First Ride of the Trip

[Stitch577]

Hello everyone!

I am bringing my grandmother on a Disney trip next spring. She has not been to Disney in at least 40 years, so I want to start her trip off strong. Our first day will be spent at Magic Kingdom, and I'm trying to choose the best first ride for her. The rides she would enjoy are:
-Under the Sea- Journey of The Little Mermaid
-Peter Pan's Flight
-Winnie the Pooh
-Small World
-Philharmagic
-PeopleMover
-Buzz Lighter
-Pirates of the Caribbean
-Jungle Cruise
-Liberty Square Riverboat
-Haunted Mansion
-Country Bear Jamboree

Please help me decide what the best first ride would be, and tell me why you chose it. Thank you!

 

[tinkerbelletreasure]

Peter Pan gets a really long line, so unless you have a fastpass, first thing in the morning is best for it. Plus, it starts you with some pixie dust!

 

[Kaadk]

My grandmother's favourite is Small World, but I wouldn't let that drive our touring plan. Instead, I'd be trying to plan an optimal route to minimize the walking between rides, and let that drive my plans. With that said, I'd probably cut left to the Jungle Cruise, or cut right to Buzz.

You also didn't say how many days you'll be there with her. Trying to get all that in, in a single day, might be a bit much, as some of the rides could have pretty long wait times.

 

[snoopboop]

We start and end every trip with Haunted Mansion, because it's just the epitome of Disney magic, whimsy, theming, Imagineering........

 

[Disneypro1]

Usually space or Pirates.

 

[fly girl]

Peter Pan or Pirates!

 

[Daisy7425]

If you can get a FP, Haunetd Mansion. I'd hate to see you head there, though, on a busy day and spend an hour in line first thing in your trip.

 

[saraheliz]

Peter Pan on a FP wins for me every time! If it can't be my first ride for some reason, definitely one of the first three!

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

Peter Pan.

 

[Heavens2Betsy]

Peter Pan... It's just so magical and Disney-ey.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

Small World. Might as well get that song in your head

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Peter Pan with a FP!

 

[gharter]

If you can get a FP for PP, do that, if not that would be the first stop due to long lines.
If you have a PP FP, then Haunted Mansion, followed by Pirates.

 

[DeluxePrincess]

Whatever has the shortest line will be the most magical!

 

[rpb718]

After this year, and for a multitude of reasons I'll not list here, the first ride has to be Small World.

 

[Disneypro1]

Peter Pan on a FP wins for me every time! If it can't be my first ride for some reason, definitely one of the first three!

Man that line is always long. We usually do it late but it’s still a half hour wait. I don’t use FP for it. I save that for others. But I don’t blame you. It’s such a popular ride.

 

[NH-to-FL]

I am going to add another vote for Peter Pan. My wife loves that ride!

After that my choice would be Pirates then Haunted Mansion.

 

[Truly's Adventures]

I really like the ride It's a Small World, the ride is fairly long, nostalgic, plenty to look at, relaxing . I love Peter Pan but it seems the ride goes by far to fast. Just something about that ride is so joyful, slow pace and makes me feel good. So I will go against the grain and say It's a small world.

 

[abnihon]

Definitely Peter Pan!
Pure Disney Magic!
Standby if you’re rope dropping if not FP before 10am.

 

[saraheliz]

Man that line is always long. We usually do it late but it’s still a half hour wait. I don’t use FP for it. I save that for others. But I don’t blame you. It’s such a popular ride.

Usually we squeeze in just a few hours at MK our first night to get the excitement out of the way for a good night's rest! So, 3-4 rides, dinner, then back to the resort. Makes it an easy choice for a FP on a "throwaway" evening.