Navigating Walt Disney World's 4 theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom) can be dizzying. With over 80 attractions, knowing what to prioritize is key to a successful trip. Here is our ultimate 2026 selection of must-do attractions by park, accompanied by our access strategies and expert advice to minimize your wait.
- ✦ Magic Kingdom: Tron Lightcycle Run (Virtual Queue/LL) & Space Mountain
- ✦ EPCOT: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (The best coaster in Florida)
- ✦ Hollywood Studios: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance & Tower of Terror
- ✦ Animal Kingdom: Avatar Flight of Passage (Absolute visual immersion)
- ✦ Virtual queues: Book at 7:00 a.m. sharp via the app
- ✦ Rider Switch: Ideal for families with undersized children
Updated 2026. We have ranked these attractions according to their level of innovation, immersion and sensations to offer you a perfect itinerary without wasting your time in secondary queues.
Don't miss Cosmic Rewind (EPCOT) and Rise of the Resistance (Hollywood Studios), and log in to the app at 7:00 a.m.
These two attractions represent the world's pinnacle of Disney engineering and storytelling. For Cosmic Rewind, the free Virtual Queue system remains mandatory at 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (no standard physical queue).
1. Magic Kingdom must-sees
Florida's flagship park combines fairytale nostalgia and thrill-seeking futurism. It is the park with the largest number of attractions.
TRON Lightcycle / Run: Hop on your own luminous motorcycle (Lightcycle) and embark on a high-speed race under a spectacular glass dome. Incredible sensations of speed, especially at night!
Space Mountain: The great Tomorrowland classic that plunges you into complete darkness. A different and wilder route than the Parisian version.
TRON Tip
If you want to test TRON without waiting in virtual queue, you can purchase paid individual access (Lightning Lane Single Pass) via the app.
2. EPCOT must-sees
EPCOT mixes science fiction and world culture with incredible pavilions. This is where the crown jewel of Walt Disney World is located.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: Disney's first reverse launch coaster and one of the best attractions in the world. Its 360° wagon rotation system and random retro soundtrack (six cult songs from the 70s/80s) create indescribable euphoria.
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure: The immersive 3D attraction in the kitchens of Chez Gusteau. Identical to that of Paris, it is a huge success with American families.
How to do Cosmic Rewind?
You must go through the free Virtual Queue on the My Disney Experience application at 7:00 a.m. (from your hotel) or 1:00 p.m. (from the park). Be quick, places go in less than a second!
3. The must-sees of Disney's Hollywood Studios
This is the park dedicated to cinema, Star Wars, Pixar and high-level thrills.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance: An extraordinary adventure that mixes several attraction systems (simulator, trackless scenic route, free fall). You are captured by the First Order and must escape from a full-scale Star Destroyer. Revolutionary immersion and scale.
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run: Take command of the Millennium Falcon as a pilot, shooter or engineer in an interactive mission.
Rope Strategy (Rope Drop)
If you're staying at a Disney hotel and getting Early Theme Park Entry (30 minutes early access), head straight to Rise of the Resistance or Slinky Dog Dash to do them with less than a 15-minute wait.
4. Disney’s Animal Kingdom must-sees
A magnificent tribute to nature, animals and imaginary worlds like Pandora.
Avatar Flight of Passage: Climb on the back of a Banshee and fly over the grandiose landscapes of Pandora in 3D. The physical sensations (the Banshee breathing under your legs, the wind, the sea spray) and the visual beauty make it an absolute masterpiece.
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain: A high altitude coaster in the peaks of the Himalayas that propels you backwards at full speed to escape the Yeti.
Best time for Safari
Do Kilimanjaro Safaris in the morning as soon as it opens or late in the afternoon: this is the time when the heat wanes and the savannah animals are most active.