Best activities at Animal Kingdom for 3 yr old (girl)

[Realfoodfans]

After great success organising our Epcot day with help from more experienced visitors I'd love the same suggestions for Animal Kingdom please!!!

 

[Minniemoo15]

Last year at 3yo my DD loved:

- Triceratop Spin
-Boneyard
-Kali River Rapids (I think we did this 4 times, she couldn't get enough)
-Kilimanjaro Safari
-Both jungle treks
-Festival of Lion King

Honestly, she loved everything about AK. The only attraction she wasn't crazy about was Nemo Musical (too long for her attention span)

 

[DVCcurious]

Boneyard was my kids favorite by far.

Avoid its tough to be a bug.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

Everything except the thrill rides and It's Tough to Be a Bug. Pick up a Wilderness Explorer's book on the way in and collect stickers as you make your way around the park.

 

[Fat01]

Flights of Wonder is another that young kids enjoy immensely. Also, seeing "Devine" (vine lady).

Avoid: It's Tough to be a Bug.

 

[Realfoodfans]

Thank you @Minniemoo15 @Fat01 @DVCcurious @DisneyWishes14 - I hadn't heard of the Wilderness Explorer's book before she really loves stickers! Definitely won't do it's tough to be a bug - read a few advising against that. Do you think it's worth FP Adventurers Outpost?

 

[unrequited23]

My youngest had fallen asleep in the stroller when we were at the Boneyard, but his 5 yr old brother loved it. The M&G at Adventurer's Outpost was nice and relaxed (and air conditioned). My youngest even gave Mickey a high five and he is skittish of characters. Both the Lion King and Nemo shows were highlights for him too.

We had a large group (2 kids, 6 adults) so we planned to keep the kids at the Boneyard while the grownups used their Expedition Everest FPs in shifts. It worked well for us.

 

[SuperPreparo]

The M&G at Adventurer's Outpost was nice and relaxed (and air conditioned).

This was the best character meet we did with my granddaughter. She loves Mickey and Minnie, and they took lots of time with us. We never felt rushed. Very fun!

 

[ghtx]

My kids never thought ITTBAB was all that scary, but my three-year-old was shrieking in terror at the beginning of the Nemo show after Nemo's mom was eaten by a shark...

 

[Amanda Hall]

My boys love the Mickey and Minnie meet and greet there and the Boneyard. Super boring for parents but they adore it. We also live walking behind the tree of life and spotting all of the animal carvings. Last time we went over to the Planet Watch and met Doc and Rafiki. That was great. Both lines were short when we got in them and Rafiki has been our fav meet and greet.

 

[DisneyParkLover]

I agree with the list Minniemoo gave, but would add that my son LOVED playing in the water jets by the lockers for Kali! It was quite possibly his favorite thing in the park. Also, he's always really liked ITTBAB, so you have to consider what your daughter may like or be fearful of. Have not yet seen Rivers of Light, so I don't know if it is good for a 3 year old, but we will be trying it with our 4 yo and 1 yo in December!

 

[MarBee]

Another vote for Boneyard. However, my kids loved It's Tough To Be A Bug. The Pandora section is cool, too, and my kids loved the section where you could play "drums." The only things my kids didn't like at AK was the Dinosaur ride. (Your DD prob wouldn't be tall enough for that anyway.)

 

[Alice Sr.]

My boys love the Mickey and Minnie meet and greet there and the Boneyard. Super boring for parents but they adore it. We also live walking behind the tree of life and spotting all of the animal carvings. Last time we went over to the Planet Watch and met Doc and Rafiki. That was great. Both lines were short when we got in them and Rafiki has been our fav meet and greet.

Do they let you take a beer and/or snacks into Boneyard?

 

[Realfoodfans]

Another vote for Boneyard. However, my kids loved It's Tough To Be A Bug. The Pandora section is cool, too, and my kids loved the section where you could play "drums." The only things my kids didn't like at AK was the Dinosaur ride. (Your DD prob wouldn't be tall enough for that anyway.)

Everyone loves Boneyard but it may not be suitable as little ones older brother has special needs and cannot climb. Definitely taking changes of clothes for water play in any of the parks!