This put up ranks each single experience and present at Walt Disney World–all 87 of them–with fast professionals & 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 finest. (Up to date January 11, 2025.)
At their pinnacle, Walt Disney World sights are iconic and timeless classics with multi-generational enchantment. 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 types, and Imagineering created one as a result of the opposite was just a bit too good, or if it’s merely coincidence. Happily, 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: Rather a lot has modified at Walt Disney World within the final yr since we final ranked each attraction at Walt Disney World. After all, 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 every part that has closed within the final yr as Walt Disney World gears up for its subsequent growth cycle. This contains everlasting closures, but in addition shorter ones that ought to lead to absolutely or partially reimagined rides, akin to Huge Thunder Mountain Railroad and Check Observe. Consequently, 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 and additional reduce our private preferences and opinions. As mentioned beneath, we’re trying to be as goal as potential, however that’s inconceivable–and probably an train in futility. There’s a 100% probability you’ll not agree with each single one among our rankings–however there’s additionally a 100% probability that nobody would agree with each single one among your rankings.
It’s actually inconceivable 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 checklist, however remember the fact that it is for enjoyable…and completely meaningless on the finish of the day.
Should you 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. Should you suppose Frozen Ever After is the perfect experience 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 finest…
87. Magnificence and the Beast Sing-Alongside — This movie is an offensively unhealthy piece of revisionist lore that spews forth the untold story of LeFou, which ought to have remained that method. Far worse than a direct-to-video sequel, and proof that fanfic authors may sometime see their terrible desires changed into our painful realities.
86. Star Wars Launch Bay – Glorified present store with a smattering of film replicas, a few meet & greets, and photograph 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 Quick Movie Competition — Cartoon shorts that you might watch on Disney+ proven in a 3D theater with results thrown into the combination. The shorts are pleasant…when seen at dwelling.
84. Tomorrowland Speedway — Good for many who need to benefit from the stench and cognitive impairment of car exhaust. Scores factors amongst children because it offers them an opportunity to drive, and preview the enjoyable of being caught in visitors.
83. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin — Spinner experience. Do Astro Orbiter or Dumbo as an alternative.
82. Barnstormer — A curler coaster for youths who need delicate 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 attributable to brief length, lackluster visuals, and an total unsatisfying expertise.
81. Disney Junior Dance Occasion! – A musical celebration that includes Disney Junior characters, together with Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, Timon, and Mickey Mouse. You probably have children, it’s in all probability for you. Should you don’t, it’s in all probability not.
80. Prince Charming Regal Carrousel — Odd carousel. Okay at evening 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 may be discovered at nearly any amusement park. Disney simply attire it up higher.
78. Superior Planet — A movie that showcases Earth’s magnificence and pure landscapes. In-theater lighting results and an unique musical rating, plus narration from Ty Burrell as a realtor (ha!) pitching Earth is amusing.
77. Canada Far & Extensive — 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 – House of the “Trip Enjoyable” Mickey Mouse brief and a scattering of photograph ops (together with one devoted to the fan-favorite “Potatoland”), the Mickey Shorts Theater is surprisingly properly achieved, 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 are usually not allowed. It’s fantastically shot and scored, with a sweeping digital camera that envelopes friends within the motion in a method not potential by way of conventional movie.
74. Alien Swirling Saucers — The little inexperienced aliens pilot spaceships that spin and whip round friends in an attraction that may be a mildly fulfilling 90 seconds, however an absence of particulars or quirk coupled with typically lengthy waits drag it down significantly.
73. Astro Orbiter — Spinner experience just like Dumbo. Elevated location in Tomorrowland makes this a enjoyable diversion, particularly at evening if strains are shorter.
72. Frozen Sing-Alongside Celebration – Sing-along for youths, however there are a couple of moments of chuckle-worthy humor for adults. The Royal Historians of Arendelle weave the songs along with a unfastened retelling of Frozen. Higher than it in all probability ought to be.
71. Rafiki’s Planet Watch — Board the Wildlife Categorical Prepare to Rafiki’s Planet Watch to see a petting zoo and numerous reveals regarding animal care. It’s attention-grabbing, however not commensurate to the large time dedication.
70. Journey into Creativeness with Figment — Showcasing the facility of creativeness…with the least imaginative and obnoxious attraction potential. 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 experience 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 finest characters, however even they can not give ample coronary heart or attraction to this rudimentary darkish experience.
66. Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire – A ‘smile and dance’ present on the Cinderella Fort stage with musical numbers by way of a enjoyable pageant with Mickey and varied characters. The plot is flimsy, however the dancing, singing, and costumes are stable.
65. Magnificence and the Beast: Reside on Stage — A stage present retelling the story of Magnificence and the Beast in condensed type. 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 experience 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 friends of all ages.
63. Liberty Sq. Riverboat — Stress-free option 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 kids at the moment can have seen this film, however treehouses are universally enjoyable.
61. Monsters Inc. Giggle Flooring — A screen-based present throughout which monsters work together with and inform jokes to friends. Giggle Flooring may 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 Chook 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 give attention to the avian encounters. By themselves, these are majestic and fulfilling.
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 a number of 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 checklist the place issues get politically charged. Regardless of your emotions on the presidents–any of them–it is a attention-grabbing and academic attraction that’ll make you’re 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 totally different nighttime projection exhibits at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that commemorate motion pictures. You possibly can guess the content material of every based mostly upon the names, however they’re very related. These fall wanting “fireworks present” or “nighttime spectacular” standing attributable to an absence of pyro and shorter length. That’s not a knock–they’re meant to be diversions. Fantasmic is the nighttime spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and it actually lives as much as that standing.
55. Mission: Area — Simulator that sends friends crashing on Mars within the extra intense model and orbiting Earth on the much less intense one. It’s an interactive thrill experience, 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 experience spinning freely down a river by way of rainforest, ruins, and deforested areas with message of conservation. Kali River Rapids has a fairly setting (minus the deforestation), however there isn’t sufficient substance to the scenes and it’s weak by raft experience requirements. The very best half may simply be the road, so hooray for that.
53. It’s Robust To Be A Bug — 3D present about touting the advantages of inspects with the forged of A Bug’s Life. It is a prime instance of how you utilize Disney characters to make an academic (a minimum of partially so) movie really feel like pure leisure. A cool setting and in-theater results preserve 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 among the two. At the same time as adults, we’re large advocates of play areas achieved proper, and that is precisely that.
51. Tom Sawyer Island — A complete island play space for youths that harkens again to a bygone space. It’s very well achieved, and a terrific place for youths 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 stunning and majestic–probably the most simply digestible and shifting of the bunch.
49. Gran Fiesta Tour — Boat experience 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 fulfilling for adults, as a part of the humor goes over children’ heads, and there are a number of “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 fashion is a bit dated now, however youngsters 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 correct length to take care of visitor curiosity. We find it irresistible.
45. Nation Bear Musical Jamboree — A stage present that includes Audio Animatronics singing bears, Nation Bear Musical Jamboree is a not too long ago reimagined present that now options Disney music. The tune 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 tune 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 a minimum of one tune they get pleasure from, Nation Bear Musical Jamboree isn’t 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 Heart and its edutainment roots. This water exploration path is splendidly executed and way more enjoyable than anticipated. For what it’s, Moana’s Journey of Water is among the finest additions at Walt Disney World in current 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 totally different stunt types, plus humor, and interesting 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 numerous eras showcasing technological improvements. The final scene is woefully outdated and this in all probability received’t enchantment to common friends, however they’re fallacious–Carousel of Progress is a pleasant blast from the previous.
41. Impressions de France — Extensive-format movie highlighting the tradition and pure fantastic thing about France set to a hauntingly stunning rating. It’s surged right here attributable to subjectivity and our sentimentality–Impressions de France is our favourite movie in all of Walt Disney World. It has an exquisite, chills-inducing rating, a digital projection, and breathtaking visuals.
40. Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover — A slow-moving experience with good views of Tomorrowland, pure and easy. It’s laborious 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 experience across the complete 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 atmosphere. The animal encounters are nice, however the themed design and environments are what units this other than an bizarre 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 atmosphere 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 experience is among 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 basically cool, however could possibly be extra imaginative and interesting.
36. MuppetVision 3D — You probably have 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 nice, and makes use of the everyday 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 experience with dinosaurs is nice, however there may be admittedly a number of useless, darkish house right here. Get pleasure from 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 attention-grabbing 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 attention-grabbing, however Rock ‘n’ Curler Coaster is principally an bizarre rollercoaster in the dead of night. It’s brief however enjoyable–and the type of experience you might discover in any amusement park.
32. Residing with the Land — Boat experience showcasing the way forward for agriculture that weaves collectively parts of a standard Disney attraction with a heavy dose of “edutainment” parts. I believe gardening is fairly terrible, however even I really like the look this experience gives at experimental horticulture strategies. Residing with the Land is a testomony to human ingenuity, and it’s a disgrace that extra individuals aren’t occupied with 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 motion pictures, choreographed fountains, colourful lights, lasers, barges, fireworks, and extra. Luminous is superb, and may stick round for years to return.
It delivers a up to date nighttime spectacular that’s shifting, highly effective, and emotionally satisfying with unifying themes and music that can convey friends collectively, whether or not they’re longtime followers or first-timers. Luminous comprises a becoming message that’s within the spirit of EPCOT Heart, and is a wonderful method for all friends to finish a day on the park.
30. Remy’s Ratatouille Journey – This newer experience 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 current additions. Learn our spoiler-free Remy’s Ratatouille Journey experience evaluation 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 experience that includes the youngsters of the world and that tune. Once more, except you reside below a rock, you’re accustomed to 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 fallacious with it, but it surely’s a bit one-dimensional. With that mentioned, the typical visitor would possible rank it larger than this ‘goal’ placement.
27. Na’vi River Journey — It’s Residing with the Land, however with alien vegetation imported from outer house. Oh, and some of the breathtaking Audio Animatronics determine Imagineering has ever created. It’s good, however not so good as it ought to be.
26. Jungle Cruise — A ship safari by way of the rivers of Adventureland, with the actual 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. Should you don’t admire dry, deliberately corny, or self-aware humor, chances are you’ll not like Jungle Cruise.
25. Spaceship Earth — A slow-moving darkish experience 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 apart from a couple of cringe-worthy moments within the script, the primary half is fascinating and provoking. The experience goes downhill on the descent, actually and figuratively, and the experience is now ~5 years overdue for a refurbishment, inflicting it to fall on these rankings significantly.
24. Soarin’ Across the World — A well-liked hang-glider simulator experience that provides a grandiose flight over wonderful areas across the globe. The large display screen mixed with the swinging and an epic rating creates a plausible expertise, minus questionable CGI and bent structure (when you’re seated off-center).
23. Competition 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 full of life theatrical present. There’s a number of stuff happening, in what principally quantities to a number of audio-visual stimulation. The present simply flat out works, and its nearly summary nature permits the viewers to simply sit again and benefit from the wow-inducing performers.
22. Discovering Nemo: The Huge 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 essentially the identical–in fashion, 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 target or the puppets they’re controlling? (Why not each?!) It’s an attention-grabbing idea, and the presentation and music are wonderful. 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 monitor 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 experience achieved to near-perfection, taking friends 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 experience in Epcot’s Norway pavilion options characters from Frozen, taking friends 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 Evaluation for extra ideas.
18. Tiana’s Bayou Journey – This boat experience is the reimagined alternative for Splash Mountain, utilizing the identical experience system and format. Tiana’s Bayou Journey is an extension of The Princess and the Frog, with friends 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 experience to life, and enjoyable drop. Lowlights are a nonsensical story, an excessive amount of useless house, low stakes, and reliability. That’s it in a nutshell. Essentially, this is among the most polarizing Disney rides ever. See our Tiana’s Bayou Journey Experience Evaluation: Failure, Flawed or Improbable? for full ideas.
17. Competition of Fantasy Parade – Magic Kingdom went years (many years?) limping together with the identical, drained daytime parade. Competition of Fantasy modified that, delivering an formidable and enormous scale manufacturing. The parade floats are all giant, detailed and have a number of substance to them. There are tons of highlights, however the one everybody remembers is the steampunk-esque Maleficent float that breathes fireplace. Try our Competition of Fantasy Parade Ideas put up for finest viewing locations and extra.
16. Star Excursions: The Adventures Proceed — A 3D movement simulator montage experience by way of varied areas within the Star Wars universe that was not too long ago 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 experience, however Smugglers Run is the higher total attraction because of the complete package deal. Nevertheless it’s a detailed name, both method.)
15. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — The ‘supporting’ attraction for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is certainly not an ideal attraction, with the interactivity being a blended bag and a gameplay-centric experience not being everybody’s cup of tea. Nevertheless, there’s loads to love about Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run past the sport/experience expertise. The queue is gorgeous, the pre-show is spectacular, and stepping foot into the Millennium Falcon whereas ready to board the experience is arguably the spotlight of the attraction as an entire. Learn our Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run Evaluation 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 incorporates 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 experience may be very a lot consistent with how a cartoon would bounce round. It additionally boasts an earworm of an unique tune that’ll have you ever buzzing for hours afterwards. Runaway Railway in all probability will not be destined to grow to be a contemporary traditional, but it surely’s a formidable new experience in a park stuffed with them. Learn our Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Evaluation for extra.
13. Expedition Everest — This curler coaster takes a web page out of Huge Thunder Mountain Railroad’s playbook and improves upon it in practically each conceivable method. Expedition Everest incorporates a foreboding queue, unimaginable particulars, attention-grabbing experience autos, a spectacular ascent, and on-ride encounters with a yeti. Many results on the attraction now don’t work; probably the most notable of those is the big Audio Animatronics “Disco” Yeti. Regardless of this, Expedition Everest continues to be impressively enjoyable and Walt Disney World’s most formidable curler coaster.
12. TRON Lightcycle Run – The last word “want success” curler coaster. It doesn’t matter when you’re a fan of the movies, straddling the lightcycle and racing by way of the Grid is an expertise that will likely 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 experience is only a tad on the brief aspect.
TRON Lightcycle Run additionally provides a ton to Magic Kingdom. Merely standing below the Add Conduit cover gazing up and round at evening is an expertise that’s wonderful for anybody who can’t experience. The distinctive nature of the experience plus the kinetic power of the cover and vibe it provides to Tomorrowland makes TRON Lightcycle Run a robust addition to the Walt Disney World experience roster and Magic Kingdom’s environment.
11. The American Journey — An Audio Animatronics-driven “montage” stage present of key moments in American historical past.The American Journey is a robust present which will make the eyes of patriotic People 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 when you take note of how the scenes rise and come into sight because of the “conflict wagon” that powers it. Even many years later, this is among 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 final word in distinctly patriotic experiences at Walt Disney World.
10. Fortunately Ever After — There isn’t a extra becoming of a option 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 the beginning 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 Evaluation, this is among the finest fireworks exhibits Disney has ever achieved, anyplace. Fortunately Ever After is totally to not be missed. We advocate viewing it on Major Road with the fireworks exploding behind Cinderella Fort (finest spots are advisable in our Magic Kingdom Fireworks Viewing Information).
9. Fantasmic! – Fortunately Ever After followers may not be so completely happy about this, however Fantasmic is the perfect nighttime spectacular at Walt Disney World. Sorry, as nice as Fortunately Ever After is, the not too long ago reimagined Fantasmic is even higher. This formidable manufacturing takes you into Mickey Mouse’s desires in a present that includes mist screens, characters on stage, boats, fireplace, and fireworks is healthier than ever.
Fantasmic is totally in contrast to the fireworks and projection exhibits elsewhere, and the brand new heroes sequence with an Aladdin chase, Elsa’s “Present Your self” tune, and stirring moments with Pocahontas, Moana and Mulan brings much better stability 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 Prepare — This household curler coaster’s strengths are its Audio-Animatronics, themed design, music, and novelty degree. Its weaknesses are length and present lighting. Regardless of its recognition among the many basic public, we’d argue that Seven Dwarfs Mine Prepare is underrated amongst Walt Disney World followers–it’s destined to grow to be a contemporary traditional. Learn our spoiler-free Seven Dwarfs Mine Prepare Evaluation if you wish to know extra.
7. Kilimanjaro Safaris — Animal Kingdom’s flagship safari experience by way of environments nearly indistinguishable from the African savannas. Kilimanjaro Safaris is an incredible attraction, showcasing a large number of animals in what seems to be their pure environments. It proves that typically the perfect Imagineering is the invisible form that fades into the background, and probably the most thrilling experiences aren’t excessive tech thrill rides, however the actual world.
6. Avatar Flight of Passage — This thrill experience is like Soarin’ on steroids, achieved 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 ‘energetic’ 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 odor loads of scents alongside the way in which. Regardless that Avatar Flight of Passage is a screen-based attraction, that fades away throughout the expertise. You might be absolutely immersed within the expertise, and absolutely droop disbelief and embrace the motion over Pandora. Flight of Passage has a sure je ne sais quoi that provokes an emotional response in contrast to 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 length and has unbelievable circulate 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, unbelievable enjoyable. It’s one among probably 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 trendy hybrid of story and enjoyable from Imagineering. (Learn our spoiler-free Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Experience Evaluation 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, partaking in swashbuckling mayhem. It’s degenerate enjoyable for friends of all ages, with nice element, amusing visible gags, absolutely 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 experience set within the Twilight Zone with an elaborate lead-in and wonderful story. Tower of Terror’s temper, the environment, and the environments earlier than the experience are all top-notch. It’s ominous, intimidating, and foreboding from the second you set eyes on the Hollywood Tower Resort looming on the finish of Sundown Boulevard. From there, the build-up continues within the queue and pre-show, proper all the way down to the moments that the randomized drops start. Whereas it incorporates 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 fantastically imaginative and impressionist nightmare. Haunted Mansion is so attention-grabbing as a result of it really works on a number of ranges. Every of the scenes may be taken at face worth for what it gives by way of spooky and/or humorous imagery, or makes an attempt may be made at deeper evaluation.
Like an particularly vivid dream, friends need to make sense of Haunted Mansion. Because of this a lot has been written in regards to 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 when you’re not completely positive why. It’s Walt Disney World’s solely transcendent attraction–a murals that will likely 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 may be. It blurs the boundaries of queue, pre-show, attraction, and places friends in the course 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 every part of their proverbial bag of technical methods, and executed all of them flawlessly. The consequence 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 experience like Haunted Mansion. (Learn our spoiler-free Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Evaluation for extra.)
Admittedly, inserting Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance within the prime spot (or anyplace close to it) requires overlooking its reliability woes, which led to day by day downtime and unpredictable wait occasions–however ones which might be often lengthy–because of this. 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 because of the aforementioned breakdowns and method Lightning Lane friends are prioritized.
The 2 #1 sights use very totally different approaches to evoke very totally 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 many years and storytelling types, however collectively representing the vary of perfection in Walt Disney World attraction experiences.
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