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[Precious_anna]

Newbie to this site!
Hi there, I am a teen going to Disney with my family this year for a birthday since the last time we went was back in 2010. And I was wondering if I could get tips on what rides to ride while I’m there. The parks we will be going to are Magic kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Epcot. For a little background knowledge I am not a huge fan of roller coasters with big drops as heights aren’t really my thing. From what I recall from last time I rode Hainted Mansion, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, as well as Its a small world were fine because I don’t remember them having big drops going upside down etc.
Thanks in advance for advice.

 

[Brett Wyman]

Congratulations on your trip!

Youtube is really your friend here. There are various "best of" videos that explain the rides and why they are ranked. It's really about what kind of rides you enjoy. I recommend you check out some videos and see what appeals to you.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+best+rides+at+walt+disney+world

 

[Disxuni]

I'll make a list of what to stay away from all together / potential rides that might have issues, it'll be easier.

Stay away from:
MK -
Roller coasters: Space Mountain (drops)
Other: Astro Orbiter (height issue)
AK -
Roller coasters: Expedition Everest (drops / goes backwards)
Simulator: Flight of Passage (height issue)
Epcot -
Simulator: Soarin' (heights issue)

Potential rides that might have issues:
MK -
Thunder Mountain, Seven Dwarf Mine Train, Barnstormer
(all roller coasters, but with low drops)
AK -
Primeval Whirl (roller coaster with low drops)
(Might want to watch these on YT to get your opinion)

Also, just a bit of a personal opinion, I wouldn't ride Dinosaur, because it's the most aggressive simulator I been on and only been on once, because it was not that amusing in the first place and I felt physically hurt getting off of it.

I strongly suggest giving the "potentials" a chance, as it's hard enough you can't go on some of the ones I labeled as "stay away" as they're amazing rides.

 

[Precious_anna]

Thanks I definitely will watch videos to get a feel for how they are...I am unfamiliar with most of the rides and their names so I wasn’t sure what to look up in terms of being specific.

 

[Tink_83]

The PP had a good list to avoid, one other is splash mountain, that has a good drop at the end that you may not like. I also second the YouTube videos. They are great and I’ve been showing them to my DD... all except the one we watched for space mountain, go figure a coaster in complete dark and you can’t see a thing on the video

 

[Justplainchy]

I'm also a giant roller coaster wuss and I love Disney because most of their rides I can ride without freaking out! I love Big Thunder Mountain, because it's a roller coaster and gets a roller coaster "feel" without ever having a huge drop. I hate drops. Space Mountain used to be a favorite when I was young and stupid, but now it makes me a little queasy, but can be managed because it's my wife's favorite. I would give FoP a try -- I'm terrified of heights (trembling knees and sweat on anything over 15 feet) and it didn't hit that spot for me; I think because my brain put it in "simulator". Just look at the screen and not down at the "theaters" below you.

 

[tinkerjo]

Astro orbitor was scary for me and I will not do it again. Splash mountain has a drop at the end but if you can handle 1 drop the ride is worth it. (It has a couple little ones in it too but nothing bad) seven dwarfs mine train and big thunder mountain railroad are fast and go in circles a lot but no big drops. I have height issues and have no problems with sorin or flights of passage and they are both my favorite rides. Frozen ever after would be a good ride for you. I would stay away from expedition Everest and primeval whirl but dinosaur, although rough, is still fun!! Hope you have a really good time