Your Ultimate Walt Disney World Bucket List

If you have been staying at the Disney resorts since 2021, then you probably know who Stacey is.

Stacey’s Must Do Disney, which aired from 2005 to 2021 at the Disney resorts, was a staple for my family. Even though we have visited Disney many times, it was tradition to check what Stacey said about what the must-do’s are.

Here is my version of Stacey’s Must Do’s, which are up to date with all the new attractions at Disney World since 2021!

Magic Kingdom

The perfect way to start a trip to Walt Disney World is to visit Magic Kingdom!

Rides

Here are my top two rides at Magic Kingdom!

TRON Lightcycle/Run

Start off your morning by getting the virtual queue for TRON!

This ride is short, but it is still a great ride to go on! TRON is perfect for anyone who loves roller coasters in your family!

Jungle Cruise

A classic ride that I love is the Jungle Cruise! Jungle Cruise is a fun classic Disney ride where you take a boat ride through exotic rivers, narrated by a Skipper!

Related: 5 to Miss, 5 Not to Miss: Breaking Down Magic Kingdom Attractions

Food

The best place for food at Magic Kingdom is the Skipper Canteen!

This restaurant’s theming is based on the Jungle Cruise ride, with decorations about the Skipper’s expeditions to exotic waters!

Shows

Be sure to end your day with the Happily Ever After fireworks! This is my favorite nighttime show at Disney because it features characters from both classic and new Disney movies.

EPCOT

There are many different ways to experience EPCOT. You may be trying to go on all the rides, or decide to take your time eating around the world. Here is my favorite way to experience Disney’s EPCOT!

Rides

The best rides in EPCOT are Test Track and Soarin!

Test Track

One of my favorite rides in EPCOT is Test Track! I love being able to design your own car, and test how your car does against the other people you’re riding with.

Cosmic Rewind

My second favorite ride in the Disney parks is Cosmic Rewind! This ride is based on the Guardians of the Galaxy, and you time travel back in time to help save the galaxy.

Food

There are many places to eat at EPCOT. Throughout the year, there are many different festivals where there are food booths around the park. If you end up visiting when there’s not a festival, there are still areas to eat around the World Showcase.

All of the different booths are great to experience the different food from the different country pavilions. Taste food from Norway, the UK, or Canada from the different booths!

Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom is my favorite Disney park! Here are my must-do’s for Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Related: How To Spend the Whole Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Rides

Animal Kingdom is home to some of my favorite Disney rides, Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safari, and Flight of Passage.

Expedition Everest

My third favorite Disney ride is Expedition Everest. Expedition Everest is a roller coaster where you try to find the yeti!

My favorite part of this ride is when you find the tracks broken in front of you (thanks to the yeti) and you go backward!

Kilimanjaro Safari

Another one of my favorite rides is Kilimanjaro Safari! What I love about this ride is that it is always different! The animals you may see are unpredictable, which makes it a fun challenge to find animals!

Flight of Passage

My favorite Disney ride is Flight of Passage! You fly on the back of a banshee while exploring Pandora – The World of Avatar. Pandora is my favorite land in Animal Kingdom, so this ride is perfect to explore more!

Food

While you are in Pandora – The World of Avatar, make sure you stop at Satu’li Canteen!

This quick-service restaurant is a great place to get a different option from the normal theme park food.

Hollywood Studios

The last park is Hollywood Studios!

Rides

Here are my favorite rides at Hollywood Studios!

Tower of Terror

Tower of Terror used to be my favorite Disney ride (before Flight of Passage and Cosmic Rewind were built). This spooky ride is based on the Twilight Zone, where a hotel elevator is haunted.

Rise of the Resistance

As someone who is not a Star Wars fan, Rise of the Resistance is a must-do whenever I visit Disney. In this ride, you as escaping from the First Order.

There are countless ways to experience Disney, but this is my recommendation. Be sure to also have time to do other activities like visiting Disney Springs! There is something for everyone at Walt Disney World!