No Lie. You Need to Skip These 5 Disney World Rides in 2026.
It’s tempting to want to do EVERYTHING on your Disney World vacation…but your trip might actually be better if you DON’T ride some attractions.
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
From classic attractions to exciting new additions, you might be thinking, “Yup, I want to do them all,” as you plan your upcoming Disney World vacation. But, as shocking as it might sound, SKIPPING some rides might actually be the best thing you can do to get the most out of your trip. Here are 5 rides you may want to intentionally leave off your 2026 Disney World itinerary!
Space Mountain
Okay, first let’s address the massive elephant in the room. Yes, Space Mountain is absolutely a classic, and for that reason, it will always hold a special place in our hearts. But the rest of our body doesn’t necessarily agree with that feeling!
Space Mountain
Several members of our team have mentioned they can’t handle Space Mountain anymore because, despite its iconic status, it can be a rough ride — literally. We often find ourselves walking away from the ride with a sore back, a headache, or other various aches and pains.
Looks a lot more painful with the lights on.
Space Mountain includes lots of quick, unexpected drops and turns, and the track doesn’t always feel the smoothest. If that sounds like something that could also trigger some painful issues for you, you might want to bypass it to avoid potentially derailing the rest of your vacation plans.
Space Mountain
But that doesn’t mean all thrill rides are off the table! For an exciting ride without a ton of jarring motions, you could head to TRON: Lightcycle Run, right next door. TRON is also a rollercoaster with plenty of thrills, but with fewer sudden turns and drops, it’s less likely to leave you sore than its classic neighbor, Space Mountain.
Mission: SPACE
Speaking of rides that could leave you feeling less-than-stellar afterwards, Mission: SPACE in EPCOT is a space flight simulator that’s notorious for causing motion sickness. Need further evidence? The air sickness bags included in all the ride vehicles should illustrate the point!
Mission: SPACE
If you’re on the fence when debating whether or not you can handle it, there are two different Mission: SPACE experiences you can choose from. The Green Mission is a gentler, more family-friendly version that has light motions and doesn’t spin. And the Orange Mission is the more intense version that spins and tilts to simulate the speed and G-forces of a spacecraft launch.
Mission: SPACE
If you have even a hint of motion sickness, you’ll want to avoid the Orange Mission, or else risk giving yourself a nasty bout of it! And if you’re super sensitive to motion sickness, you may want to skip this ride entirely, since the movement and images in the Green Mission can still cause issues.
Mission: SPACE
For a gentler simulated flight experience, you can check out Soarin’ in The Land Pavilion. It can be scary for riders who are afraid of heights, but other than that, it’s generally super family-friendly!
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
This one might seem like a hot take, but we promise there’s a reason it made the list! Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is an interactive flight simulator in Disney’s Hollywood Studios that allows guests to take control of the Millennium Falcon to transport contraband cargo on an important mission.
Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
It’s an immersive ride that puts you right in the action of the Star Wars universe…so why is it on our “skip” list for 2026? Well, several caveats explain its placement! On May 26th, 2026, the attraction is being updated to add new experiences in honor of the release of the new movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu.
New missions will be added to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu.
If you’re fortunate enough to visit Disney World fairly regularly and you’ve already been on the current version of the ride, you might want to hold off until the new version debuts so you can spend your precious park time on other attractions. Plus, lines might be extra long in the days and weeks immediately after the ride is first updated, so it might be better to wait until the hype dies down if you have the opportunity to visit again soon after.
Hondo animatronic
Of course, there are tons of reasons this one may NOT be a skip for you — if you’re a big Star Wars fan, haven’t had the chance to ride the current version yet, or won’t be back to Disney World for a while, it might still be firmly on your must-do list! But if you don’t fall into one of those categories, you might want to hold off until the new version comes out later this year.
Kali River Rapids
The ever-devisive Kali River Rapids is a water ride located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And before we go any further, we have to say that if you ride this attraction, you will get SOAKED.
Kali River Rapids
Getting completely drenched is the main takeaway from this attraction, since it isn’t super immersive or story-driven otherwise. With that in mind, this one is pretty much always a skip for the members of our team who prefer not to get soaking wet, since there isn’t much benefit to justify the soggy shoes. On the other hand, if a mid-day soak is exactly what you’re looking for, give this one a go!
Kali River Rapids
If you aren’t a huge fan of water rides, but can deal with them if there is also a storyline to the attraction, you may prefer Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom instead. Plus, you might not get completely drenched on that ride…it’s still possible, but not a guarantee like on Kali River Rapids!
Peter Pan’s Flight
You might see Peter Pan’s Flight and think, “How could that be a skip? It’s quintessential Disney World!” Which, fair, there are definitely some cases in which this could be a must-do! If you have little kids or major Peter Pan fans in your group, they’ll probably be blown away by this ride through Neverland, which would make this ride a super memorable part of your trip.
Peter Pan’s Flight
But we can’t talk about Peter Pan’s Flight without talking about the wait times. The standby line for this attraction is almost always super long, with waits regularly hovering around the hour mark. And since it’s often one of the rides people head to at park open to try to beat the crowds, you can’t even count on being able to knock it out in the morning with a shorter wait like you can with some other attractions.
Peter Pan
Plus, the ride itself is pretty short — about 3 minutes from start to finish. Compared to something like Haunted Mansion at 7-8 minutes or Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at 9-10 minutes, you might be disappointed to wait in line for an hour or more for such a short payoff.
Peter Pan’s Flight ears
It can be hard to justify waiting in line for Peter Pan’s Flight, especially if you’ve got a short trip planned where every second counts. If that’s the case for you, Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid is another Fantasyland dark ride based on a classic movie that could be a solid swap on your itinerary!
When it comes to a Disney World vacation, more isn’t always more. You might want to consider skipping these rides on your next trip to avoid potential aches, pains, disappointments, and time wasters! We’re in Disney World every day (literally!), and we’re constantly on the lookout for the experiences that could derail your trip, so keep an eye on DFB for all the latest updates to help plan your dream vacation!
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