No matter which Disney park you’re in, you’re sure to find dozens of incredible attractions at every corner.
Still, that doesn’t mean every attraction appeal to everyone — in fact, each park has at least one ride that you find to be a dud and might have you wondering why you waited in line in the first place.
These are the 15 rides at both the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disneyland Resort in California that simply aren’t worth standing in line for — and what you should do instead, in my opinion.
Stitch’s Great Escape! is known as the worst ride in Disney World — check out Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor instead.
The Magic Kingdom has dozens of rides for kids and adults alike, from classic dark rides to thrilling mountain coasters. But it’s also home to what many consider to be Disney World’s worst attraction ever — Stitch’s Great Escape! in Tomorrowland.
It used to be home to the uncharacteristically frightening ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter, in which guests sat in a darkened room and prepared for an alien invasion. But the ride was closed seemingly after Jim Hill Media reported that too many guests deemed it dark and frightening for children, and it was reworked in 2003 to feature the adventures of a beloved character, Stitch, from "Lilo & Stitch."
But the much-maligned attraction is so unpopular, it’s often on a seasonal schedule, with Disney fans wondering when the House of Mouse might finally get rid of it for good.
If you don’t want to enjoy the simulated smell of a chili dog burp as "Stitch" saunters around you in a dark room, go right next door to the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, a fun, interactive attraction that is equally family-friendly and not nearly as jarring.
Skip the lines for the Fantasyland Carousel in both parks; go for the Mad Tea Party instead.
Fantasyland is a staple at both the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland for a reason — it transports guests of all ages to a world of whimsy and magic, and it’s chock full of colorfully themed rides that even the littlest guests can enjoy.
Both parks feature a similar classic carousel ride with a slightly different name and theming — Prince Charming Regal Carousel in Disney World and the King Arthur Carrousel in Disneyland.
While both are intricately themed, neither is worth waiting on a line for, especially when the merry-go-round exists in the exact same format at your local amusement park.
Skip the state fair attraction and head to Mad Tea Party, which is a much more fun, in my opinion, — and just as whimsical — classic attraction, albeit not for those prone to motion sickness or averse to serious spinning.
Pass by TriceraTop Spin for the more thrilling Primeval Whirl.
DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the kid-centric area either loved or hated by Disney fans. Meant to echo the classic American carnival or amusement park, some love its kitschy theming, while others think it’s a cheap filler in a park known for its detailed and realistic theming.
Still, it features lots of kid-friendly attractions, including TriceraTop Spin, a dino-themed aerial carousel. It’s great for little ones, but not much different than Dumbo the Flying Elephant and The Magic Carpets of Aladdin at the Magic Kingdom, so skip this one in favor of the spinning coaster, Primeval Whirl, located close by.
It’s not for those averse to spins and short drops, but the "mild but wild thrills" make it much more worth the wait than a Dumbo ripoff with dinosaurs.
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