One of the best parts of a Walt Disney World vacation is how there are plenty of experiences to satisfy every member of the family. This includes teens who might be looking for bigger thrills and fun than the classic family friendly attractions such as “it’s a small world” and Spaceship Earth. Luckily for teens, there are plenty of thrills and adventures to be found throughout the Disney Parks, offering them a world of fun on vacation. Let’s check out the best attractions for teens to enjoy in Walt Disney World!
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Space Mountain
Starting off the list in the Magic Kingdom is the first of a trio of thrilling mountains that teens will love to check out. Space Mountain in Tomorrowland brings teens to Starport 75 where they can board a rocket and blast into the darkness of space. With near total darkness, sudden drops, twists, and turns all set to an upbeat soundtrack, Space Mountain is a must do for thrill seekers.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Moving over to Frontierland, the next mountain brings teens into the world of Princess and the Frog. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a water-based attraction that puts teens in search of the perfect musicians for Tiana’s big party. The search leads to the bayou where splashes, animatronics, and music entertain before a final plunge over fifty feet back to the party. With catchy music and major thrills, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is perfect for teens.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
The final mountain in the Magic Kingdom is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Frontierland. Teens board a runaway mine train for the wildest ride in the wilderness through the caverns and canyons of Tumbleweed. With sudden twists and turns, the threat of collapsing caverns, and fun views of the Rivers of America, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad provides some major thrills for teens.
TRON Lightcycle / Run
Teens who are fans of all things digital must check out TRON Lightcycle / Run over in Tomorrowland. This high-tech attraction brings them into the grid where they board Lightcycles as part of Team Blue and race to pass through eight energy gates to secure victory. With a high-speed launch that brings them outside under a massive canopy before plunging back into near darkness, teens are sure to love TRON Lightcycle / Run.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
One of the biggest thrills found in Walt Disney World is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT. Teens find themselves on board innovative attraction vehicles that can rotate three hundred and sixty degrees, allowing for a backwards launch at high speed. Each mission with the Guardians is set to a popular song and the smooth twists and turns leave teens feeling as though they are in the middle of the action flying through space.
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Mission: SPACE
Right next door to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT is another opportunity for teens to blast off into space on exciting missions. Mission: SPACE offers two different experiences that vary in intensity. The Green Team is a less intense orbit of planet Earth that still features an exciting launch and landing. The Orange Team is a high intensity experience that features several G’s of force as teens set off on a mission to Mars filled with surprises.
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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Jumping over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, teens will love an attraction that combines big thrills with an eerie story. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror brings teens into The Hollywood Tower Hotel where something creepy happened years before. Once on board a service elevator, teens find themselves at the mercy of the hotel as they enter The Twilight Zone and experience a randomized sequence of drops and lifts. With a unique experience every time, this is a must do for thrill seeking teens!
Rock ‘n Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Right next to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is another opportunity for teens to experience big thrills while rocking out. The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith begins as a tour through G Force Records before teens are invited backstage to an Aerosmith concert. With a high-speed launch in a super stretch limo and the only inversions on an attraction in Walt Disney World, teens will love rocketing through the dark and neon lights of downtown Los Angeles to make it to the concert on time.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a favorite of teens thanks to its immersive atmosphere and is also home to a thrilling attraction that puts them in the middle of the action. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has teens join the Rebels as they evacuate a base and protect the location of a secret base after being taken prisoner by the First Order. With a daring escape and several face-to-face moments with Kylo Ren, this is a must-do attraction for teens looking for thrills!
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Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is home to Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain which can be seen from nearly every corner of the Disney Park. Teens will love this experience that begins as a gentle ride through the mountains before they encounter the fabled Yeti. The train soon rushes backwards and reaches high speeds as teens scramble to get away from the Yeti who is the protector of the mountain. Teens can also enjoy extra thrills on this attraction once nighttime falls as a large portion takes place outside!
Kilimanjaro Safaris
The final attraction that teens should not miss out on in Walt Disney World can be found in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Kilimanjaro Safaris offers the thrill of embarking on an authentic safari across the forests and savannahs of Africa. Teens will be thrilled catching glimpses of animals including lions, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, rhinos, and more all free roaming in habitats close to the vehicles. Since the animals are free roaming, each experience is different, so teens can return to Kilimnajaro Safaris time and time again for new thrills.
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