Every Ride at Disney World, Rated by Thrill Level
Our guide to every ride at Disney World and its thrill level. I put together this guide based on Cash’s perceptions as a kid who is NOT a fan of drops and feedback from my friend’s kids when they visited. I’ve mistakenly told Cash, “It’ll be fine!” and lost his trust and took many steps backward on what he’ll try and what he won’t. Ultimately, every kid is different, but I think it’s helpful to have a trustworthy guide to tell you what might be too scary. After all, theme park rides are supposed to be fun!
Magic Kingdom
Completely Safe:
It’s a Small World
Walt Disney World Railroad
Jungle Cruise
Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Swiss Family Treehouse (unless they have a big fear of heights)
Haunted Mansion (very slow moving, but might be a little scary for small ones, especially since the remodel)
Liberty Square Riverboat
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
It’s a Small World
Mad Tea Party (spinning teacups)
Peter Pan’s Flight
Prince Charming Regal Carousel
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid
Astro Orbiter
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Tomorrowland Speedway
Transit Authority PeopleMover
Carousel of Progress
Medium Thrills (may include small drops and/or some speed):
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (medium roller coaster, no big drops)
Pirates of the Caribbean (small drop)
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (medium roller coaster, no big drops)
The Barnstormer (kiddie roller coaster, no drops, short)
Big Thrills:
Splash Mountain (slow-moving, but it does have a massive drop at the end)
Space Mountain (fast, drops, in the dark)
Hollywood Studios
Completely Safe:
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Star Tours (includes motion technology that might make some riders nauseous)
Toy Story Mania!
Alien Swirling Saucers
Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy
Medium Thrills (may include small drops and/or some speed):
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (all motion tech, no drops)
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (one small drop at the end)
Slinky Dog Dash (medium roller coaster, no drops)
Big Thrills:
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (huge drops)
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Animal Kingdom
Completely Safe:
Na’vi River Journey
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Wildlife Express Train
Medium Thrills (may include small drops and/or some speed):
Avatar Flight of Passage (all motion technology, but can be a little intense for small riders)
Kali River Rapids
Dinosaur
Big Thrills:
Expedition Everest (big roller coaster)
EPCOT
Completely Safe:
Spaceship Earth
Living with the Land
The Seas with Nemo and Friends
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
Medium Thrills (may include small drops and/or some speed):
Mission: Space (might make some riders nauseous)
Test Track (very fast, but no drops)
Soarin’ Around the World (no drops, might be intense for some small riders)
Frozen Ever After (slow moving but does have one small drop)