This publish ranks each single trip and present at Walt Disney World–all 87 of them–with fast execs & cons. Beforehand, we’ve rated and reviewed each attraction at Walt Disney World, however by no means earlier than have we listed all of them from worst to greatest. (Up to date January 11, 2025.)
At their pinnacle, Walt Disney World sights are iconic and timeless classics with multi-generational attraction. At their weakest, WDW rides are indistinguishable from amusement park fare or direct-to-video sequels you’d skip over on Disney+ or Netflix. Then there’s a ton of center floor of fine stuff or nostalgic favorites in between.
Sarcastically, the perfect and worst sights at Walt Disney World each debuted within the final two years. I’m unsure if that is cosmic justice of kinds, and Imagineering created one as a result of the opposite was just a bit too good, or if it’s merely coincidence. Luckily, there are way more spectacular sights than “watch this as penance for having fun with your self an excessive amount of” kind ones.
January 11, 2025 Replace: Quite a bit has modified at Walt Disney World within the final yr since we final ranked each attraction at Walt Disney World. In fact, there’s the latest addition to Magic Kingdom, with Tiana’s Bayou Journey rating extremely regardless of not surpassing Splash Mountain.
Along with that, there have been a few different reimaginings which have reopened within the final yr, proving that change isn’t at all times progress. Alternatively, the leisure and nighttime spectaculars that has debuted within the final year-plus have been upgrades and enhancements over their predecessors.
The opposite story is all the pieces that has closed within the final yr as Walt Disney World gears up for its subsequent growth cycle. This consists of everlasting closures, but in addition shorter ones that ought to lead to totally or partially reimagined rides, reminiscent of Massive Thunder Mountain Railroad and Check Observe. Because of this, the variety of entries has dropped from 91 to 87 this yr. That’s down from the all-time excessive of 94 in early 2020, however the quantity ought to exceed 90 by late Summer time 2025 as extra opens, and hit a brand new all-time excessive someday in 2027.
We’ve additionally re-assessed and re-ranked different entries in an try to additional reduce our private preferences and opinions. As mentioned beneath, we’re making an attempt to be as goal as doable, however that’s unimaginable–and doubtlessly an train in futility. There’s a 100% likelihood you’ll not agree with each single certainly one of our rankings–however there’s additionally a 100% likelihood that nobody would agree with each single certainly one of your rankings.
It’s actually unimaginable to please everybody with lists like this, and we’d admire you taking that into thoughts earlier than shouting at us within the feedback or on social media. Respectful dialogue and even debate are the entire level of this just-for-fun record, however needless to say it is for enjoyable…and completely meaningless on the finish of the day.
For those who hate the American Journey and suppose it bastardizes U.S. historical past, you’re actually entitled to that opinion, and to disagree with our excessive rating of the marvel of engineering and storytelling. For those who suppose Frozen Ever After is the perfect trip at Walt Disney World, don’t view it as a private affront that it doesn’t crack our prime 10. These rankings have zero bearing in your enjoyment of any sights at Walt Disney World! 🙂
Anyway, on with our rankings of all rides and exhibits at Walt Disney World, from worst to greatest…
87. Magnificence and the Beast Sing-Alongside — This movie is an offensively dangerous piece of revisionist lore that spews forth the untold story of LeFou, which ought to have remained that means. Far worse than a direct-to-video sequel, and proof that fanfic authors would possibly sometime see their terrible desires was our painful realities.
86. Star Wars Launch Bay – Glorified reward store with a smattering of film replicas, a few meet & greets, and picture ops. It’s particularly unhappy now that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has opened, with the vibe of a Spirit Halloween on November 1.
85. Disney & Pixar Brief Movie Pageant — Cartoon shorts that you possibly can watch on Disney+ proven in a 3D theater with results thrown into the combo. The shorts are pleasant…when considered at dwelling.
84. Tomorrowland Speedway — Good for individuals who wish to benefit from the stench and cognitive impairment of car exhaust. Scores factors amongst children because it provides them an opportunity to drive, and preview the enjoyable of being caught in visitors.
83. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin — Spinner trip. Do Astro Orbiter or Dumbo as a substitute.
82. Barnstormer — A curler coaster for teenagers who need gentle thrills, however are too brief for different coasters. It fills a job as a rite-of-passage curler coaster, however everybody else ought to keep away from this resulting from brief period, lackluster visuals, and an general unsatisfying expertise.
81. Disney Junior Dance Occasion! – A musical celebration that includes Disney Junior characters, together with Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, Timon, and Mickey Mouse. When you’ve got children, it’s in all probability for you. For those who don’t, it’s in all probability not.
80. Prince Charming Regal Carrousel — Unusual carousel. Okay at night time because of nice views of Fantasyland and Cinderella Fort lit up.
79. Mad Tea Occasion — A enjoyable and iconic diversion, though there’s actually nothing extra to this expertise than could be discovered at nearly any amusement park. Disney simply clothes it up higher.
78. Superior Planet — A movie that showcases Earth’s magnificence and pure landscapes. In-theater lighting results and an authentic musical rating, plus narration from Ty Burrell as a realtor (ha!) pitching Earth is amusing.
77. Canada Far & Large — One other movie, this time showcasing the majesty and variety of Canada in CircleVision 360. Stunning musical rating plus narration by actors Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy that provides a whirlwind tour of the nation.
76. Mickey Shorts Theater – Dwelling of the “Trip Enjoyable” Mickey Mouse brief and a scattering of picture ops (together with one devoted to the fan-favorite “Potatoland”), the Mickey Shorts Theater is surprisingly properly carried out, and simply what Disney’s Hollywood Studios wants–extra locations to keep away from crowds and revel in AC.
75. Reflections of China — One other Circle-Imaginative and prescient 360 movie, this time about China. Poetically narrated, and options scenes in China the place Western digital camera crews usually will not be allowed. It’s superbly shot and scored, with a sweeping digital camera that envelopes company within the motion in a means not doable by way of conventional movie.
74. Alien Swirling Saucers — The little inexperienced aliens pilot spaceships that spin and whip round company in an attraction that could be a mildly gratifying 90 seconds, however a scarcity of particulars or quirk coupled with generally lengthy waits drag it down significantly.
73. Astro Orbiter — Spinner trip just like Dumbo. Elevated location in Tomorrowland makes this a enjoyable diversion, particularly at night time if strains are shorter.
72. Frozen Sing-Alongside Celebration – Sing-along for teenagers, however there are a couple of moments of chuckle-worthy humor for adults. The Royal Historians of Arendelle weave the songs along with a free retelling of Frozen. Higher than it in all probability must be.
71. Rafiki’s Planet Watch — Board the Wildlife Categorical Practice to Rafiki’s Planet Watch to see a petting zoo and a lot of reveals regarding animal care. It’s fascinating, however not commensurate to the massive time dedication.
70. Journey into Creativeness with Figment — Showcasing the ability of creativeness…with the least imaginative and obnoxious attraction doable. Nonetheless has its moments, however Figment deserves higher.
69. Walt Disney Presents — A walk-through tribute to Walt Disney, with a movie on the finish. It helps put the parks in context, lifts the curtain, and in so doing makes the theme parks extra spectacular. Walt Disney Presents will make you admire Walt Disney World extra.
68. The Seas with Nemo and Buddies — A darkish trip retelling of the Discovering Nemo story with a couple of scenes projected into an precise aquarium. There are different excessive tech scenes and memorable results, however that is in all probability overselling the attraction, which is simply okay.
67. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh — Winnie the Pooh and his crew are low-key amongst Disney’s greatest characters, however even they can’t give ample coronary heart or attraction to this rudimentary darkish trip.
66. Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire – A ‘smile and dance’ present on the Cinderella Fort stage with musical numbers by way of a enjoyable competition with Mickey and numerous characters. The plot is flimsy, however the dancing, singing, and costumes are stable.
65. Magnificence and the Beast: Stay on Stage — A stage present retelling the story of Magnificence and the Beast in condensed kind. This present is outdated, however nonetheless does sufficient with its choreography, performances, and dramatic styling that it feels prefer it truly brings one thing new to the desk.
64. Dumbo the Flying Elephant — The enduring Dumbo spinner trip is a traditional and ceremony of passage for all children, however because of improved lighting and brief waits, it’s now a enjoyable night-time attraction for company of all ages.
63. Liberty Sq. Riverboat — Stress-free technique to float round Frontierland. Just like the Tomorrowland Transit Authority or the Walt Disney World Railroad, however on water.
62. Swiss Household Robinson Treehouse — 0% of youngsters at present can have seen this film, however treehouses are universally enjoyable.
61. Monsters Inc. Snigger Flooring — A screen-based present throughout which monsters work together with and inform jokes to company. Snigger Flooring could be hit and miss, largely relying upon visitor interplay high quality. We discover it far funnier than it in all probability is.
60. Feathered Buddies in Flight! – The present replaces “Up! A Nice Fowl Journey” and strikes up over 20 spots within the course of. It principally eliminated the sloppy writing and cringey character part to as soon as once more deal with the avian encounters. By themselves, these are majestic and gratifying.
59. Buzz Lightyear’s Area Ranger Spin — An interactive and aggressive game-attraction to save lots of the universe on this blast-em-up, ride-through journey. It’s like a ride-through online game, and is enjoyable however very imprecise, archaic, and poorly maintained. Would have numerous potential if modernized.
58. Gorilla Falls Exploration Path — Wildlife strolling path, with (you guessed it) gorillas because the spotlight. There are additionally hippos underwater and being near them and the gorillas is fairly superior.
57. Corridor of Presidents — Ah, lastly! That time of the record the place issues get politically charged. Regardless of your emotions on the presidents–any of them–this can be a fascinating and academic attraction that’ll make you are feeling much less responsible about pulling your children out of college for a Disney journey. Arguably a tad too lengthy as every president is launched and stands for applause and/or boos.
56. Disney Film Magic and/or Great World of Animation — Three completely different nighttime projection exhibits at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that remember films. You possibly can guess the content material of every based mostly upon the names, however they’re very comparable. These fall wanting “fireworks present” or “nighttime spectacular” standing resulting from a scarcity of pyro and shorter period. That’s not a knock–they’re meant to be diversions. Fantasmic is the nighttime spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and it really lives as much as that standing.
55. Mission: Area — Simulator that sends company crashing on Mars within the extra intense model and orbiting Earth on the much less intense one. It’s an interactive thrill trip, however that oversells it. The story itself isn’t compelling and interactivity is phoned in. The thrills are the first draw.
54. Kali River Rapids — Whitewater raft trip spinning freely down a river by way of rainforest, ruins, and deforested areas with message of conservation. Kali River Rapids has a reasonably setting (minus the deforestation), however there isn’t sufficient substance to the scenes and it’s weak by raft trip requirements. One of the best half would possibly simply be the road, so hooray for that.
53. It’s Powerful To Be A Bug — 3D present about touting the advantages of inspects with the solid of A Bug’s Life. It is a prime instance of how you utilize Disney characters to make an academic (at the least partially so) movie really feel like pure leisure. A cool setting and in-theater results hold this related years after it debuted.
52. The Boneyard – There are solely a few issues (actually) that Disney did proper with Dinoland and Dinorama, and this is without doubt one of the two. Whilst adults, we’re enormous advocates of play areas carried out proper, and that is precisely that.
51. Tom Sawyer Island — A whole island play space for teenagers that harkens again to a bygone space. It’s rather well carried out, and an ideal place for teenagers to blow off power. Adults could benefit from the tranquility of the island, too. Worlds away from the chaos of a theme park.
50. Tree of Life Awakenings — Walt Disney World has an obsession with nighttime projection mapping exhibits, however that is nonetheless lovely and majestic–essentially the most simply digestible and transferring of the bunch.
49. Gran Fiesta Tour — Boat trip that includes the Three Caballeros with Mexico’s tradition as a backdrop within the seek for Donald Duck. Weaves tradition along with Disney characters–a enjoyable expertise for anybody who likes boats, Mexico, fiestas, or waterfowl.
48. Turtle Discuss with Crush — An underrated interactive present that permits children to speak with Crush from Discovering Nemo in a screen-based attraction that mimics a water tank. Turtle Discuss is simply as gratifying for adults, as a part of the humor goes over children’ heads, and there are numerous “children say the darndest issues” kind moments in each present.
47. Mickey’s PhilharMagic — A 3D montage movie principally from the “Disney Animation Renaissance” cleverly tied along with Donald Duck. The animation type is a bit dated now, however kids of the 90s are nonetheless positive to get pleasure from this movie (actually, anybody ought to get pleasure from it).
46. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room — Musical serenade of catchy songs from Audio Animatronics birds. It’s iconic, historic, and simply the suitable period to keep up visitor curiosity. We adore it.
45. Nation Bear Musical Jamboree — A stage present that includes Audio Animatronics singing bears, Nation Bear Musical Jamboree is a lately reimagined present that now options Disney music. The music picks characteristic many “sudden” nation renditions of pop music by “sudden” bear performers. This works properly when used sparingly, and is even humorous.
The issue with Nation Bear Musical Jamboree is that nearly each single music is like this, and this strategy loses its luster. Whereas the brand new present has its moments and everyone seems to be sure to have at the least one music they get pleasure from, Nation Bear Musical Jamboree is not any substitute for the irreverence, attraction and persona of the unique.
44. Moana’s Journey of Water – A much-needed addition that embodies the spirit of EPCOT Middle and its edutainment roots. This water exploration path is splendidly executed and far more enjoyable than anticipated. For what it’s, Moana’s Journey of Water is without doubt one of the greatest additions at Walt Disney World in latest reminiscence and simply the perfect interactive play space that’s enjoyable for each children and adults.
43. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular — That includes a wide range of completely different stunt kinds, plus humor, and fascinating narrative scenes. It’s like a behind the scenes have a look at the filming of iconic moments from Indiana Jones. It simply works.
42. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress — An Audio-Animatronics stage present with scenes in several eras showcasing technological improvements. The final scene is woefully outdated and this in all probability gained’t attraction to common company, however they’re unsuitable–Carousel of Progress is a pleasant blast from the previous.
41. Impressions de France — Large-format movie highlighting the tradition and pure fantastic thing about France set to a hauntingly lovely rating. It’s surged right here resulting from subjectivity and our sentimentality–Impressions de France is our favourite movie in all of Walt Disney World. It has an attractive, chills-inducing rating, a digital projection, and breathtaking visuals.
40. Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover — A slow-moving trip with good views of Tomorrowland, pure and easy. It’s onerous to articulate what makes the Peoplemover so particular–maybe it’s the prospect to loosen up and decompress whereas absorbing the sights and sounds of Magic Kingdom sans crowds.
39. Walt Disney World Railroad – One other transportation attraction, this one providing a calming railway trip across the whole Magic Kingdom. There’s not ton to see and an egregious missing of dinosaurs, however trains are timeless, so that is stable.
38. Maharajah Jungle Trek — Stroll-through animal exhibit with birds, bats, and tigers. Its scenes that convey you up shut to varied animals, all whereas traversing by way of an elaborate Asian surroundings. The animal encounters are nice, however the themed design and environments are what units this aside from an extraordinary zoological exhibit. At one level you’re going by way of the ruins of a distant historic temple–it feels reclaimed by nature, and an precise surroundings the place these animals dwell, relatively than simply observing them of their pens.
37. Below the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid — New Fantasyland’s Little Mermaid darkish trip is without doubt one of the hottest within the park, but it surely’s an excessive amount of of a e-book report. There are a few cool scenes and Audio Animatronics, and the queue is absolutely cool, however could possibly be extra imaginative and fascinating.
36. MuppetVision 3D — When you’ve got a humorousness, you’ll love MuppetVision 3D. The pre-show is definitely the spotlight of MuppetVision, and might pretty be described as sidesplitting. The principle 3D present is sweet, and makes use of the standard 3D present gimmicks, plus characters within the theater. Not loving MuppetVision 3D is distinctly unpatriotic.
35. Dinosaur — A high-speed, wild drive in a time rover by way of scenes with Audio Animatronics dinosaurs earlier than the second of extinction. Dinosaur has a humorous pre-show video and memorable scenes in a prehistoric world. Any trip with dinosaurs is nice, however there may be admittedly numerous lifeless, darkish house right here. Take pleasure in it earlier than it goes extinct in 2026.
34. Area Mountain — A darkish curler coaster by way of outer house. Area Mountain is gentle on thrills, however has historical past and magnificence going for it. There’s cool themed design, a blast-off tunnel, and music to reinforce the expertise. It additionally has fascinating post-show scenes in house.
33. Rock ‘n’ Curler Coaster Starring Aerosmith — An intense (by Disney requirements) curler coaster with a loop, that includes Aerosmith. The pre-show and queue assist make it extra fascinating, however Rock ‘n’ Curler Coaster is principally an extraordinary rollercoaster at nighttime. It’s brief however enjoyable–and the type of trip you possibly can discover in any amusement park.
32. Dwelling with the Land — Boat trip showcasing the way forward for agriculture that weaves collectively parts of a standard Disney attraction with a heavy dose of “edutainment” elements. I believe gardening is fairly terrible, however even I really like the look this trip provides at experimental horticulture strategies. Dwelling with the Land is a testomony to human ingenuity, and it’s a disgrace that extra individuals aren’t excited about a calming float by way of Epcot’s greenhouses.
31. Luminous: The Symphony of Us – The brand new nighttime spectacular in World Showcase Lagoon, and options an assortment of songs from Disney films, choreographed fountains, colourful lights, lasers, barges, fireworks, and extra. Luminous is superb, and will stick round for years to return.
It delivers a recent nighttime spectacular that’s transferring, highly effective, and emotionally satisfying with unifying themes and music that may convey company collectively, whether or not they’re longtime followers or first-timers. Luminous accommodates a becoming message that’s within the spirit of EPCOT Middle, and is a wonderful means for all company to finish a day on the park.
30. Remy’s Ratatouille Journey – This newer trip is comparatively common. Whereas it’s enjoyable to scurry round a Parisian kitchen as a mouse and there are a number of issues that improve the attraction, its over-reliance on screens and their prominence knocks it down significantly as in comparison with different latest additions. Learn our spoiler-free Remy’s Ratatouille Journey trip assessment for extra.
29. ‘it’s a small world’ — Presumably Walt Disney World’s most polarizing attraction, ‘it’s a small world’ is the long-lasting boat trip that includes the youngsters of the world and that music. Once more, until you reside beneath a rock, you’re aware of it and have already got an opinion of it.
28. Toy Story Mania — A 3D screen-based shooter recreation with Toy Story characters that’s nonetheless a ton of enjoyable. There’s nothing essentially unsuitable with it, but it surely’s a bit one-dimensional. With that mentioned, the common visitor would probably rank it larger than this ‘goal’ placement.
27. Na’vi River Journey — It’s Dwelling with the Land, however with alien crops imported from outer house. Oh, and one of the crucial breathtaking Audio Animatronics determine Imagineering has ever created. It’s good, however inferior to it must be.
26. Jungle Cruise — A ship safari by way of the rivers of Adventureland, with the true spotlight being the continuous zingers of the skippers. Jungle Cruise is considerably taste-specific, as you’re not using for the antiquated animal Audio Animatronics. For those who don’t admire dry, deliberately corny, or self-aware humor, you might not like Jungle Cruise.
25. Spaceship Earth — A slow-moving darkish trip by way of Audio Animatronics-heavy scenes depicting the evolution of how people talk and technological innovation housed in Epcot’s iconic geodesic sphere. The story is a compelling one, and in addition to a couple of cringe-worthy moments within the script, the primary half is charming and provoking. The trip goes downhill on the descent, actually and figuratively, and the trip is now ~5 years overdue for a refurbishment, inflicting it to fall on these rankings significantly.
24. Soarin’ Across the World — A preferred hang-glider simulator trip that provides a grandiose flight over wonderful areas across the globe. The enormous display screen mixed with the swinging and an epic rating creates a plausible expertise, minus questionable CGI and bent structure (in case you’re seated off-center).
23. Pageant of the Lion King — Acrobats, singers, and different performers in tribal apparel and vibrant costumes, plus parade floats with Lion King characters and different creatures enact scenes impressed by the Lion King in a really energetic theatrical present. There’s numerous stuff occurring, in what principally quantities to numerous audio-visual stimulation. The present simply flat out works, and its virtually summary nature permits the viewers to only sit again and benefit from the wow-inducing performers.
22. Discovering Nemo: The Massive Blue & Past – Beforehand often called Discovering Nemo: The Musical, this was renamed to make it much less descriptive when it returned. Though a few scenes have modified, and the present is tighter, it’s basically the identical–in type, substance, and high quality. Human performers are paired with creatively-made puppets in a condensed retelling of Discovering Nemo. The massive draw right here is how the entertainers manipulate the puppets. Are the people the main focus or the puppets they’re controlling? (Why not each?!) It’s an fascinating idea, and the presentation and music are glorious. This present brings sufficient novelty to the desk to raise what would in any other case be a retread.
21. Slinky Canine Sprint — The crown jewel of Toy Story Land, which isn’t actually saying a ton, however Slinky Canine Sprint continues to be higher than anticipated. It delivers nice thrills, a pleasant observe format, and queue particulars. The largest weak spot is its relative lack of Imagineering, with no present scenes—albeit a cute ending.
20. Peter Pan’s Flight — That is the Fantasyland darkish trip carried out to near-perfection, taking company in “flying” ships sure for Neverland. Peter Pan’s Flight’s age and poor situation forestall complete suspension of disbelief; it may critically wow audiences with a modernization (simply hovering into the highest 10 within the course of). Nonetheless, there’s nonetheless loads of magic in flying above London’s busy streets and a pirate ship.
19. Frozen Ever After — This boat trip in Epcot’s Norway pavilion options characters from Frozen, taking company to the fictional nation of Arendelle, and immersing them in moments and music from the movie. It’s a cute attraction with cool Audio Animatronics figures and enjoyable songs. Learn our spoiler-free Frozen Ever After Evaluate for extra ideas.
18. Tiana’s Bayou Journey – This boat trip is the reimagined alternative for Splash Mountain, utilizing the identical trip system and format. Tiana’s Bayou Journey is an extension of The Princess and the Frog, with company becoming a member of Tiana and Louis on a musical journey as they put together for his or her first-ever Mardi Gras efficiency.
The highlights of Tiana’s Bayou Journey are the extremely superior Audio Animatronics, memorable music that brings the trip to life, and enjoyable drop. Lowlights are a nonsensical story, an excessive amount of lifeless house, low stakes, and reliability. That’s it in a nutshell. Essentially, this is without doubt one of the most polarizing Disney rides ever. See our Tiana’s Bayou Journey Trip Evaluate: Failure, Flawed or Unbelievable? for full ideas.
17. Pageant of Fantasy Parade – Magic Kingdom went years (a long time?) limping together with the identical, drained daytime parade. Pageant of Fantasy modified that, delivering an bold and enormous scale manufacturing. The parade floats are all giant, detailed and have numerous substance to them. There are tons of highlights, however the one everybody remembers is the steampunk-esque Maleficent float that breathes hearth. Try our Pageant of Fantasy Parade Ideas publish for greatest viewing locations and extra.
16. Star Excursions: The Adventures Proceed — A 3D movement simulator montage trip by way of numerous areas within the Star Wars universe that was lately up to date to incorporate scenes from “Ahsoka,” “Andor,” and “The Mandalorian” and tie into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. These updates have made Star Excursions’ story extra cohesive, and the attraction is arguably higher than Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. (We expect Star Excursions is the extra enjoyable trip, however Smugglers Run is the higher general attraction because of the complete package deal. Nevertheless it’s a detailed name, both means.)
15. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — The ‘supporting’ attraction for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is unquestionably not an ideal attraction, with the interactivity being a combined bag and a gameplay-centric trip not being everybody’s cup of tea. Nonetheless, there’s so much to love about Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run past the sport/trip expertise. The queue is gorgeous, the pre-show is spectacular, and stepping foot into the Millennium Falcon whereas ready to board the trip is arguably the spotlight of the attraction as an entire. Learn our Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run Evaluate for extra suggestions on the attraction.
14. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – We discover ourselves having fun with Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway extra with every subsequent ride-through. Runaway Railway includes a sequence of loosely-connected vignettes in a wide range of environments, with an incredible vary within the settings. The pacing is pretty frenetic and disorienting at factors, however in a way, the trip could be very a lot consistent with how a cartoon would bounce round. It additionally boasts an earworm of an authentic music that’ll have you ever buzzing for hours afterwards. Runaway Railway in all probability will not be destined to turn into a contemporary traditional, but it surely’s a formidable new trip in a park filled with them. Learn our Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Evaluate for extra.
13. Expedition Everest — This curler coaster takes a web page out of Massive Thunder Mountain Railroad’s playbook and improves upon it in practically each conceivable means. Expedition Everest includes a foreboding queue, unbelievable particulars, fascinating trip autos, a spectacular ascent, and on-ride encounters with a yeti. Many results on the attraction now don’t work; essentially the most notable of those is the massive Audio Animatronics “Disco” Yeti. Regardless of this, Expedition Everest continues to be impressively enjoyable and Walt Disney World’s most bold curler coaster.
12. TRON Lightcycle Run – The last word “want success” curler coaster. It doesn’t matter in case you’re a fan of the movies, straddling the lightcycle and racing by way of the Grid is an expertise that will probably be etched in your reminiscence lengthy after the specifics of TRON Lightcycle Run–and most different rides you probably did on trip at Walt Disney World–fades away. The music, visuals, pacing, and sense of exhilaration are all prime notch, even when the trip is only a tad on the brief aspect.
TRON Lightcycle Run additionally provides a ton to Magic Kingdom. Merely standing beneath the Add Conduit cover gazing up and round at night time is an expertise that’s glorious for anybody who can’t trip. The distinctive nature of the trip plus the kinetic power of the cover and vibe it provides to Tomorrowland makes TRON Lightcycle Run a powerful addition to the Walt Disney World trip roster and Magic Kingdom’s ambiance.
11. The American Journey — An Audio Animatronics-driven “montage” stage present of key moments in American historical past.The American Journey is a strong present that will make the eyes of patriotic Individuals leak a bit. For being a theme park attraction (and never a historical past e-book), American Journey is surprisingly introspective–the epitome of edutainment that acts as a catalyst for additional dialog and studying.
The American Journey can also be a technical marvel in case you take note of how the scenes rise and become visible because of the “battle wagon” that powers it. Even a long time later, this is without doubt one of the all-time best achievements of Walt Disney Imagineering, and has aged extremely gracefully. These with brief consideration spans could not admire it, however the identical could possibly be mentioned for Avengers: Endgame. Seeing the Voices of Liberty carry out earlier than American Journey and a meal at Regal Eagle Smokehouse afterwards is the last word in distinctly patriotic experiences at Walt Disney World.
10. Fortunately Ever After — There is no such thing as a extra becoming of a technique to shut a day within the Magic Kingdom than with fireworks, and Fortunately Ever After is pure perfection. After being “completely” changed by Disney Enchantment at first of Walt Disney World’s fiftieth Anniversary, Fortunately Ever After (which itself positioned the also-great Needs!) made its triumphant return earlier this yr.
As we write in our Fortunately Ever After Evaluate, this is without doubt one of the greatest fireworks exhibits Disney has ever carried out, wherever. Fortunately Ever After is completely to not be missed. We suggest viewing it on Foremost Road with the fireworks exploding behind Cinderella Fort (greatest spots are really helpful in our Magic Kingdom Fireworks Viewing Information).
9. Fantasmic! – Fortunately Ever After followers won’t be so completely satisfied about this, however Fantasmic is the perfect nighttime spectacular at Walt Disney World. Sorry, as nice as Fortunately Ever After is, the lately reimagined Fantasmic is even higher. This bold manufacturing takes you into Mickey Mouse’s desires in a present that includes mist screens, characters on stage, boats, hearth, and fireworks is healthier than ever.
Fantasmic is totally not like the fireworks and projection exhibits elsewhere, and the brand new heroes sequence with an Aladdin chase, Elsa’s “Present Your self” music, and stirring moments with Pocahontas, Moana and Mulan brings much better steadiness than earlier than. We’d go so far as to name this the definitive model of Fantasmic, which isn’t one thing we’d’ve written ~5 years in the past.
8. Seven Dwarfs Mine Practice — This household curler coaster’s strengths are its Audio-Animatronics, themed design, music, and novelty degree. Its weaknesses are period and present lighting. Regardless of its recognition among the many common public, we’d argue that Seven Dwarfs Mine Practice is underrated amongst Walt Disney World followers–it’s destined to turn into a contemporary traditional. Learn our spoiler-free Seven Dwarfs Mine Practice Evaluate if you wish to know extra.
7. Kilimanjaro Safaris — Animal Kingdom’s flagship safari trip by way of environments nearly indistinguishable from the African savannas. Kilimanjaro Safaris is a tremendous attraction, showcasing a mess of animals in what seems to be their pure environments. It proves that generally the perfect Imagineering is the invisible variety that fades into the background, and essentially the most thrilling experiences aren’t excessive tech thrill rides, however the true world.
6. Avatar Flight of Passage — This thrill trip is like Soarin’ on steroids, carried out to perfection. Riders climb aboard the again of a banshee and hyperlink to an avatar flying by way of Pandora for a simulator expertise that’s way more ‘lively’ than any previous attraction of its nature. You possibly can really feel your banshee breathe, the wind and spray of the ocean in your face, and scent loads of scents alongside the best way. Though Avatar Flight of Passage is a screen-based attraction, that fades away in the course of the expertise. You’re totally immersed within the expertise, and totally droop disbelief and embrace the motion over Pandora. Flight of Passage has a sure je ne sais quoi that provokes an emotional response not like many different sights.
5. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – An extremely satisfying attraction from begin to end, with a queue and pre-shows that present depth, a few wow-moment results, hilarity & hijinks, and a compelling story set-up. The curler coaster itself is satisfying in period and has incredible movement and fluidity–higher the music and the movement, it feels a bit like dancing.
Above all else, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is simply flat-out, incredible enjoyable. It’s certainly one of essentially the most enjoyable sights in all of Walt Disney World. It hits the entire proper notes, and is only a continuous hoot from begin to end. Largely, that is owing to the Marvel characters, humor, and use of music. It’s precisely the blockbuster attraction that EPCOT wanted, and is one other nice fashionable hybrid of story and enjoyable from Imagineering. (Learn our spoiler-free Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Trip Evaluate for extra.)
4. Pirates of the Caribbean — A ship-ride again in time to the times when pirates dominated the excessive seas. Pirates of the Caribbean options Audio Animatronics pirates, together with Captain Jack Sparrow, participating in swashbuckling mayhem. It’s degenerate enjoyable for company of all ages, with nice element, amusing visible gags, totally immersive environments, and catchy music. Whereas the Walt Disney World model is the weakest at any Disney park, it’s nonetheless a timeless traditional.
3. Twilight Zone Tower of Terror — A free-fall thrill trip set within the Twilight Zone with an elaborate lead-in and glorious story. Tower of Terror’s temper, the ambiance, and the environments earlier than the trip are all top-notch. It’s ominous, intimidating, and foreboding from the second you set eyes on the Hollywood Tower Lodge looming on the finish of Sundown Boulevard. From there, the build-up continues within the queue and pre-show, proper right down to the moments that the randomized drops start. Whereas it includes a ton of nods to Twilight Zone episodes, the attraction’s masterful use of suspense is downright Hitchcockian.
T1. Haunted Mansion — If Tower of Terror is Hitchcockian, then Haunted Mansion is Lynchian. It’s half surreal dream, half superbly imaginative and impressionist nightmare. Haunted Mansion is so fascinating as a result of it really works on a number of ranges. Every of the scenes could be taken at face worth for what it provides when it comes to spooky and/or humorous imagery, or makes an attempt could be made at deeper evaluation.
Like an particularly vivid dream, company wish to make sense of Haunted Mansion. That is why a lot has been written concerning the attraction, why there are such a lot of fan theories explaining all of it, and why visible parts of Haunted Mansion are so significant to so many. Haunted Mansion is an expertise that etches itself in your reminiscence, even in case you’re not solely positive why. It’s Walt Disney World’s solely transcendent attraction–a murals that will probably be mentioned and debated for generations to return.
T1. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – Whereas it lacks Haunted Mansion’s artistry and timelessness, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is a revolutionary feat of Imagineering that redefines what a theme park attraction could be. It blurs the boundaries of queue, pre-show, attraction, and places company in the midst of an intergalactic journey.
What makes Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance so mind-blowing, largely, is very large set items and a slew of how did they do this moments. The Imagineers used all the pieces of their proverbial bag of technical tips, and executed all of them flawlessly. The end result with Rise of the Resistance is one thing epic in scale that feels extra like an interactive blockbuster movie than it does a standard theme park trip like Haunted Mansion. (Learn our spoiler-free Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Evaluate for extra.)
Admittedly, putting Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance within the prime spot (or wherever close to it) requires overlooking its reliability woes, which led to each day downtime and unpredictable wait occasions–however ones which might be normally lengthy–in consequence. There’s additionally the truth that it’s pay-to-play by way of the Particular person Lightning Lane, which is extra related right here than the opposite 3 sights that promote that line-skipping choice as a result of aforementioned breakdowns and means Lightning Lane company are prioritized.
The 2 #1 sights use very completely different approaches to evoke very completely different feelings, each with equally excessive levels of success. It’s because of this that we view Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Haunted Mansion because the yin and yang of Walt Disney World sights. Two complementary counterparts, separated by a long time and storytelling kinds, however collectively representing the vary of perfection in Walt Disney World attraction experiences.
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