Playgrounds at Disney World: Best Places for Kids to Play

Across Disney World, families can find playgrounds where younger guests can run, climb, splash, and explore. From indoor play spaces that offer a break from the Florida sun to outdoor playgrounds, splash zones, and uniquely themed spaces at Disney Resort hotels, there are plenty of ways little ones can add some extra playtime to your vacation. Here’s our quick list so you can find your next opportunity to run and play.

At Magic Kingdom, playtime comes with a splash of fun. Head to Storybook Circus in Fantasyland for two spots where little ones can stay active, whether they’re looking to cool off outdoors or play under the big top.

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station is an outdoor play area with circus-themed water features inspired by Dumbo. Here, Casey Jr. lets off refreshing “steam” and circus animals, including monkeys, elephants, and camels spray water throughout the space. Kids can splash their way around the circus train while cooling off at Magic Kingdom. Come prepared to get wet! This is one spot where little ones can expect plenty of splashes along the way.

Nearby, the queue for Dumbo the Flying Elephant features an indoor, circus-themed playground where little ones can play under the big top before taking flight with everyone’s favorite flying elephant. The indoor space features climbing structures for kids to enjoy, with seating nearby for adults to take a break while keeping an eye on their little ringleaders. Because this playground is part of the attraction queue, families can go right from playtime under the big top to taking flight aboard Dumbo.

With both located in Storybook Circus, families can easily choose between splash-filled outdoor fun at Casey Jr. and indoor circus fun at Dumbo.

At EPCOT, discovery is part of the fun, and that includes play. Families can find both indoor and outdoor playgrounds throughout the park, offering different ways for kids to stay active and recharge throughout the day.

Near Creations Shop, kids can enjoy an outdoor playground conveniently located between World Celebration and World Discovery, with play structures that give younger guests room to move and have fun. With seating, Connections Eatery and World Discovery attractions nearby, families can easily work a stop here into their park day.

Families may also find a seasonal outdoor playground along the walkway between World Nature and World Showcase. This space takes on different themes throughout the year during select EPCOT festivals, bringing a little festival flair to playtime. With seating and festival offerings nearby, it’s the perfect addition to a festival day. The playground’s theming and availability may vary throughout the year.

Over at SeaBase, Bruce’s Shark World brings play under the sea with an indoor space surrounded by larger-than-life friends from Finding Nemo, including Bruce himself. The ocean-themed setting is filled with familiar faces and colorful undersea details, while offering families another indoor option when they’re ready to step out of the Florida sun. Just don’t forget: fish are friends, not food!

Ready to blast off? For an out-of-this-world adventure, make sure to stop at Space Base, located at Mission: SPACE in World Discovery. This indoor, space-themed playground lets young astronauts climb and crawl through an environment inspired by space travel. Beyond the playground, families can also discover additional interactive games and activities throughout the Mission: SPACE Advanced Training Lab.

From outdoor playgrounds in the heart of the park to indoor adventures under the sea and in outer space, EPCOT offers several distinct places to build playtime into your day.

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, kids can step into imaginative worlds built just for them, with playgrounds that bring Disney storytelling to life in new ways.

Open now inside The Magic of Disney Animation, Drawn to Wonderland invites kids down the rabbit hole into an indoor playground inspired by Alice in Wonderland and original concept artwork by Disney Legend Mary Blair. Kids can step into larger-than-life environments inspired by the film, including an interactive Mad Hatter tea party table and Queen of Hearts rose garden.

The playground also features a special area designed for its littlest adventurers, while seating gives parents a place to relax nearby as kids make their way through Wonderland. Together, the colorful environments and interactive elements bring the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland off the screen and all around you.

More adventure is on the way outdoors, too. Located near Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!, Epic Jr. Stunt Spectacular! is a new play area expected to open in the coming months. Inspired by the spirit of the iconic stunt show, this outdoor playground will give kids the chance to embrace their inner explorer, with interactive elements and themed play structures that bring action and storytelling to life.

Together, these playgrounds give families two very different ways to build play into a day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, from an imaginative indoor journey through Wonderland to an outdoor adventure inspired by larger-than-life stunts.

More opportunities to play are also on the horizon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

As part of the upcoming new land, Tropical Americas, plans include a themed play area for kids visiting the beautiful and vibrant Pueblo Esperanza.

With the playground woven into the village of Pueblo Esperanza, kids will have a space of their own to explore as part of a day in Tropical Americas. While opening timeframes and other details will be shared at a later date, this area will continue to expand how young explorers can connect with Disney storytelling in new immersive and active ways.

The fun doesn’t stop when you leave the theme parks. Many Disney Resort hotels feature playgrounds designed for kids ages 2 to 12, making it easy to add a little extra playtime to a Resort day or before and after visiting the parks. While each location is different, playgrounds can feature swings, tunnels and slides along with soft and textured surfaces, giving kids plenty of ways to stay active.

And just like the hotels themselves, some playgrounds bring their own unique themes to playtime. At Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Righteous Reef offers a themed playground in the Finding Nemo courtyard. With sea-inspired details and play structures inspired by the film, it’s another way for families to dive into the colorful world of Finding Nemo.

Over at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, young explorers can climb, slide and play on an archaeologically themed playground near the Dig Site, extending the adventurous atmosphere of the surrounding recreation area into a space designed just for kids.

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Whether it’s a quick break between attractions or part of a day spent enjoying your Disney Resort hotel, playgrounds offer kids another way to make the most of a Disney World vacation. So, whenever your young adventurers are ready for a little extra playtime, there’s always more fun waiting around the corner.