7. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (TPT Ranking: #66 overall)

As much as I love the combination of this modest roller coaster followed by a trip down the mountain you have in fifth place, I’m not with you on this one at all. Too many great rides exist at Walt Disney World for something as ordinary as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to rank this high. In fact, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train does the same thing much better. Why it’s unlisted is a mystery to me. Even though it’s undeniably a classic that I’ve loved since my youth, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is only the second best Disney attraction out of the two in its area of the park. It certainly doesn’t merit placement this high against so many superior options.

6. Space Mountain (TPT Ranking: #63 overall)

Your voting reveals a real gap in how you perceive the top five attractions at Walt Disney World as opposed to the next five. A 30-spot gap exists between Space Mountain and the next attraction. So, you’re basically saying that you like everything thus far, but everything that comes after it is far superior.

Space Mountain’s placement seems about right to me. As the first ride of its kind, it would merit placement for its legacy. Due to its status in pop culture, it also earns a spot on the list. The reason why it’s not higher is also understandable. We’re talking about a thrill ride that’s more than 40 years old, and it only goes 28 MPH. With those limitations and a constant stream of imitators that have implemented the concept better over the years, Space Mountain is important more than it’s fantastic.

5) Splash Mountain (TPT Ranking: #33 overall)

You clearly love the top five Walt Disney World attractions. I also agree with you on 60 percent of them. Splash Mountain is one of three where I’m with you. Honestly, who couldn’t love this ride? It’s got everything that exemplifies the Disney theme park brand.  It’s long, entertaining, musical, thematic, and whimsical. The fact that Imagineers managed this feat by using a controversial movie is all the more impressive. And that splashdown at the end is so satisfying after multiple fakes in the minutes leading up to the water landing. Everything about Splash Mountain is great, and my only gripe about your voting is that it’s not ranked higher.

4. Haunted Mansion (TPT Ranking: #27 overall)

The top ten as voted on by you reflects a nice mix of “new-ish” Disney attractions plus some of the oldest ones. From the old guard, Haunted Mansion stands as the granddaddy of them all. While it wasn’t an original Disneyland attraction, it still pre-dates Walt Disney World and thereby everything else on this list save for Carousel of Progress..and the one from the World’s Fair didn’t arrive at Magic Kingdom until 1975. Haunted Mansion is the only ride listed here that was available to the public on the opening day of Walt Disney World. That makes its presence on this list an imperative.

The only issue is one of placement. Personally, I’d rank it second overall, and I’ll go ahead and spoil you that my favorite attraction is also yours. So, we agree on that one but not the other two attractions I’ve yet to discuss. Haunted Mansion should go ahead of them for several reasons. It’s more iconic, it’s more engaging, and it’s simply better. No visit to Magic Kingdom would be complete without at least one trip on a Doom Buggy into Master Gracey’s abandoned abode. Forget what I said above. THIS is the attraction that is in most desperate need of some ballot stuffing.