With all this excitement, it is the perfect time to rank the best rides in Florida. What are the best rides we have right now? Will the new rides be as good? Check out the list below and decide yourself.
Disclaimer: I have not been to Legoland Florida yet, I have also not riden the Fast and the Furious ride @ Universal Orlando.
Top 50 Rides in Florida
50. Popeye Bilge Rat Barges - Islands of Adventure
You get soaked on this ride and it is a great river rapids ride. That being said, there are many rides that are simply better.
49. Congo River Rapids - Busch Gardens Tampa
Another great river rapids ride, that in my opinion is better than Popeye. A little bit longer ride with a typically shorter wait.
48. Flight of Passage - Disney's Animal Kingdom
A lot of people probably have this much higher, but Avatar knocks this down a few pegs in my opinion. Just not my cup of tea.
47. Dumbo - Magic Kingdom
Is this the most exciting ride? No
Is it one of the most iconic? Definitely
46. Freedom Flyer - Fun Spot Orlando
Freedom Flyer is a super smooth ride. It would be higher if it were a bit longer or more exciting.
45. Escape from Gringotts - Universal Orlando
Cool ride, again probably higher on most lists. Theming was awesome, especially outside the ride.
44. Scorpion - Busch Garden Tampa
Was the 2nd coaster I've ever riden and has sentimental value. It simply isn't as good as some other rides though.
43. Falcon's Fury - Busch Gardens Tampa
Very exciting ride, but just way too short. Also I'm the only one in my family that will ride this and riding alone just isn't as fun.
42. Kraken - Sea World Orlando
Would be higher, but ride is a bit jerky and gives me a headache after a few rides.
41. Race Through New York w/ Jimmy Fallon - Universal Orlando
Awesome ride, but my brother got sick on it, so that is the lasting image of it.
40. Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh - Magic Kingdom
The most underrated ride at magic kingdom in my opinion. Some people hate that this replaced Mr. Toad, but our family loves Pooh!!!
39. Bumper Kars - Fun Spot Orlando
Come on! You know you love Bumper Kars! Imagine being able to ride over and over! You can do that with the lack of lines at fun spot.
38. Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin - Magic Kingdom
Amazingly fun ride. Would be even higher if...the guns always worked.
37. Journey to Atlantis - Sea World Orlando
A really fun flume with some roller coaster elements
36. Pteranodon Flyers - Islands of Adventure
Super cool ride with a great view of the park.
35. Skull Island: Reign of Kong - Islands of Adventure
Really enjoyed this ride and its cool that little ones can go on.
34. Alien Swirling Saucers - Hollywood Studios
This is where it gets really good. All rides from here on out are just a joy. Love spinning on the swirling saucers.
33. Soarin' - Epcot
Super fun ride, but can't reach the other rides on this list. It is cool seeing the cool places around the world.
32. Storm Force Accelatron - Islands of Adventure
Like an amped up version of tea cups. This is super fun.
31. Mad Tea Party - Magic Kingdom
Nothing beats the original.
30. Men In Black Alien Attack - Universal Orlando
Similar to Buzz, but better accuracy and a longer ride.
29. Doctor Doom Fearfall - Islands of Adventure
A cool drop tower. So neat.
28. Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem - Universal Orlando
One of the cooler rides at Universal Orlando. My favorite motion ride at the actual park.
27. Sheikra - Busch Gardens Tampa
One of the most exciting rides, but it is super short. The lack of length keeps it from being top 10.
26. Seven Dwarf Mine Train - Magic Kingdom
A sweet ride with an always long wait. Not as thrilling as it could be.
25. Slinky Dog Dash - Hollywood Studios
An awesome coaster that is kid friendly.
24. Skyride - Busch Gardens Tampa
Underrated ride with great views of the park and a sweet breeze. Great way to see rhinos and elephants.
23. Rock n' Roller Coaster - Hollywood Studios
Super fun ride and the most intense coaster at Disney. Would be ranked higher if the seats were more comfortable.
22. White Lightning - Fun Spot Orlando
Surprisingly fast wooden coaster at fun spot. Just a very unique and fun ride. With no wait, you can ride it over and over.
21. Mine Blower - Fun Spot Kissimmee
Wooden coaster that goes upside down!!
20. Space Mountain - Magic Kingdom
I don't ride this enough. One of the most iconic rides out there.
19. Manta - Sea World Orlando
You feel like you are flying on this ride. It's awesome until you are waiting at the end, then its not so awesome.
18. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - Magic Kingdom
I have this lower than others in my family. Jr. loves this ride. I do too, but not as much as what is to come.
17. Test Track - Epcot
This is Jr.'s absolute favorite ride and its a blast. A sweet coaster.
16. Jurassic Park River Adventure - Islands of Adventure
One of the best water rides around and a sweet throwback to a classic movie.
15. Revenge of the Mummy - Universal Orlando
An absolute gem of a ride. Cool indoor coaster with some surprises.
14. Forbidden Journey - Islands of Adventure
Many say this ride is their favorite in Florida, but it slots in at #14 for me. Really fun ride either way.
13. Cobra's Curse - Busch Gardens Tampa
My favorite part of this ride is the giraffes you can see from the top of the ride.
12 - Rip Ride Rock It - Universal Orlando
The best ride at Universal Orlando. Super fun and cool to choose your song.
11. Kumba - Busch Gardens Tampa
A sweet coaster with lots of inversions. A classic that has stood the tests of time.
10. Expedition Everest - Animal Kingdom
Best coaster at Disney and the only that goes backwards.
9. Mako - Sea World Orlando
The best ride at Sea World. That 1st drop is amazing and terrifying.
8 - Incredible Hulk - Islands of Adventure
The best coaster at Universal Studios Resort.
7. Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man - Islands of Adenture
The best ride at the resort. It also has great value being one that the whole family can enjoy and being a Spider-Man attraction.
6. Cheetah Hunt - Busch Gardens Tampa
Super fast and super amazing coaster.
5. Toy Story Mania - Hollywood Studios
Super fun and interactive ride.
Side Note: I'm undefeated in this ride.
4. Montu - Busch Gardens Tampa
Best coaster in FL. This ride has 7 inversions
3. Tower of Terror - Hollywood Studios
Every time it's different and every time it is spectacular.
2. Splash Mountain - Magic Kingdom
9+ minutes of pure glory. Such a great ride.
1. Kilimanjaro Safaris - Animal Kingdom
The best ride in the United States. Now, it's not the ride that makes it great, its the animals, but where else can you see a hippo that close? Where else will a rhino go right past your jeep? Closest we will get in this state!
What do you think of this list? Do you have anything that you would change?
- Noland
