by: guide4wdw – Collin Our Ideal Disney World Resort Hopping Day! 9 Resort Visits in One Day! If you’re a Disney parks fan or even simply a casual traveler to Walt Disney World, you’ve likely heard of the term “resort hopping.” In essence, resort hopping is = going to resorts other that your home resort to visit, shop, dine, and ultimately explore a […]

The Magic Kingdom has the most attractions by far. Here is a comprehensive list of attractions. Included in this complete list of rides are height requirements, Genie+ eligibility, and some thoughts on each ride, so that you can plan your trip based on what's best for your family. Magic Kingdom Rides Astro Orbitor This ride is similar to the Dumbo ride, but a little faster and higher in the air. No Height Requirement Does NOT accept Genie+ or Lightning Lane Located in Tomorrowland The Barnstormer A family friendly coaster featuring Goofy. This is a great "starter" coaster for kids. 35" Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Fantasyland Big Thunder Mountain Railroad A family friendly coaster with no big drops. 40" Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Frontierland Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin A ride and a game rolled in to one! Help Buzz defeat Zurg by shooting your laser beam at targets as you ride. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Tomorrowland Country Bear Jamboree Newly updated and lots of fun for kids and adults alike. Or, a great place to rest your feet in the air conditioning while hearing new versions of Disney songs. No Height Requirement Does NOT accept Genie+ or Lightning Lane Located in Frontierland Dumbo the Flying Elephant Board a flying elephant and fly through the air! The waiting area is a playground for little ones No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Fantasyland Enchanted Tales With Belle Your chance to meet Belle and other characters inside Maurice’s cottage No Height Requirement Does NOT accept Genie+ or Lightning Lane Located in Fantasyland Enchanted Tiki Room Animatronic birds sing songs that will be stuck in your head all day No Height Requirement Does NOT accept Genie+ or Lightning Lane Located in Adventureland The Hall of Presidents Animatronic presidents in a reproduction of Independence Hall No Height Requirement Does NOT accept Genie+ or Lightning Lane Located in Liberty Square Haunted Mansion Tour a mansion filled with ghosts. The scariest part to most is the room BEFORE the ride. Ask CM to skip that part if you're worried about little ones. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Liberty Square It's a Small World Ride in a boat through several countries as adorable dolls sing the iconic song. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Fantasyland Jungle Cruise Classic ride. Corny jokes might be more fun for the adults. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Adventureland Mad Tea Party Often referred to as “The tea cups”, this ride has you spinning in tea cups themed after Alice in Wonderland. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Fantasyland The Magic Carpets of Aladdin This is a spinning ride that is similar to Dumbo. Watch out for the spitting camels! No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Adventureland The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Ride in a honey pot through Hundred Acre Woods. Little ones will love it. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Fantasyland Mickey's Philharmagic A 3-d movie featuring Disney music. The 3-d can sometimes be too much for little ones, but taking off the glasses can help No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Fantasyland Monster's, Inc Laugh Floor A comedy show with the Monster’s, Inc characters. The audience gets involved in the fun. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Tomorrowland Peter Pan's Flight Pirate boats take you through scene’s from Peter Pan. The line for this classic ride can get long, but it has one of the best ride queues in the park. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Fantasyland Pirates of the Caribbean This classic ride is a fan favorite. There is a small drop at the beginning of the ride that could be a little scary for kids. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Adventureland Prince Charming's Regal Carrousel Beautiful carrousel with 90 horses that plays Disney music No Height Requirement Does NOT accept Genie+ or Lightning Lane Located in Fantasyland Seven Dwarf's Mine Train A family friendly coaster with Animatronic Dwarfs 38" Height Requirement Individual Lightning Lane purchase Located in Fantasyland Space Mountain Indoor coaster that has several drops and twists and turns 44" height requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Tomorrowland Tiana's Bayou Adventure A gentle boat ride that ends with a 5 story drop that might leave you soaked. This wonderfully updated ride replaced Splash Mountain in 2024. 40" Height Requirement Virtual Queue or Individual Lightning Lane ONLY Located in Frontierland Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse Basically a playground for kids to run around No Height Requirement Does NOT accept Genie+ or Lightning Lane Located in Adventureland Tomorrowland Speedway Race cars that go 7.5mph. A favorite for little ones 32" Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Tomorrowland Tomorrow Transit Authority People Mover A slow and laid back tour of Tomorrowland No Height Requirement Does NOT accept Genie+ or Lightning Lane Located in Tomorrowland Tron Lightcycle / Run A rollercoaster unlike any other! You ride a motorbike with a back harness 48" Height Requirement Genie+ NOT accepted (must use virtual ride queue or purchase Individual Lightning Lane) Located in Tomorrowland Under the Sea Journey of the Little Mermaid Ride in a clam shell in the colorful ocean through scenes from The Little Mermaid No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in Fantasyland Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress A 20 minute ride/ show about changing technology in a rotating theater. No Height Requirement Does NOT accept Genie+ or Lightning Lane Located in Tomorrowland Walt Disney World Railroad Take a leisurely train ride around the park No Height Requirement Does NOT accept Genie+ or Lightning Lane Stops in multiple lands Ready to Book Your Vacation? Get a free quote here! Still Confused or Need Help? I am happy to help! Contact me. See you at the parks,-Julie

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Epcot is a unique theme park. It feels almost like two parks in one. The front half of the park is Future World, and is focused on education and science. The back half of the park is The World Showcase, and features pavilions (including rides, restaurants, shops, and shows) based on different countries. Here is a comprehensive list of attractions. This complete list of rides includes location, height requirements, Genie+ eligibility, and some thoughts on each ride, so that you can plan your trip based on what's best for your family. Test Track This ride is a fun, high speed ride that takes place in a car that you design. You get to pick the features of your car, and on the ride you'll see how your car performs under various circumstances. The ride ends with a high speed ride around the track. Height Requirement 40" Genie+ accepted Located in World Discovery Single rider available Soarin' Take a ride across the world in a seat that lifts and moves as you watch on a screen. You feel the wind in your face and even the smells of the lands as you glide around the world. Height Requirement 40" Genie+ accepted Located in World Nature Mission Space This ride is a motion simulator that makes you feel like an astronaut blasting off in to space. It can be a little intense, but is an amazing thrill. Height Requirement 40" Genie+ accepted Located in World Discovery Living with the Land This ride is a slow boat ride through some of the greenhouses of Epcot. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in World Nature Disney & Pixar short film festival Here you will find animated shorts of Disney and Pixar films. This is a fun and entertaining way to spend a hot afternoon if you need a little break from the heat. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in World Nature Spaceship Earth Located inside the “Epcot ball”, this is a gentle ride through time. Here you'll see animatronics showing the progress is technology that man has made throughout the years. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in World Celebration Seas with Nemo and Friends Characters from Finding Nemo come to life inside the aquarium, as you ride along in this dark ride. After the ride you'll find yourself in the aquarium with the real life versions of these sea creatures. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in World Nature Turtle Talk with Crush Here you'll see amazing live animation technology with characters from Finding Nemo. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in World Nature Journey Into Imagination With Figment This classic ride has been reworked, but it is still bright and weird and fun. You'll be take on a journey with Figment to explore all of your senses. The ride's exit is an interactive play area that kids will love. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in World Nature The Sea's Pavilion This aquarium is home to many amazing sea creatures. You'll find yourself in this pavilion when you exit the ride The Seas With Nemo and Friends No Height Requirement Genie+ and Lightning Lane NOT accepted Located in World Nature Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind This family thrill coaster is possibly the most fun I have ever had on a coaster! That said, if you suffer from motion sickness you may want to prepare yourself on this one. Height Requirement 42" Individual Lightning Lane accepted Located in World Discovery Mexico Gran Fiesta Tour This ride is a slow boat ride (similar to Small World) focused on Mexico. The story involves the Three Caballeros looking for Donald for their show. The music is catchy and the story is fun and cute. No Height Requirement Genie+ and Lightning Lane NOT accepted Located in The World Showcase Frozen Ever After This ride is a slow boat ride that features the characters from the movie Frozen. No Height Requirement Genie+ accepted Located in The World Showcase Wondrous China 360 Circle Vision movie about China No Height Requirement Genie+ and Lightning Lane NOT accepted Located in The World Showcase American Adventure Show This must see show highlights the history of the United States. No Height Requirement Genie+ and Lightning Lane NOT accepted Located in The World Showcase Impressions De France A show that features the sights of France. This show rotates with the Beauty and the Beast Sing-a-Long show No Height Requirement Genie+ and Lightning Lane NOT accepted Located in The World Showcase France Pavilion Beauty and the Beast Sing-a-Long This show is a 15 minute spin-off movie featuring LeFou from the movie Beauty and the Beast. This show rotates with Impressions De France. No Height Requirement Genie+ and Lightning Lane NOT accepted Located in The World Showcase France Pavilion Ready to Book Your Vacation? Get a free quote here! Still Confused or Need Help? I am happy to help! Contact me. See you at the parks,-Julie

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