What are your top 3 "don't miss" attractions at each theme park (teenagers) ???

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We are planning a short trip around Thanksgiving, but really want to visit each theme park...


If you only had 1/2 day in each park, which attractions would you target?

We are travelling with teenagers, if that helps narrow it down.



Suggestions welcome!
 
MK- Space, BTMRR, Splash and mine lives Jungle Cruise for the corny jokes
Epcot-Soarin, Test Track
DHS- TSMM, RNRC, TOT, mine is not a fan of Star Tours bc of it being a simulation ride, makes him a little dizzy
AK-Everst and Safari and he loves the Lion King show

These are the faves of DS17 and DS12.
 
Magic Kingdom: Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion

Epcot: Soarin', Test Track, Spaceship Earth

Hollywood Studios: Tower of Terror, Rock n Roller Coaster, Star Tours

Animal Kingdom: Safari, Expedition Everest, Dinosaur
 
Same as the posters above, but adding in the Sum of all Thrills at EPCOT in Innoventions. My oldest is not a teen (9 y.o.), but he is REALLY looking forward to designing and riding his own roller coaster.
 

DD16 and I love the following:

MK - Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain (excited it will be open this year for our trip, it was closed last year)
AK - Everest (We would literally go on/get off/go on over and over if line permitted, has single rider)
DHS - Rock N Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror and Toy Story Mania
Epcot - Test Track (over and over if line permits here too, also single rider), We also like Soarin, but once is good for us, Sum of All Thrills (you design your own roller coaster and ride it in a "simulator") this is inside one of the pavilions. You also get a card to bring home and a number to text and it will text back your ride video.
 
For Magic Kingdom, I think your best bet might be to go with the three Mountains (Splash, Thunder, and Space) in Magic Kingdom. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is new and I haven't ridden it yet, but maybe that in place of one of them. I recommend FastPass+ for all three of those rides which might allow you a little extra time to do a few other thing while you're there too. You should try to hit Magic Kingdom as your second park for one day because they have one of the nicest fireworks shows.

For Epcot, I recommend Soarin', Mission Space, and Test Track. Again, you can Fastpass 2 out of the three of these (either Soarin' OR Test Track can be FastPassed, but not both). I'd do Epcot earlier in the day, maybe in conjunction with Magic Kingdom since it's a slower park. I'd also recommend having at least one meal at this park, since it's the best out of the parks for eating! : )

Next, for Hollywood Studios, I'd recommend The Tower of Terror, Rockin' Roller Coaster, and either Star Tours or Toy Story Midway Mania. Again, FastPass them. I'd do this park in the evening too because Fantasmic is a great show. Try to eat at 50's Prime Time Cafe if you can (they yell at you for using bad table manners and it's really fun to go there with teens)

In the same day as Hollywood Studios, do Animal Kingdom in the morning. Here I'd recommend Expedition Everest, Dinosaur, and Kilaminjaro Safaris.

Note: Especially if you're on a tight time constraint, be sure to go on Disney World's website, make an account, and reserve dining (at 180 dyas out) and FastPasses (60 days out if you're onsite and 30 days out if you're offsite). This will help you make sure you get to do everything you want. Trust me, a little planning goes a long way.

Have fun! :cool1:
 
MK - Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain....however any of the classics like HM, POTC, Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, etc...are great with the teens as well.

- Epcot - Test Track, Mission Space (the spinning side), Spaceship Earth

- DHS - Tower of Terror, Rock N Roller Coaster, Star Tours

- AK - EE, Dinosaur, Kali River Rapid (I would also say the safari would be great too).
 
MK: Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin (honourable mention to Mickey's Philharmagic)
Epcot: Soarin', Spaceship Earth, and then taking a bit of time to walk in world showcase.
DHS: Toy Story Mania, The Great Movie Ride, Animation Academy (due to sensitivity with inversions, I don't do RnR, but that would likely be on your teens' list).
AK: Expedition Everest, Kilamanjaro Safaris, Dinosaur
 
Magic Kingdom: Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion

Epcot: Soarin', Test Track, Spaceship Earth

Hollywood Studios: Tower of Terror, Rock n Roller Coaster, Star Tours

Animal Kingdom: Safari, Expedition Everest, Dinosaur


These are all the same ones for my 3 also.
 
Magic Kingdom: Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion

Epcot: Soarin', Test Track, Spaceship Earth

Hollywood Studios: Tower of Terror, Rock n Roller Coaster, Star Tours

Animal Kingdom: Safari, Expedition Everest, Dinosaur

Same here
 
Animal Kingdom: Safari, various trails, Festival of the Lion King

Magic Kingdom: POTC, Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion

Epcot: Soarin', Spaceship Earth, American Adventure show

Hollywood Studios: none
 
MK - Space Mtn, Splash and 7 Dwarfs Mine Train
Epcot - Mission Space, Soarin and TT
AK - EE, Kali River Rapids and Dinosaur
HS - TSMM, Tower of Terror and Animation Academy
 
MK- Splash, 7DMT, Mickeys Philharmagic
EP-Soarin, Test Track, Mission Space
DHS- ToT, RnR, Voyage of the Little Mermaid (sentimental reasons)
AK-EE, Dinosaur, Safari

My DD is 17
 
Off topic, but I cant believe I just typed my dd is 17. I swear just the other day she was 3.:sad:
 
I agree with the previous posts, but want to add one more to Epcot..Sum of all Thrills. My 15 year old loves to do this multiple times.
 


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