Make the most of your Walt Disney World Vacation by planning ahead and reserving these Pixie Six FastPasses —
1. Avatar Flight of Passage
Avatar Flight of Passage at Animal Kingdom is THE FastPass to get while visiting Disney World, and it’s a hard one. Soar through the world of Pandora on the back of your very own banshee in a multi-dimensional experience that’s as unique as this new section of the park. (Height requirement: 44 inches)
2. Slinky Dog Dash
Wait times for Slinky Dog Dash in the new Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can inch towards an hour within minutes of the park opening; therefore, a FastPass is a must. Getting your Slinky Dog fans to wait in line for a two-minute rollercoaster ride is a hard sell, especially in the Florida sun so be sure to plan around ride times if you can. The voyage through Andy’s backyard is worth the wait, but a well-planned FastPass can save time so you can explore all the fun of Toy Story Land. (Height requirement: 38 inches)
3. Frozen Ever After
Frozen Ever After is a very popular, Tier 1 ride located in Norway at Epcot that journeys through Arendelle, and all of your favorite residents are here to greet you. The ride is surprisingly thrilling, especially for Frozen’s smallest fans (there’s a small drop and a section where the ride moves backwards). (Height: Any) If you get another Tier 1 FastPass for Epcot, think about an early breakfast at Akerhaus then head over to be first in line for Frozen Ever After at park opening (read more here).
4. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho – it’s past the line you go! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is a hit for the entire family and just thrilling enough for big kids too. Be on the lookout for that menacing witch knocking at the door. Bonus: The Photo Pass video and pictures from Seven Dwarfs are always among our favorites. (Height requirement: 38 inches)
5. Soarin’ Around the World
Soarin’ Around the World at Epcot remains of our favorites, and the long wait times make it a FastPass must. The ride was updated in 2016 and provides an experience unlike any other (the closest thing is Avatar Flight of Passage). You’ll fly over the world’s most impressive landmarks and landscapes aboard a soaring glider, taking in the sights and smells along the way. (Height requirement: 40 inches)
6. Expedition Everest & Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster
If you’re a fan of true roller coasters, both Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom and Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios should be on your list. Both rides’ lines grow quickly so a FastPass (or two) is always a great idea. I prefer the Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster only slightly to Expedition Everest because you can’t beat an indoor coaster that blasts off to a 60 mph start in the first few seconds. Moreover, with the hubbub of Toy Story Land in full effect, Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster is now a Tier 2 FastPass. Don’t discount the adventure that awaits on Everest though. Expedition Everest is a really fun coaster, and the (spoiler alert!) surprise Yeti encounter is the highlight. (Height requirements: Rock ‘N’ Coaster – 48 inches; Everest – 44 inches)
Honorable Mention FastPass Options
If you don’t have a chance to grab the Pixie Six, here are some other rides worth reserving a FastPass for:
- Toy Story Mania (edges out Alien Swirling Saucers in Hollywood Studios Tier 1)
- Alien Swirling Saucers (Hollywood Studios, Tier 1)
- Test Track (Epcot, Tier 1)
- Big Thunder Mountain (Magic Kingdom)
- Star Tours (Hollywood Studios, Tier 2)
- Enchanted Tales with Belle (Magic Kingdom, fun for tots who don’t meet height requirements)
- Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom)
- Kilimanjaro Safaris (Animal Kingdom)
“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” -Walt Disney
