Walt Disney World Tips For Toddlers and Preschoolers (Young Kids Under 5)

Many people are travelling to our Encore Resort at Reunion water park vacation home community in Orlando Kissimmee, they are primarily planning to go to Walt Disney World as the highlight of their vacation.  For those travelling with toddlers and young preschool aged children (kids under 5), I have compiled my list of attractions that I think you should consider.  These attractions are not only great for the younger kids, but also great for grandparents, as many of them are slow rides or shows.

While this is not by any means an exhaustive list, here is my list of attractions suitable for those younger kids.  Double check on the height restrictions for some of the rides, but I believe those listed here are for kids 40 inches or shorter.  All of these attractions are great, but those with a * next to them are attractions I would certainly try to fit into your schedule if you can.  Those marked with + are the ones that we almost always do when we are at Disney - the are always magical for us!!  Enjoy!

Magic Kingdom:

Dumbo
*It's a Small World
*Winnie the Pooh
+*Jungle Cruise
Carousel
*Peter Pan's Flight
Journey of the Little Mermaid
Enchanted Tales with Belle
*The Barnstormer (my daughter's first roller coaster at age 3)
+*Mickey's PhilharMagic 3D Movie
*Buzz Lightyear
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
+*Pirates of the Caribbean
*Seven Dwarf Mine Train
*+Splash Mountain
*Thunder Mountain
People Mover
Enchanted Tiki Room
Swiss Family Treehouse
+*Monsters Inc Laugh Floor
Country Bear Jamboree
*Parades (don't get there an hour before for good spot - watch from behind people - the floats are high.  You will find lighter crowds at the beginning of the parade in Frontierland)
*Fireworks (they are in the sky - no need to squeeze right next to the castle.  If you are half way down Mainstreet USA you can still see the images on the castle and it's a quicker escape too)


Epcot:

*Journey into Imagination
+*Living with the Land
*The Seas with Nemo + Aquarium
*Turtle Talk with Crush
+*Spaceship Earth
+*Frozen Ever After
+*Disney Pixar Shorts
*Grand Fiesta Tour
+*Kidcot Fun Stops (At each International Pavilion)
+*O Canada 360° Movie (Canada Pavilion)
*Reflections of China 360° Movie (China Pavilion)
*Illuminations Fireworks (anywhere around the world showcase is a good spot.  We usually find it a bit less crowded between France and Morocco where Belle does her meet and greet)

Hollywood Studios:

+*Toy Story Mania
Alien Swirling Saucers
+*Slinky Dog Dash
+*Beauty and the Beast Live
*Disney Junior Dance Party
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
*Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
*MuppetVision 3D
*Fantasmic (night show)
+*For the First Time in Forever - A Frozen Sing Along
*Star Wars Fireworks
*March of the First Order


Animal Kingdom:

+*Festival of the Lion King
+*Finding Nemo - The Musical
River of Lights (night show)
*Up - A Great Bird Adventure
*It's Tough To Be A Bug - 3D movie (a bit dark and scary)
+*Kilimanjaro Safari
Na'vi River Journey
TriceraTop Spin
*The Boneyard