philkid3Nov 3, 20216 min read17. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Magic Kingdom, 1971)It may have been too difficult to survive forever, but in its day, Captain Nemo took guests on an adventure without peer.
philkid3Nov 1, 20214 min read19. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (Magic Kingdom, 1971)A nightmare of twists, turns, and near-misses balanced with color and humor far exceeded the simple dark ride design.
philkid3Oct 29, 20216 min read22. "it's a small world" (Magic Kingdom, 1971)A beautiful piece of moving art by an absolute master surrounds you on all sides, set to a tune that gets far too much hate.
philkid3Oct 25, 20214 min read26. Walt Disney World Railroad (Magic Kingdom, 1971)Chugging along the perimeter of the Magic Kingdom, an iconic transportation ride you can't imagine not being there.
philkid3Oct 22, 20213 min read29. Mickey's PhilharMagic (Magic Kingdom, 2003)Not marketed or intended as the headlining attraction of its opening year, "just another 4D show" ended up becoming an instant classic.
philkid3Oct 18, 20213 min read33. Peter Pan's Flight (Magic Kingdom, 1971)An enduring opening day classic continues to stand tall against 50 years of advancement in ride tech.
philkid3Oct 16, 20216 min read35. Seven Dwarf's Mine Train (Magic Kingdom, 2014)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.
philkid3Oct 2, 20215 min read49. Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid (Magic Kingdom, 2012)A case made for one of the most underrated attractions on land or sea.
philkid3Oct 1, 20213 min read50. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Magic Kingdom, 1999)It cleared a legend, but maintains a charm all its own despite that, with a modern take on a classic genre.