Our Top 10 Non-Thrill Rides (Part 1)

When you hear the words 'theme park', often times you think roller coasters and spinning rides that could possibly bring up your lunch. While Walt Disney World does have its' share of thrill rides, it's the slower story rides that make Disney's reputation what it is. See what makes the rides below speak to us and let us know what your favorite non-thrill rides are.  

10. Living with the Land

I know, I know, you’re probably wondering why this even made the list. Personally, I don’t think this ride gets the credit it deserves. It’s both entertaining and very educational; something that Walt Disney took very seriously, especially when it came to the idea of Epcot. The beginning is like any typical dark ride with the animation and a story. The real fun is when you enter the green house and get to see all the different fruits, vegetables and other plants Disney is growing at the moment. If you really enjoy the agricultural aspect then I recommend you take the Behind the Seeds tour where you can actually taste the things that are growing.

9.The Three Caballeros

This ride is especially great if you’ve just had a big lunch or dinner at San Angel Inn. We never pass up the opportunity to take a relaxing trip through ‘Mexico’. The bright colors and catchy singing help bring the story to life while you get to sit back and relax. While this might not be the most interesting ride Disney has to offer, it sure is fun watching Jose Carioca and Panchito search all over Mexico for Donald Duck.

8.The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

 If you were looking for a ride to bring you into a movie this is the one. You can rest assured that this ride will take you through a day in the hundred acre woods. One of my favorite parts of this ride is how it works with the senses. Visually, it catches your eye with all the colors and effects as you go through the scenes. If that wasn't enough when Tigger starts to bounce you will bounce along with him which can be very entertaining for young children. The only part that can scare the little ones is Poohs' nightmare which even freaks me out a little bit. Along with a fun interactive queue, this ride is great for the non-thrill seekers. 

7.The Seas with Nemo and Friends

Although my husband isn't a fan of this ride, I absolutely love it. It does follow the movie to an extent and brings you all around the ocean to look for Nemo. However, it also passes in front of an actual aquarium with all of the fish superimposed in the tank which is amazing. The only thing that I really don't like about the ride is that the queue isn't interactive but usually you move so fast though that it doesn't make a difference. Even though months go between our Disney trips, I often find myself singing the song 'Big Blue World' that is played on this ride pretty often. Though this ride might not appeal to everyone it is a great one to get out of the Florida heat and see some fishys.

6.Spaceship Earth
Ah, Spaceship Earth, the big ball in the sky; I'm really not sure how to feel about this ride. Yes it is the parks icon and it pretty much sums up what Walt Disney had in mind for Epcot. I just really think this is one that needs to be updated. It stops in the 80s and although it is mostly set in the past I really would like to see something a little more modern towards the end. We've made such strides in technology and I really think they could do a lot with that. Even though I would like to see a change it doesn't mean I don't enjoy this ride. Seeing the changes through history and getting to build your future is a great way to start or end your day at the park. This iconic ride is a great way to envision what Epcot is supposed to be. 

(to be continued in separate post)