Florida - Orlando - Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom - Activities and Rides List

Howdy! Since I have visited WDW repeatedly over the last 11 years with kids that ranged in age from infant up to 14 year old, I get asked all the time "what are the best things for a child to do?" Of course, I can't give you a simple answer because a lot depends on the child in question. One of my children loves fast rides while another hates roller coasters and/or dark rides. Just because a child is TALL enough to ride something doesn't mean they will LIKE it. A bad ride experience can also set up a domino effort for all future rides. So I hope this checklist will be helpful as it takes those characteristics into account.

Animal Kingdom:

Name of Ride: Affection Section
Summary: Petting Zoo in the heart of Rafiki's Planet Watch
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Live animals
Photopass: No
Misc: This just opened up after a hiatus. Young kids will enjoy petting the goats.


Name of Ride: Animation Experience (new)
Summary: Take a step-by-step pen and paper animation character drawing class
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: This is a small class so it fills up quickly; the entry area is a little chaotic so keep an eye on young kids; some young kids won't be able to sit quietly through the entire class


Name of Ride: Avatar Flight of Passage
Summary: Take a virtual reality ride through Pandora on the back of a banshee
FP Recommended: YES
Height Requirement: 44"
Speed of Ride: Simulated fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: A little bit
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: The amount of movement/motion may cause sickness
Photopass: No
Misc: The ride is very realistic (the banshee's sides heave as if breathing), the graphics are amazing, and the movements may cause dizziness/motion-sickness; also, this ride is very popular expect 2+ hour waits without FP (if you can even get one)


Name of Ride: The Boneyard
Summary: Nice playground with dinosaur/fossil theme plus a bridge (over the walkway) to a large dig site sandbox
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: There is limited seating for adults; adults can use the equipment too


Name of Ride: Conservation Station
Summary: This is a newly re-opened learning center at Rafiki's Planet Watch gives guests up-close view into veterinarian work and some animal habitats
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Bugs/Animals
Photopass: No
Misc: Calm, air-conditioned building with lots to look at and you might find expert guides wandering round willing to answer questions


Name of Ride: Dinosaur
Summary: Rather intense motion-ride in a truck through the land of dinosaurs
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: 40"
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: No but it's bumpy
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: It's a very bumpy, motion-heavy ride
Photopass: Yes
Misc: This ride was too intense for my five-year-old who absolutely loves dinosaurs.


Name of Ride: Expedition Everest
Summary: Rollercoaster ride through Mount Everest
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 44"
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Yes, Camera Flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Backwards motion, drops
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Intense rollercoaster; there's always a long wait


Name of Ride: Gorilla Falls Expedition Trail
Summary: Walking trail through several animal habitats and a chance to see the baby Gorilla
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Animals
Photopass: No
Misc: Several Wilderness Explorer badge activities along trail


Name of Ride: It's Tough to be a Bug
Summary: Cute 4-D show where the audience are honorary bugs
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: A little spray
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Bugs
Photopass: No
Misc: You need to wear one-size-fits-all 3-D glasses; some of the bug interactions might frighten younger children


Name of Ride: Kali River Rapids
Summary: Large circular tube ride through the river rapids
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 38"
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: Yes
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Water-motion, some spinning, bouncing and one big drop
Photopass: No
Misc: Use the free lockers across from the ride to store your belongings because you will get wet and there's no storage space on the tube


Name of Ride: Kilimanjaro Safaris
Summary: Safari truck ride through an African safari
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: The ride is a bit jerky and bumpy
Photopass: No
Misc: Each ride is slightly different depending on the animals; there are a few different animals on the nighttime safari


Name of Ride: Maharajah Jungle Trek
Summary: Walking trail through Asia including views of tigers
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Animals
Photopass: No
Misc: The tigers seem more active earlier in the day before it gets really hot


Name of Ride: Na'vi River Journey
Summary: Gentle boat ride through the glowing bioluminescent rainforest with views of interesting creatures
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Dimly lit
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Water-boat motion
Photopass: No
Misc: Lots of Pandora creatures to see


Name of Ride: Primeval Whirl
Summary: Spinning dino-themed rollercoaster
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: 48"
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Spinning; drops
Photopass: No
Misc: There's always a long line for this ride


Name of Ride: TriceraTop Spin
Summary: Circling Dumbo-like ride that you can control
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Up and down motion
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Height; up and down motion
Photopass: No
Misc: You can control the height from the back seat and the pitch from the front seat

Florida - Orlando - Walt Disney World - Epcot - Activities and Rides List

Howdy! Since I have visited WDW repeatedly over the last 11 years with kids that ranged in age from infant up to 14 year old, I get asked all the time "what are the best things for a child to do?" Of course, I can't give you a simple answer because a lot depends on the child in question. One of my children loves fast rides while another hates roller coasters and/or dark rides. Just because a child is TALL enough to ride something doesn't mean they will LIKE it. A bad ride experience can also set up a domino effort for all future rides. So I hope this checklist will be helpful as it takes those characteristics into account.

Epcot:

Name of Ride: The American Adventure
Summary: Animatronic show inside a theatre
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Zero
Photopass: No
Misc: Long show about American history; very young kids might get antsy/bored


Name of Ride: Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure
Summary: Interactive app you download on your cellphone and search for clues around different countries
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: Kids of all ages will enjoy searching for clues


Name of Ride: Frozen Ever After
Summary: A boat ride through the world of Frozen
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes (a big one)
Can Get You Wet: Possibly
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Boat-water motion; big drop
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Young children might not like the drop


Name of Ride: Gran Fiesta Tour
Summary: Boat ride through Mexico with the Three Caballeros
FP Recommended: Only on busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Boat-water motion
Photopass: No
Misc: Great relaxing boat ride for hot or rainy days; views from restaurant


Name of Ride: Innoventions - Color Labs
Summary: Innoventions is pretty sparse except the Color Lab activity
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: The presentation contains flashing colored lights
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: Ideal for younger kids


Name of Ride: Journey into Imagination with Figment
Summary: Slow-moving car ride through a lab then Figment's house followed by hands-on activities
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: The kids really enjoy the hands-on activites after the ride; you can also meet Wreck It Ralph characters in the gift shop for a limited time; you don't need to ride to play - come in through the gift shop


Name of Ride: Kidcot Fun Stops
Summary: Each country around the world contains a Kidcot table with a native-speaking host/hostess; right now they have colorable postcards and a ziploc luggage
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: Younger kids will spend more time collecting; older kids can request the host/hostess to write words in their native languages


Name of Ride: Living with the Land
Summary: Slow-moving boat ride through different ecosystems and gardens
FP Recommended: Only on busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Minimal
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Boat-water movement
Photopass: No
Misc: The garden sections contain hidden mickeys


Name of Ride: Mission Space
Summary: Participate in a ride into space as part of a four-man astronaut crew; there are 2 levels - Orange (Intense) and Green (Easy)
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 44" (orange)/40" (green)
Speed of Ride: Fast/Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: Maybe
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Orange is a bit intense
Photopass: No
Misc: For guests/kids with shorter arm spans, it might be challenging to reach the controls


Name of Ride: Sea Base
Summary: Aquarium, Bruce's Shark room, Manatee viewing, Turtle Talk with Crush, etc
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: None
Misc: This building is 2 stories and there is an elevator; restrooms are on first floor; easy for young kids to get lost


Name of Ride: Soarin' Around the World
Summary: A seated, floorless virtual ride where you're "flying" over famous landmarks around the world
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 40"
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Minimal movement up when starting/down when ending
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: This ride simulates flying over mountaintops which might make those with height-fears queasy
Photopass: No
Misc: I have a fear of heights and when I felt queasy, I just looked at the feet hanging above my head.


Name of Ride: Spaceship Earth
Summary: Slow-moving ride through the history of communication and interactive area afterwards
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: There is moving platform to get on your car; there is a part near the end where your car spins around and you go downhill backwards
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Kids will enjoy the interactive computer on the ride as well as the activites after you get off the ride


Name of Ride: The Seas with Nemo
Summary: Slow-moving ride "underwater" into Nemo's world
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Minimal
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Moving platform to enter ride car
Photopass: No
Misc: Cute ride with aquarium backdrops


Name of Ride: Test Track
Summary: Fast-moving car ride around a track; interactive custom car building; activites and photos after ride
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 40"
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: Maybe
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: This ride simulates racing at almost 100 mph around a track
Photopass: Yes
Misc: The cars are three-seaters which might make for awkward arrangements; younger kids will enjoy playing in the actual cars after the ride (which you can visit through the gift shop if you prefer not to ride); lots of digital photo ops there too


Name of Ride: Turtle Talk with Crush
Summary: An interactive show with an animated Turtle named Crush and possible appearances by other Nemo characters
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: None
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: Try to get in early so you can get close seats; kids sit on the floor in front of the screen; not stadium-style seating so it's hard to see in the back; tell your kids to prepare a question to ask Crush before you get there

Florida - Orlando - Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom - Activities and Rides List

Howdy! Since I have visited WDW repeatedly over the last 11 years with kids that ranged in age from infant up to 14 year old, I get asked all the time "what are the best things for a child to do?" Of course, I can't give you a simple answer because a lot depends on the child in question. One of my children loves fast rides while another hates roller coasters and/or dark rides. Just because a child is TALL enough to ride something doesn't mean they will LIKE it. A bad ride experience can also set up a domino effort for all future rides. So I hope this checklist will be helpful as it takes those characteristics into account.

Magic Kingdom:

Name of Ride: Astro Orbitor
Summary: Circling up/down two-person rocket ride above Tomorrowland
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: End of ride cars slide down to platform
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Up/down motion, heights
Photopass: No
Misc: It's similar to Dumbo. It's neat riding at night during fireworks


Name of Ride: Barnstormer
Summary: Kid-friendly rollercoaster with Goofy theme
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: 35" min
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes but small
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Low
Photopass: No
Misc: Feels like a "baby" roller coaster for those who don't like roller coasters


Name of Ride: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Summary: Big, fast rollercoaster through abandoned mine
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 40" min
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Some
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: High, bumpy
Photopass: No
Misc:


Name of Ride: Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Summary: Fun laser-shooting game in spin-enabled cars that fit 2-3
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Tunnel at end is dimly lit
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera light flashes
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Spinning Car
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Photopass camera is on right; Check out Zurg statue in gift shop


Name of Ride: Carousel of Progress
Summary: Rotating theatre depicting different time periods
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Maybe at beginning before show starts
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Theatre moves slowly
Photopass: No
Misc: Cute show might not appear to everyone; good way to escape rain/heat/crowds


Name of Ride: Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Summary: Circling ride that goes up and down
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: End of ride cars slide down to platform
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Ride can move up/down; height
Photopass: No
Misc: Wait queue leads to a playground/circus where you receive a pager. When pager buzzes, it's time for you to ride.


Name of Ride: Enchanted Tales with Belle
Summary: Not a ride per se; Kids and adults can participate in retelling of Beauty and the Beast
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: N/A
Contains Dark Periods: Dimly lit rooms
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: Yes
Misc: They have plenty of props for everyone to participate so encourage shy children to join


Name of Ride: Enchanted Tiki Room
Summary: Animatronic bird show
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: None
Photopass: No
Misc: Cute singing show with birds everywhere


Name of Ride: Haunted Mansion
Summary: Ride through a haunted mansion in a 2-3 person buggy car
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes (before you get on ride); ride goes through dimly lit rooms
Contains Flashing Lights: Flashes of lightning
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: First room is crowded and dark then there's a mad rush to get to the car; ghosts
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Some scenes in the ride might scare young kids


Name of Ride: It's a Small World
Summary: Boat ride through different countries with animated dolls singing
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Low
Photopass: No
Misc: Look for hidden mickeys


Name of Ride: Jungle Cruise
Summary: Boat ride through a jungle while captain tells silly jokes
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Possible seasickness
Photopass: No
Misc: During the holidays they change it to Jingle Cruise


Name of Ride: Liberty Square Riverboat
Summary: Paddle-wheeler boat ride around Tom Sawyer Island
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Low
Photopass: No
Misc: Nice ride for a break from the hectic park


Name of Ride: Mad Tea Party
Summary: Spinning tea cups that circle around a platform
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Can get fast
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Fast spinning motion
Photopass: No
Misc: The steering column controls the speed and spin


Name of Ride: Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Summary: Circling up/down two-person carpet cars ride above Adventureland
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: End of ride cars slide down to platform
Can Get You Wet: Maybe
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Up/down motion, heights
Photopass: No
Misc: It's similar to Dumbo


Name of Ride: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Summary: Ride through the Pooh story in a honey pot
FP Recommended: On Very Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: One room is dark and simulates a rain storm
Contains Flashing Lights: Simulated lightning
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: The car bounces like Tigger in one area
Photopass: No
Misc: Kids love the play area (which you can use even if you have FP)


Name of Ride: Mickey's PhilharMagic
Summary: 3D Show requiring wearing 3D glasses
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: Minimal
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Some kids don't like the 3D aspect
Photopass: No
Misc: 3D glasses are generic and don't fit all heads and break easily


Name of Ride: Monster's Inc Laugh Floor
Summary: Comedy show with audience interaction
FP Recommended: No
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: Yes
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: No
Photopass: No
Misc: You can submit a joke via text; some people might be chosen to participate in show


Name of Ride: Peter Pan's Flight
Summary: Climb into a flying ship through Peter Pan's story
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Some rooms are dimly lit
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Ships fly high over scenes
Photopass: No
Misc: Meet Peter Pan outside the ride around the corner


Name of Ride: Pirates Adventure
Summary: Treasure-seeking game completed by walking around Adventureland
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: N/A
Can Get You Wet: N/A
Contains Dark Periods: N/A
Contains Flashing Lights: N/A
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: N/A
Photopass: No
Misc: Keep an eye on young kids who might run off/get lost; get a completion card for finishing the adventure


Name of Ride: Pirates of the Caribbean
Summary: Boat ride through a world of pirates
FP Recommended: On Busy Days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: Maybe
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Possible seasickness; moving up-escalator after ride
Photopass: No
Misc: Kids have a lot of fun in the gift shop


Name of Ride: Prince Charming Carousel
Summary: Fantasy-themed carousel ride that moves in slow circles
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Animals move up and down; circling motion
Photopass: No
Misc: For those who prefer not to ride horseback-style, they do have a chariot you can sit on


Name of Ride: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Summary: Fast-moving roller coaster through Snow White scenes
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 38" min
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Dimly lit cave
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Typical roller coaster but not too high
Photopass: Yes
Misc: There's a good warning before the big drop; camera is on right


Name of Ride: Space Mountain
Summary: Indoor roller coaster entirely in the dark
FP Recommended: Yes
Height Requirement: 44" min
Speed of Ride: Fast
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes
Contains Flashing Lights: Yes
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Typical roller coaster but in dark
Photopass: Yes
Misc: There are fun photo booths inside the gift shop


Name of Ride: Splash Mountain
Summary: Flume-ride through Song of the South themes
FP Recommended: On hot days
Height Requirement: 40" min
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: Yes (big one at end)
Can Get You Wet: Yes
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: Camera flash
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Big drop at end
Photopass: Yes
Misc: Pick up Ziploc bags before you ride to store your phone/camera


Name of Ride: Swiss Family Treehouse
Summary: Not a ride per se, more like a walking adventure through a giant treehouse
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: N/A
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Climbing spiral stairs up and down heights
Photopass: No
Misc: House contains rooms and signs and areas to pause


Name of Ride: Tomorrowland Speedway
Summary: Gas-powered cars you steer around a track
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: 32" min
Speed of Ride: Medium
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: No
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Swerving/banging against track
Photopass: No
Misc: Ask for a driver's license; might be hard for short legs to reach gas pedal


Name of Ride: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Summary: Relaxing train ride around the top of Tomorrowland
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: The track inside Space Mountain is dark
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Moving belt to get to/from ride; moving platform; some swervy motion along track
Photopass: No
Misc: Great way to escape a hectic day


Name of Ride: Tom Sawyer Island
Summary: Ride a raft over to an island right out of the Tom Sawyer story
FP Recommended: N/A
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Yes (the caves)
Contains Flashing Lights: No
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Narrow stairs up/down caves; dark caves; walks across bridges
Photopass: No
Misc: Crowded standing-only raft ride to the island; lots to explore on the island; playground; difficult climbs through the caves


Name of Ride: Under the Sea
Summary: Take a ride into Ariel's world under the sea in a clam shell
FP Recommended: On busy days
Height Requirement: None
Speed of Ride: Slow
Contains Gravity Drop: No
Can Get You Wet: No
Contains Dark Periods: Some parts of cave are dark
Contains Flashing Lights: Some
Fear factor/Motion-sickness: Clam shell goes backward as you descend into "sea"; spooky eyes in dark cave
Photopass: No
Misc:

Review - Florida - Orlando - WDW - Epcot - Ride - Gran Fiesta Tour (Mexico Pavilion)

Review - Florida - Orlando - WDW - Epcot - Ride - Gran Fiesta Tour (Mexico Pavilion)

The Gran Fiesta Tour of the Three Caballeros (Donald, Panchito, the Mexican charro rooster, and José Carioca, the Brazilian parrot) is a lovely, slow-moving boat ride inside the pyramid of the Mexico pavilion. The ride immerses visitors in the movie-world of The Three Caballeros as Donald has disappeared somewhere in Mexico and his friends are trying to find him.

 

Fast Pass Info:
Does Ride take FP: Yes
Is FP Recommended: Only on Very Busy Days

Ride Characteristics:
Good for Toddlers: Yes
Good for Teens: Yes
Ride is Fast Moving: No
Can you get Wet: No
Ride contains Dark Periods: Dimly Lit
Ride contains Flashing Lights: No
Wheelchair Friendly: Yes

Check out Disney's office site for more info: disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/gran-fiesta-tour-starring-three-caballeros/

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