1. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (Disney's Hollywood Studios, 2019)
A collection of everything that has been learned about themed experiences over the history of the medium in one perfect expression.
Counting down the 50 greatest attractions at Walt Disney World. Ever.
A collection of everything that has been learned about themed experiences over the history of the medium in one perfect expression.
The first attraction built for Walt Disney World was a drawn-out disaster of disorganized ideas that turned into a masterpiece.
An impossibly abstract concept is tackled through wonderfully detailed set design, an unforgettable song, and a loveable fellow.
Combining a massive dark ride with a peaceful ride system, then dotting it with unparalleled thrills is a recipe for legend status.
The thematic and emotional centerpiece of Futureworld made you believe tomorrow would be awesome because of you.
The most epic scope and tone of any Disney attraction serves as the center piece for a completely different kind of theme park.
It may have been too difficult to survive forever, but in its day, Captain Nemo took guests on an adventure without peer.
A nightmare of twists, turns, and near-misses balanced with color and humor far exceeded the simple dark ride design.
Color, detail, and unique movement take you into a cartoon while being fully linked to the lineage of the dark ride.
A brilliant blitz of nostalgia for both fans of film and theme parks alike, on a grand scale like nothing seen before or since.
Utilizing a ground-breaking ride system, extremely cool animatronics, and a cult iconic host, this ride should be enjoyed on its own merits.
An enduring opening day classic continues to stand tall against 50 years of advancement in ride tech.
The perfect example of an attraction being more for how it affects the experience of the park as a whole, not just the experience inside.
Despite having a little bit of a little brother complex, this is a near-perfect use of the perfect ride system and setting.
Touring the food you can eat somehow manages to be extremely cool.
A case made for one of the most underrated attractions on land or sea.
It cleared a legend, but maintains a charm all its own despite that, with a modern take on a classic genre.