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Best Rides for Preschoolers (3–5) at Animal Kingdom

Adventurous little ones who love character meet-and-greets and gentle dark rides.

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Preschoolers are typically around 38" tall. Rides with higher height requirements are listed separately below.

Top picks for preschoolers

Bluey's Wild World

Conservation Station

Family-friendly

Wildlife Express Train

Africa

Family-friendly

Kali River Rapids

Asia

38"Lightning LaneModerate thrill

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Africa

Lightning LaneModerate thrill

Na'vi River Journey

Pandora – The World of Avatar

Lightning LaneModerate thrill

Height requirement may be too high

These rides have height requirements above 38". Measure your child before your trip. They may surprise you!

Avatar Flight of Passage

Pandora – The World of Avatar

44"Lightning LaneThrill ride

Expedition Everest

Asia

44"Lightning LaneThrill ride

Shows, walk-throughs and characters

Shows, walk-throughs and character meets at Animal Kingdom. None has a height requirement.

Animal Care at Conservation Station

Conservation Station

Family-friendly

Butterflies – Disney Animals

Conservation Station

Family-friendly

Discovery Island Trails

Discovery Island

Family-friendly

Feathered Friends in Flight!

Asia

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Festival of the Lion King

Africa

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail

Africa

Family-friendly

Jumping Junction

Conservation Station

Family-friendly

Maharajah Jungle Trek

Asia

Family-friendly

Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost

Discovery Island

Family-friendly

Meet Moana at Character Landing

Discovery Island

Family-friendly

The Oasis Exhibits

Discovery Island

Family-friendly

Tree of Life

Discovery Island

Family-friendly

Wilderness Explorers

Discovery Island

Family-friendly

Zootopia: Better Zoogether

Discovery Island

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly
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