Disney World Rides
When planning a park visit, no doubt first thoughts turn to Disney World rides. Will my child meet the height requirements? Where are the rides our family cares about the most? How can I make sure each of my friends ride their favorite attraction this girls’ trip? These questions and so much more go into planning a great Disney Parks trip.
Know what to expect, procedures when approaching the ride cue, polling travelers to plan which rides to focus on, and more easy-to-apply tips for a smooth holiday before even leaving home.
Ride Planning with Kids
Once the kids know they’re on their way to Disney World, thoughts immediately turn to which attractions they want to do first. From roller coasters to thrill rides, height requirements might be an issue when planning your park days. Having Disney rides by height outlined will help excited kids (& their parents) plan a fun Orlando vacation while keeping each family member in mind.
Get the kids involved in planning with a kid-friendly attractions guide to help kids choose which rides they are interested in and can go on safely at each of the four Disney theme parks. Take advantage of the helpful planner to have fun involving everyone in the excitement.
Planning attractions according to how tall each child is will help is always a great goal
Plan Park Days
Plan which of the four Disney World theme parks you’ll go to each day. This effort will ensure that each person has fun things to look forward to each day—
Remember that this is a once in-a-lifetime vacation for most people. It’s important planning includes input from all guests. No matter how old your fellow travelers are, taking time to do this step, will help the day go more smoothly.
Planning Rides with Children
Include exciting opportunities daily for each child can help with meltdowns and give kids something to look forward to in each theme park.
Spacing the rides out with shows, meals and parades add fun things to do that may not be on their list but are much needed breaks to enjoy a calmer trip.
Helping kids put their own stamp on the family vacation, is a great way to help them feel included. As the trip approaches consider a countdown calendar or craft activity to build excitement before heading to Orlando.
Ideas to Plan Quickly & Easily
When it comes to planning family Disney trips, one of my best tips for building excitement is to create special moments your kids will tell their future families about. Nothing big, just little things that create whimsy.
Create Magical Moments
- Make a Disney-themed dinner or afterschool snack to enjoy together.
- Print out a checklist of rides for kids to choose rides and shows they’re interested in.
- Create a countdown calendar to use for a visual reminder.
- Use a daily schedule for the family to help with questions and expectations during the trip.
Ride Planning for Adults
Planning a trip for 18 and up, or even 21+ adults, changes the whole trip. Moving quickly through more rides might be the goal. Your crew might be interested in a few rides and lots of bar hopping. No matter how you want to Disney, you’ll find a few magically-themed ideas that work for older guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort.
- Host a Disney-themed game night or cocktail party with Disney drinks.
- Create a trip announcement or use a game to surprise your guests.
- Print out a checklist of rides, attractions, and locations rank in order of interest.
- Use a daily schedule to help with questions and setting meet-ups during the trip.
No matter how you choose which attractions you’ll ride can be fun, quick and easy with these tips and ideas for Disney rides everyone will enjoy!
