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Disney’s flagship theme park, Magic Kingdom, does not disappoint with the beautifully repainted, iconic Cinderella Castle. Enjoy the six lands highlighting different characters and their magical worlds. In Adventureland, you’ll set sail with pirates or take a cruise into dangerous jungles. Frontierland is where you’ll explore the old West. Relive the early days of the American experience in Liberty Square. Walk through the pages of your favorite stories in Fantasyland. Take a step into the future in the world of tomorrow in Tomorrowland. There is so much for the family to see and do the whole day at Magic Kingdom!
- Begin your Disney vacation by remembering to bring the appropriate mask. If you don’t have the correct mask, you may be asked to return it when you have one. You may want to bring an extra one just in case.
- Before leaving your car, leave behind any metal objects or glass containers. Avoiding unnecessary walking makes a great difference at the end of the day while visiting the parks.
- Make sure you have downloaded the My Disney Experience app, you will be able to check park hours, wait times, mobile orders, and more. It is free and comes in handy when navigating the Disney parks.
- Avoid the mealtime rush hours by eating early or late: before 11:00 am or after 2:00 pm; and before 5:00 pm or after 8:00 pm.
- Take advantage of lower wait times while everyone else is headed for lunch or dinner.
- Wear comfortable footwear. Our average walking distance at Magic Kingdom is about 6 to 9 miles!
- Fireworks are still currently on hold, but when they return take advantage of lower wait times on the more popular rides.
- During peak hours in midday, try experiencing these not-so-busy attractions while the lines die down: Liberty Square Riverboat, Hall of Presidents, Tomorrowland Transit Authority, Enchanted Tiki Room: Swiss Family Treehouse, Country Bear Jamboree, and Carousel of Progress.
- If you plan to attend on a very hot Florida day, make sure to dress toddlers in waterproof diapers. This way, they’ll be free to play in the water splash pad areas.
- Even on sunny days bring ponchos, Florida tends to have brief showers during the summer.
Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse
Explore the winding branches of this one-of-a-kind enormous tree.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages (keep in mind there are over 120 steps)
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Walk-Through Attraction
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Additional Information: No wheelchair access due to a large number of stairs.
Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Take a flight of fancy aboard your very own magic carpet. Inspired by the Disney animated classic, “Aladdin,” this whimsical spin above Adventureland is filled with ups and downs as you control both the pitch and height of the flight.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Spinning Ride
- When to Visit: Lines are longest between 12:00 pm and 2:30 pm
Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible, but guests in ECV or motorized scooters must transfer into a standard wheelchair.
Walt Disney Enchanted Tiki Room
A musical genius of bringing the tropicals to life with over 225 animatronic characters. A Disney classic you don’t want to miss!
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Theater Attraction
- When to Visit: Lines are longest between 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm.
- Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices (in English only), which amplify the audio at this location, are available at Guest Relations. Hand-held captioning devices, which display the script of this attraction on a screen, are available at Guest Relations.
Jungle Cruise
Travel on the rivers of four different continents. See exotic animals, lush vegetation, and ancient ruins as your skipper leads you deep into the jungle with your comedic guide.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Boat Ride
- When to Visit: Lines are longest between 1:00p and 4:30p
- Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible, but guests in ECV or motorized scooters must transfer into a standard wheelchair. Handheld Captioning devices, which display the script of this attraction on a screen, are available at Guest Relations.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Venture onto a boat to see a realistic pirate ship shooting its cannons. See where the pirates have pillaged and invaded a city and even see the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow himself!
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Dark Ride with Small Drops
- When to Visit: Lines are longest between 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm.
- Additional Information: Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle. Hand-held captioning devices, which display the script of this attraction on a screen, are available at Guest Relations.
A Pirate’s Adventure – Treasure of the Seven Seas (Temporarily Unavailable)
Help the pirates in Adventure Land find treasure! Grab a talisman and treasure map, but beware mateys, you may come across some enemies along the way and plenty of adventure!
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Scavenger Hunt Activity
- When to Visit: Lines are longest between 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm.
- Additional Information: —–
Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade
Set your sights on a whole range of Wild West targets! Use these infrared rifles to hit bullseyes and trigger silly sight and sound gags. A nominal fee applies.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Arcade
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.
Tom Sawyer Island
You’ll be transported by boat to Tom Sawyer’s Island, and immersed in the homespun world of Mark Twain. There are dirt trails and creaky barrel bridges to explore. This self-guided tour is a fun exploration into the frontier wilderness.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Self Guided Tour
- When to Visit: Anytime, however, Tom Sawyer’s Island closes at dusk
- Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible, but guests in ECV or motorized scooters must transfer into a standard wheelchair.
Country Bear Jamboree
Country and Western music will never be the same after you see Wendell, Big Al, and Liver Lips perform. Twenty life-sized banjo-pluckin’ bears give it they’re all in this classic Disney attraction.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Walk-Through Attraction
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Additional Information: Completely wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices, which amplify (in English) the audio at this location, are available at Guest Relations. Reflective captioning also is available; ask a host or hostess for assistance.
Splash Mountain
Hop into a hollowed-out log and follow Brer Rabbit into his laughin’ place. Inside you’ll discover a world full of animals until you are sent screaming into the Briar Patch on a five-story drop.
- Height: 40 inches or taller
- Ages: Kids to adults
- Thrill Level & Type: Medium & Water Thrill Ride with a Big Drop
- When to Visit: A very popular ride that attracts crowds all day. It is better to visit the first or last hour the park is open.
- Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, and other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. This attraction is transfer accessible and adult supervision is required.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Zip in and out of a deserted gold mine on a runaway train. It’s a high-speed curvy roller coaster ride through steep mountain passes, into caves, under falling boulders, and on to Tumbleweed, a flooded mining town.
- Height: 40 inches or taller
- Ages: Kids to adults
- Thrill Level & Type: Medium & Thrill Ride with Small Drops
- When to Visit: A very popular ride and attracts crowds all day. Visit the first or last hour the park is open or obtain.
- Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, and other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. This is transfer accessible and adult supervision is required.
The Haunted Mansion
This classic ride has been a favorite of all ages to Disney fans. Enter the Gothic revival style mansion home to 999 ghosts! A Doom Buggy awaits you for a grave journey!
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Dark Ride
- When to Visit: Longest lines are between 1:00p – 4:30p.
- Additional Information: Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle. Hand-held captioning devices, which display the script of this attraction on a screen, are available at Guest Relations.
The Hall of Presidents
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind Disney classic. It’s a sweeping tribute to the office of the Presidency and the history of America. You’ll see all 45 Presidents gathered to hear the words of famous U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Theatrical Presentation
- When to Visit: Shows begin on the hour and half-hour and rarely fill to capacity. This is a great attraction to visit in midday when lines are at their longest.
- Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible. Reflective captioning is available; ask a host or hostess for assistance. Personal translation units are available at Guest Relations in French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish, to translate the audio narration at this attraction.
Liberty Square Riverboat
Hop aboard the Colonial-era Liberty Belle riverboat and enjoy a relaxing half-mile tour and see the sights around Tom Sawyer Island. During this 17-minute trip, you’ll see the early days of the American frontier.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Boat Ride
- When to Visit: The riverboat departs on the hour and half-hour and rarely fills to capacity. This is a great attraction to visit at midday when lines are at their longest.
- Additional Information: Completely wheelchair accessible.
Mickey’s PhilharMagic
A mix of Disney animation and a 3D movie musical, many character favorites star in this musical delight.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & 3D Theater Attraction
- When to Visit: This attraction utilizes a large theater and rarely gets lines over 30 minutes. The longest lines are between 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm.
- Additional Information: Completely wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices, which amplify (in English) the audio at this location, are available at Guest Relations. Reflective captioning is also available; ask a host or hostess for assistance.
The Many Adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh
Immerse yourself in one of Winnie the Pooh’s many adventures as you step inside into the book through this journey. This ride brings to life the experience of walking through the book.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Ride
- When to Visit: A very popular ride and attracts crowds all day. Visit the first hour the park is open.
- Additional Information: Completely wheelchair accessible. Handheld Captioning devices, which display the script of this attraction on a screen, are available at Guest Relations.
It’s A Small World
Take that legendary boat ride around the globe on this musical tour of nations. Hundreds of international dolls sing and dance to the famous “it’s a small world” melody.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Ride
- When to Visit: One of the highest capacity attractions at the Magic Kingdom, Lines can look long but move very quickly.
- Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible, but guests in ECV or motorized scooters must transfer into a standard wheelchair. Handheld Captioning devices, which display the script of this attraction on a screen, are available at Guest Relations.
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Here you soar high into the sky over Storybook Circus on none other than Dumbo the Flying Elephant himself!
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow, Spinning Ride
- When to Visit: Visit the first half hour the park is open.
- Additional Information: Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle. For those wanting to avoid its long lines, the Magic Carpets of Aladdin in Adventureland offers an identical ride experience with half the wait. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is also wheelchair accessible.
Mad Tea Party
Board one of the giant pastel teacups and spin your way through one of Mad Hatter’s crazy Tea Parties. You control how fast you spin. How mad are you feeling?
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Spinning
- When to Visit: Avoid between 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm.
- Additional Information: Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle.
Enchanted Tales with Belle
Relive the magic of Disney´s Beauty and the Beast during an unforgettable reenactment starring Belle, Lumiere… and you!
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Theatrical Performance
- When to visit: –
- Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible.
The Barnstormer
Take flight above Storybook Circus with Goofy and his homemade stunt airplanes for a thrilling, junior roller coaster ride.
- Height: 35 inches or taller
- Ages: Preschoolers and kids
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Small Drops
- When to visit: –
- Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible.
Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station (Temporarily Unavailable)
Set the kids lose for fun under the sun at this whimsical water play area inspired by the circus train from Walt Disney’s Dumbo.
- Height: 35 inches or taller
- Ages: Preschoolers and kids
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Small Drops
- When to visit: Anytime
- Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible.
Peter Pan’s Flight
Douse yourself with pixie dust and take a fantasy voyage to Never Land. You’ll ride in a flying version of Captain Hook’s ship that sweeps you up above the streets of London.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Ride and Small Drops
- When to Visit: A very popular ride and attracts crowds all day. Visit the first hour the park is open.
- Additional Information: Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle. Hand-held captioning devices, which display the script of this attraction on a screen, are available at Guest Relations.
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
Spin around, up and down to joyous music atop a regal steed at this classic attraction inspired by Disney’s Cinderella. Formerly known as “Cinderella’s Golden Carousel.”
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Spinning Ride
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Additional Information: Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle.
Cinderella Castle
Inspired by the castle in Disney’s Cinderella, this iconic fairytale palace is the symbol of Magic Kingdom park. Cinderella Castle provides a spectacular backdrop for the fireworks extravaganzas that occur in Magic Kingdom park on select nights.
Category: Disney Princesses, Indoor
Age Suitability: All ages
Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.
Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover
Powered by linear induction motors this is mass transit straight out of science fiction. Take a leisurely ride through Tomorrowland.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow, Sudden turns
- When to visit: Rarely a long line, great ride to rest your feet.
- Additional Information: Guests traveling in wheelchairs must be able to stand to ride the escalator up to the ride platform. Hand-held captioning devices, which display the script of this attraction on a screen, are available at Guest Relations. Personal translation units are available at Guest Relations in French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish, to translate the audio narration at this attraction.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Go on a daring space mission to save the toy universe from the sinister Emperor Zurg. Spin and fire your personal laser cannon to score points.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow and Spinning Dark Ride
- When to Visit: Longest lines are between 11:30 am and 4:30 pm
- Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible, but guests in ECV or motorized scooters must transfer into a standard wheelchair. Hand-held captioning devices, which display the script of this attraction on a screen, are available at Guest Relations.
Astro Orbiter
Hop onto a rocket ship and blast off into orbit passing planets and flying high. Seriously, this ride does go a little high just to give you a little warning.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow, Spinning Ride
- When to Visit: Longest lines are between 11:30 am and 4:30 pm.
- Additional Information: Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle.
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
This classic attraction, which debuted at the 1964 World’s Fair, traces the impact of technological progress on American daily life from the beginning of the 20th Century to the near future.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Ride
- When to visit: Rarely a long line, a great ride to rest feet.
- Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices (in English only), which amplify the audio at this location, are available at Guest Relations. Hand-held captioning devices, which display the script of this attraction on a screen, are available at Guest Relations.
Space Mountain
This classic roller coaster is one of the most popular of all time. Hop aboard and get launched into the darkness of space, flying through stars for a truly classic experience.
- Height: 44 inches or taller
- Ages: Kids to adults
- Thrill Level & Type: Medium & Thrilling ride with Big Drops in the Dark
- When to Visit: A very popular ride and attracts crowds all day long. Visit the first or last hour the park is open.
- Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, and other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. This attraction is transfer accessible.
Happy Ever After Fireworks (Temporarily Unavailable)
Look to the stars as the night skies over the Magic Kingdom explode with the biggest, brightest fireworks extravaganza in Magic Kingdom history! Amidst powerful bursts of light and color, many of your favorite Disney pals make their own special wishes while assuring us all that “Anything your heart desires will come true.” It’s a story so big only the sky can hold it.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Fireworks, Loud
- For Best Viewing: In front of Cinderella Castle is the most spectacular location due to the fact the show’s fireworks are designed to frame the castle and there are some nice lighting effects on the castle as well. Make sure there are no trees blocking your view of the night sky. For last-minute viewing, try standing near the stocks in front of the Liberty Belle Riverboat landing in Liberty Square.
- Show Times: Fireworks are usually scheduled just before park closing, check out the Times Guide when you arrive at the Magic Kingdom for showtimes.
The Dapper Dans:
A barbershop quartet wearing colorful pinstripe suits, complete with straw hats, spats, and taps. They perform a variety of a cappella American standards and Disney classics, such as:
- “Yankee Doodle Dandy”
- “Strolling Through the Park”
- “Zip-a-Dee Doo Dah”
- Category: Parade
Age Suitability: All ages
For Best Viewing: You need to be able to clearly see the Main Street train station.
Show Times: Check the My Disney Experience app
Other Live Entertainment:
A variety of other live entertainment showcases itself from parades, musical numbers where you can dance with the characters, and even a fire-breathing dragon makes an appearance! Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for more information.
While the popularity of the Magic Kingdom makes visiting the characters a little more difficult than the other parks, there is something magical about visiting Mickey at his house and coming upon a princess in Fantasyland. Meeting the characters at the Magic Kingdom does require a little more planning and patience. Here are some tips for collecting those autographs and pictures you’ve always wanted:
Main Street U.S.A
This is where you’ll find a large assortment of characters in the morning. You’ll also find some of the longest lines for characters in the park.
Adventureland
Behind the Magic Carpets of Aladdin, you might see Aladdin and Jasmine from the movie Aladdin.
Fantasyland
Belle, from Beauty and the Beast, reads her story in a little garden near Cinderella Castle. After the story, she interacts with the fans in the audience. This can be one of the best ways to meet Belle, as they limit the number of people per show giving the guests more personal time for interaction. Check the Times Guide or My Disney Experience app for showtimes.
Frontierland
Throughout the day the Country Bears and other characters perform a hoedown, where guests can dance and clap along to favorite folk songs.
Tomorrowland
Buzz Lightyear and Stitch usually hang out near the stage area.
Main Street
- Tony’s Town Square Restaurant
- Main Street Bakery
- Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
- The Plaza Restaurant
- Casey’s Corner
- The Crystal Palace
Tomorrowland
- Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant
- Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
- The Lunching Pad
- Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
Fantasyland
- Cinderella’s Royal Table
- Storybook Treats
- The Friar’s Nook
- Pinocchio Village Haus
- Gaston’s Tavern
- Be Our Guest Restaurant
Frontierland
- Westward Ho
- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café
Liberty Square
- Sleepy Hollow
- Liberty Square Market
- Liberty Tree Tavern
Adventureland
- Sunshine Tree Terrace
- Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper
- Aloha Isle
Main Street
- Tony’s Town Square Restaurant
- Main Street Bakery
- Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
- The Plaza Restaurant
- Casey’s Corner
- The Crystal Palace
Tomorrowland
- Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant
- Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
- The Lunching Pad
- Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
Fantasyland
- Cinderella’s Royal Table
- Storybook Treats
- The Friar’s Nook
- Pinocchio Village Haus
- Gaston’s Tavern
- Be Our Guest Restaurant
Frontierland
- Westward Ho
- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café
Liberty Square
- Sleepy Hollow
- Liberty Square Market
- Liberty Tree Tavern
Adventureland
- Sunshine Tree Terrace
- Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper
- Aloha Isle
- Tortuga Tavern
If you have someone in your party that has a disability and cannot wait in long lines, Disney has a system called DAS, also known as Disability Access Service card. Once you arrive through the gates of Magic Kingdom, you will proceed to Main Street. The City Hall building is where guest relations is located. They will scan your magic band of the person with a disability as well as an allotted number in the party with them to sign up for the DAS system. If you do not have a magic band, they will provide a paper ticket. Everyone in your party that wants to be on the pass has to be present at the same time in order to be given the DAS pass. Once this is completed, you can use your DAS pass for one ride at a time where the cast member at the ride will provide a return time. It is the time you can go through the FastPass line for less of a wait time. When it becomes available, you can access Lightning Lane through the Disney Genie+ app to cut the wait time.
Please note, Disney Genie is a free planning service app that maximizes your Disney experience offering an itinerary for your Disney trip and premieres in the Fall of 2021. Disney’s Genie+, however, is a paid service that encompasses the replaced FastPass+ system of bypassing lines with the new Lightning Lane. So instead of heading to the FastPass line entrance, you would be headed to the Lightning Lane entrance.
Epcot
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Tour the world in one day right here in Orlando! Epcot has 2 sections, Future World and World Showcase. Take a mission to space where you can travel to Mars and create your own future or explore how Disney uses agricultural practices to provide a better future for our world. After you learn, take a dive into a culturally diverse environment where you can get the best steak in Canada or have a spot of tea in London. Have a French pasty, take a boat ride with Donald in Mexico and so much more! Disney has made education and culture fun for everyone!
- If you’ve purchased a park hopper, Epcot is an ideal Walt Disney World park to visit. It typically is open late.
- During peak hours, try experiencing these not-so-busy attractions while the lines die down: Spaceship Earth, Living with the Land, Journey into Imagination, Canada Far and Wide, Impressions De France, Reflections of China, and The American Adventure.
- Epcot is home to a number of interactive fountains and water-inclusive areas for the kids. Be sure to pack swimsuits for the little ones as they will be sure to enjoy a cool-off session following a long day.
- Classic Walt Disney World characters such as Mickey Mouse, Chip, and Dale host all meals served at the Garden Grill restaurant in The Land pavilion in Future World. Be sure to pay this revolving restaurant a visit as the characters roam frequently to greet and interact with you.
- It’s much easier to visit the characters at Epcot than at the Magic Kingdom since most people go to the Magic Kingdom first and have already gotten their pictures and autographs. Most characters are found at Character Spot in Future World between Innovations and Club Cool and at The American Adventure. At both locations, you can often meet Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and such much more Characters at one!
- The Water Transportation (water taxi) is not likely to transport you across World Showcase lagoon any faster than a brisk walk. You can save some time and get in some exercise at the same time.
Spaceship Earth
Travel through time and space within this world-renowned 180-foot tall geosphere to discover communications throughout the ages.
Category: Slow Moving Indoor Ride
Age Suitability: All ages, but younger children may be intimidated by the dark scenes at the beginning.
When to Go: Anytime after 10:00a.
Additional Information: Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle. Hand-held captioning devices, which display the script of this attraction on a screen, are available at Guest Relations. Personal translation units are available at Guest Relations in French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish, to translate the audio narration at this attraction.
Mission: SPACE
Aboard a centrifuge simulator similar to those used to train astronauts, you’ll experience intense high g-forces on your highspeed rocket ride to Mars. For those uncomfortable with the strong forces created by the spinning, a milder version of the attraction is also available.
Category: Spinning Simulator Ride
Height Requirement: 44 inches minimum
Age Suitability: The Orange Team (intense version) is quite harsh and causes many guests to get motion sickness. The Green Team is fairly tame and is suitable for all ages.
When to Go: Longest lines are between 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, and other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle.
Test Track
Buckle up and take the ride of your life over bumpy terrain, through hairpin turns, into freezing cold chambers, and on 50-degree banked curves at 60 mph.
Category: High-Speed Car Ride
Height Requirements: 40 in. minimum
Age Suitability: The high-speed ending might be a little too intense for some riders. The ride itself is fairly tame.
When to Go: The first hour the park is open or obtain a FASTPASS+.
Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, and other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle. Personal translation units are available at Guest Relations.
Soarin’
Experience a high-flying adventure over mountains and valleys on a hang glider. Along the way, you’ll see fantastic vistas accompanied by beautiful music and even smells!
Category: Theater Presentation/Simulator
Age Suitability: For all ages, the ride may seem imposing but is actually very gentle and almost soothing.
When to Go: The first hour that Epcot is open or obtain a FASTPASS.
Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, and other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle.
The Seas with Nemo and Friends
Climb aboard a clam mobile for a journey through the undersea world of Finding Nemo. Afterward, explore one of the largest man-made saltwater environments in the world.
Category: Slow Moving Car/Exhibit
Age Suitability: All ages
When to Go: Anytime, but lines for Turtle Talk with Crush are shortest the first hour the park is open and after 6:00p
Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible, but guests in ECV or motorized scooters must transfer into a standard wheelchair. For safety and comfort, this is wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices, which amplify (in English) the audio at this location, are available at Guest Relations.
Living with the Land
Horticulture goes high-tech. Cruise through dramatic scenes from America’s agricultural heartland, then explore prototype greenhouses and the wonders of cutting-edge technology.
Category: Slow Moving Boat Ride
Age Suitability: All ages
When to Go: Anytime
Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible. Hand-held captioning devices, which display the script of this attraction on a screen, are available at Guest Relations. Personal translation units are available at Guest Relations.
Journey Into Imagination With Figment
Enter the Imagination Institute where your I.Q. (Imagination Quotient) is supercharged with out-of-this-world experiences and unimaginable illusions. Afterward, check out The Image Works and stretch your imagination in an interactive playground.
Category: Slow Moving Indoor Ride
Age Suitability: Appeals most to children under 8 years old. Some loud sounds and moments in darkness might frighten toddlers.
When to Go: Anytime
Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible.
Frozen Ever After (formerly “Maelstrom”)
Ride along with Arendell’s “Winter in Summer” celebration, where Elsa uses her magical powers to make it snow during the hottest part of the year.
Category: Slow Moving Boat Ride
Age Suitability: All ages
When to Go: Longest lines are between 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
Additional Information: Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle. Hand-held captioning devices, which display the script of this attraction on a screen, are available at Guest Relations.
El Rio Del Tiempo
Float along the River of Time under a star-lit sky as you explore Mexico’s engaging past and present. The ride has been recently renovated to include Donald and his friends from The Three Caballeros.
Category: Slow Moving Boat Ride
Age Suitability: All ages
When to Go: Anytime
Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible, but guests in ECV or motorized scooters must transfer into a standard wheelchair. Hand-held captioning devices, which display the script of this attraction on a screen, are available at Guest Relations.
Reflections of China
The diverse beauty of China surrounds you as you explore the mysteries of the East in this incredible Circle-Vision 360-degree film presentation.
Category: Theater Presentation
Age Suitability: All ages, but the audience must stand.
When to Go: Anytime
Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices, which amplify (in English) the audio at this location, are available at Guest Relations.
The American Adventure
Ben Franklin and Mark Twain are your Audio-Animatronic hosts for this moving journey through American history.
Category: Theater Presentation
Age Suitability: All ages
When to Go: Anytime
Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices, which amplify (in English) the audio at this location, are available at Guest Relations. Reflective captioning is also available; ask a host or hostess for assistance. Personal translation units are available at Guest Relations.
Impressions de France
Inspirational music accompanies stunning panoramic views of France.
Category: Theater Presentation
Age Suitability: All ages
When to Go: Anytime, shows start on the hour and half-hour.
Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices, which amplify (in English) the audio at this location, are available at Guest Relations. Reflective captioning is also available; ask a host or hostess for assistance.
Canada Far and Wide
The magnificent vistas and old-world culture of Canada are presented in an all-encompassing Circle-Vision 360 degree film presentation.
Category: Theater Presentation
Age Suitability: but audience must stand.
When to Go: Anytime
Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices, which amplify (in English) the audio at this location, are available at Guest Relations. Personal translation units are available at Guest Relations.
Future World
Turtle Talk with Crush
Talk with Crush, the laidback sea turtle from Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo. He’ll answer any questions you have about marine life and what it’s like to be a turtle. Having a one-on-one conversation with an animated character is an experience you’ll never forget!
Category: Character
Age Suitability: All ages
For Best Viewing: Shortest waits are the first two and last two hours Epcot is open.
Show Times: Runs continuously from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Epcot is possibly the best theme park at Walt Disney World to meet the characters. This is mostly due to the fact that the large size of the park means guests have a greater area to disperse in. The result is some of the more pleasant character interactions to be found at Walt Disney World. Character Meet and Greets can be found in the following locations:
Leave a Legacy
Much like the Magic Kingdom, in the morning you can find characters among the Leave a Legacy sculptures at the Epcot entrance plaza. Since the early morning is when most attractions have the shortest lines, you might postpone meeting the characters until later in the day.
Character Spot
Located between Innoventions and Club Cool, Character Connection is a great place to meet your favorite Disney pals. From one line, which is indoors and therefore air-conditioned, you’ll be able to meet multiple characters at the same time. Usually available for autographs are Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, and Donald Duck.
World Showcase
Throughout the day the characters can be found all around the World Showcase. In Mexico, Donald Duck, Jose Carioca, and Panchito are available for autographs. Mulan and Mushu from Disney’s Mulan can be found in China. Snow White, Dopey, and Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs or Pinocchio sign autographs in Germany. Aladdin and Jasmine can be found in Morocco. In France, you’ll find Sleeping Beauty and Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland often wander around in the United Kingdom. If you want to visit the characters then try to get to World Showcase by the early afternoon for the shortest lines.
Future World
- Coral Reef Restaurant – ($$)
- The Land Cart – American Cuisine ($) / Open 10am to 8pm
- Sunshine Seasons – American Cuisine ($) / Open 9am to 9pm
- Garden Grill Restaurant – ($$$)
- Fountain View – American & Bakery ($) / Open 9am to 9pm
- Electric Umbrella – American Cuisine ($) / Open 11am to 9pm
- Test Track Cool Wash – American Cuisine ($)
World Showcase
Canada
- Promenade Refreshments – American Cuisine ($)
- Refreshment Port – American Cuisine ($) / 11am – 9pm
- Popcorn in Canada – American ($) / 12pm – 9pm
- Le Cellier Steakhouse – American Steakhouse ($$$) / 11am – 9pm
United Kingdom
- UK Beer Cart – British Cuisine ($) / 12pm – 9pm
- Rose & Crown Dining Room – British
- Rose & Crown Pub – British Cuisine ($$) / 11:30am – 9pm
- Yorkshire County Fish Shop – American, British ($) / 11:30am – 10pm
- The Queen table – British Cuisine
France
- Crepes des Chefs de France – French Cuisine ($) / 11:30am – 9pm
- Chefs de France – French Cuisine
- Monsieur Paul – French Cuisine ($$$) / 5:30pm – 9pm
- Les Vins des Chefs de France – French Cuisine ($) / 12pm – 9pm (Sat. to 10pm)
- L’Artisan des Glaces Ice cream – American, French Cuisine ($) / 12pm – 9pm
- Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie – Bakery & French Cuisine ($) /9am – 9pm
Morroco
- Spice Road Table
- Tangierine Café – Mediterranean, Moroccan Cuisine ($) / 11am – 9pm (Sat. to 10pm)
- Restaurant Marrakesh
Japan
- Takumi-Tei – Asian, Japanesse, Sushi Cuisine ($$$$) / 4pm – 9pm
- Tokyo Dining – Asian, Japanese Cuisine
- Teppan Edo – Asian, Japanese Cuisine
- Katsura Grill – Asian, Japanesse, Sushi Cuisine ($) / 11:30am – 9pm (Sat. to 10pm)
- Kabuki Cafe – Asian, Japanesse, Sushi Cuisine ($) /11:30am – 9pm (Sat. to 10pm)
The American Adventure
- Funnel Cake – American Cuisine ($) / 11am – 10pm
- Block & Hans – American Cuisine ($) / 3:30pm – 9pm
- Fife & Drum Tavern – American ($) / 11:30am – 9pm
- Regal Eagle Smokehouse – American Steakhouse
Italy
- Gelati (gelato) – Italian Cuisine ($) / 11am – 9pm
- Tutto Italia Ristorante – Italian Cuisine
- Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar – Italian Cuisine ($) / 11:30am – 9pm
- Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria – Italian Cuisine
Germani
- Summer Fest – German Cuisine ($) / 11am – 9pm
- Biergarten Restaurant – German Cuisine
China
- Joy of Tea – Chinese Cuisine ($) / 11am – 9pm
- Nine Dragons Restaurant – Chinese Cuisine
- Lotus Blossom Café – Chinese Cuisine ($) / 11am – 9pm
Norway
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall – American, Norwegian Cuisine ($$$) / Breakfast = 8am – 11:10am, Lunch = 11:55am – 3:30am, Dinner = 4:55pm – 8:35pm
- Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe – Bakery, Norwegian Cuisine ($) / 9 am – 9 pm
Mexico
- La Hacienda de San Angel – Mexican Cuisine
- La Cantina de San Angel – Mexican Cuisine ($) / 10am – 9pm
- Choza de Margarita – Mexican Cuisine ($) / 11am – 9pm
- La Cava del Tequila – Mexican Cuisine ($) / 12pm – 9pm
- San Angel Inn Restaurante – Mexican Cuisine
Future World
- Camera Center – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts, Pins, Housewares & MagicBands
- Gateway Gifts – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts, Pins, Housewares & Toys
- Art of Disney – Art & Collectibles
- Pin Central – Mickey Ears, Pins & MagicBands
- Mouse Gear – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts, Pins, Toys, Housewares & MagicBands
- Club Cool – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts, Toys, Housewares
- SeaBase Gift Shop – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts, Pins, Toys, Housewares & MagicBands
- ImageWorks – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts, Pins, Mickey Ears & Toys
- Mission: SPACE Cargo Bay – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts, Pins & Toys
- Test Track SIMporium – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts, Spirits & Toys
World Showcase
- Port of Entry – Apparel & Accessories
- Disney Traders – MagicBands Plush & Toys
Canada
- Trading Post – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts, Toys, Art & Collectibles
- Northwest Mercantile – Apparel, Accessories, Pins & Toys
United Kingdom
- Sportsman’s Shoppe – Apparel & Accessories
- The Tea Caddy – Apparel, Accessories & Gifts
- Lords and Ladies – Health & Beauty
- The Crown & Crest- Apparel, Accessories & Gifts
- The Toy Sodier – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts, & Toys
France
- Plume et Palette – Health & Beauty
- Le Signature – Health & Beauty
- Le Vins de France – Spirits
- L’Esprit de la Provence – Gifts & Housewares
- Souvenirs de France – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts & Toys
Morroco
- Souk-al-Magreb – Gifts & Housewares
- The Brass Bazaar – Gifts & Housewares
- Marketplace in the Medina – Apparel, Accessories & Gifts
- Casablanca Carpets – Art, Collectibles, Gifts & Housewares
- Tangier Traders – Apparel, Accessories, & Gifts
Japan
- Mitsukoshi Department Store – Apparel, Accessories, Art, Collectibles, Gifts & Toys
- Mitsukoshi Kiosk – Gifts & Housewares
The American Adventure
- Heritage Manor Gifts – Apparel, Accessories, Art, Collectibles, Gifts & Toys
Italy
- La Bottega Italiana – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts & Spirits
- Il Bel Cristallo – Apparel, Accessories, Art, Collectibles & Gifts
- La Gemma Elegante – Art, Collectibles & Gifts
Germani
- Glasskunst – Art & Collectibles
- Das Kaufhaus – Apparel & Accessories
- Volkskunst – Gifts & Housewares
- Der Teddybar – Apparel, Accessories, Food & Toys
- Kunstarbeit in Kristall – Art & Collectibles
- Weinkeller – Food & Spirits
- Stein House – Gifts & Housewares
- Die Weihnachts – Art, Collectibles & Gifts
- Karamell-Küche – Caramels
China
- Good Fortune Gifts – Gifts, Housewares & Toys
- House of Good Fortune – Apparel, Accessories & Gifts
Norway
- The Fjording – Apparel, Accessories, Art, Collectibles, Food & Toys
- Wondering Reindeer – Apparel, Accessories, Toys & Frozen
Mexico
- Ring Carvers – Art, Collectibles & Gifts
- El Ranchito del Norte – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts & Toys
- Plaza de Los Amigos – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts & Spirits
- La Princesa de Cristal – Apparel, Accessories, Art, Collectibles, Gifts & Housewares
- La Tienda Encantada – Apparel & Accessories
If you have someone in your party that has a disability and cannot wait in long lines, Disney has a system called DAS, also known as Disability Access Service card. Near Spaceship Earth is where guest relations is located. They will scan your magic band of the person with a disability as well as an allotted number in the party with them to sign up for the DAS system. If you do not have a magic band, they will provide a paper ticket. Everyone in your party that wants to be on the pass has to be present at the same time in order to be given the DAS pass. Once this is completed, you can use your DAS pass for one ride at a time where the cast member at the ride will provide a return time. When it becomes available, you can access Lightning Lane through the Disney Genie+ app to cut the wait time.
Disney’s
Hollywood Studios
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Movie fanatics will love this theme park full of Star Wars and Toy Story theming and characters. Filled with elaborately themed environments and collectible memorabilia from the movies and even live characters you get to meet. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is one of the most popular rides there along with a ride in the iconic Millennium Falcon in Smuggler’s Run. Stop by in Toy Story Land to ride the alien saucers or Slinky Dog before marching out of the land with the green army men. There is plenty to do for a family of all ages!
- If you hope to ride Rise of the Resistance, be sure to read the blog article How Do I Get A Boarding Pass for Rise of the Resistance?
- Be sure to see Toy Story Land, Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, and Voyage of The Little Mermaid early in the day, before the crowds build up.
- Check the My Disney Experience app often to get an idea of exact showtimes and wait times.
- During peak hours in midday, try experiencing these not-so-busy attractions while the lines die down: Walt Disney Presents Muppet*Vision 3D.
- For park hoppers, there is a water taxi that links Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Epcot. The boat docks to the left as you exit Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Disney’s Gondolas also directly connect Hollywood Studios to Disney’s Riviera Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, Art of Animation Resort, Pop Century Resort, and indirectly to Epcot.
- If you’d like to visit attractions that your child is too short for, ask a Cast Member about “Rider Switch.” One adult can watch the child while the other adult rides, then the second adult goes to the front of the line. This way you don’t have to wait twice for the same attraction.
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Mickey and Minnie invite you to come along as they drive to a picnic in their little red roadster while you follow along in Engineer Goofy’s train. You then enter a realistic cartoon world with unexpected twists, slapstick gags, and mind-boggling transformations at every turn. Mickey and Minnie try to save the day, but here’s no telling where Goofy’s train is heading! Formerly the Great Movie Ride, this new addition is a great family adventure for Mickey and Minnie fans of all ages.
Age Suitability: Preschoolers to Adults
When to Visit: A very popular ride that attracts crowds all day. It is better to visit the first or last hour the park is open.
Additional Information: —
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ is an abandoned Hollywood Tower Hotel elevator that will shoot you up, and plummet down.
The Twilight Zone® is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. and is used pursuant to a license from CBS, Inc.
Category: Freefall Thrill Ride Height Requirements: 40 in. minimum
Age Suitability: Very intense attraction for any age.
When to Visit: The first hour that Disney’s Hollywood Studios is open or obtain a FASTPASS. Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, and other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith Attraction
This intense roller coaster ride zooms you on a lightning-fast limo all set to the driving beat of the American rock band Aerosmith. You’ll go from 0 to 60 mph in less than three seconds.
Category: High-Speed Roller Coaster Ride Height Requirements: 48 in. minimum
Age Suitability: Very intense attraction for any age. Those who are bothered by big drops should note there are no major drops on this attraction, but there are three upside-down maneuvers.
When to Visit: The first hour that Disney’s Hollywood Studios is open or obtain a FASTPASS.
Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, and other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle.
Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy
Learn from the best here at Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy where McQueen will teach you everything he knows about racing. He tests out his new state-of-the-art racing simulator and will even challenge an old rival. Does he still have what it takes?
Category: High-Speed Roller Coaster Ride Height Requirements: 48 in. minimum
Age Suitability: All ages
When to Visit: The first hour that Disney’s Hollywood Studios is open or obtain a FASTPASS.
Additional Information: —
Star Wars Launch Bay
Check out props and models from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, play games, snap photos, screen videos, and greet heroes and villains.
Category: Indoor, Interactive
Age Suitability: All Ages
When to Go: Anytime
Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.
Walt Disney Presents
Step into the amazing journey of Walt’s life. The attraction ends in a never-before-seen film capturing the personal side of Walt Disney.
Category: Exhibit/Theater Presentation
Age Suitability: All ages
When to Go: Anytime
Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible. Personal translation units are available at Guest Relations in French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish, to translate the audio narration at this attraction. Hand-held captioning devices, which display the script of this attraction on a screen, are available at Guest Relations. Reflective captioning is also available; ask a host or hostess for assistance.
Toy Story Mania
This 4-D ride is one most sought-after attractions at Disney World. The carnival-like atmosphere is full of interactive fun and games. Separate games during the ride are hosted by Woody, Buzz, Rex, and Hamm.
Category: Spinning Shooting Ride
Age Suitability: All ages
When to Visit: Early morning when the park opens is your best bet. Wait times are still lengthy due to this being a newer attraction.
Additional Information: Guests with young children may take turns experiencing attractions. See a Cast Member for additional information.
Alien Swirling Saucers
Hop onto a spaceship led by the Little Green Men as you zip through a neon-colored interstellar romp through space.
Height: 32 inches or taller
Ages: Kids to Adults
Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Spinning Ride
When to Visit: Early morning when the park opens is your best bet. Wait times are still lengthy due to this being a newer attraction.
Additional Information: Guests with young children may take turns experiencing attractions. See a Cast Member for additional information.
Slinky Dog Dash
Take a ride on Slinky Dog’s springy coils as you zoom up, down, and sideways through Andy’s giant oversized toys in his backyard.
Height: 38 inches or taller
Ages: Kids to Adults
Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Thrill Ride with Small Drops
When to Visit: Early morning when the park opens is your best bet. Wait times are still lengthy due to this being a popular attraction.
Additional Information: —
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
Delight as Frozen springs to life in this lively retelling—packed with a flurry of stories, songs, and sing-alongs.
Category: Theater Presentation
Age Suitability: All ages
Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices (in English only), which amplify the audio at this location, are available at Guest Relations. Reflective captioning is also available; ask a host or hostess for assistance.
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
It’s the ultimate “Star Wars™” thrill ride inspired by the original movie trilogy. With a rookie pilot droid at the controls, riders are sent soaring into hyperspace in a runaway star speeder.
Category: Simulator Thrill Ride
Height Requirements: 40 in. minimum
Age Suitability: Younger children might be frightened by the intense nature of this attraction.
When to Go: Longest lines are between 11:30a – 4:30p. Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, and other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle.
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Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
An amazing stunt spectacular with fight scenes, stunts, and real explosions, this live show performance brings the movies to life. (Temporarily Unavailable)
Category: Live Performance
Height Requirements: All ages
Age Suitability: Younger children might be frightened by the intense nature of this attraction.
When to Visit: —
Toy Story Mania
This 4-D ride is one most sought-after attractions at Disney World. The carnival-like atmosphere is full of interactive fun and games. Separate games during the ride are hosted by Woody, Buzz, Rex, and Hamm.
Age Suitability: There are no age restrictions on this ride, but families with babies will need to do a baby swap for this ride, as there is no lap seating allowed.
When to Visit: Early morning when the park opens is your best bet. Wait times are still lengthy due to this being a newer attraction.
Additional Information: Guests with young children may take turns experiencing attractions. See a Cast Member for additional information.
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run
Step inside the legendary cockpit of the Millennium Falcon as you take on a discreet mission to deliver some hard-to-find items for the infamous Weequay pirate, Hondo Ohnaka. Whether you succeed or fail is up to you!
- Height: 38 inches or taller
- Ages: Kids to Adults
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Dark Motion Simulated Ride with Small Drops, Loud
Category: Dark Motion Simulated Ride with Small Drops, Loud
Height:38 inches or taller
Ages: Kids to Adults
When to Visit: You may need to check in on the My Disney Experience app for the lowest wait times.
Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, and other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Located in the hidden forest outside the Black Spire Outpost, the Resistance is recruiting those who will stand up against the First Order. Hop aboard a transport and get ready for an adventure of a massive scale!
- Height: 38 inches or taller
- Ages: Kids to Adults
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Dark Motion Simulated Ride with Small Drops, Loud
Category: Dark Motion Simulated Ride with Small Drops, Loud
Height: 38 inches or taller
Ages: Kids to Adults
When to Visit: For more information on getting on this high-demand ride please read our blog article How Do I Get A Boarding Pass for Rise of the Resistance?
Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, and other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle.
Fantasmic!
Sorcerer Mickey takes on some wicked villains in one of the most explosive nighttime extravaganzas ever. It’s an action-packed showdown between good and evil with lasers, lights, pyrotechnics, and dancing waters, all set to favorite Disney music.
Category: Firework Nighttime Spectacular
Age Suitability: All ages, but young kids may be frightened by the extensive villain sequence that includes a large fire-breathing dragon.
For Best Viewing: Arrive at least one hour before scheduled show time on busy nights. On some nights there is a second performance, this performance is always much less busy than the first one.
Show Times: Usually performed right before schedule park closing time.
Additional Information: This attraction may be too intense for children and some adults, and is wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices (in English only), which amplify the audio at this location, are available at Guest Relations.
Character Meet and Greets can be found in the following locations:
Star Wars Launch Bay – Here you’ll find and meet some of your favorite Star Wars characters like Chewbacca, Kylo Ren, and BB-8 throughout the day.
Toy Story Land – Meet some of your favorite toys such as Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and some Green Army Men.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – In the land of Batuu you may some of your favorite characters in a live performance or strolling the area such as Rey, Chewbacca, Storm Troopers, and even Kylo Ren.
You may be able to see some of these characters passing by in Hollywood Studios as well:
- Chip & Dale
- Donald Duck
- Daisy Duck
- Goofy
- Pluto
Hollywood Boulevard
- The Trolley Car Café – American, Bakery Cuisine ($) / 8:30 am – 9 pm
- The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge – American Cuisine ($) / 12 pm – 9 pm
Animation Courtyard
- The Hollywood Brown Derby
Echo Lake
- Hollywood & Vine
- Tune-In Lounge – American Cuisine ($) / 10:45 am – 9:15 pm
- 50’s Prime Time Café – American Cuisine ($$) – Lunch 10:45 am – 3:15 pm, Dinner 3:45 pm – 9 pm
- Dockside Diner – American Cuisine ($) / 10 am – 9:30 pm
- Epic Eats – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 9 pm
- Backlot Express – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 8:30 pm
Sunset Boulevard
- Anaheim Produce – American Cuisine ($) / 10:30 am – 9 pm
- Rosie’s All-American Café – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 9 pm
- Fairfax Fare – American Cuisine ($) / 11:30 am – 9 pm
- Catalina Eddie’s – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 9 pm
- Hollywood Scoops – American Cuisine ($) / 12:30 pm – 9 pm
- KRNR The Rock Station – American Cuisine ($) / 9 am – 9 pm
Commissary Lane
- ABC Commissary – American Cuisine ($) / Dinner 4 pm – 8 pm
- Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant – American Cuisine ($$) / Lunch 10:45 am – 3:55 pm, Dinner 4 pm – 9:30 pm
Grand Avenue
- BaseLine Tap House – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 9 pm
- PizzeRizzo – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 4 pm
- Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano – American Cuisine
Pixar Place
- Neighborhood Bakery – American Cuisine ($) / 10 am – 6 pm
- Market – American Cuisine ($) / 9 am – 9 pm
Toy Story Land
- Woody’s Lunch Box – American Cuisine ($) / 9 am – 9 pm
Hollywood Boulevard
- Movieland Memorabilia – Apparel, Gifts & Souvenirs
- Sid Cahuenga’s One-of-a-Kind
- Mickey’s of Hollywood
- The Darkroom
- Celebrity 5 & 10
- Adrian & Edith’s Head to Toe
- Keystone Clothiers
Sunset Boulevard
- Once Upon a Time
- Sunset Ranch Pins and Souvenirs
- Tower Merchandise
Animation Courtyard
- Launch Bay Cargo
Echo Lake
- Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost
- Frozen Fractal Gifts
Grand Avenue
- Tatooine Traders
- Stage 1 Company Store
If you have someone in your party that has a disability and cannot wait in long lines, Disney has a system called DAS, also known as Disability Access Service card. Right past the turnstiles at the entrance of the park is where guest relations is located. They will scan your magic band of the person with a disability as well as an allotted number in the party with them to sign up for the DAS system. If you do not have a magic band, they will provide a paper ticket. Everyone in your party that wants to be on the pass has to be present at the same time in order to be given the DAS pass. Once this is completed, you can use your DAS pass for one ride at a time where the cast member at the ride will provide a return time. When it becomes available, you can access Lightning Lane through the Disney Genie+ app to cut the wait time.
Disney’s
Animal Kingdom
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Be amazed once you stand among the Tree of Life in its tall stature as you walk around the different continents of the Animal Kingdom park. Take a ride on a safari with you will get to see real lions, elephants, giraffes and so much more! Go back in time where you help a scientist find a rare dinosaur in the Dinosaur found in Dinoland U.S.A. Ride through the mountains trying to escape from the Yeti in Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain. Beyond the vast land of live animals and supposed mythical creatures, is a world far beyond ours. Explore the beautiful land of Pandora, inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar. Ride on a banshee in a truly immersive and amazing experience that guests from all over the world come to experience.
- Rainforest Café usually stays open longer than the park does. You can easily plan a meal after you exit the park.
- Check the My Disney Experience app often for showtimes and wait times.
- If you are planning to park hop, you may want to start your day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom since the park closes earlier than the others.
- Be sure to pack plenty of water and refreshments. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is more humid than other parks and attractions take place outdoors, some guests may overheat very quickly.
- Everyone and everything will get wet on Kali River Rapids. Make sure that anything that needs to stay dry is stored in a locker or with a non-riding member of your party.
- On Kali River Rapids, make sure your feet are above the silver ring near the bottom of the raft; otherwise, water will go over your feet past your ankles. For those who want a drier trip, wear a rain poncho to minimize what gets wet.
- Though young children may have loved the film A Bug’s Life, the attraction version “It’s Tough to be a Bug!” contains intense special effects and may prove to be too scary for some.
- Plan on arriving at least 30 minutes early for Finding Nemo the Musical.
The Oasis
Keep a sharp lookout as you walk through the Oasis and you might notice some exotic animals.
Category: Animal Exhibit
Age Suitability: All ages
When to Go: Anytime
Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible.
Tree of Life
Stroll around the Tree of Life and discover a soft landscape of trees, pools, and grass filled with wildlife. You may see Galapagos tortoises, lemurs, and golden-top tamarins.
Category: Walking Trail
Age Suitability: All Ages
When to Go: Anytime
Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible.
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Climb aboard your open-aired safari vehicle for an exciting expedition. African animals freely roam through acres of savannah, rivers, and rocky hills.
Category: Slow Moving Jeep Ride
Age Suitability: All Ages
When to Go: The first hour that Disney’s Animal Kingdom is open or immediately after the afternoon parade.
Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, and other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. This attraction is fully wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices (in English only), which amplify the audio at this location, are available at Guest Relations.
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail®
Enter this research center filled with East African mammals, birds, and fish, with lush African foliage, numerous streams, waterfalls and forests. See an exotic bird aviary, an underwater hippo viewing area, a savannah overlook, and a magnificent troop of gorillas.
Category: Walking Trail
Age Suitability: All Ages
Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible.
Kali River Rapids®
Venture down the turbulent waters of the Chakranadi River aboard a 12-passenger raft through an enchanting Asian rain forest.
Category: Thrilling White-Water Raft Ride
Height Requirements: 38 in. minimum
Age Suitability: All Ages
Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, and other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle.
Maharajah Jungle Trek®
Explore the mystical Anandapur Royal Forest. Wander amongst the ruins of an ancient palace inhabited by beautiful and exotic animals.
Category: Walking Trail
Age Suitability: All Ages
Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible.
Expedition Everest
Hop aboard a train for a journey through the Himalayan Mountains. In order to reach the summit of Everest, you must first pass through the Forbidden Mountain. Beware!
Category: Roller Coaster
Height Requirements: 44 in. minimum
Age Suitability: Small children may be startled by loud sounds. The attraction is a high-speed roller coaster that also features a few unexpected surprises that may be frightening for some guests.
Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, and other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle.
Na’vi River Journey
This ride takes guests through the Kasvapan River of Pandora from the 2009 film Avatar, showcasing native animals and bioluminescent flora, with the inclusion of Audio-animatronics.
Category: Interactive Exhibit
Age Suitability: All Ages
When to Go: Anytime
Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible
Avatar Flight of Passage
Set in the Avatar universe, the attraction allows guests to take flight on a native mountain Banshee, and soar across the landscape of Pandora.
Category: 3D flying simulator
Age Suitability: All Ages
Additional Information: Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle.
TriceraTop Spin!
Ever seen a dino “soar”? You will on the flying, twirling TriceraTop Spin. Climb into one of these four-person dino vehicles and soon you’ll be spinning ‘round, up and down.
Category: Slow Spinning Ride
Age Suitability: Most popular with toddlers and preschoolers.
When to Go: Lines are longest between 12:00p – 3:00p.
Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from, motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride, this is transfer accessible.
DINOSAUR
The Dino Institute is working on a time rover that zips you back to the age of the dinosaurs. Are you ready to take part in the experiment and journey back 65 million years to save the last of these prehistoric beasts?
Category: High-Speed Thrill Ride
Height Requirements: 40 in. minimum
Age Suitability: Large menacing dinosaurs and the prevailing darkness in the attraction might frighten children and even some adults.
When to Go: Lines are longest between 12:00p – 3:00p.
Additional Information: Guests should be in good health and free from, motion sickness, back or neck problems, heart problems, and other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Guests traveling in wheelchairs must transfer into the ride vehicle.
The Boneyard®
Slip, slither, slide and crawl through a play maze built around the fun fossil remains of Triceratops, TRex, and other vanished giants.
Category: Play Area
Age Suitability: Most popular with toddlers and preschoolers.
When to Go: Anytime
Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible.
Conservation Station®
Inside Conservation Station there is a whole herd of wild animal experiences, interactive games and fun-filled shows. See animals up close in this rare behind-the-scenes adventure!
Category: Exhibit
Age Suitability: All Ages
When to Go: Anytime
Additional Information: Fully wheelchair accessible.
Rivers of Light
This vibrant show takes place on Discovery River at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, between Discovery Island and Expedition Everest. Live music and performers, floating lanterns, water screens, and swirling animal imagery are all used during the performance to showcase the beauty of all living things.
Category: Parades & Fireworks
Additional Information: For safety and comfort, this is wheelchair accessible.
Main Entrance
- Rainforest Cafe® at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – American Cuisine ($$) / Breakfast 8:30 am – 10 am, Lunch 10:15 am – 4:45 pm, Dinner 5 pm – 10 pm
- Safari Bar – American Cuisine ($$) / 3 pm – 10 pm
Discovery Island
- Pizzafari – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 9 pm
- Pizzafari Family-Style Dining – American, Italian Cuisine ($$) / Dinner 5 pm – 7 pm
- Tiffins Restaurant –
- Nomad Lounge – American, Asian & Latin Cuisine ($$) / 11:30 am – 10 pm
- Creature Comforts – American, Bakery Cuisine ($) / 9 am – 10 pm
- Terra Treats – American Cuisine ($)
- Flame Tree Barbecue – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 9:30 pm
- Isle of Java – American Cuisine ($) / 9 am – 8:30 pm
- The Smiling Crocodile – American Cuisine ($)
- Eight Spoon Café – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 5 pm
Asia
- Drinkwallah – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 10 pm
- Yak & Yeti™ Restaurant – American, Asian, Seafood Cuisine ($$) / Lunch 10 am – 3:55 pm, Dinner 4 pm – 9 pm
- Yak & Yeti™ Local Food Cafes – American, Asian Cuisine ($) / 9 am – 9 pm
- Yak & Yeti™ Quality Beverages – American Cuisine ($) / 11:30 am – 6 pm
- Warung Outpost – American, Mexican Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 6:30 pm
- Caravan Road – Asian Cuisine ($)
- Anandapur Ice Cream Truck – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 9 pm
- Thirsty River Bar & Trek Snacks – American Cuisine ($) / 9 am – 9 pm
DinoLand
- Trilo-Bites – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 8 pm
- Dino-Bite Snacks – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 8 pm
- Restaurantosaurus – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 9 pm
- Dino Diner – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 7:30 pm
Africa
- Mahindi – African, American Cuisine ($) / 9 am – 9 pm
- Tamu Tamu Refreshments – African, American Cuisine ($) / 10:30 am – 8:30 pm
- Dawa Bar – American Cuisine ($) / 10 am – 9 pm
- Tusker House Restaurant –
- Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery – African, American & Bakery Cuisine ($) / 9 am – 6 pm
- Harambe Fruit Market – American Cuisine ($) / 9 am – 8 pm
- Harambe Market – American Cuisine ($) / 11 am – 4 pm
Pandora – The World of Avatar
- Satu’li Canteen – American Cuisine ($) / 10:30 am – 9:30 pm
- Pongu Pongu – American Cuisine ($) / 9 am – 9 pm
Main Entrance
- Garden Gate Gifts – Camera, Accessories & Pins
- Outpost Cart – Apparel, Pins & Toys
- The Outpost Shop – Mickey Ears, Apparel, Accessories & Toys
- Rainforest Café Shop – Apparel, Accessories & Toys
Discovery Island
- Discovery Trading Company – Apparel, Pins, Gifts, Housewares & Toys
- Island Mercantile – Apparel, Pins & Accessories
- Riverside Depot – Apparel, Pins, Gifts, Housewares & Toys
- Tiffins Cart – Apparel, Pins & Accessories
DinoLand
- Boneyard Cart – Accessories, Apparel & Toys
- Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures – Apparel, Accessories, Pins & Toys
- The Dino Institute Shop – Apparel, Accessories & Toys
- DinoLand Cart – Apparel, Accessories & Toys
- Dino-Rama Cart – Plush & Toys
- Theater in the Wild Cart – Apparel, Accessories & Toys
Pandora – The World of Avatar
- Colors of Mo’ara – Healthy & Beauty
- Windtraders – Apparel, Accessories, Pins, Toys, Art & Collectibles
Africa
- Africa Hub cart – Accessories, Apparel & Toys
- Kilimanjaro Safaris Cart – Apparel, Accessories, Pins & Toys
- Mariya’s Souvenirs – Apparel, Accessories, Pins, Gifts & Toys
- Mombosa Marketplace – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts, Housewares & Toys
- Ziwani Traders –Apparel, Accessories, Gifts, Housewares, Toys, Art & Collectibles
- Zuri’s Sweets Shop – Foos & Spirits
Asia
- Kali Cart – Apparel, Accessories & Toys
- Maharajah Cart – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts, Housewares & Toys
- Mandala Gifts – Apparel, Accessories, Gifts & Food
- Serka Cart – Apparel, Accessories, Pins & Toys
- Serka Zong Bazaar – Apparel, Accessories, Pins & Toys
- Yak & Yeti™ Bhaktapur Market – Gifts, Art & Collectibles
If you have someone in your party that has a disability and cannot wait in long lines, Disney has a system called DAS, also known as Disability Access Service card. Once you arrive through the gates of Animal Kingdom, you will proceed to the Guest Relations lobby located at the entrance of the park. They will scan your magic band of the person with a disability as well as an allotted number in the party with them to sign up for the DAS system. If you do not have a magic band, they will provide a paper ticket. Everyone in your party that wants to be on the pass has to be present at the same time in order to be given the DAS pass. Once this is completed, you can use your DAS pass for one ride at a time where the cast member at the ride will provide a return time. When it becomes available, you can access Lightning Lane through the Disney Genie+ app to cut the wait time.