated viewing areas for the parade and fireworks.

How Do You Get a Bambi Band?

If you’re staying at a Disney hotel, you can pick up your Bambi Band from reception. I got mine from Santa Fe on one trip and Sequoia Lodge on the other, and both times it took around five minutes.

I took my MatB1 form and passport, which were checked before I was given the band. I have seen people mention using a scan of their pregnancy documents, but as I didn’t do this myself, I’d check with your hotel before travelling if you don’t plan on taking the original.

If you’re not staying at a Disney hotel, you can also get your pregnancy wristband from City Hall in Disneyland Park.

The same Bambi Band lasted for my whole trip, so I didn’t need to collect a new one every morning. Mine actually snapped during my first visit, but reception happily replaced it for me.

How Does the Bambi Band Work on Rides?

For rides you’re able to go on while pregnant, you usually head to the disability entrance, which is often near the ride exit, and show your wristband to the Cast Member.

I could take up to four people with me on rides, and we hardly queued for anything. Even Peter Pan’s Flight, which is usually one of the longer waits in Disneyland Park, only took us around 10 minutes.

The Cast Members were also SO lovely when they spotted the band. I lost count of how many congratulations I got during the two trips.

You’ll also be able to use the Bambi Band for shows, character meets and designated viewing areas, which I’ll explain properly further down because I found some of these much more useful than others.

What Rides Can You Go On at Disneyland Paris While Pregnant?

There are still plenty of rides you can enjoy at Disneyland Paris while pregnant, these will mostly be the kids rides. However, there are two warnings to look out for.

“Expectant mothers may not ride” means exactly that: you can’t go on the ride while pregnant.

“Expectant mothers should not ride” is a recommendation from Disneyland Paris not to ride. I had a low-risk pregnancy and made my own decision on these, but what you’re comfortable with is completely personal.

✅ Can Ride	⚠️Disney Says “Should Not Ride”	❌ Disney Says “May Not Ride”
It’s a Small World	Peter Pan’s Flight	Autopia
Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast	Les Voyages de Pinocchio	Big Thunder Mountain
Dumbo the Flying Elephant	Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains	Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain
Le Carrousel de Lancelot	Casey Jr. – le Petit Train du Cirque	Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril
Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing	Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups	Star Tours
Le Pays des Contes de Fées	Phantom Manor	Tower of Terror
Orbitron	Pirates of the Caribbean	Crush’s Coaster
Cars Road Trip	Ratatouille	Avengers Assemble: Flight Force
	Spider-Man W.E.B Adventure	RC Racer
	Cars Quatre Roues Rallye (tiny seats)	Frozen Ever After
	Les Tapis Volants – Flying Carpets Over Agrabah
	Slinky Dog ZigZag Spin
	Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop
	Raiponce Tangled Spin

Ride restrictions can change, so always double-check the Disneyland Paris app or the information displayed outside the attraction during your visit.

What Is It Like To Visit Disneyland Paris While Pregnant?

I visited Disneyland Paris twice during my pregnancy, once at 24 weeks in January and again at 27 weeks in February, spending eight days in the parks altogether.

I had a low-risk pregnancy and thankfully my morning sickness had passed by then, so I was still able to manage full park days from around 9:30am until closing. I was somehow clocking up around 38,000 steps a day, although my swollen feet definitely weren’t thanking me for it.

The biggest change was simply taking more breaks.

My usual Disney strategy is to bounce between rides depending on the wait times, but there was no chance I was walking backwards and forwards across the parks all day while pregnant.

Instead, we took each area as it came and made much more use of shows, cafés and anywhere I could sit down for a while. The Bambi Band also meant we hardly queued for rides, which made a HUGE difference.

If you need to head back to your hotel for a few hours, do it. I personally didn’t, but there are plenty of ways to take Disneyland Paris at a slower pace and still fit loads into your day.

Is Extra Magic Time Worth It While Pregnant?

For me, not really.

Callum and my family mainly used Extra Magic Time for rides like Crush’s Coaster and Avengers Assemble: Flight Force, which I couldn’t go on while pregnant anyway.

So rather than getting up early just to watch everyone else go on rides, I took full advantage of a slower morning. I’d have a bath, get ready without rushing and walk into the parks for around 9:25am, just before general admission.

If the pregnancy-friendly rides you want to do are open during Extra Magic Time then you might feel differently, but I definitely preferred the extra rest before another full Disney day.

Using the Bambi Band for Shows, Parades and Fireworks

Don’t just think of the Bambi Band as a way to skip ride queues. I actually found it just as useful for shows and nighttime entertainment, especially when my feet needed a break.

Shows

I made much more use of shows while pregnant because it gave me an excuse to sit down for a while.

One thing to know about The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands is that some of the seating doesn’t have a backrest.

I found this agonising while pregnant, so I asked a Cast Member if I could move to a proper chair at the front and they were more than happy to accommodate me.

Basically, don’t be afraid to ask for help if you’re uncomfortable.

Parades

The pregnancy viewing area for the parade was…fine.

The problem was getting to the front to be able to see anything other than the characters on the very top of the floats.

People can be pretty brutal when they’re trying to get a good parade spot, and personally I don’t think getting pushed and prodded while pregnant is worth it.

I’d either accept that you might not be right at the front or find yourself a quieter spot elsewhere along the parade route.

Fireworks

The fireworks viewing area, on the other hand, is SO worth using.

I used it every night and couldn’t recommend it enough while pregnant. There was much more space, I could lean against the fence and I didn’t have to worry about being crushed in the huge crowds around Central Plaza.

My other tip is to stay where you are for five minutes after the fireworks finish. Let the initial rush leave, then use the arcades along Main Street and have a look around the shops as you make your way towards the exit.

It made getting out of Disneyland Park at the end of the night much less stressful with a bump.

Where to Rest at Disneyland Paris While Pregnant

Taking more breaks was probably the biggest change I made while pregnant at Disneyland Paris. My feet swelled up a LOT, so whenever we stopped for food, a show or even a toilet break, I took the opportunity to sit down.

Something else I became very aware of was smoking in the parks. There was a lot more of it than I would have liked, and my pregnant nose could smell it a mile away. These were some of the places where I found I could usually sit down without lots of smokers around me:

• Café Hyperion: My go-to on both trips. There’s loads of indoor seating, toilets nearby and Disney cartoons playing on the big screen.

• Benches overlooking Autopia: A good outdoor option when you want to get away from the busier parts of Discoveryland.

• Benches near Pirates of the Caribbean: Handy if the rest of your group is doing rides around Adventureland.
  
• Liberty and Discovery Arcades: There are benches throughout both arcades, plus they’re covered if you want to get away from the weather or Main Street crowds.
  
• Seating area of March Hare Refreshments: Quite a big seating area with sturdy chairs…and the ice cream is pretty great too!

• Benches outside Casa de Coco: Another useful place to stop when you’re around Frontierland.
  
• Picnic area near The Lion King show: Plenty of space and somewhere I found useful before or after a show.

I found Disney Adventure World much worse for seating than Disneyland Park, so finding somewhere to stop wasn’t always as easy.

The best options I found were the seating around the fountains outside Ratatouille, near Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure, and around the entrance to Avengers Assemble: Flight Force.

Food and Drink at Disneyland Paris While Pregnant

One of my pregnancy cravings was fruit, which was surprisingly difficult to find in the parks. If you think you’ll want plenty of fresh fruit, I’d stock up before your park days or pop to Val d’Europe, which is only one RER stop away.

Earl of Sandwich in Disney Village do amazing salads and sandwiches, so I found myself eating here most days as it was much better than pizzas, burgers, burritos etc.

You can also bring your own food into Disneyland Paris, so I kept things like protein bars and breakfast biscuits in my bag.

Use Mobile Ordering

If you’re eating at a quick-service restaurant, use mobile ordering in the Disneyland Paris app where you can.

It regularly saved me from standing in food queues of around 30 minutes, which was the last thing I wanted after being on my feet all day.

A Few Extra Tips for Doing Disneyland Paris While Pregnant

Just a few things that might not seem obvious now—but future you will be very glad you knew:

Protect yourself from the Disney bug

Big crowds = big germs. Keep hand sanitiser on you and use after every ride, avoid buffet tongs where you can, and don’t push through if you’re feeling wiped.
There’s nothing worse than catching something mid-trip.
👉 (More tips in my Is Disneyland Paris Safe guide.)

Use Your Bambi Band for Character Meets

You can also use your Bambi Band for character meets. Rather than standing in the regular queue, speak to the Cast Member and you’ll usually be given a return time.

It’s definitely worth making use of, especially for characters with long queues.

Wear comfortable shoes

Forget about what looks nice and wear the most comfortable shoes you own. My feet swelled up on both trips, and with the amount of walking involved, good shoes made a huge difference.

Bring a Reusable Water Bottle

Definitely bring a reusable water bottle to keep with you throughout the day.

When I visited in January and February, the outdoor water fountains were switched off, but indoor fountains, such as the one inside Café Hyperion, should still be available.

Disneyland Paris While Pregnant FAQs

Can you go to Disneyland Paris while pregnant?

Yes. I visited Disneyland Paris at both 24 and 27 weeks pregnant and still had full days in the parks. You will need to avoid certain rides, but there are plenty of attractions, shows and other things you can still enjoy.

What is the Disneyland Paris pregnancy pass?

Disneyland Paris offers pregnant guests a free priority wristband, commonly known as the Bambi Band. It gives you priority access to eligible attractions, shows, character meets and designated viewing areas.

What proof of pregnancy do you need at Disneyland Paris?

I used my MatB1 form and passport on both trips. Disneyland Paris asks for proof of pregnancy dated within the last three months and provided in English or French. You can get these from the reception of your Disney hotel, or City Hall.

What rides can you go on at Disneyland Paris while pregnant?

There are several rides you can still enjoy while pregnant, including It’s a Small World, Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast and Dumbo. Some rides are not advised for pregnant guests, while others don’t allow expectant mothers to ride at all, so check the table above for the full list.

Is Disneyland Paris Worth It While Pregnant?

For me, absolutely. I visited at both 24 and 27 weeks pregnant and still managed full park days, plenty of rides, shows, parades and the fireworks every night.

You do have to approach the parks a little differently. Take more breaks, make good use of the Bambi Band and don’t worry if your usual Disney plans have to change.

There were definitely things I couldn’t do, but I never felt like I was missing out enough to regret going.

So if you’ve already got Disneyland Paris booked and have since found out you’re pregnant, I wouldn’t automatically cancel your trip. There is still SO much you can do with a bump.