Countdown - 101 Days to Go!
- Jillian Wallin
- Aug 30
- 2 min read
101 Days to go!
When I kicked off this “Rank the Rides” series, I didn’t expect Epcot to sneak past Animal Kingdom for my second favorite park spot—but surprise! It did. And not just by a landslide… more like a photo finish. But here’s where things get spicy: Epcot is home to both my favorite ride of all time and my most hated ride ever. Talk about emotional whiplash.
Can you guess which is which?
If you said Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is the best ride ever invented by Imagineering geniuses, and Mission: SPACE – Mars is the one I’d rather never speak of again… you nailed it.
Epcot and I have a bit of a love-hate thing going on. It’s stunning, especially around World Showcase, but when that Florida sun is blazing, it turns into a full-on sweat-a-thon. The festivals? Top-tier. The food? Chef’s kiss. The shopping? Dangerous for my wallet. But because all those things are so epic, I feel like the rides sometimes get overshadowed.
But this post isn’t about food booths or Figment plushies—it’s about the rides. So buckle up (literally, if you’re hopping on Cosmic Rewind), and let’s dive into the thrill, the flop, and everything in between.
Stay tuned for the rankings… they’re coming in hot.
Do you agree with my assessment?
Ride | Rating | Notes |
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind  | 15/10 | The movement, music, and preshow are perfection—can’t get enough of this one! |
Frozen Ever After  | 9/10 | Magical and beautifully done, but some animatronics are a little creepy. |
Journey of Water  | 9/10 | Not technically a ride, but its nighttime magic earns it a spot—interactive and stunning. |
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure  | 8/10 | Brilliant design and immersive scale, but frequent stalls have soured the experience a bit. |
Soarin’  | 7/10 | Enjoyable, especially the fireworks finale—otherwise, it’s skippable. |
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros  | 7/10 | A charming boat ride with Donald Duck—a great escape from the heat and rain. |
Spaceship Earth  | 6/10 | Cool concept, but felt outdated and had a constant fear of getting stuck. |
The Seas with Nemo & Friends  | 6/10 | Love the aquarium integration, but the lighting and movement made it a bit woozy. |
Mission: SPACE – Mars  | 0/10 | Just… no. |
Journey Into Imagination with Figment | Not rated | Hoping to try this next visit! |
Test Track | Not rated | Always down or under refurbishment during my visits—still waiting to experience it. |
Living with the Land | Not rated | Planning to ride next time—especially excited for the Holiday overlay. |
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