Top 10 Orlando Kiddie Rides

I asked my kids (ages 6 and 7) to rank their favorite rides at Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando. Not too surprisingly, kiddie coasters dominated their highly subjective list!

1. The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm - Disney's Magic Kingdom
A “mild but wild,” kid-friendly roller coaster, The Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm involves a 1920’s-era, crop-dusting biplane that takes off from Goofy’s barn and winds its way erratically around a zany course.

2. Shamu Express - SeaWorld Orlando
Shamu’s Happy Harbor is home to the Shamu Express, a fun-filled kiddie roller coaster.

3. Flying Unicorn - Universal's Islands of Adventure
The Flying Unicorn is a kiddie roller coaster that takes you on a magical coaster adventure through an enchanted forest – with plenty of surprises along the way!

4. Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster - Universal Studios
Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster takes you on a family-friendly, one-minute adventure aboard the eight-car Knothead Express.

5. Cinderella's Golden Carousel - Disney's Magic Kingdom
The fully restored carousel features intricate hand-carved designs, 90 brightly decorated horses, more than 2,300 lights and hand-painted murals based on the Cinderella story.

6. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh - Disney's Magic Kingdom
Visit Pooh and all of his friends – including Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Kanga, Rabbit, Baby Roo and Owl – and join them on a fun-filled adventure through the Hundred-Acre Wood.

7. Magic Carpets of Aladdin - Disney's Magic Kingdom
Take a “whimsical spin” aboard a magic carpet high above the mythical city of Agrabah.

8. Pteranodon Flyers - Universal's Islands of Adventure
A “suspended” or “hanging” roller coaster located in Jurassic Park, Pteranodon Flyers allows you to soar over the Camp Jurassic play area and get a bird’s-eye view of Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

9. The Cat in the Hat - Universal's Islands of Adventure
Take a fun-filled journey through the pages of this classic childhood storybook aboard a spinning couch as The Cat in the Hat and his two mischievous friends – Thing One and Thing Two – try to bring down the house!

10. Caro-Seuss-El - Universal's Islands of Adventure
Not your typical carousel, the colorful Caro-Seuss-El features all of your favorite animals (54 in all!) from such classic Dr. Seuss stories.