My family is one of those totally crazy families that live and breathe Disney. We recently took a trip to Disney, so my sisters and I created a list of our top five Disney World Rides!

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5. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

I was always scared of up-side-down roller coasters, but Rockin’ Roller Coaster is so smooth and fast, I barely even noticed I was up-side-down! It’s a short ride, but is definitely worthy of being on this list because it’s fast and fun and the introduction by Aerosmith is hilarious!

4.The Haunted Mansion

What a classic. The Haunted Mansion was always my favorite ride as a kid because I hated scary movies, but Disney hit the nail on the head and perfectly combined spooky and funny with this ride. So, 7-year-old Catherine was spooked just enough to still be having fun!

3. Soarin’/Pirates of the Caribbean

I love, love, love Soarin’. You literally feel like you are hang-gliding. Disney even went to the extent of creating the smells of the landscapes you’re soaring over. If you’re in Epcot, you have to stop by Soarin’.

However, my older sister INSISTED the Pirates of the Caribbean ride to be a part of this list. It’s definitely a fun ride with an appropriate drop in the middle, so I guess I’ll let it slide into third place with Soarin’.

2. Jungle Cruise

If you’ve never experienced the Jungle Cruise, you HAVE to go the next time you’re in Magic Kingdom. The Jungle Cruise a hilarious boat ride through obvious animatronic animals. It’s also really shady and cool- perfect for a mid-afternoon ride.

1. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Thunder Mountain was my first ever roller coaster. I’m not a huge fan of roller coasters, but Thunder Mountain takes the cake out of all the coasters I’ve ever been on. This ride is adorable with its Western train theme and so much fun! It has the perfect amount of (not too big) drops and daring curves. Thunder Mountain definitely belongs at number one in my book.

Honorable Mention: Carousel of Progress

I used to hate this ride as a kid, but now I feel like I have to put Carousel of Progress somewhere on this list because I absolutely appreciate it for its efficiency. This ride is the rotating building in Tommorowland that takes the audience through the changes in progress over time. The rotating audience seats a ton of people! It’s also really cold inside and the seats are always comfy… definitely a plus worth mentioning!