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Disney World is truly a place for everyone! Honestly, nobody is too young or too old to visit the House of Mouse. There is something there for everyone to enjoy. Many people think that toddlers are too young to enjoy Disney, but boy are they wrong! Since kids under the age of 3 get in for free, they are the perfect age to visit the theme park. In fact, Disney has a ton of rides that will be perfect for your toddler. We’ll be highlighting the Best Disney World Rides for Toddlers at the Magic Kingdom.

There aren’t just one or two rides that your toddler will love. We’ve come up with a list of 13 Disney World Rides for Toddlers!

Best Disney World Rides for Toddlers at the Magic Kingdom

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Height Requirement: Any Height

Ya’ll! This is my favorite Disney World ride! Blast off into outer space and help Buzz defeat Emperor Zurg and his army of bad guys. This ride is just like being trapped in the middle of a live-action video game. You’ll board a two-seater spaceship equipped with laser guns which you’ll use to blast targets to earn points.

Pro-Tip: Seat your kids on the right to give them an opportunity to score more points. Or don’t and totally kick their butts!

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Height Requirement: Any Height

This high-flying, classic ride seats two passengers per elephant. You’ll soar high into the air and gently dip down. This ride is sure to bring out a ton of giggles!

The indoor portion of the ride queue is an air-conditioned play area that will help keep your kiddo occupied while you wait in line.

Pro-Tip: Get a FastPass+ for this ride early in the day. This ride is perfect for photo ops! You can also ride it later in the day when your toddler needs the ability to run around a little bit.

It’s a Small World

Height Requirement: Any Height

Like the Pirates of the Caribbean Ride (below), this iconic ride is a slow-moving indoor boat ride. Take a 10-minute, fully air conditioned, trip “around the world” in this fan favorite attraction. Yes…the song will get stuck in your head but the air conditioning and ability to kickback and relax will be an welcomed relief.

Pro-Tip: Use a FastPass+ and book this ride mid-day. It’s a great way to escape the heat.

Mad Tea Party

Height Requirement: Any Height

This was the first ride we rode at Disney World as a family. It was an amazing way to kick off our trip, and introduce our kids to the magic of Disney. On this two-minute ride, you’ll hop into a tea cup and whirl around. Sound sickening? It’s not horrible. Riders control the speed and direction of the tea cups— you’re able to make it slow down, if needed.

Disney World Rides for Toddlers: Aladdin’s Magic Carpet Ride

Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Height Requirement: Any Height

Similar to the Dumbo ride, the Magic Carpets of Aladdin bob up and down offering you aerial views of the park. The main difference between this ride and Dumbo is that Dumbo seats only 2 people whereas the Magic Carpets seat 4. Also, there is a joystick that allows you to control the up and down movements of the ride. Pretty rad, right?

Pro-Tip: Ride at night for absolutely spectacular views.

Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Height Requirement: Any Height

Seriously, this ride is a gift from the Disney gods! Your toddler will love it! The queue is lined with interactive play areas including drums, a super cool digital wall, and all kinds of Hundred Acre Wood inspired hands-on activities.

The ride itself is a six-seater honey pot “roller coaster” that stars Pooh Bear, Tigger, Piglet, and the gang. There are parts of the ride that are dark, but our toddlers didn’t seem to mind.

The ride is four-minutes long and the lines can get lengthy. With all of the interactive activities, your toddler probably won’t mind.

Peter Pan’s Flight

Height Requirement: Any Height

Climb aboard a flying pirate ship and venture off to Neverland with Peter Pan. This classic Disney tale comes to life as you fly to the home of the Lost Boys.

Pro-Tip: Get a FastPass+! This is one of the most popular rides at Disney. Book your Fastpass+ ASAP.

Pirates of the Caribbean

Height Requirement: Any Height

If your kids are anything like mine, they will love this ride. Our kids are obsessed with boats and pirates! I thought that this ride might be a little too dark and scary for the twins but they loved the slow-moving boat ride and the music that went along with it.

Yo-ho, yo-ho, it’s a pirate boat adventure ride for the entire family! Kids will love the pirate aspect of it and parents will enjoy it too! The ride lasts 8.5 minutes- that’s almost 10 minutes of relaxing in air conditioning.

Pro-Tip: Use a FastPass+ and book this ride mid-day. It’s a great way to escape the heat.

Note: There is a little waterfall drop at the end and the ride is dark compared to most other indoor rides.

Prince Charming’s Regal Carousel

Height Requirement: Any Height

Listen, I was honestly skeptical about taking the kiddos on the carousel. I mean, we have a carousel at home. But they absolutely loved the Prince Charming Regal Carousel. There is something magical about riding up and down on a gallant steed in front of Cinderella’s castle.

Pro-Tip: The ride lasts less than two minutes and the lines are fast-moving (which is great because it’s not shaded). Visit early in the morning or late in the day for a minimal wait.

The Barnstormer

Height Requirement: 35″

This popular Goofy-themed kid-friendly rollercoaster is a favorite with young kids.

Tomorrowland Speedway

Height Requirement: 32″ to ride, 54″ inches to ride solo

It’s time to hit the track! Zip around the Tomorrowland Speedway in a super awesome racecar! Kids will love the feeling of “driving” around the track.

Pro-Tip: Space Mountain is right next door. If you have someone in your group who is dying to ride Space Mountain, this is a great place for the younger kids to hang out until they are done riding!

Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover

Height Requirement: Any Height

Growing up this was one of my favorite rides at Disney. It still is, but now for a totally different reason. Parents, let me introduce you to the “Sleeper Mover”…ugh sorry, People Mover. This is the perfect place to unwind, sit down, relax, and possibly catch a quick nap. You’ll go on a slow, 10-minute ride through Tomorrowland. There are even some dark parts (BONUS!) to help your little one relax a bit more.

Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid

Height Requirement: Any Height

Travel beneath the surface of the ocean as you join Ariel on her quest to meet her prince charming. You’ll join her for five-and-a-half-minutes on board a three-seater clamshell. Toddlers will love all of the vibrant colors, bubbles, and popular songs.

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As you can see, there are tons of Disney World rides for toddlers! Seriously, this is the perfect age to bring your little ones to Disney World.

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Nobody in their right mind wants to spend their entire visit to Disney waiting in line. Unfortunately, long lines are a part of visiting the park. For some rides, such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the line can be longer than 3 hours! There are some rides you should use a FastPass on to avoid standing around, twiddling your thumbs in the hot Florida heat.

What is FastPass+?

With the purchase of all Disney World tickets, you get 3 free FastPasses a day! Yes, free! A FastPass means that you are reserving your spot for a ride or attraction during a one hour window of time. Now, this doesn’t mean you won’t be standing in line, it just means that it will be a much shorter line.

We like to use them to secure spots for 2 rides and 1 character meet and greet.

How Do You Get FastPass+?

Once you purchase your park tickets, or if you have an annual pass, you can set up your FastPasses. You can use the My Disney Experience app, or the My Disney Experience section of the Disney World website. You can also hit up one of the kiosks in the parks.

When Can You Book FastPass+?

You can book your FastPass+ slots 30 days in advance, or 60 days in advance if you are staying at a Disney Resort. The earlier you try to book these time slots, the more likely you’ll be able to reserve your favorite ride. Some Fastpasses go quickly! The time slots become available at 7 AM EST so set your alarm!

Rides You Should Use a FastPass On

Obviously, FastPasses for the most popular rides are going to get snagged first. Booking the hardest rides first is a quick and easy Fastpass secret that people may not even think of.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a classic Disney roller coaster that is gentle enough that younger kids can ride it (and feel totally cool for doing so!). The line for the attraction is mostly outdoors which gets awfully hot in the Florida heat. If you want to check out this family-friendly coaster, you may want to grab a FastPass.

Peter Pan’s Flight

Climb aboard a flying pirate ship and venture off to Neverland with Peter Pan. This classic Disney tale comes to life as you fly to the home of the Lost Boys. Since there is no height requirement, this classic ride is popular with families.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Since this is a newer attraction, it draws a larger crowd. In fact, people will wait for hours to hop on the Snow White inspired roller coaster. The ride is super smooth and totally fun! Its thrill level is somewhere between Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the infamous Space Mountain.

Space Mountain

This indoor coaster takes you on a high-speed journey into the deepest, darkest reaches of outer space. It’s not deliberately scary but it’s dark, fast, and jerky- which makes it a bit more terrifying. Part of the line is indoors and has interactive features throughout, which makes the lines bearable- but you’ll still probably want to snag a FastPass for this popular ride.

Splash Mountain

It’s pretty obvious why this water ride is popular with visitors! Each day hundreds of people flock to Splash Mountain to escape the hot, humid, Florida climate. The lines for this ride tend to be long, but the thrilling drop at the end makes it worth the wait. If you don’t use a FastPass for this ride, make it one of your first stops in the morning to avoid long lines.