Let’s say you are familiar with how Walt Disney World’s FastPass+ system works, but you are having a hard time deciding which experiences to select. Kingdom Destinations has put together a guide to help you decide which will be best for your traveling party.
In general, you will want to select experiences that typically have long wait times. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the experiences with long wait times are the most popular attractions. Sometimes an experience has a long wait time because the attraction takes a long time to load and unload guests or it’s a character greeting where the line moves slowly because the interactions are long. Nevertheless, Kingdom Destinations is here to help you decide which of those FastPass+ experiences are best for each guest.
For the THRILL SEEKERS
Adults, teens and older children who love rollercoasters and all types of thrill rides.
Magic Kingdom Park:
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Space Mountain
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Splash Mountain
Epcot:
- Test Track
- Soarin’
- MISSION: Space
Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Star Tours
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park:
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Expedition Everest
- DINOSAUR
- Kali River Rapids
For YOUNG ADVENTURERS
Teens and young children who seek adventure but prefer more “timid” thrill rides and shows.
Magic Kingdom Park:
- The Barnstormer
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- The Haunted Mansion
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Epcot:
- Soarin’
- Test Track
Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run
- Toy Story Mania!
- Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park:
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Kilimanjaro Safaris Expedition
- DINOSAUR
- Kali River Rapids
- Primeval Whirl
For the ENTERTAINMENT CROWD
Guests of all ages who love to be entertained.
Magic Kingdom Park:
- Enchanted Tales with Belle
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Epcot:
- IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Fireworks Show
- Turtle Talk with Crush
- Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival
Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
- For the First Time in Forever: Frozen Sing-a-Long
- Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage
- Fantasmic!
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid
- Muppet*Vision 3D
- Disney Junior – Dance Party!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park:
- Festival of the Lion King
- Finding Nemo – The Musical
- Rivers of Light
- It’s Tough to Be a Bug!
For the CHARACTER LOVERS
For guests of all ages who love watching and interacting with characters.
Magic Kingdom Park:
- Mickey Mouse – Town Square Theater
- Princess Fairytale Hall – Rapunzel
- Princess Fairytale Hall – Cinderella
- Ariel’s Grotto – Ariel
- Enchanted Tales with Belle
Epcot:
- Meet Disney Pals at the Epcot Character Spot
Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
- For the First Time in Forever: Frozen Sing-a-Long
- Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid
- Disney Junior – Dance Party!
- Fantasmic!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park:
- Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
- Festival of the Lion King
- Finding Nemo – The Musical
For the PRINCESS-IN-TRAINING
For all guests who love everything princess-related.
Magic Kingdom Park:
- Enchanted Tales with Belle
- Princess Fairytale Hall – Rapunzel
- Princess Fairytale Hall – Cinderella
- Ariel’s Grotto
- Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Tinker Bell – Town Square Theater
Epcot:
- Frozen Ever After
Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
- For the First Time in Forever: Frozen Sing-a-Long
- Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park:
- n/a
For LITTLE RIDERS
Toddlers, young children or any guest who prefers timid rides and shows.
Magic Kingdom Park:
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Jungle Cruise
- it’s a small world
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Epcot:
- Frozen Ever After
- Spaceship Earth
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Turtle Talk with Crush
Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
- Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Toy Story Mania!
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Disney Junior – Dance Party! (technically not a ride, but fun for little ones)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park:
- Kilimanjaro Safaris Expedition
- Na’vi River Journey
Conclusion
As you can see, selecting a FastPass+ experience can be different for every guest. That is what makes Walt Disney World such a great place for the whole family to visit.
Which category do you and each of your family members fall under? Did we forget about another category? Please comment below.
For more information or to schedule a consultation about a trip to Walt Disney World or any other luxury family vacation, please contact Lissa Ryan at lissa@kingdomdestinations.com for a price quote.
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