Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom will always have my heart. There really is so much to do here, I would spend multiple days at this park (if you can fit it into your trip)! There are endless amounts of fun for all ages, and this park has the most rides. Best rides for kids in Magic Kingdom: This park is full of the most kid-friendly rides in Disney World. You really can’t go wrong! Our girls’ favorites are Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Dumbo, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion (may be scary for little ones – our girls thought it was scary last year and amazing this year), it’s a small world (classic!), Peter Pan’s Flight, the People Mover (it’s a great one to give your feet a rest), and Journey of the Little Mermaid.
Epcot
There are a lot of fun things to do in Epcot with kids! Even though the World Showcase is geared a little bit more towards adults, it’s still fun to go through it with kiddos and it’s a totally family-friendly experience. Don’t skip out on the French Bakery (Les Halles) in France! Best rides for kids in Epcot: Spaceship Earth, Frozen Ever After, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, and Soarin’ Around the World (some who are afraid of heights may want to skip but our whole family loves this ride). If you’ve got adventurous little ones, try Test Track (there’s no drops, it just goes really fast at the end – both the girls loved it) or Mission Space (Green Mission, the less intense mission).
Hollywood Studios
This trip we discovered that there are lots of fun things for kids to do in Hollywood Studios! Many of which are shows and experiences. It’s a fun change of pace from all the rides (don’t get me wrong, there are still rides to be rode), and a nice break from the heat. Not to mention, we absolutely love the new Toy Story Land. Best rides for kids in Hollywood Studios: Toy Story Mania, Alien Swirling Saucers, and if your kids are feeling adventurous – Slinky Dog Dash! Caroline particularly loved this ride and rode it three times!
Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom is always a breath of fresh air and so fun to check out. You immediately feel transported the second you walk in. There are lots of kid-friendly things to experience here. Best rides for kids in Animal Kingdom: Kilimanjaro Safaris, Na’vi River Journey, and TriceraTop Spin.
Disney Springs
We always make a visit out to Disney Springs each time we visit. We typically do it our first or last day, but it’s also a great idea to schedule your visit in the middle of your vacation for a little bit of a slower pace and to break up your park days. You can spend hours and hours in Disney Springs, but you can certainly take it easy and keep a slower pace. Disney Springs is a wonderful area of shopping, dining, and entertainment – no park admission required! We had a wonderful breakfast at T-REX Restaurant (the girls absolutely loved it). And you can’t miss the world’s largest Disney store – World of Disney!
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disney Springs
The highlight of our time at Disney Springs was a visit to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. The girls had experienced this before on our Disney Cruise last year, and the Disney Springs location was another amazing experience! Something about little girls getting fun hair and makeup just makes my heart so happy. If you’re unable to secure a reservation in Magic Kingdom, definitely go in Disney Springs. It’s just as magical and was a total pampering experience for the girls. They also have packages for boys where they turn them into little knights! It was so cute to see all of the boys getting “knighted” in the boutique.
Pool Day
A pool day at your resort is a must with young kids. I would totally recommend adding a resort pool day into your trip without any park visits. I am really glad that we used the last part of our trip to do this. It gives you a chance to relax and recharge without sacrificing any Disney magic! If you stay at the Art of Animation resort, you have to visit the pools! The Big Blue Pool (the main Nemo pool) is the biggest resort pool on Disney property, and really is so awesome.