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

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

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

Top picks for preschoolers

"it's a small world"

Fantasyland

LLFamily-friendly

Astro Orbiter

Tomorrowland

Family-friendly

Cinderella Castle

Fantasyland

Family-friendly

Country Bear Musical Jamboree

Frontierland

LLFamily-friendly

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Fantasyland

LLFamily-friendly

Enchanted Tales with Belle

Fantasyland

LLFamily-friendly

Jungle Cruise

Adventureland

LLFamily-friendly

Mad Tea Party

Fantasyland

LLFamily-friendly

Meet Ariel at Her Grotto

Fantasyland

Family-friendly

Meet Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall

Fantasyland

LLFamily-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 Mickey at Town Square Theater

Main Street, U.S.A.

Family-friendly

Meet Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall

Fantasyland

LLFamily-friendly

Mickey's PhilharMagic

Fantasyland

Family-friendly

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

Tomorrowland

LLFamily-friendly

Peter Pan's Flight

Fantasyland

LLFamily-friendly

Prince Charming Regal Carrousel

Fantasyland

Family-friendly

Swiss Family Treehouse

Adventureland

Family-friendly

The Barnstormer

Fantasyland

LLFamily-friendly

The Hall of Presidents

Liberty Square

Family-friendly

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Adventureland

LLFamily-friendly

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Fantasyland

LLFamily-friendly

Tomorrowland Speedway

Tomorrowland

Family-friendly

Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

Tomorrowland

Family-friendly

Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid

Fantasyland

LLFamily-friendly

Walt Disney World Railroad - Fantasyland

Fantasyland

Family-friendly

Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A.

Main Street, U.S.A.

Family-friendly

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

Tomorrowland

Family-friendly

Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

Adventureland

Family-friendly

Also worth trying

These rides are outside the typical comfort zone for preschoolers but may still be enjoyable depending on the individual.

Height requirement may be too high

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

Other age groups at Magic Kingdom

Best for preschoolers at other parks

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