Best Rides for Preschoolers (3–5) at Animal 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
Discovery Island Trails
Discovery Island
Feathered Friends in Flight!
Asia
Festival of the Lion King
Africa
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!
Dinoland U.S.A
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Africa
Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
Discovery Island
Meet Moana at Character Landing
Discovery Island
The Oasis Exhibits
The Oasis
Tree of Life
Discovery Island
Wilderness Explorers
The Oasis
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! - NEW!
Discovery Island
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 Animal Kingdom
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