Best Rides for Kids (6–9) at Magic Kingdom

School-age kids who are ready for moderate thrills and longer wait times.

Updated
Kids are typically around 44" tall. Rides with higher height requirements are listed separately below.

Top picks for kids

"it's a small world"

Fantasyland

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

A Pirate's Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas

Adventureland

Family-friendly

Astro Orbiter

Tomorrowland

Family-friendly

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

Tomorrowland

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Captain Jack’s Buccaneer Bash at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Family-friendly

Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station

Storybook Circus

Moderate thrill

Casey's Corner Pianist

Main Street, U.S.A.

Family-friendly

Character Greetings at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Family-friendly

Cinderella Castle

Fantasyland

Family-friendly

Country Bear Musical Jamboree

Frontierland

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Destination DescenDANCE Party at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Family-friendly

Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade

Main Street, U.S.A.

Family-friendly

Disney Enchantment at Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom

Family-friendly

Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade

Family-friendly

Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away

Family-friendly

Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Family-friendly

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Storybook Circus

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Enchanted Tales with Belle

Fantasyland

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Flag Retreat

Main Street, U.S.A.

Family-friendly

Happily Ever After

Family-friendly

Haunted Mansion

Liberty Square

Lightning LaneModerate thrill

Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular

Family-friendly

Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue!

Family-friendly

Jungle Cruise

Adventureland

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Keys to the Kingdom Tour

Family-friendly

Mad Tea Party

Fantasyland

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Main Street Philharmonic at Main Street, U.S.A.

Main Street, U.S.A.

Family-friendly

Main Street Vehicles

Main Street USA

Family-friendly

Meet Ariel at Her Grotto

Fantasyland

Family-friendly

Meet Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall

Fantasyland

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Meet Daring Disney Pals as Circus Stars at Pete's Silly Sideshow

Fantasyland

Family-friendly

Meet Dashing Disney Pals as Circus Stars at Pete's Silly Sideshow

Fantasyland

Family-friendly

Meet Festive Disney Pals at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Family-friendly

Meet Jack Skellington and Sally at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Family-friendly

Meet Mickey at Town Square Theater

Main Street USA

Family-friendly

Meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Family-friendly

Meet Mirabel at Fairytale Garden

Fantasyland

Family-friendly

Meet Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall

Fantasyland

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Meet Winnie the Pooh and Tigger at The Thotful Spot

Fantasyland

Family-friendly

Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Family-friendly

Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire

Family-friendly

Mickey's PhilharMagic

Fantasyland

Family-friendly

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

Tomorrowland

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Peter Pan's Flight

Fantasyland

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Pirates of the Caribbean

Adventureland

Lightning LaneModerate thrill

Prince Charming Regal Carrousel

Fantasyland

Family-friendly

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Fantasyland

38"Lightning LaneModerate thrill

Silhouette Portrait Cart

Main Street USA

Family-friendly

Stitch’s Masquerade Mashup at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Family-friendly

Swiss Family Treehouse

Adventureland

Family-friendly

The Barnstormer

Storybook Circus

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Family-friendly

The Dapper Dans

Main Street, U.S.A.

Family-friendly

The Hall of Presidents

Liberty Square

Family-friendly

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Adventureland

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Fantasyland

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Tomorrowland Speedway

Tomorrowland

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

Tomorrowland

Family-friendly

Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid

Fantasyland

Lightning LaneFamily-friendly

Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

Adventureland

Family-friendly

Also worth trying

Height requirement may be too high

These rides have height requirements above 44". Measure your child before your trip. They may surprise you!

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