Here are recommendations from my 9 and 11 year old tween girls for the top 10 rides for tweens at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Keep in mind that while many tweens may love Roller Coasters, my girls aren’t big fans of extreme rides, so this list includes many rides that are great for all ages.
Buzz Light-year’s Space Ranger Spin (Magic Kingdom) – Fire lasers to defeat Zurg in this shooting-gallery game that puts you in the center of a thrilling space battle.
Stitch’s Great Escape (Magic Kingdom) – Stitch is on the loose in this “theater-in-the-round” experience that’s a treat for your eyes, ears and nose.
Pirates of the Caribbean (Magic Kingdom) – Set sail on a swashbuckling voyage to a long-forgotten time and place when pirates and privateers ruled the seas.
Soarin (Epcot) – Take flight and feel the wind through your hair as you fly above breathtaking vistas of California.
Test Track (Epcot) – Design a virtual concept vehicle and then go for a high-octane spin at this attraction that’s thrilling and creative.
Journey into the imagination with Figment (Epcot) – Figment the playful, purple dragon is your guide on this whimsical tour of the Imagination Institute.
Toy Story Midway Mania! (Hollywood Studios) – Ride and shoot moving targets at this midway-style, 4D shootin’ game starring your favorite Toy Story characters.
Star Tours (Hollywood Studios) – Feel the power of the Force during a 3D, motion-simulated space flight that launches you into the world of Star Wars.
Kali River Rapids (Animal Kingdom) – A rip-roaring, river raft ride that takes you on a tour through a lush jungle landscape ravaged by illegal logging.
Kilimanjaro Safaris (Animal Kingdom) – Ride off in an open-air vehicle for a tour of a lush African savanna, home to exotic animals like lions and elephants.
A brilliant list – and one that I will bear in mind for future use! I remember when i went to Walt Disney over 25 years ago and the big ride then was Space Mountain. Is that still there? Thank you for linking up with #MondayEscapes
Thanks for the nice comment! Yes, Space Mountain is still there. It’s a fun ride but not always the first pick for tweens.
Aw this is a great list as we love every ride on it apart from Stitches Great Escape. Eek could not wait to get off that one. My kids are definitely braver than me when it comes to the rides at WDW. My daughter went on the Tower of Terror aged 7 whilst I ‘offered’ to hold the bags x
Thanks for the comment Tracey. There are definitely some kids who love the wild rides and some who don’t. Mine are getting braver every year, but I’m not sure they’ll ever be as brave as their dad!
Great article and just in time for everyone heading Florida!!
Thanks Steve! I hope to post a number of articles like this in the future. It’s what I love doing best!