Chris' Top 5 Rides In Walt Disney World

Hello everyone, today I want to bring you my top 5 rides from Walt Disney World. I will rank them from 5 to 1, 5 being the lowest and 1 being the highest. They will be rides from any of the 4 parks at Walt Disney World and my personal favorites. Without further hesitation, let's begin:

5. Peter Pan's Flight
This may seem like a odd choice, but Peter Pan is one of my favorite Disney movies, so to be able to go on a ride that takes you through that movie is just great to me. Peter Pans flight opened October 1st 1971 when the Magic Kingdom opened. It was an expanded version of the ride that was originally from Disneyland. The ride was meant for you to experience flying as Peter Pan. It is a great ride to bring out your inner child.

4. Kali River Rapids
Kali River Rapids is in my top 5 because I like water and enjoy water rides. My first experience on Kali River Rapids was interesting, Alice and myself on our trip to Disney World in 2012 were boarding the ride and we noticed that we were the only two on the ride not wearing poncho's. Sure enough as we came to the final drop in the ride, the raft turned and we got soaked! Even though we were completely drenched, it was so much fun and a great memory that we now have. Kali River Rapids opened in Animal Kingdom March 18th 1999.

3. Test Track

There is no better feeling than going 65 mph. After going through the inside of the ride, it is a great feeling as that car accelerates and you can feel the wind in your hair, well I guess if I had hair! Test Track originally opened in Epcot March 17th 1999. It would eventually be closed down and remodeled by Chevrolet. It reopened with new design your own "Sim Car" December 26th 2012. I personally enjoy designing ridiculous looking cars and see how it holds up.

2. Expedition Everest

Beware of the Yeti! At least that's what they say. I love thrill rides and it is really fun going backwards on a roller coaster in the dark. Upon your first experiences on Expedition Everest, it's great not knowing when all of the twist's and turns are going to happen. As you go barreling through the mountain and nearly getting swiped by the Yeti himself it keeps you on the edge of your seat until you come down that final drop. Expedition Everest opened in Animal Kingdom April 7th 2006.

1. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

My number 1 ride in Disney World is Rock 'n' Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith. It is in my opinion the best thrill ride in all of Disney World. It takes you from 0 - 60 in 2.8 seconds and gives you the experience of 4.5 g's. With the speed and force of the ride and you add some classic rock tunes of Aerosmith, you have a recipe for a awesome thrill ride. I find it incredibly relaxing as you go through loops as you rock out to "Walk This Way". A fun thing to do is to try and make a funny face for the camera as you are reaching 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster opened in Hollywood Studios July 29th 1999.

What are some of your favorite rides? Comment below!

-Chris

Disney World Planning: Making your ADR's

Hi Friends,

Now that you have picked the restaurants for your upcoming trip, you will want to book as close to the 180 day mark from your vacation date. Sometimes it's not possible to book at the 180 day mark, but the earliest you can book, the better. The practice of booking so far in advance is becoming more and more necessary with the popularity of the Disney dining plan.

Just a few days ago I had a friend tell me he couldn't get into the Be Our Guest restaurant on an upcoming trip because it was already full.  Now I'm not saying that this is the case always, I mean I've been in some restaurants that have been fairly empty but the popular restaurants do full up quickly.

You have 2 options for booking your ADR'S:

1. Book online, sign into your Disney world account and follow the steps under make a dining reservation. (Under the what to eat heading) You will get a conformation number, make sure you write it down.

2. Call Disney worlds dining reservation number and talk to a wonderful Disney cast member who can book them as you chat. You will get a conformation number, make sure you write it down.

Chris and I have booked both ways and they both have their pros and cons:

Online

Pro: You can book at your own pace

Pro: Access to the restaurants basic information and sometimes menu's

Con: You can have computer, internet, or website issues that may delay booking

Con: You don't have access to all of the available times

Phone

Pro: You can talk directly to a Disney Cast Members who have access to all available times

Pro: Disney Cast Members are able to trouble shoot any issues you have with restaurants

Pro: You tell the Cast Member what you want and they do their best to accommodate your needs

Con: You may have to wait on hold if the Disney Cast Members are busy

Con: It takes time and sometimes money (if you don't have a long distance plan) to call and go through several reservations

Hopefully this helps with making your dining reservations through Disney. I will be back next time to explain what to do with your reservation numbers once you get them. Have a magical night!

-Alice