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Home > Walt Disney World > The Must-Do Rides at Walt Disney World According to a Five Year Old

The Must-Do Rides at Walt Disney World According to a Five Year Old

August 3, 2023 by Rachel Hummel

A Walt Disney World vacation schedule typically revolves around children. Whether you have toddlers, tweens, or teenagers, you try to make sure everyone has the best time. Genie+ selections make it easier to enjoy your favorite rides, making everyone happy! When we travel to Walt Disney World we always ask our children what rides they want to ride. Sometimes we divide and conquer to make sure everyone gets a chance to ride their favorite rides. Here are my five year old’s must-do rides at Walt Disney World. (40 inches or less)

Must do rides in Magic Kingdom

Must do Dumbo Ride

Under the Sea- Journey of the Little Mermaid

Hop aboard a clamshell and become a part of Ariel’s world on a musical ride through scenes of the movie The Little Mermaid.

Peter Pan’s Flight

Board your pirate galleon and follow Peter Pan as he beckons you to join him on the flight of a lifetime through Neverland.

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Hop aboard everybody’s favorite circus elephant as he discovers he can fly. This whimsical ride is a Disney classic.

The Barnstormer

Take flight above Storybook Circus with Goofy in a homemade stunt airplane for a thrilling junior roller coaster ride.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Race through the diamond mine from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on a swaying family coaster ride.

Haunted Mansion

Climb aboard a gloomy Doom Buggy for a grave journey through a labyrinth of haunted chambers. Happy haunting!

Pirates of the Caribbean

Set sail on a swashbuckling voyage to a long-forgotten time and place when pirates and privateers ruled the seas.

Splash Mountain

Drop into a whimsical world filled with classic characters and songs on this thrilling log-flume adventure.

Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin

Fire your laser to earn points and defeat the Evil Emperor Zurg as you journey through a galactic space battle.

Tomorrowland Speedway

Put the pedal to the metal in your very own hotrod and cruise along a scenic miniature motorway.

Mad Tea Party

Pour yourself into an oversized pastel teacup and twirl through a wild wonderland of color and song. Get ready to spin round and round.

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Must do rides in Epcot

Must do rides in Epcot

Frozen Ever After

Voyage to Arendelle aboard an ancient Nordic vessel as you take a musical tour of the wintery world of Frozen.

Soarin’

Take flight on a breezy, airborne adventure as you hang glide above the breathtaking wonders of the world.

The Seas with Nemo & Friends

Go under the sea—without getting wet—on this gentle ride based on Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo, which finds Nemo lost again.

Test Track

Design a virtual concept car and put it to the test on this thrilling, high-octane attraction.

Turtle Talk with Crush

Gather around a window to the ocean for a conversation in real time with your favorite totally tubular sea turtle.

Journey into the Imagination with Figment

Figment the playful dragon is your guide on this delightful ride through the sensory labs of Imagination Institute.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

Feel like you’ve shrunk down to Chef Remy’s size for a 4D culinary adventure based on the Disney and Pixar film Ratatouille. When you’re small, life is a big adventure!

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Must do rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Must do Toy Story Land

Slinky Dog Dash

Take off on a family-friendly coaster that twists and turns past giant toys and springs across Andy’s oversized backyard!

Toy Story Mania!

Zip through an exhilarating 4D shootin’ game starring Toy Story characters—and blast away.

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Zip away on a zany adventure through a cartoon universe crammed with surprises.

Alien Swirling Saucers

The cutest extraterrestrials in the galaxy have landed, and they’re taking you for an intergalactic spin.

For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration

You’ll melt for this heartwarming celebration of Frozen with a flurry of stories, songs and special guests.

Must do rides in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Must do ride Kilimanjaro Safari

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Set off in an open-air vehicle for a guided tour of an African savanna—and spot live animals roaming free.

Na’vi River Journey

Take a mystical journey by boat deep into Pandora’s glowing bioluminescent rainforest.

TriceraTop Spin

Fly high on a dinosaur around a twirling tin-toy top at this delightful carnival-inspired attraction.

A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King

Delight in a Broadway-style show filled with songs, pageantry and puppetry celebrating the classic movie, The Lion King.

Kali River Rapids

Set out on a thrilling whitewater adventure through a lush jungle in the heart of Asia.

Other Attractions & Genie+

Favorite Walt Disney World Resort

In every Disney theme park there are shows, character meet and greets and other interactive entertainment. There is never a shortage of things to do. You might be thinking, how can I ride my must do rides in one day? The Genie+ is a great addition to your park days. Starting at 7am the day of (when you stay at a Disney Resort hotel) you can select your first attraction to use the Lightning Lane for. You can also purchase one or two Individual Attraction Selections for the day at 7am.  Other ways to beat the lines are to take advantage of Disney Early Park Entry when staying at a Disney Resort hotel and/or Extended Evening Hours when staying at a Disney Deluxe Resort or Disney Deluxe Villa Resort. Don’t let the weather get you down! Pack rain gear and enjoy!

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