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.
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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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Vickie says
Space mountain..just love the lights speed, curves and darkness.
Once , near closing and no lines..were were able to ride over and over..after four times I literally could NOT hold my head up,any long and stopped..As we went fast around one curve..I thought my head would touch the track because my neck musles just gave out.haha..so fun and I’m older.
All the rides are great and I’ve ridden them all many times as a Floridian.
Melissa Hartley says
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Brenda White says
I love this WDW list of rides
Mindi Eden says
I have never been to Disney World but the Tower Of Terror looks awesome! Thanks!
Nancy Bowers says
The flume ride has always been a favorite. It isn’t as high as a roller coaster and let’s you cool off with a splash.
Mindi Eden says
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Nancy Bowers says
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Cindy Merrill says
I would choose the Rock and Roll coaster- if I’m going to toss my cookies on a dizzy fast ride, at least I’d have music to listen to.
Lisa Favre says
Totally loving this list but I think my ultimate favorite is Space Mountain! It is so much and I total dig the concept of it.
Veronica Solomon says
I love those thrill rides at Disney. I haven’t been in a while
HilLesha says
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is one of my favorites.
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
This is why I love Disney! There are rides for the “big” kids and the small kids! I think these are all worth checking out especially if you have an adventurous teen. That’s an awesome cure for motion sickness.
Steve Weber says
We love Space Mountain the best!!
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Sarah Trout says
I always keep Kids Dramamine in the car cause I have 2 kids who get car sick! Colorado we found her turning green in the backseat. Gave her Dramamine and she conkednoutband was much better after!
Michelle Castagne says
Rock & Roll Rollercoaster is my favorite ride. I love he thrill of going fast. I’ve loved roller coasters since I was a kid.
Our Family World says
I used to love the rides at Disney when I was younger. I guess you learn “fear” the older you get. Haha. Seriously, these rides look like so much fun but I would leave that to the husband and the kids. I’ll just sit and wait for them while I have my fill of ice cream and cookies, and whatever.
Jeanine Carlson says
I loved the Test Track! We almost missed going on this one when we visited Disneyworld but we made it just in time. It was so awesome to be able to race the track with my grandson!
Jeanine Carlson says
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Dana says
I will say Space Mountain is my favorite Disney thrill ride. It brings back one of my favorite memories of my mom. She was sitting behind me and was screaming (in a… I’m having a fun time way) and laughing the whole ride. I loved hearing how happy she sounded. This was in the early 1980’s. I can still remember it. My kids love to ride it now, too. It is still a family favorite.