Disney Attractions With Unique Ride Vehicles

Disney World is constantly changing and upgrading, and creating attractions and experiences that push the boundaries of innovation. There are many attractions at Disney World that are classics. These attractions have been in place since the park’s opening or for many years. There are also attractions that are newer and have great Disney Imagineering on display with their design and execution. Disney Imagineers design every element of the attraction from the story to the track, and the ride vehicle itself is an integral part of the experience. Sometimes the ride vehicle is the star of the show! Continue reading to learn about some Disney attractions with unique ride vehicles.

Soarin’ at EPCOT

Perhaps one of the most unique ride vehicles in all of Disney World, Soarin’ is a gentle thrill ride that is located within EPCOT’s The Land pavilion. This attraction allows guests taller than 40 inches to experience a hang gliding simulator through the world. Guests will see different world structures and wonders as they sit in a massive hang gliding ride vehicle. The ride vehicle operates on a pulley-like system and guests can be gently moved up and down as they “travel” the world. Soarin’ is unique in the sense that it is a thrilling attraction but still very gentle, making it a great family attraction and perfect for those who don’t like coasters or anything too intense.

Avatar Flight of Passage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

One of Animal Kingdom’s newer attractions is within Pandora- The world of Avatar. Avatar Flight of Passage is a thrilling ride during which guests board a “banshee” from the world of Pandora. The ride vehicle is quite unique, and guests rest on their bellies as the banshee comes to life beneath them. Guests will even feel the ride vehicle “breathing” during this attraction. Avatar Flight of Passage is for guests 44 inches or taller.

TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

This innovative coaster is located in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, and guests love it for its unique ride vehicle. Similar to Avatar Flight of Passage, guests rest on their bellies as they board the “lightcycle” ride vehicle. TRON Lightcycle Run launches guests through the track at a high speed. This attraction is for guests 48 inches or taller, and is one of the fastest roller coasters in all of Disney World.

Peter Pan’s Flight at Magic Kingdom

This classic attraction has a very unique ride vehicle that has been in operation since the park’s opening! Peter Pan’s Flight in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland is a gentle dark ride in which guests board a flying pirate ship. Sprinkled with pixie dust, this pirate ship takes flight and explores Neverland and the story of Peter Pan. This ride was one of the first to have been on a suspended track and remains a classic Disney favorite to this day.

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