The entrance to Disney World's Animal Kingdom theme park.
The entrance to Disney World's Animal Kingdom theme park.Amanda Krause/Insider
  • I've been a fan of Disney World for a long time and recently went to the park for the first time.

  • I liked the rides at Animal Kingdom.

  • The Wildlife Express train and the "Finding Nemo" stage show didn't impress me as much as the other ones.

I've been a fan of Disney World for a long time. Every Animal Kingdom attraction was ranked from worst to best.

Reporter Amanda Krause at Disney World's Animal Kingdom.
Animal Kingdom is Disney World's nature-themed park in Orlando, Florida.Amanda Krause/Insider

I ranked the attractions according to how accessible they are. My past memories of visiting the theme park when I was younger were also taken into account.

The new Disney KiteTails show isn't included in this ranking because I haven't had a chance to see it.

I haven't visited The Boneyard since I was a toddler.

The spin of the triceratop.

The DinoLand U.S.A. section of Disney World's Animal Kingdom.
The DinoLand U.S.A. section of Disney World's Animal Kingdom.Amanda Krause/Insider

The TriceraTop Spin ride at Magic Kingdom is similar to the movie "Dumbo the Flying Elephant". Adults are also allowed to ride.

The attraction is located in a section of the park that has been neglected over the years.

There is a new date for the 11th. The train is for wildlife.

The entrance to Disney World's Animal Kingdom theme park.
The entrance to Disney World's Animal Kingdom theme park.Amanda Krause/Insider

You need to take the Wildlife Express Train to Rafiki's Planet Watch. It takes about five minutes to travel between destinations.

Animals can be seen in their more private enclosures on the ride. The one at Animal Kingdom is not very memorable.

There are ten.

Actors perform in
Actors perform in "Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!" at Animal Kingdom.Disney Parks

"Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!" is a stage show. One of my least favorite attractions at the theme park is it.

I don't think the featured music is Disney's best. The show is a bit too long even after being shortened and reimagined.

There are nine. There is a river journey.

A view of Animal Kingdom's Pandora — The World of Avatar section.Amanda Krause/Insider

The result is really stunning, as Disney says on its website, and is inspired by the "Avatar" film series. The scenery and the song sung by the Na'vi Shaman of Songs will make you want to cry.

It's not the most exciting ride at Animal Kingdom, and you will probably only want to ride it once or twice during your vacation.

There are eight. Rafiki's Planetwatch is a show.

A "Lion King" display at Disney World's Animal Kingdom.Amanda Krause/Insider

Rafiki's Planet Watch is a great place to learn about Disney's efforts to serve wildlife. There is an educational center and a petting zoo in the area.

You can join an art class or see Disney's veterinarians at work.

There are seven. The Kali River Rapids is located in the state of Montana.

The Kali River Rapids are found in the Asia section of Animal Kingdom.Amanda Krause/Insider

People who like fast paced and fun can visit Kali River Rapids. The atmosphere makes you feel like you've been transported to a different place.

If you don't want to get wet at the theme park, you might want to skip the raft ride.

There are six. It is difficult to be a bug.

The entrance to It's Tough to Be a Bug! at Animal Kingdom.Amanda Krause/Insider

The attraction is called It's Tough to Be a Bug! A 3D presentation from "A Bug's Life" character Flik shows park goers what it's like to be a bug.

The attraction could use a little refresh, like a clearer movie screen, but it's still scary.

There are five. There is a festival of the lion king.

Performers sing during the Festival of the Lion King at Animal Kingdom.Disney Parks

One of the best parts of visiting Disney World is seeing the performers perform. I think the Festival of the Lion King is the best place to see them.

Some people carry puppets of "Lion King" characters while others do acrobatic stunts in colorful costumes. You get to listen to your favorite songs from the movie, and parkgoers get to participate in the show.

There are four. There is a flight of passage.

Inside the Avatar Flight of Passage ride.Amanda Krause/Insider

Before I went to Disney World in 2021, I'd heard a lot of positive things about the movie.

It did, and it made you feel like you're riding a banshee. The ride is so thrilling that you almost don't care about the blurry screen on the 3D screen.

There are three. A dinosaur.

The Dinosaur ride at Disney World's Animal Kingdom.Amanda Krause/Insider

Dinosaur is one of the best attractions at Animal Kingdom, in my opinion, but it is also one of the most under appreciated rides in Disney World.

People travel back in time to save an animal. While driving through the prehistoric past, your leader warns you that a huge meteorite is about to hit.

No matter how many times you ride, the ride is exciting and frightening.

There are two There are a lot of KilimanjaroSafaris.

The Kilimanjaro Safaris ride at Disney World's Animal Kingdom.Amanda Krause/Insider

There is never enough time to visit Animal Kingdom and the KilimanjaroSafaris. Animals like zebras, Hippos, and more can be seen in natural habitats at the park.

I got to see baby giraffes and lions roar at each other when I visited in August of 2021.

This is the first thing. There is a legend of the mountain.

The entrance to Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom.Amanda Krause/Insider

I think of Everest when I think of Animal Kingdom. The roller coaster is made to look like Himalayan mountain peaks with a hidden yeti.

If my parents would have allowed me, I would have ridden this coaster 10 times. The only thing that stops me is the long line of park goers with the same idea.

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