I’m not a fan of the “Snow White” ride. Megan duBois; Kime Renfro/InsiderSeven Dwarfs Mine Train is a popular ride at Magic Kingdom that always has a long line. I don’t think its seats are comfortable for people who are taller or bigger.
There are some impressive technical features to the attraction, but I think it’s overrated. Everyone has their favorite rides at Disney World — especially when you’ve been going to the parks for over 25 years like me. For some, it’s the brand new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coaster at Epcot (count me in that group), and for others, it’s icons like Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom.
One attraction that tends to get a lot of buzz is Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom, but honestly, I don’t get why people love it so much. The Fantasyland attraction often has an hours-long wait When I go to Magic Kingdom, I’m trying to hit all of the big attractions before it gets too busy. The wait time for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is typically at least an hour and a half — even first thing in the morning.
The line is so long that it usually spills out of the main queue and around the backside of the attraction. The overflow of people makes the already narrow walkways even harder to navigate, so I try to stay away from this area as much as possible. The actual ride vehicles aren’t comfortableGuests riding the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction at Disney World.
Charles Sykes/AP ImagesOn the rare occasion I ride this attraction with friends or family, I’m always acutely aware of the uncomfortable seating arrangement. One of the biggest selling points of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is the unique ride vehicle, which sways and rocks back and forth throughout the approximately three-minute journey. I love the added motion, but the seats are uncomfortable.
The small bucket-style seats are in rows of two with individual lap bars. As someone who’s 5-foot-6 and a size 12, I barely fit comfortably. My knees almost touch the front and my backside is squished into the seat.
This is honestly the biggest reason I steer clear of this attraction whenever possible. The storyline is cute but not overly impressiveWhen I think of my favorite Disney attractions, they all have a great story. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is adorable, but whenever I ride it, I come away wanting more.
Guests are whisked away to the diamond mine to see the dwarfs clamoring about for sparkling gems. Then all of the sudden it’s time to go home, and you’re racing down the mountain to the cottage where Snow White is waiting. Although the story is easy for kids (the target audience) to understand, it’s not as robust as other attractions like Avatar Flight of Passage at Animal Kingdom.
I will concede that the animatronics of the dwarfs are impressive. They’re incredibly detailed thanks to rear-projection mapping that allows their facial features and mannerisms to be more realistic. The overall thrill is great for kids, but as an adult, I want moreI prefer riding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Megan duBoisI get why families with smaller kids would want to do this attraction since the height requirement is only 38 inches. The other big coasters at Magic Kingdom, like Splash Mountain and Space Mountain, require guests to be at least 40 to 44 inches. But I often travel to theme parks alone, so I’m able to pick and choose what to do with my day.
I get that Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is built as a family attraction with no inversions and just a few smaller drops. But as an adult, I want something more from a coaster, even if it’s just additional storytelling elements. The long wait, tiny seats, and lackluster storyline all make Seven Dwarfs Mine Train a pass for me.
Instead, you can find me in line for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad or relaxing with a Dole Whip inside Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. Read the original article on Insider.
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