These are some of the most popular rides at Disney World. There are some from each of the four theme parks, which are Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. With how popular these rides are, they can draw in long wait times, so be prepared for that.
Tower of Terror
Tower of Terror is a drop ride in Hollywood Studios park. It’s based on the tv show The Twilight Zone. This ride is super spooky and fun.
Haunted Mansion
Haunted Mansion is an iconic attraction in Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom park. You ride around in a Doom Buggy and see all the spooky ghosts and things around the mansion.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean is a fan favorite ride in Adventureland in Magic Kingdom. People love the smell of the water, the fun songs, and the creepy pirates throughout the ride.
Avatar Flight of Passage
Avatar Flight of Passage is located in Avatar – The World of Pandora in Animal Kingdom park. It’s a 3D flight simulator attraction that is known for having very long waits.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is a dark, trackless ride. It’s in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios park. It’s a really fun ride whether you like the Star Wars movies or not.
Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is a roller coaster in Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom does not have a lot of rides, so the ones it does have are prone to long wait times.
TRON Lightcycle / Run
TRON Lightcycle / Run is one of the newest rides in all of Walt Disney World. It’s a roller coaster that opened in 2023. See all of the newest Disney World rides here.
Guardians of the Galaxy – Cosmic Rewind
Guardians of the Galaxy – Cosmic Rewind is another of the newest Disney World rides. It’s located in EPCOT and opened in 2022. The newest rides always have the longest waits because a lot of guests visiting still haven’t ridden them yet.
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Kilimanjaro Safaris is a safari attraction in Animal Kingdom where you drive around and see elephants, giraffes, lions, and more. This is a really cool ride that people of any height can go on.
Slinky Dog Dash
Slinky Dog Dash is a roller coaster in Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios. It’s a really popular ride and has long waits. A lot of people think the ride is not worth the long waits.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is a Snow White themed roller coaster in Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. Riders must be 38″ tall to go on it.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a thrilling roller coaster in Frontierland in Magic Kingdom. You go through an old mine along a rickety track. This ride is a classic and is a must-ride for many guests.
Space Mountain
Space Mountain is a very popular roller coaster in Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom. It’s a dark ride through space. It can have long waits because of how popular it is.
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover is one of the most relaxing rides in Disney World. It’s located in Magic Kingdom park. It has great views of the castle and fireworks. A lot of people love riding this attraction to get off their feet and take a little break.
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is another newer Disney World ride. It’s located in Hollywood Studios park and has really cute music and theming. It took over the building that The Great Movie Ride was in, but that closed permanently. See all of the Disney World rides that closed permanently here.