Walt Disney World has something for everyone, whether you’re a thrill-seeker, someone who prefers a more laid-back experience, or a guest who just loves immersive attractions. Below, I’ve ranked the top three rides at each park based on different types of guests: Thrill Riders, Chill Seekers, and Attraction Lovers.
Magic Kingdom
Best for Thrill Riders:
- TRON Lightcycle / Run – A high-speed, neon-lit coaster where you race through a digital grid at speeds up to 60 mph.
- Space Mountain – A dark, indoor roller coaster that zips through outer space with sudden drops and sharp turns.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – A classic runaway mine train ride with unexpected dips and twists.
Best for Chill Seekers:
- PeopleMover – A slow-moving tour of Tomorrowland, great for relaxing and enjoying the scenery.
- Jungle Cruise – A funny, slow-moving boat ride with animatronic animals and a pun-loving skipper.
- Liberty Square Riverboat – A peaceful ride along the Rivers of America on a classic steamboat.
Best for Attraction Lovers:
- Haunted Mansion – A spooky yet fun dark ride with incredible special effects and storytelling.
- Pirates of the Caribbean – A boat ride featuring Captain Jack Sparrow and immersive pirate scenes.
- Enchanted Tiki Room – A classic Disney attraction filled with animatronic birds singing tropical tunes.
EPCOT
Best for Thrill Riders:
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – A one-of-a-kind storytelling coaster with backward launches and rotating ride vehicles.
- Test Track – A high-speed attraction where you design and test your own virtual car.
- Mission: SPACE (Orange) – A space simulator that mimics the intense forces of a rocket launch and space travel.
Best for Chill Seekers:
- Living with the Land – A relaxing boat ride through greenhouses that showcase Disney’s sustainable farming techniques.
- Spaceship Earth – A slow-moving dark ride inside the iconic EPCOT ball that explores human communication through history.
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends – A gentle ride through an underwater adventure featuring Nemo and friends.
Best for Attraction Lovers:
- Soarin’ Around the World – A breathtaking flight simulation that takes you over famous landmarks around the world.
- Frozen Ever After – A boat ride through the world of Frozen, featuring advanced animatronics and great music.
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure – A trackless dark ride that shrinks you to the size of a rat and takes you on a culinary adventure in Gusteau’s kitchen.
Hollywood Studios
Best for Thrill Riders:
- Tower of Terror – A thrilling drop ride set in a haunted hotel, with unpredictable free falls.
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster – A high-speed, looping coaster set to an Aerosmith soundtrack.
- Slinky Dog Dash – A fun, family-friendly coaster with exciting drops and twists.
Best for Chill Seekers:
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – A whimsical dark ride featuring cartoon-style animation and a trackless system.
- Toy Story Mania – A slow-moving interactive shooting game with 3D effects.
- Muppet*Vision 3D – A fun, classic 3D show with Jim Henson’s beloved Muppets.
Best for Attraction Lovers:
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – An immersive Star Wars experience that blends a dark ride, simulator, and live-action elements.
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run – A simulator where you pilot the Millennium Falcon in a thrilling space mission.
- Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage – A Broadway-style musical retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
Animal Kingdom
Best for Thrill Riders:
- Expedition Everest – A thrilling roller coaster that includes a backward section and an encounter with the Yeti.
- Avatar Flight of Passage – A breathtaking 3D flight simulator that takes you on a ride through Pandora.
- DINOSAUR – A fast-paced dark ride where you race through prehistoric times to save a dinosaur.
Best for Chill Seekers:
- Na’vi River Journey – A slow-moving boat ride through Pandora’s bioluminescent rainforest.
- Kilimanjaro Safaris – A peaceful ride through an African savanna with real animals.
- Feathered Friends in Flight! – A fun and educational bird show featuring trained exotic birds.
Best for Attraction Lovers:
- Festival of the Lion King – A stunning stage show featuring acrobatics, music, and characters from The Lion King.
- Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! – A Broadway-style show with puppetry and songs from Finding Nemo.
- It’s Tough to Be a Bug! – A 3D show under the Tree of Life featuring characters from A Bug’s Life.
No matter what kind of Disney guest you are, there’s something for everyone at each park! Which rides are your favorites?
