Walt Disney World in Florida has a wide variety of different types of rides. They have ones that are fast, slow, intense, calm, and more. These are the gentle rides at Disney World. They are great for babies, young kids, and people who just prefer rides that are more relaxing.
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover is one of the most gently and relaxing rides in all of Disney World. It is very slow, covered, and is a nice sitting break.
Na’vi River Journey
Na’vi River Journey is located in Pandora – World of Avatar in Animal Kingdom park. It is a dark boat ride that is Avatar themed. It is nice and calm.
Peter Pan’s Flight
Peter Pan’s Flight is a really cute ride in Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. It’s dark, slow, and tells the story of the Peter Pan movie. The downsides to this ride are that it is really short and has long waits.
Jungle Cruise
The Jungle Cruise is a classic attraction in Adventureland in Magic Kingdom. It’s a gentle boat ride down the river where you see animal animatronics.
Living With The Land
Living With The Land is another of the most gentle and relaxing rides in Disney World. It’s located in EPCOT in World Nature. It’s a boat ride through a green house.
Under The Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid
Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid is a dark ride in Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. It’s a very cute and fun ride that is themed with scenes and songs from The Little Mermaid.
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Kilimanjaro Safaris is a safari ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. It’s slow and you can see animals like giraffes, lions, elephants, and more.
Dumbo The Flying Elephant
Dumbo The Flying Elephant is a spinning attraction in Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. You board a cute elephant and ride it around. It is a gentle spinning ride, unlike Mad Tea Party.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean is a boat ride in Adventureland in Magic Kingdom. Most of the ride is very gentle, but there are some drops in the beginning of it.
Walt Disney World Railroad
Walt Disney World Railroad is a classic railroad attraction. It starts at the beginning of Main Street, USA in Magic Kingdom and takes you around the park with a few different loading stations.
It’s A Small World
It’s A Small World is a cute boat ride attraction in Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. It has a catchy song and cute dolls to see. It’s a really relaxing ride and a nice break from the heat.
Haunted Mansion
Haunted Mansion is a fan-favorite attraction at Disney World. It’s located in Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom. It’s a spooky ride, but the movement of it is very gentle and slow. See all of the spookiest Disney World rides here.
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel is a merry-go-round attraction in Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. It’s slow and has stunning views of Cinderella’s Castle.
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros is a cute and fun boat ride attraction. It’s located in the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT.
Frozen Ever After
Frozen Ever After is a cute Frozen themed ride in the Norway Pavilion in EPCOT. This ride used to be Maelstrom, but that permanently closed to make room for this gentle ride. See more Disney World rides that permanently closed here.
Astro Orbiter
Astro Orbiter is a spinning ride in Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom. You board a rocket and spin around while seeing beautiful views of Cinderella’s Castle and Space Mountain in Tomorrowland.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh is a slow-moving dark ride in Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. It is pretty gentle and calm.
Journey Into Imagination With Figment
Journey Into Imagination With Figment is a slow and calm musical attraction in World Celebration in EPCOT. Figment has kind of become the mascot of EPCOT because of this ride.
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is a very similar ride to Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Astro Orbiter, but it is Aladdin themed. It is in Magic Kingdom.
Soarin’ Around the World
Soarin’ Around the World is a flight simulator attraction in World Nature in EPCOT. It’s a gentle and relaxing ride that is very loved amongst Disney World guests.