Three of Disney World’s underrated attractions can be found at Magic Kingdom. Amanda Krause/Insider I’m a lifelong Disney World fan, and I most recently visited the theme park in August 2021. I love most of the destination’s attractions and think some of them are highly underrated.
In particular, I’d point out Muppet*Vision 3D, It’s Tough to Be a Bug!, and Dinosaur. The Liberty Square Riverboat is a stunning Magic Kingdom attraction that’s often overlooked. The Liberty Square Riverboat is a reproduction of historic, steam-powered boats.
Amanda Krause/InsiderInspired by ferries that once ran along the Mississippi river, the Liberty Square Riverboat transports Disney parkgoers to another time and place — the old American frontier. The ride lasts approximately 17 minutes, and recordings from a narrator speaking as Mark Twain are played overhead. I especially love the beautiful views seen from the boat and the calming atmosphere that temporarily removes you from the chaos of Magic Kingdom.
Adults often walk past The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, but it’s actually a great ride for all ages. The cars inside the “Winnie the Pooh” ride are shaped like pots of honey. Amanda Krause/InsiderWhen I waited in line for the storybook-themed ride in August 2021, I was surrounded by toddlers and their family members.
But by the end of the ride, I think I enjoyed the attraction more than most of the younger parkgoers. You sit inside a giant Hunny Pot, travel through the Hundred-Acre Wood, and see all of the beloved A. A.
Milne characters. It’s fun and whimsical, and highly underrated among “Disney adults,” in my opinion. Mickey’s PhilharMagic is always fun no matter how many times you see the show.
The entrance to Mickey’s PhilharMagic at Magic Kingdom in August 2021. Amanda Krause/InsiderThere’s hardly ever a wait for Mickey’s PhilharMagic, and though I appreciate not standing in line, I’m always puzzled by parkgoers’ seemingly low interest. I’d argue the attraction is everything you’d want in a theme-park show.
There’s adorable animation, fan-favorite Disney songs, and special effects that make the show memorable for all ages. At Hollywood Studios, you don’t want to miss Muppet*Vision 3D. The entrance to Muppet*Vision 3D at Hollywood Studios in August 2021.
Amanda Krause/InsiderDiehard Muppets fans adore this show. But for most other parkgoers, the attraction is one you only visit when taking shelter from Florida’s sporadic thunderstorms. Though I wouldn’t consider myself a member of the former group, I do find this show really enjoyable — and I wish other Disney fans appreciated it more.
The jokes hold up, kids get a kick out of it, and some of the Muppets actually make appearances. Star Tours — The Adventure Continues isn’t as shiny and new as Galaxy’s Edge, but it’s still worth visiting. Star Tours — The Adventure Continues at Hollywood Studios in August 2021.
Amanda Krause/InsiderThe ride — inspired by the original “Star Wars” movies — first opened at Hollywood Studios in 1987, and was revamped around 2011. Some would say that makes this an old ride, but I’d consider it classic. After all, it’s just plain fun to ride.
That atmosphere makes you feel as though you’ve boarded a spaceship, and I love how the video sequences change each time you ride it. I’d argue that trips to Epcot are never complete without riding Living with the Land. Inside Living with the Land at Epcot in August 2021.
Amanda Krause/InsiderI’d even say that the boat ride is one of the most underrated attractions throughout all of Disney World. Parkgoers roll through greenhouses and past fish tanks, all of which are used to grow and cultivate food for the Florida theme park. You can also find hidden Mickeys inside, and sometimes spot Disney’s horticulturalists in action.
The ride itself is simple, but it’s a really fun and unique way to get a glimpse of Disney World’s behind-the-scenes action. I’d skip most sections of The Seas with Nemo & Friends, but that doesn’t include Turtle Talk with Crush. Turtle Talk with Crush is found within The Seas with Nemo & Friends building.
Amanda Krause/InsiderThe 15-minute show allows parkgoers — children and adults — to chat with the fan-favorite animated turtle. It’s always improvised and anyone can participate, so you’re guaranteed a unique experience. For example, Crush might give you a nickname or sing a fan-favorite song.
But no matter the material, I always find myself laughing at the character’s jokes. I feel like a kid again every time I ride Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom. The Dinosaur ride at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom.
Amanda Krause/InsiderMost rides at Disney World won’t scare adults. But when I visit Dinosaur, I feel a little more on edge than I’d care to admit. The ride brings parkgoers “back in time” to save an Iguanodon dinosaur.
But while driving through the prehistoric past, your paleontologist leader warns that a massive meteor is about to crash. The journey is fast with sharp turns and dips, and the dinosaur animatronics are a little freaky — especially when they appear right in front of your face. The same goes for the It’s Tough to Be a Bug! show.
The entrance to It’s Tough to Be a Bug! at Animal Kingdom. Amanda Krause/InsiderI remember being terrified of this attraction as a child because I didn’t want to feel “bugs” running under my seat, so I can understand why some kids and adults still feel that way today. But I’m no longer one of them.
I love sitting inside the Tree of Life landmark, and the featured “A Bug’s Life” characters remind me of my childhood. I also think the 3D show and special effects are genuinely entertaining, no matter how creepy. Read the original article on Insider.
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