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Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin: Magic Kingdom Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Tomorrowland, Magic Kingdom Opening Date: October 7, 1998 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: The whole family! Ride Length: 5 minutes Fun Fact: Versions of this attraction also exist at Disneyland, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Paris! Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Tomorrowland is an interactive shooting ride where you try to defeat the evil emperor Zurg! It’s themed to be a galactic space battle and can be a fun competition with those you are riding with. You’ll use lasers to try and hit targets and win a high score as you travel through the attraction. Score 999,999+ and you’ll be known as a Galactic Hero!…
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Big Thunder Mountain: Magic Kingdom Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Frontierland, Magic Kingdom Opening Date: November 15, 1980 Height requirement: 40″ Who it’s for: Kids, Teens, Adults Ride Length: 7 minutes Big Thunder Mountain is commonly known as “The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness!” and for good reason. This thrilling outdoor roller coaster is themed to an old gold mining town and also includes a lot of fun details along the way. This coaster has many twists and turns but no loops or huge drops. It makes for a great first real roller coaster ride for kids looking to try out more thrilling rides in the theme parks. Big Thunder Mountain at Magic Kingdom is also very…
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Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along: Epcot Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: France Pavilion, World Showcase, Epcot Opening Date: January 17, 2020 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: The whole family! Ride Length: 15 minutes Beauty and the Beast fans will love this short sing-along film featured in the France Pavilion. This film opened in 2020 as an addition to the France Pavilion. A new narrative about LeFou and Gaston was created just for this film which is a fun twist for fans of the story to see. The Official Word If you’re interested in the official spiel, here’s how Disney’s site describes the attraction: Lend Us Your Voice Don’t miss this enchanting twist on a timeless tale narrated…
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Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage: Hollywood Studios Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood Studios Opening Date: November 22, 1991 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: The whole family! Ride Length: 25 minutes Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage is a live stage show in Hollywood Studios that the whole family can enjoy. In 25 minutes they tell the shortened version of the whole story. They feature live actors, fun costumes, and many of the classic songs featured in the movie! The show takes place in an outdoor amphitheater so be sure to arrive early to ensure the best seating for your group. The Official Word If you’re interested in the official spiel, here’s how Disney’s site…
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The Barnstormer: Magic Kingdom Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom Opening Date: May 27, 2017 Height requirement: 44″ Who it’s for: Preschoolers, Kids Ride Length: 2 minutes The Barnstormer is a quick and quirky rollercoaster that features Goofy as “The Great Goofini.” On this ride you will see many elements of Goofy and his stunt plane show as the theme. The ride itself is a small roller coaster suitable for small children or those that like small roller coasters. The Official Word If you’re interested in the official spiel, here’s how Disney’s site describes the attraction: Just Plane Fun Make your way to an open-air barn where Goofy—known as The Great Goofini—performs his world-famous…
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Avatar Flight of Passage: Animal Kingdom Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Pandora, Animal Kingdom Opening Date: May 27, 2017 Height requirement: 44″ Who it’s for: Kids, Teens, Adults Ride Length: 6 minutes Avatar Flight of Passage is one of the most popular attractions in Animal Kingdom for many reasons. The queue for the attraction has many themed elements that add to the experience of the overall attraction. When you reach the front of the line, you will enter a chamber with 16 people where you load on to your Banshee. You will wear a set of 3D glasses on this attraction while riding on a Banshee over Pandora. This 3D experience movie lasts around 6 minutes and in…
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Astro Orbiter: Magic Kingdom Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Tomorrowland, Magic Kingdom Opening Date: February 25, 1995 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: The whole family! Ride Length: 2 minutes Fun Fact: There’s a version of the Astro Orbiter at every other Disney Resort except for Tokyo Disneyland. Unlike the Astro Orbiter at Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom version sits atop a 3 story platform and gives an great view of the park. This classic spinning ride is similar to any other spinning ride and is just about identical to the versions at every other Disney park. Riders have control of the ride vehicles moving up and down while the ride is spinning. The concept for the…
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The Animation Experience: Animal Kingdom Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: Conservation Station, Animal Kingdom Opening Date: July 11, 2019 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: The whole family! Ride Length: 30 minutes Learn how to draw your favorite Disney characters at the Animation Experience located in Animal Kingdom. An experienced Disney animator will lead you through the steps to drawing a different character each session. Plan ahead by checking the daily schedule for times the experience will start which historically is about every 45 minutes. You will also want to note that you’ll want to board the Wildlife Express Train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch 40 minutes prior to the experience start time. The Official Word If you’re…
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The American Adventure: Epcot Attraction Spotlight
Fast Facts Location: American Pavilion, World Showcase, Epcot Opening Date: October 1, 1982 Height requirement: None Who it’s for: The whole family! Ride Length: 29 minutes Fun Fact: It took Imagineers 5 years to complete this attraction and there are 10 animatronic sets stored under the stage for the show. Narrated by Mark Twain and Benjamin Franklin animatronics, this 29 minute show is a tribute to all things American history. The show itself is located inside a 1000+ seat theater in the American Pavilion of Epcot. Throughout the show animatronics come onstage to narrate the current events of their time. You will likely recognize many of these historic figures as…
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Alien Swirling Saucers: Hollywood Studios Attraction Spotlight
Hop aboard a Toy Story Alien saucer for this fun spinning attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios! If you're a fan of Toy Story you'll love this fun tribute to the play set Andy won at Pizza Planet.
