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WDW Must Do's: Rides

Lindsay Cooney
Apr 15, 2017
3 min read

If you've ever stayed at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, you know Stacy.

If you're probably thinking, who the heck is Stacy?

Stacy is hard at work, 24/7 on your resort TV telling you the must do's at Walt Disney World.

I am here to give you MY Disney must do's, ride edition! I'll be giving you my top 10 rides in all of Walt Disney World.

1. Expedition Everest

I went on Expedition Everest 7 times in a row on my last trip to WDW. All that hiking up Mount Everest sure did make me tired...

2. Big Thunder Mountain

Clearly, I love roller coasters. I love the landscape and theming of Big Thunder, not to mention its super fast and the wildest ride in the wilderness!

3. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Okay, yes I love roller coasters. After 19 years of life, I finally went on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and was so upset I missed out on it for so long! I love the feeling of going 0-60 and zooming upside down. If you have a need for speed, this ride is for you!

4. Space Mountain

Wow, are you surprised by another roller coaster? I rode Space Mountain a total of 7 times my last trip, and every time I was terrified my head was going to get chopped off, but I still love that ride!

5. Test Track

Guys, come on Test Track is NOT a roller coaster! I love all the sharp twists and turns, and the final fast lap outside is so much fun! Fun fact: before they remodeled the ride, the first truck looked so real to me that I cried when I was 8 because I thought I was going to die. Good thing I'm prepared for it now!

6. Soarin'

Who doesn't love Soarin'? The imagineering and detail that went into Soarin', both the older version and the new one, is outstanding. From the old one, my favorite scent was by far the orange groves. In the new film, I love flying over Fiji and smelling the tropical air! The ending scene always gives me goosebumps!

7.Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

"Paging Mr. Morrow, Mr. Tom Morrow. Please contact Mr. Johnson in the control tower"...I seriously am obsessed with the PeopleMover. It's the best way to... "sit back, relax and enjoy your grand circle tour of Tomorrowland..The PeopleMover is the perfect vehicle for people-watching, keep your eyes you never know who you might see!" Every single time I've gone on the PeopleMover (30+) and I hear that, I always frantically look around for someone famous or something. Usually I just see Buzz!

8. Kilamanjaro Safari

What's better than a 15+ minute ride WITH live animals? Pretty much nothing! I love how Kilamanjaro Safaris is all about raising awareness and spreading knowledge of the animals on the safari. Added bonus: if you are lucky, you might see the lion roaming on his rock!

9. Haunted Mansion

A cult favorite, the Haunted Mansion is a classic ride that I was terrified of until I was..hm, yep 18! There's 9 rides on this list...but there's room for 10? Any takers..

10. Monorail

I know this is not considered a ride by any means, but I consider it the first ride of the day. Nothing really makes you feel like you're at Disney more than, "Please stand clear of the doors. Por favor manténgase alejado de las puertas." Seriously, it gets me every time.

I'd love to hear your favorite rides at Walt Disney World, or any Disney Resort! Leave a comment down below, let's connect!