Love thrilling attractions at Disney theme parks? Come experience the 12 Best Walt Disney World Thrill Rides for top thrill seekers! This post is sponsored by Dramamine®. All thrilling travel opinions are my own.
12 Best Walt Disney World Thrill Rides
From roller coasters to spinners to some of the best Disney memories, what are the top unique thrill rides at Walt Disney World? With the BlogHer conference coming to my hometown of Orlando this year, a Walt Disney World trip is at the top of my travel list. Come experience the 12 Best Walt Disney World Thrill Rides in this thrilling list of top attractions from this local Walt Disney World lover. See why each ride is a must-do for thrill seekers traveling to Orlando, Florida.
Are you up for the challenge?
Enjoy The Best Thrill Rides, Without Motion Sickness
While I love experiencing all of the best thrill rides at Walt Disney World, I admit that I am prone to severe motion sickness. And if you’ve ever been as green around the gills as I have been, then you know that one moment can ruin your entire vacation. Don’t let your motion sickness get in the way of your love of thrill rides and Disney memories.
That’s why I always pack Dramamine® Non-Drowsy Naturals when we travel. Dramamine® has always been my #1 over-the-counter brand (and America’s too!) to help me treat and prevent my severe motion sickness. And this summer, I have Dramamine® Non-Drowsy Naturals packed for all of our summer adventures. One dose contains the full clinically-tested ginger dosage for the prevention and treatment of motion sickness. Since it’s made from natural ginger, Dramamine® Non-Drowsy Naturals is safe to use every day – even when on the most thrilling rides. I just take a dose 30 minutes before I jump onto a ride so I can enjoy all the best Walt Disney World thrill rides – with no motion sickness!
Big Thunder Mountain
Because we all “DUCK” when we go under the dinosaur bones. This rickety G-force induced train ride is classic Walt Disney World thrills – and has to be a part of this list. HAS to.
Space Mountain
And then you take Thunder Mountain and place it in complete darkness. Terrifyingly fun. The twists, turns, and drops become that much more exhilarating when you can’t see them coming. At all.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Heigh ho! Heigh ho! It’s off on a thrilling adventure we go! One of the newest thrill rides at Walt Disney World; the long lines prove that this unique coaster is worth waiting for. What makes Seven Dwarfs Mine Train so thrillingly fun? The extra “X” factor with swinging side-to-side bucket seats!
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Tea Cups
Why did Tea Cups make this list? Because this thrill ride hides behind a mask of childhood innocence. You think it’s going to be a tame ride, right? I mean look at all of the kids that are screaming with delight! But then the wheel starts turning faster and faster and all of a sudden it hits you…complete heart pounding spinning disorientation.
Star Tours
If you’re about as excited as I am for Star Wars land, then this Star Wars inspired thrill ride is a MUST! Star Tours has changed a bunch over the years, but the results are always the same. A thrilling chase through space in this high speed 3D simulation ride.
Soarin’
This popular Epcot attraction takes to the skies! While seemingly tame as you glide along some of the best travel destinations in the world, the 40-foot ride off of the ground and 80-foot curved dome screen definitely adds to the thrill factor of this ride for a full sensory experience!
Splash Mountain
A thrilling water ride? Yes, please! When Florida temperatures rise, Splash Mountain keeps thrill seekers cool with a dropping good time! Plunge over 52 feet in this unique Disney log flume ride.
Expedition Everest
Terrifying heights, a Yeti and a thrilling roller coaster ride backwards – this is Expedition Everest. Animal Kingdom would not be the same without this one-of-a-kind coaster experience – and some of the best views of this Walt Disney World park!
Test Track
Buckle up thrill seekers! Conquer tight turns, steep hills and over 60 mph top speeds in this thrilling car ride! Test Track at Epcot is definitely one of our family thrill ride favorites, and also happens to be the fastest thrill ride at Walt Disney World. Beep beep!
Tower of Terror
Going down? And down…and down? My stomach is already in my throat thinking about the Tower of Terror ride at Hollywood Studios. This heart dropping elevator ride lowers guests at thrilling speeds – at unpredictable times.
Rock n’ Roller Coaster
Rock n’ roll will never be the same again. Go from 0 to 57 mph in 2.8 seconds in this Aerosmith inspired roller coaster. Featuring corkscrews and upside down loops, it is one of the most accelerating thrills at Disney World.
Mission: Space
Thrill seekers will want to go “ORANGE” for this centrifugal motion simulator thrill ride. Board your spacecraft and complete a mission to Mars as you experience liftoff and simulate space G-forces.
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Denise S says
I have never been there, but I want to try the Magic Mountain.
robin rue says
My kids are into thrill rides, but I am not. I usually sit and get a snack while they are on these rides.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Oh man. My cousin has motion sickness, and she keeps Dramamine on hand at all times. She can barely ride in a car.
Bill Sweeney says
We love to go on these Disney rides. They are just thrilling enough. The only Disney ride I would really classify as terrifying is Tower of Tower. I mean, it’s right there in the name. LOL
Lisa says
Splash Mountain would be my favorite Disney thrill ride because I like the log flume water type rides. When it’s hot outside it’s always nice to ride one of those and get cooled off with all of the water that splashes on you. I’ve never been to Disney World, but Splash Mountain is one of the rides that I’ve always heard people mention riding when they go there.
Tammy Shelton says
I’ve been on them ALL, hundreds of times. My favorite is Tower of Terror because it scares me every time. I was stuck on it once for almost an hour.
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Adrienne Gordon says
I love space mountain, love the darkness and riding a coaster.
Natalie says
Believe it or not but I have never been to Disney before!! If I did go I would love to go on Space Mountain and Mission: Space.
Sandy Klocinski says
My favorite Disney thrill has to be the tower of terror, in Disney World. I was more scared now than I was when I was younger and went on it the first time, and I think its because of the atmosphere, and probably the fact that its “random”.
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Pam Wattenbarger says
The Seven Dwarves Mine Train is one of my favorite Disney rides. I always pack Dramamine for trips.
shelly peterson says
I have not been in a really long time but I like Space Mountain
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Will G says
I’ve never been on any of them yet … so I don’t have a favorite yet.
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Peter G says
Splash Mountain on a hot day or any day.
Victoria Scott says
Thunder Mountain Railroad is my favorite! It’s so much fun and doesn’t go upside down LOL
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