As with any theme park there are bound to be rides, shows and attractions that are just more popular than others and because of their popularity you can almost always guarantee a long wait time. Add summer into the mix and these attractions can be downright hard to get into. But don’t give up! There is a reason they are so popular and if you can wait it out you’ll see why it was all worth it. Here are a few of those rides at Walt Disney World ®:

Anna and Elsa Meet-and-Greet – It is really no surprise why this magical meet-and-greet can take hours to get into. With “Frozen” being the hottest Disney ® movie right now, the royal sisters from Arendelle are welcoming thousands of guests each and every day at their home in Fairytale Hall in Magic Kingdom ®. And while the wait might be a long one, once you meet the sisters you’ll fall in as they tell a story of their long journey to get to Walt Disney World ®. Anna and Elsa can be seen at Princess Fairytale Hall until late afternoon, so get there early! 

Toy Story Midway Mania – It may not be as popular as “Frozen” is right now, but the “Toy Story” franchise is always a hit and when you add a shootin’ gallery of carnival games and your favorite characters from the Disney ® films you have one long line at Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney Hollywood Studios’ ®. Adults and kids of all ages can’t help themselves as they whirl through Andy’s room and play 5 virtual games alongside Toy Story characters. Because of its popularity, we suggest getting to Toy Story Midway Mania either first thing in the morning or before the park closes at night. 

Soarin’ – The only ride in all of Walt Disney World ® that offers incredible views of California, it is no wonder why Soarin’ at Epcot ® is such a hit. Part of its popularity is due to the fact that you will “hang-glide,” or at least feel like your hang-gliding over the state while taking in some of its most famous landscapes including the Golden Gate Bridge. You’ll also “fly” over ski slopes, rolling waves, redwood forests and much more. Experiencing California while at the most magical place on Earth is pretty exciting, which is why Soarin’ is well worth the wait.

Test Track – Epcot ® is also home to another long wait time attraction - Test Track. Because Test Track lets guests design a virtual concept vehicle and then test drive that vehicle in a simulation car, this attraction always has a long line but it is totally worth it. The technology used in this attraction brings your dream car to life, and then you get to take that dream car for a spin in a way you never thought possible. Now who wouldn’t wait in line for that?

Kali River Rapids – Our final long wait time ride takes us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom ® where the water ride Kali River Rapids lives. What’s different about this ride than the others on our list is that it is not necessarily popular during the winter months, but in the hot spring and summer months you can bet Kali River Rapids has super long lines! Thanks to thrills and lots of splashes that will certainly cool you off, this raft ride is exactly what you want on a hot summer day.

Orlando, FL -- 07/28/14

By: Jena Pugh