Best Rides at Walt Disney World

68 attractions ranked by real wait time data · Updated daily

#	Ride	Avg Wait	Peak	Best Time
1	Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind EPCOT EPCOT's first roller coaster is a groundbreaking reverse-launch indoor coaster featuring 360-degree…	79m	190m	8AM
2	Test Track EPCOT Design your own virtual concept car and then test it on a high-speed track reaching 65 mph — the…	74m	165m	8AM
3	Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Hollywood Studios Launch from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds on this indoor coaster that races through a neon-lit…	67m	160m	10PM
4	TRON Lightcycle / Run Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom's newest and most thrilling coaster launches riders on motorcycle-style Lightcycles…	66m	160m	8AM
5	Slinky Dog Dash Hollywood Studios Ride Slinky Dog on a family-friendly roller coaster that Andy has assembled from his Dash & Dodge…	63m	210m	7AM
6	Avatar Flight of Passage Animal Kingdom Link with a banshee and soar over the bioluminescent landscapes of Pandora in what many consider…	61m	185m	8PM
7	Frozen Ever After EPCOT Journey to the kingdom of Arendelle on this popular boat ride in EPCOT's Norway pavilion.	52m	125m	10PM
8	Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Hollywood Studios Widely considered the most ambitious theme park attraction ever built, Rise of the Resistance is a…	51m	210m	10PM
9	Remy's Ratatouille Adventure EPCOT Shrink down to the size of Chef Remy and race through Gusteau's restaurant in Paris on this…	50m	145m	10PM
10	Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Magic Kingdom This family-friendly Fantasyland roller coaster features innovative ride vehicles that swing…	49m	95m	10PM
11	Na'vi River Journey Animal Kingdom Drift through the bioluminescent rainforest of Pandora on this gentle boat ride in the World of…	41m	95m	9PM
12	Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway Hollywood Studios Step through the screen into a Mickey Mouse cartoon short in this trackless dark ride at Hollywood…	40m	95m	10PM
13	Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Magic Kingdom Billed as the 'wildest ride in the wilderness,' Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a runaway mine…	40m	145m	10PM
14	The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ Hollywood Studios This legendary Hollywood Studios attraction drops guests through the fifth dimension in a haunted…	40m	160m	7AM
15	Tiana's Bayou Adventure Magic Kingdom The newest reimagining of the classic Splash Mountain flume ride takes guests on a musical journey…	40m	135m	8AM
16	Peter Pan's Flight Magic Kingdom Soar over moonlit London and Never Land in suspended pirate ship vehicles in this beloved…	40m	95m	10PM
17	Toy Story Mania! Hollywood Studios Put on your 3D glasses and grab your spring-action shooter for this beloved midway-style shooting…	39m	110m	7AM
18	Kali River Rapids Animal Kingdom Brace yourself for a soaking ride through the rainforests of Asia on this whitewater raft…	36m	150m	8PM
19	Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Magic Kingdom Board your own XP-37 Star Cruiser and help Buzz Lightyear defeat Emperor Zurg in this interactive…	36m	120m	7AM
20	Soarin' Around the World EPCOT Lift off on a breathtaking simulated hang-glider flight over iconic landmarks around the world in…	36m	130m	8AM
21	Space Mountain Magic Kingdom Blast off on a high-speed roller coaster through the darkness of outer space in this iconic…	35m	125m	7AM
22	Jungle Cruise Magic Kingdom Recently updated with a fresh storyline, the world-famous Jungle Cruise takes guests on a scenic…	35m	110m	10PM
23	Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Hollywood Studios Take the controls of the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy in this immersive Star Wars: Galaxy's…	33m	155m	7AM
24	The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Magic Kingdom Journey through the Hundred Acre Wood in honey pot vehicles on this charming Fantasyland dark ride.	31m	75m	7AM
25	Kilimanjaro Safaris Animal Kingdom Board an open-air safari vehicle for an 18-minute journey through 110 acres of African savanna…	28m	120m	8PM
26	Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain Animal Kingdom Race forward and backward through the Himalayas on this high-speed roller coaster themed around an…	27m	130m	7AM
27	Haunted Mansion Magic Kingdom Home to 999 happy haunts, the Haunted Mansion is a dark ride masterpiece that takes guests through…	24m	75m	8AM
28	Alien Swirling Saucers Hollywood Studios Spin through the cosmos in toy rocket ships pulled by little green aliens in this Toy Story Land…	24m	90m	7AM
29	Walt Disney World Railroad - Fantasyland Magic Kingdom Board a real narrow-gauge steam train at the Fantasyland station for a scenic 20-minute loop around…	19m	40m	9AM
30	Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A. Magic Kingdom Hop aboard a restored steam-powered locomotive at the Main Street station for the full 20-minute…	19m	25m	9AM
31	Impressions de France EPCOT This gorgeous widescreen film in EPCOT's France pavilion takes viewers on a scenic tour of France…	19m	25m	9AM
32	Pirates of the Caribbean Magic Kingdom Sail through a Caribbean port under siege by swashbuckling audio-animatronic pirates in this…	18m	55m	8AM
33	Enchanted Tales with Belle Magic Kingdom This innovative Fantasyland walk-through experience combines advanced audio-animatronics with…	17m	70m	9AM
34	Mission: SPACE EPCOT Experience a simulated space launch and mission to Mars in this EPCOT thrill ride featuring…	16m	60m	8AM
35	Astro Orbiter Magic Kingdom Perched high atop the Rockettower Plaza in Tomorrowland, Astro Orbiter gives riders a bird's-eye…	16m	60m	7AM
36	The Hall of Presidents Magic Kingdom This Liberty Square theater show features audio-animatronic figures of every U.S.	15m	25m	9AM
37	Turtle Talk With Crush EPCOT This innovative show in EPCOT's Seas pavilion features a real-time animated Crush from Finding Nemo…	15m	40m	9AM
38	Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along EPCOT This reimagined film experience in EPCOT's France pavilion tells the Beauty and the Beast story…	15m	20m	10AM
39	Spaceship Earth EPCOT Journey through the history of human communication inside EPCOT's iconic geodesic sphere.	15m	50m	8AM
40	Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid Magic Kingdom Board a clamshell Omnimover vehicle and descend beneath the waves in this Fantasyland dark ride…	14m	65m	7AM
41	Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 EPCOT Stand surrounded by nine screens showing breathtaking footage of Canada's landscapes, cities, and…	13m	15m	9AM
42	Living with the Land EPCOT This gentle boat ride through EPCOT's Land pavilion takes guests through scenes of different Earth…	13m	55m	8AM
43	Zootopia: Better Zoogether! - NEW! Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom's newest attraction brings the city of Zootopia to life as guests join Judy Hopps…	13m	50m	7AM
44	The Barnstormer Magic Kingdom This Fantasyland kiddie coaster sends guests on a quick flight through Goofy's barnstorming stunt…	13m	60m	7AM
45	The Seas with Nemo & Friends EPCOT Board a 'clamobile' and join Nemo, Dory, Marlin, and friends on a gentle ride through the ocean in…	13m	70m	8AM
46	Tomorrowland Speedway Magic Kingdom Drive gas-powered go-karts along a guided track in Tomorrowland, complete with revving engines and…	13m	50m	7AM
47	Reflections of China EPCOT A stunning Circle-Vision 360 film showcasing China's ancient wonders and modern achievements, shown…	13m	20m	3PM
48	The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Magic Kingdom Fly on magic carpet vehicles above the bazaar of Agrabah in this Adventureland spinner ride.	12m	50m	10PM
49	Journey Into Imagination With Figment EPCOT Join the lovable purple dragon Figment on a whimsical tour of the Imagination Institute in EPCOT's…	12m	55m	9AM
50	Mickey's PhilharMagic Magic Kingdom This 4D film attraction in Fantasyland features Donald Duck accidentally unleashing the power of…	12m	30m	11AM
51	"it's a small world" Magic Kingdom One of the most iconic attractions in Disney history, "it's a small world" takes guests on a gentle…	12m	60m	7AM
52	Dumbo the Flying Elephant Magic Kingdom This beloved Fantasyland spinner lets guests soar in colorful Dumbo-themed vehicles high above…	12m	55m	7AM
53	Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Magic Kingdom This Tomorrowland comedy show uses real-time animation technology to let animated Monsters, Inc.	10m	50m	9AM
54	Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie Hollywood Studios This air-conditioned theater on Hollywood Boulevard screens an original Mickey and Minnie cartoon…	10m	10m	8AM
55	Country Bear Musical Jamboree Magic Kingdom Recently reimagined with new songs by top Nashville songwriters, the Country Bear Musical Jamboree…	10m	15m	9AM
56	Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room Magic Kingdom Sit back in an air-conditioned Polynesian-themed theater as over 200 audio-animatronic tropical…	9m	25m	9AM
57	Wildlife Express Train Animal Kingdom This real narrow-gauge train connects the Africa section to Rafiki's Planet Watch, passing through…	9m	50m	8AM
58	Mad Tea Party Magic Kingdom Spin in oversized teacups inspired by the Unbirthday Party scene from Alice in Wonderland.	9m	65m	10PM
59	Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Magic Kingdom This elevated, open-air ride glides guests on a relaxing tour through the interior and exterior of…	9m	30m	7AM
60	Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros EPCOT Float through a colorful boat ride inside the Mexico pavilion's iconic pyramid in EPCOT's World…	8m	35m	9AM
61	Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Magic Kingdom This beautifully restored carousel in the heart of Fantasyland features 90 hand-painted horses…	7m	30m	7AM
62	Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Hollywood Studios Board a Starspeeder 1000 for a turbulent 3D flight simulator journey through the Star Wars galaxy.	7m	60m	7AM
63	Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail Animal Kingdom This self-guided walking trail in Africa features several outdoor habitats housing gorillas…	5m	25m	8AM
64	Maharajah Jungle Trek Animal Kingdom This self-guided walking trail in Asia leads through elaborately themed ruins where you'll…	5m	5m	8AM
65	Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress Magic Kingdom Walt Disney's personal favorite attraction, this revolving theater show follows an American family…	5m	10m	7AM
66	Swiss Family Treehouse Magic Kingdom Explore the towering treehouse built by the shipwrecked Robinson family from the 1960 Disney film.	4m	10m	8AM
67	Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana EPCOT This interactive outdoor trail in EPCOT's World Nature lets guests explore the water cycle through…	0m	0m	N/A
68	Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival EPCOT This 4D theater experience in EPCOT's World Celebration presents a rotating selection of beloved…	0m	0m	N/A

How We Rank Rides at Walt Disney World

This ranking is based on real wait time data collected every 5 minutes across all Walt Disney World parks. Rides are sorted by average wait time — higher average waits indicate the most popular and in-demand attractions.

The most popular ride is currently Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind with an average wait of 79 minutes. The best hidden gem with short waits is Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival at just 0 minutes on average.

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