Visiting Walt Disney World with a toddler can feel overwhelming — this list highlights the rides that are age-appropriate, gentle, and worth prioritizing. Great for avoiding long waits on attractions your little one might not enjoy.
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Magic Kingdom
Hollywood Studios
Epcot
Animal Kingdom
Magic Kingdom
Think “Dumbo” but on top of a building! Not for little ones who are afraid of heighs
Astro Orbiter
A slow, family friendly ride through Buzz's world while shooting at targets with the blasters
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Very lowkey and slow moving, a Disney classic!
Dumbo the Flying Elephant | Rides & Attractions - Disneyland
The mechanics of this ride are super lowkey. Just a standard, slow moving dark ride. The theming can be a bit scary for some children though.
The Haunted Mansion | Magic Kingdom Attractions | Walt Disney World Resort
A slow moving boat ride featuring anamatronic dolls that represent the children of the world.
"it's a small world"
A slow moving boat ride featuring anamatronic jungle animals. Super chill for kids and can be fun for parents with the jokes told by the Skipper!
Jungle Cruise
This one can seem intimidating, especially if you get motion sick, but you can control the spin of your own teacup making it really manageable!
Mad Tea Party
Another “Dumbo” type ride, just Aladdin themed. Side note: watch out for the spitting camels lol
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
A classic dark ride featuring Winnie the Pooh and friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Super chill and slow moving.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
This is actually considered more of a show, but is a nice break from the heat and entertaining for kids!
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
Another dark ride, following the classic Peter Pan storyline.
Peter Pan's Flight | Walt Disney World Resort
This is a boat ride, in general slow moving but there is a somewhat significant drop towards the beginning. Hold on tight to little ones!
Pirates of the Caribbean
A classic carrousel, super cute for photo ops!
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel | Walt Disney World Resort
This is like a tram ride overlooking Tomorrowland. It can be a bit jerky at some of the corners but over all pretty chill. Can be a great nap spot for little ones as it is a longer ride.
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Really similar to Nemo at Epcot, a dark ride featuring The Little Mermaid and friends.
Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid
A relaxing train ride around Magic Kingdom with stops on Main Street, Frontierland and Storybook Circus. You can board or exit at any of the stations.
Walt Disney World Railroad | Magic Kingdom Attractions
Hollywood Studios
An animated adventure following Minnie and Mickey as they attempt to have the perfect picnic! This ride can jostle and jerk around a little, so be sure to hold the kiddos tight.
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
Love this one! Similar to Buzz at MK but 3D games on screens. I usually get extremely motion sick with screens but this one does not bother me at all.
Toy Story Mania | Walt Disney World Resort
A fun interactive show for littles with characters from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!
Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! Show
Epcot
A boat ride through Arendelle telling the story of Frozen. This is mostly a chill ride, with a few thrilling moments. There is a slight drop and your boat does move backwards quickly. If your littles are easily frightened, maybe give them a heads up
Frozen Ever After
Inside the Mexico pavillion at Epcot, this is an EXTREMELY chill boat ride. My little has been known to take a nap or two on this ride lol
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
This one is fun! There are lots of jokes and bright colors, great for little ones!
Journey Into Imagination With Figment
An EXTREMELY relaxing boat ride through the Disney green houses. This ride is filled with some fun facts about Disney's food production
Living with the Land
A 3D, trackless ride. Super slow moving but it does make me a bit motion sick with all of the screens.
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
This is a very sweet and simple attraction featuring characters from Nemo overlaid in the Epcot aquariums.
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
A very slow omni mover exploring the history of human civilization and technological advances.
Spaceship Earth
Animal Kingdom
A slow moving truck ride through the Savannah with breathtaking, up close views of Safari animals. This ride can be a bit bumpy so be sure to hold on tight if your baby can not support their head well yet.
Kilimanjaro Safaris
A very slow, chill boat ride through the jungles of Pandora.
Na'vi River Journey
A 4D show inside the Tree of Life featuring the characters from Zootopia
