Peter Pan’s Flight – 30 minutes

Image: DisneyI previously detailed the pros and cons of Peter Pan’s Flight in the Walt Disney World version of the article. Those statements all apply to the Disneyland version save for one difference. The wait-time at the original iteration of Peter Pan’s Flight is half of the Magic Kingdom one. That muddies the waters a bit. While I wouldn’t wait much longer for it, I do think it’s worth half an hour in line.

Indiana Jones Adventure – 35 minutes

Image: DisneyI should say in advance that I’m a huge Indiana Jones fan. Everyone else loves Star Wars, but this is the Lucasfilm production for me. I’ll also add that I’m also an ardent supporter of Dinosaur, a terrific attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Why is that important? It’s the de facto twin of Indiana Jones Adventure.

An Enhanced Motion Vehicle (EMV) transports guests from set to set, elegantly crafting the illusion that you’re riding through a hallowed but deadly temple. It just FEELS like an Indiana Jones adventure. It’s also the most unique ride at the park in terms of structure and style. This one is a must-ride every trip to Disneyland.

Soarin’ Around the World – 35 minutes

Image: DisneyWalt Disney World fans salivate at the thought of a 35-minute wait for this attraction. Even after adding the third line queue/theater, the wait still rarely dips that low. Given that fact, you can guess my answer is here. Soarin’ Around the World takes the genius concept of the original Soarin’ Over California and expands it to some of the most exotic settings in the world. How else would you rise over the Great Wall of China or fly straight toward the Eiffel Tower? This ride is among the best at any Disney theme park in the world. It’s well worth that sort of wait.

Toy Story Midway Mania! – 40 minutes

Image: DisneyI love this ride and the Buzz Lightyear one for the same reason. There’s something undeniably engaging about competing to win at a theme park. Perhaps it’s the childhood memories of those awful circus games, or maybe it’s my love of videogames coming to the forefront. Whatever the explanation, Toy Story Midway Mania! is the ride that I would do the most if it had a short line. I would seriously get off the ride, walk back in line, and ride it again if I didn’t have to wait 40 minutes. It’s that enjoyable to me. I’ll certainly stand in line for 40 minutes to ride it once per trip, and you should as well.