The Greatest Disney World Ride of All Time

[Chef Mickey]

What is yours and why?

For me, it's the Haunted Mansion because it's stood the test of time. It can gracefully handle minor updates to add to the fun, but Paul Frees and the detail make the ride for me. A true classic from beginning to end.

Bonus question: What's you extinct attraction do you miss most?

I'm sure we'll get a lot of Horizons, but for me, I MISS Dream Flight more than anything. I just have such good memories from that...I wish I could go back in time.

 

[mcurtiss]

It's hard to pick, but I would have to say POTC over HM by a hair.

I probably miss Snow White the most and strangely enough, a little of me would put If You Had Wings up there as well.

 

[Redhawk]

I loved If You Had Wings. As a child I remember portions where I felt I was really flying. Don't get that feeling now even in Soarin'.

 

[Weather_Lady]

I would say Haunted Mansion, if only because the "upgrades" that have been made to it are subtle and genuinely improve the guest experience, which has always been immersive and interesting, with terrific special effects and just the right combination of gothic creepiness and Disney-style whimsy.

My second choice would be POTC, which unfortunately for me has suffered due to the "reimaginging" that has made an American actor the centerpiece, instead of the gang of unknown pirate scoundrels that used to rule the roost. Had those changes never been made, it would have remained #1 for me.

 

[NYwdwfan]

20K.

I actually get angry sometimes when I think about how long it's been gone.

 

[Disney Shib]

My favorite ride of all time is probably IaSW. It holds a place close to my heart because it's the first attraction I ever went on as a child. It's timeless to me.

I think the attraction I miss the most is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

 

[cynic710]

This is difficult, but i would have to say PotC. I say this only because as some here have learned in my past answers, i base everything on the nostalgia of being a disney child. Now being 30 I want to hold onto the childhood memories of the park, and rides that bring back the most of my childhood are my favorite. This of course doesnt take away from any of the other rides. For instance, I cannot miss the indy stunt show, spaceship earth or even hm, again because of my lifelong connection to them.

with that logic in place, the ride i miss most is 20k.

 

[AllydoesDisney]

I agree with Small World. That ride is special to me. That was the only ride o wanted to go on when I was little.

I don't miss any old rides

 

[JohnD]

HM.

 

[Marijil]

To me its Splash Mountain, so many elements in one ride, masterfully done

 

[TinkerbellKate]

My favorite ride, by a hair, is Peter Pan. I don't know what it is about that ride, but it's not a trip to Disney unless we ride that.
The ride I miss the most is a tie between World of Motion and Delta Dreamflight.

 

[MY_NAME_STITCH]

Love HM.

Miss Journey into the Imagination with Figment and the Dreamfinder

 

[acishere]

The best I would say is HM. Amazing effects, a dark and humorous sequence of events, and the amount of dedication they have to keeping it current really makes a difference.

Most fun ride through I would give to Splash Mountain. I love how surprised I was when a little kid to discover how much more the attraction is than just that one drop.

Most missed I would say either Mr. Toad or Horizons.

 

[Bairstow]

20K.

I actually get angry sometimes when I think about how long it's been gone.

20,000 Leagues is easily the best Disney ride unique to the Magic Kingdom.

Pirates is great, but is clearly inferior to the original version.
You can make a case for the WDW version of the Mansion being better than the original, depending on whether you detract points for the new graveyard queue and CGI hitchhikers nonsense.

Looking outside the Magic Kingdom, the WDW version of Tower of Terror is still the best of the four, so I'd give that the nod for best WDW ride still standing.

 

[kgoose23]

PotC here followed closely by Splash, Horizons and the original Journey Into Imagination.

 

[Robin Of Loxley]

Pirates!

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

Splash Mountain. I love the clever story line.

 

[JoeT63]

Long-time listener, first-time caller...

Mine's Splash, followed by Test Track (need for speed?). And I really do miss Mr. Toad.

 

[PrincessNelly_NJ]

I dont know if this counts as a ride but TTA.
Followed closely by the Haunted Mansion.

Even though I love thrill rides, the feeling I get on these exceeds anything a rollercoaster could give me.

 

[AllydoesDisney]

I do need to include Splash Mountain. It is a brilliant ride