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    The Barnstormer

    4.0 (40 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Joseph G.

    The barnstormer is a mini coaster thrill ride located inside Walt Disney worlds magic kingdom in their big top circus area. A small and short coaster meant for the younger Audience this ride features the likes of the classic Disney character goofy. While the ride is pretty simple and short and very rarely has a wait it is pretty fun. Perfect for kiddos not quite tall enough to ride the big thrill rides like space mountain to cut there teeth on a Disney world roller coaster. Overall neat ride with some cute decor and setup that is enjoyable for the young and older crowds.

    Brian F.

    The Barnstormer is located in the Fantasyland section of Magic Kingdom. This is a mini-rollercoaster for kids that lasts only 30 seconds or so. Kids can't ride if they're under 7 (per some of the employees) and there's also a height minimum. I wouldn't come here if there was a wait but at least it's something.

    Goofy great goofini
    Amy T.

    YES! This is an introduction roller coaster. If you are bigger or taller, it might be a tight fit. If you are riding with a little child, you might want to sit them with the smaller adult in your party since you share a lap bar. It's a quick ride. It's well worth it.

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    Melissa B.

    The Barnstormer is a kid friendly coaster. It's one of the shorter rides at WDW so I wouldn't recommend waiting for a long time to ride this. It's small with a few turns and manageable for the younger crowd. It's a great stop after riding dumbo or playing in the splash park area.

    Monique W.

    This is a cute ride located in Fantasyland next to Dumbo! It's a small roller coast ride geared for young kids. It's a short ride!! Disney World has social distancing guidelines in place. Every other cart is filled and there are social distancing markers on the ground to wait. My daughter and I didn't have to wait to get on this ride. We pretty much walked on as there wasn't many people at the Magic Kingdom park when we had gone. It seemed like this ride only last for 1 minute? If that! It's a small coaster with small drops and quick twists/turns. We rode it a few times. I wouldn't recommend this ride if you have to wait 30 minutes to a hour though. It really is a short ride and you can get more of an experience going on other rides such as Small World or Peter Pan if you're limited on time at the park. If you're one for roller coasters, I'd recommend Big Thunder or Seven Dwarfs at Magic Kingdom instead.

    Goofy's crashed cannon.
    Ariel W.

    This ride is a small roller coaster located in the Storybook Circus part of Fantasyland. During the Fantasyland expansion the ride was rethemed to add a cannon that Goofy apparently uses to shoot himself out of during his circus act. The ride is only a minute long so I wouldn't wait for it if there is a very long line. If you do choose to ride it is a fun small coaster good for young children up to adults. My 17 year old daughter still found it enjoyable. You are taken up to the top of a hill and you race to the bottom in a series of twists and turns. There aren't any sudden drops making this a good coaster for younger children.

    Fantasyland from the top of the Barnstormer Coaster
    Sue M.

    I was clueless that this ride was a roller coaster until I got to the top!!! It's perfect for kids as it's over in no time. But please do not let your child sit alone. Make sure they sit with someone. I'm a small adult whom they sat alone and on those hairpins turns I was whipped left and right in my seat. There was no one to "shoulder" with, so to speak. Though I can see the attraction to the young 'uns, I had more fun as a watcher than a passenger;-)

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    Hands down still my favorite ride yes I know it's a kid ride .... Do I care nope it's Disney everyone is a kid lol

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    The new and improved barnstormers ride is located in the first section to open at the brand new fantasy land. Your kids will love it.

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    Great for a kiddie coaster. But be forewarned it is super short. Don't wait too long for such a short ride.

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    Magic Kingdom Park

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    3.9
    (3.1k reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Disclaimer: I'm not one of those Disney Adults, so I can't blindly just rate this place 5 stars…read morebecause Disney is the God I choose to worship. But as a random person, we didn't really have a bad experience. Magic Kingdom is not an amusement park, it's a theme park. Rides are basic, but I think it's so every guest can have the same experience. Easy to stop and go if you need to get on the ride in an untraditional way. Completely overpriced though, which is why my wife and I have been together for 22 years and this was the first time we went to Disney in that time. If we didn't spend more on lightning lane passes, we would not have had a good day. I feel you can do whatever you want here. People cut in line, push past others, talk through all the instructions and rides. Some weird woman just recited the entire Haunted Mansion introduction, because with main character syndrome, she wanted to ruin the experience for everyone else? I feel I enjoy Marvel and Star Wars more than most other properties and I still think Disney has catching up to do with Universal Studios. It's a better world over there. There is a lot of Disney "Magic" though. You have to pay for it, but like Disney, you throw enough money at a problem and it does appear better.

    Very expensive But very magical and fun…read moreRides are great once you get on them Lines are huge Get the app so you can see the wait time so you don't have to physically see If you plan well you can bring snacks Food is really expensive but most of the time it is good I'll say one thing " You don't go to Disney to save money."

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    Under The Sea - Journey Of The Little Mermaid

    Under The Sea - Journey Of The Little Mermaid

    3.9
    (138 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid is OK. Ariel looks weird, mainly in the face…read more While I still enjoyed this ride and thought it was fun, the overall quality of the animatronics was a step below most other rides at Disney World. I thought maybe that was because this ride opened around the same time as the movie in 1989. However, I was a bit surprised to learn after the fact that this ride actually opened 23 years after the movie, in late 2012. On the ride, you board clamshells that take you on an adventure under the sea. Pretty much all the characters from the movie make an appearance and the ride is filled with Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's popular songs like "Part of Your World," "Under the Sea," "Poor Unfortunate Souls," and "Kiss the Girl." The "Under the Sea" song and dance segment is bright and colorful. It reminds me of going to E.T.'s planet in the E.T. Adventure ride at Universal Studios. It's a festive party; both rides have that neon-colored, crowded "creature party" aesthetic. During our visit, the animatronic Ariel in this section was broken and inanimate. Kind of funny and creepy. During the "Kiss the Girl" segment, the plastic water coming out of the fishes' mouths didn't look great. It added to the overall sort of "knock-off" and kitschy look of the ride. Also, right before the end of the final scene with King Triton and the wedding of Ariel and Eric, the ride stopped on us. So, I was able to get a good, long look at the different animatronics and scenery. Finally, I thought the transitions between the high-quality video and the actual practical physical ride props were a bit jarring. Other rides do it better like, for example, the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros at EPCOT. We had Lightning Lane passes at around 1:47 PM on a non-holiday Monday and experienced no line and no wait.

    If you're a Little Mermaid fan, or you have little kids, than this is your ride! This attraction is…read morelocated in Fantasyland and takes you through the Little Mermaid movie. It is a slow moving ride that goes on a flat track and will move your clamshell 365 degrees, as well as going backwards and tipping backwards as well. It does not spin fast and as someone who gets motion sickness, you should be fine. The seat has a lap bar for the entire row and is not comfortable at all. It is a very hard bench. I find this ride becoming more of a favorite probably since it is super cute and the line is never very long. The line can get long at times, but I recommend waiting until the wait drops below 20 minutes. The line starts outside which has little shade and is very hot in the summer, but then moves inside, where the majority of the line is. Inside it is covered and much cooler. It is actually really dark inside and my eyes always have to adjust. This ride is very colorful, very musical and very fun. If you know this movie, you are going through the story quickly. There are a few dark areas throughout the ride as well as a couple of loud parts. This rides also "stops" as well. There is not a time we have been on this that it did not have a stop for a a minute or so. This ride is designed for children, however, as an adult, it is becoming a favorite of mine. It is nice long ride, that you can sit and relax. This is a must go in the summer for us! Cool, AC, sitting down, sign me up! I would recommend this ride but only when the line is 20 minutes or less. Otherwise, wait and come back later.

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    Under the sea, on ride
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    Under The Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid at Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort. Outside. Entrance. Sign.
    Under The Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid at Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort. Outside. Entrance. Sign.
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    Rapunzel's Village And Tower

    Rapunzel's Village And Tower

    4.9
    (8 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    While exploring Fantasyland, I saw Rapunzel's Village and Tower! The most noticeable feature to me…read moreis the tower. Rapunzel's tower from Tangled is very cool to see from an up close perspective! It felt like you were in the movie! The tower is not accessible for entry, however, the outside of the tower has been detailed extremely well. The tower appears as though it could have easily come right out of the film. At daylight hours, the tower is quite nice. However, when evening arrives with lights like the lanterns from the movie, the entire atmosphere changes and becomes much more immersive! Although this area contains themed restrooms, there is no indication that they are bathrooms! This is not your average restroom stop in Magic Kingdom though! There are details throughout the area including Pascal hiding within some of the design elements, wanted posters of Flynn Rider and many other small details to give off the idea that this is essentially a mini Tangled town. I was happy about this being a slightly less crowded area of Fantasyland as well. It is nice to be able to step back and stop for a moment to capture some photos and take a quick rest from the crowds. Unlike many of the rides surrounding this area, there isn't always a huge crowd of people here! It is definitely worth stopping by especially at night. There are so much details to Rapunzel's tower!

    :::::::::::::: Review #1200 ::::::::::::::…read more What oh what to write review #1200 on? Well, why not write it about a 5 star bathroom area at Disney?! LOL This area was put in as part of New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom; although, it's actually located in the original Fantasyland. They built Rapunzel's Tower, which really stands out. It makes you think you're heading to a really cool attraction, but nope, it's just a bathroom area and charging station. As others have said, these have to be the cleanest, nicest bathrooms on Disney Property. Whoever thought going to a restroom would be an "experience?" LOL In addition to the restrooms, there are plenty of places to sit in the area and rest your weary feet. While you're doing it, take advantage of the many charging stations which are "hidden" inside the barrels sitting around the area. Love all the lanterns and the lighting of the area at night. Disney did an excellent job with this area. Well, there you have it... Review #1200 on bathrooms and a charging area! :D

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    Tangled-themed Rapunzel's tower restrooms at Fantasyland at Disney World.
    Tangled-themed Rapunzel's tower restrooms at Fantasyland at Disney World.
    Rapunzel's Village And Tower
    Rapunzel's Village And Tower

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    Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

    Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

    4.3
    (163 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I really enjoyed the Tomorrowland Transit Authority (TTA) PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom at Disney…read moreWorld. It's a relaxing ride that takes you on a tour of Tomorrowland with elevated views. The ride goes inside and out--you'll go through Space Mountain and also see Cinderella Castle, the Tomorrowland Speedway, and the retro-futuristic Astro Orbiter (to name a few attractions). I love the 1920s and 30s pulp science fiction and 1960s Space Age look (Googie architecture) of Tomorrowland. The PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom opened in 1975 (four years after the park opened) and includes a model of Progress City, Walt Disney's vision for EPCOT in the 1960s. The PeopleMover actually stopped on us when we were next to the diorama of Progress City, so I got to look at it for a while. I found the seats in the vehicles to be quite comfortable with good lower back support. There was no Lightning Lane for the PeopleMover. On a non-holiday Monday around 4:00 PM, the line was long. We waited about 10-15 minutes, which felt like a long time since we had been using Lightning Lanes for most of our recent trip to Disney World. This is the only Disney PeopleMover still in operation. I hope it never closes. The PeopleMover in Tomorrowland at Disneyland (California) opened in 1967 and closed in 1995.

    If you need that one ride that's can rock a child to sleep. Or that ride to take a load off of…read moreyour feet while you digest that burger from Cosmic Rays. This ride comes in clutch! On warm night it can be a life saver and fun way to view the park from above.

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    Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
    Me and my bestie sitting on the ride
    Me and my bestie sitting on the ride
    Astro Orbiter from the PeopleMover at night

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