Today I thought it would be interesting to rank the mountain rides at Disney World. This is just my opinion, so it is completely ok if you do not agree with me.
What are the mountain rides at Disney World? The mountain rides include Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Expedition Everest.
5. In last place, we have Splash Mountain. My main problem with this ride is that you will most likely get VERY wet. I am not a fan of getting wet on a ride. The good news is that Splash Mountain is going to be re-themed to Princess and the Frog!
4. In fourth place we have Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. This ride always has a long line and the ride is so fast. It is only three minutes long. I would enjoy Seven Dwarfs Mine Train better if it was longer. Then, you will feel like it was worth waiting so long in line.
3. In third place, it’s Expedition Everest. This is the only roller coaster on the list that is in Animal Kingdom and not in Magic Kingdom. This ride makes you feel like you are in the mountains and I love all the drops and turns.
2. Next up, we have Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. I really like Big Thunder Mountain. I like how the ride is outside. If you are someone who does not like a lot of drops on a roller coaster, this might be the ride for you. Big Thunder Mountain does not have a lot of drops, but it does have a lot of turns.
My favorite mountain ride is Space Mountain. If you have been reading my blog for a while, you probably saw this coming. I like how this ride is completely in the dark, so you can not see the track in front of you.
Happy New Years! Now that it is officially 2022, we have to talk about everything new coming to Disney World!
A new cavalcade called “Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade” is coming to Disney World in early 2022. It will have more characters than any other cavalcade.
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort will be opening on March 1, 2022. It will be two nights long and you will get to build your own lightsaber, eat at Crown of Corellia, meet characters from Star Wars, and so much more! It will be near Hollywood Studios.
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Epcot will be opening a a ride called Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. This ride will be in Epcot in the summer. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will be Disney’s first thrill ride that has a reverse launch. The ride will be one of the longest completely closed coasters in the entire world.
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Tron Lightcycle Power Run will open in Magic Kingdom in 2022. Tron Lightcycle Run will take you on an epic adventure on a lightcycle. This ride was inspired by a similar ride located in Shanghai Disneyland.
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The new Epcot entrance is still under construction. The new entrance will have greenery, winding paths, and the Leave a Legacy photos will be relocated.
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Disney announced a new quick service restaurant in Epcot will be opening, but we don’t know when. We do know it will be called Connections Cafe and Eatery. It will replace Electric Umbrella, which is currently closed.
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A new Walt Disney statue is supposed to be coming to Epcot, Dreamers Point is going to be part of the World Celebration neighborhood, and a wishing tree will be coming. Also, a story fountain will be coming. This story fountain will celebrate iconic Disney story telling. We do not know when this all will be happening.
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A new play pavilion is coming to Epcot. It will be called Wonders of Life Pavilion. Disney said it will,”Build on the power of play, [the new pavilion] introduces an immersive and interactive ‘city’ where you can explore, create, interact with some of your favorite Disney characters.” We do not know when Wonders of Life Pavilion will open.
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Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will connect you to Moana and water in a walk-through experience. We do not know when Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will open.
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Back on June 25, 2020, Disney announced Splash Mountain would be rethemed to a Princess and the Frog ride. The ride will be about Tiana and Louis as they prepare for their first Mardi Gras performance. Construction hasn’t started yet, so we do not know when the ride will be ready.
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The China pavilion is getting an updated 360 degree show. This show will be called Wondrous China. Disney has not said yet when this show will open.
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Roundup Rodeo BBQ will be a full service restaurant in Toy Story Land. This restaurant will make you feel like you are in Toy Story. Construction has started, but we don’t know when this restaurant will be finished.
Frontierland is located in Magic Kingdom and has one of my favorite rides. Here is a hint: it’s an outside roller coaster.
Big Thunder Mountain is a fun thrill ride!
Rides: Splash Mountain is a ride that is always going to get you wet. (For a Splash Mountain Review click here!) Big Thunder Mountain is one of my favorite rides. Did you guess correctly? Big Thunder Mountain has more curves than drops. Tom Sawyer Island is a great place to relax and escape the crowd. It is not a ride but the only way to get to Tom Sawyer Island is by boat. Country Bear Jamboree isn’t a ride, but it is a fun show with singing animatronic bears.
Shopping: Briar Patch has Winnie the Pooh and Splash Mountain merchandise. Prairie Outpost and Supply has jellies and candy. Splash Court has Splash Mountain merchandise. Splashdown Photos has candy and ride photos. Trail Creek Traders has Disney character hats. Big Al’s has sunglasses, water bottles, and Disney World fans. Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade is just an arcade room. There is also a General Store, Frontierland Trading Post, and Frontier Mercantile.
Prepare to get wet!
Because Frontierland has some fun rides, I find it very cool!
Splash Mountain is located in Frontierland in Magic Kingdom and is a water ride. Now you can follow Brer Rabbit’s adventures. If you sit in the front row you will get VERY wet! I remember one time when I got stuck sitting in the front row with my dad we both got completely soaked! Even if you sit in the back you will get wet so get your ponchos out!
What I Don’t Like About It
During the end of the ride there is a HUGE drop. The drop is actually 52 feet! Besides the drop it’s a peaceful ride. If you like thrill rides and you don’t mind getting wet, then you will definitely love this ride. The lines for this ride can get very long, so either do it first thing in the morning or make sure to get a Fastpass+.
