Must-See Attractions & FastPass Tips

There is so much to see and do at Walt Disney World® Resort, it can be hard to know where to begin. Here is a list of Must-See Attractions and FastPass tips to help you get started.

General FastPass+ Tips for every park

  1. You will be relying heavily on the My Disney Experience app within the parks, and it is a huge drain on your battery!
    • Think about changing the settings on your phone so that other features are not taking a toll on your battery.  You will need Wi-Fi, and location services are super helpful. You can turn off Bluetooth.
    • Charging stations are located in Magic Kingdom® Park. However, we HIGHLY recommend that you take a cord/USB plugin for charging. Even better, get a Mophie or another kind of portable battery to use. To find out where the charging stations are located, check the maps feature on your My Disney Experience app, or ask a Cast Member.
  2. Disney Resort Guests can make FastPass+ selections at 7:00 a.m. EST 60 days in advance. We HIGHLY recommend that you take advantage of this and make your selections as soon as possible. This means that if you are in the Central Time Zone, you can make your FastPass reservations at 6:00 a.m.
  3. Remember, FastPass+ reservations can be modified from your My Disney Experience app. You can change both the attraction AND the time. If you have difficulty with this, you can visit one of the FastPass+ kiosks located throughout each park. The kiosks are staffed by Disney Cast Members who can answer questions or give assistance.

Magic Kingdom Park – Must-See Attractions

Attractions that most often need a FastPass:

  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  • Peter Pan’s Flight®
  • Enchanted Tales with Belle
  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad®
  • Space Mountain®
  • Splash Mountain®

Attractions that rarely need a FastPass:

  • The Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini
  • Mad Tea Party
  • “it’s a small world”®
  • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
  • Mickey’s PhilharMagic
  • Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor®

Attractions that need a FastPass only during peak seasons:

  • Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid
  • Tomorrowland® Speedway
  • Backstage Magic with Mickey Mouse
  • Jungle Cruise®
  • Haunted Mansion®
  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Epcot® — Must-See Attractions

Attractions at Epcot are divided into two groups. You can choose one option from Group A and two options from Group B.

Group A (Choose 1)

  • Epcot Character Spot
  • Epcot Forever fireworks
  • Soarin’ Around the World
  • Test Track® Presented by Chevrolet®
  • Frozen Ever After

Group B (Choose 2)

  • Disney•Pixar Short Film Festival
  • Journey Into Imagination with Figment
  • Living with the Land Presented by Chiquita®
  • Mission: SPACE® (Green – no spinning)
  • Mission: SPACE (Orange – spinning, simulates zero gravity)
  • Spaceship Earth
  • The Seas with Nemo and Friends
  • Turtle Talk with Crush

Attractions that rarely need FastPass

  • Journey Into Imagination with Figment
  • Epcot Character Spot
  • Mission: SPACE (Green)

Disney's Hollywood Studios® — Must-See Attractions

Attractions at Hollywood Studios are divided into two groups.  You can choose one option from Group A and two options from Group B.

Group A (Choose 1)

  • Millenium Falcon: Smuggler's Run
  • Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway (beginning March 4, 2020)
  • Slinky Dog Dash

Group B (Choose 2)

  • Toy Story Mania
  • Alien Swirling Saucers
  • Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith Sunset Showcase
  • Beauty and the Beast—Live on Stage
  • Fantasmic!
  • Disney Junior—Live on Stage
  • Indiana Jones™ Epic Stunt Spectacular!
  • Star Tours®—The Adventures Continue
  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
  • Voyage of the Little Mermaid
  • For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-A-Long Celebration

Attractions (shows) that rarely need a FastPass+, except during peak season:

  • Beauty and the Beast—Live on Stage
  • Disney Junior—Live on Stage
  • Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
  • Voyage of the Little Mermaid

NOTE: Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple does not offer FastPass. IF this is a MUST-DO for your family, it is important that you arrive before park opening and then go straight to sign up. Remember, the child who is participating MUST be present when you sign up.

Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park — Must-See Attractions

Group A (You may choose only one of these attractions - but it is not required)

  • Avatar Flight of Passage
  • Na'vi River Journey

Attractions that most often need a FastPass

  • Kali River Rapids®
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris®
  • DINOSAUR
  • Primeval Whirl®
  • Expedition Everest—Legend of the Forbidden Mountain®
  • Avatar Flight of Passage
  • Na'vi River Journey