magic kingdom Rides

Walt Disney world railroad

Good for all ages.

Great for when you’re exhausted, low wait time.
Skippable for most but a must-do if you have a train enthusiast in your group.

jungle cruise (adventureland)

Good for all ages.
Great for when you’re exhausted, low wait time.
Classic, funny Disney ride. Would recommend.

magic carpets of aladdin (adventureland)

Good for all ages.
Same ride as Dumbo, but Dumbo seats 2-3 people per elephant. Magic carpets seats 4-6 per carpet. If you are only doing one, do Dumbo.
The Camel spits water.

pirates of the Caribbean (adventureland)

Good for all ages.
Must do. Would recommend.

Moments of Complete Darkness, Small drop over waterfall

swiss family treehouse (adventureland)

All Ages but least accessible ride in Disney. Must be able to walk. 100 stairs/no elevator.
Skippable

enchanted tiki room (Adventureland)

Good for all ages.
Animatronic birds singing. A lot of people like it. I am not one of those people.
Skippable.

big thunder mountain (frontierland)

Must be over 40 inches tall.
Must do. Would recommend. Jerky, fast roller coaster.

Sharp Turns. Sudden Drops

country bear jamboree (frontierland)

Good for all ages.
Animatronic bears singing. A lot of people like it. I am not one of those people.
Skippable.

tianas bayou adventure (frontierland)

Must be over 40 inches tall.
Must do. Would recommend. Might get very wet.
Large Drop

hall of presidents (liberty square)

Good for all ages.
Animatronic presidents. 25 mins long.
Skippable.

haunted mansion (liberty square)

Good for all ages.
Must do. Disney World Classic.
Pro Tip: The elevator in the waiting room leading up to the ride goes pitch dark for a moment. Can avoid by asking cast member to go around.

Dark and a little spooky

barnstormer (fantasyland)

Must be over 35 inches tall.
Would recommend as starter roller coaster for little kids.
Skippable if you’re a thrill seeker.

Small Drops

dumbo the flying elephant (fantasyland)

Good for all ages.
Dumbo goes up and down. 2-3 people per elephant.
Disney Classic. Must do.

enchanted tales with belle (fantasyland)

Good for all ages.
Best way to get character photo with Belle. Great interactions if you participate in show.

its a small world (fantasyland)

Good for all ages.
Disney World Classic.
Some would argue it’s not skippable but it is.

Mad tea party (fantasyland)

Good for all ages.
Spinning tea cups. Can control how fast you spin.
Skippable if prone to motion sickness.

many adventures of winnie the pooh (fantasyland)

Good for all ages.
If you’re a Winnie the Pooh fan or have young kids, then you would like this ride. Otherwise it is skippable.

mickeys philharmagic (fantasyland)

Good for all ages.
Disney World Classic. Incorporates lots of Disney characters and Disney songs. 3D glasses are handed out at door.
Must do.

peter pans flight (fantasyland)

Good for all ages.
Great ride. Disney Classic.
Skippable only because it always have a long wait time. It is not worth the wait.

prince charming carousel (fantasyland)

Good for all ages.
Kids love it…but its still just a carousel. I don’t know if it’s worth the time out of your Disney day.
Skippable.

seven dwarves mine train (fantasyland)

Must be 38 inches tall.
Good moderate roller coaster.
Must do.

Moderate Drops

journey of the little mermaid (fantasyland)

Good for all ages.
Usually has a shorter wait time.
Skippable if you aren’t a Little Mermaid fan.

buzz lightyear space ranger spin (Tomorrowland)

Good for all ages.
Ride has a laser blaster for each rider and you shoot the “Z”s throughout the ride. Fun but skippable if you plan on doing Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios.