The best rides at Disneyland Paris, ranked by Julie

If you ask me for the best ride at Disneyland Paris, my answer is Big Thunder Mountain, hands down. It’s been my favorite in the park for as long as I can remember. Right behind it, I put Frozen Ever After (the new ride in World of Frozen) and Crush’s Coaster.

What follows isn’t a neutral list: it’s my personal top 10, in order, with rides I’ve tested and re-ranked over my visits. It mixes big thrills, family rides, and a few quieter favorites.

Each entry covers the land and the park, what makes me love the ride, and a fun fact people are always glad to know. If there’s a height restriction, you’ll find a link to the height requirements guide.

Before going into each ride, here’s my top 10 sorted by what you have in mind. The rides don’t change, only the grouping does:

• For big thrills: Big Thunder Mountain, Crush’s Coaster.
• Little kids, no thrills needed: Frozen Ever After, Pirates of the Caribbean, Peter Pan’s Flight, Disneyland Railroad, Ratatouille.
• Rainy day or time for a rest: Disneyland Railroad, Phantom Manor, Ratatouille, Pirates of the Caribbean (all under cover).
• Short on time? Do these first: Big Thunder Mountain (as soon as the park opens), Ratatouille, then Crush’s Coaster (best through the Single Rider line).

If you’re there when the gates open, here’s my suggested order: head to Big Thunder Mountain first, because nowhere else will save you as much time across your day.

Don’t start with Crush’s Coaster at opening time (it’s where everyone sprints, and the wait balloons in minutes). Ride it later when things calm down, or use the Single Rider line. Go to Ratatouille next, and leave the gentler rides (Pirates, Peter Pan, Railroad) for later in the day.

Where: Disneyland Park, Frontierland.

It’s my favorite by far. The mine train speeds along, dives, and takes tight turns, but with no upside-down moments and no big drop: to me, it’s the ideal first real roller coaster for families. You get the thrills without the paralyzing fear.

Here’s what I find so cool: no other Big Thunder on the planet has this much track (1,205 m), and it’s the only one that sits on an island. To get to the mountain, the train ducks into tunnels beneath the water, something only Paris has. If you’re bringing younger kids, look up the height requirement first.

Where: Disney Adventure World, World of Frozen (opened on March 29, 2026).

This is the headline addition to the second park, and Disney nailed it. You board a boat and glide into the world of Frozen, right below Arendelle Castle.

What I love: the atmosphere of the Norwegian village re-created all around it, the smooth flow of the ride, the music (the songs from the movie), and the technology behind the animated characters, including an Elsa that will blow you away. It’s family-friendly, fine for the youngest kids, with no big thrills. It went straight into my top picks, in 2nd place.

Where: Disney Adventure World, Finding Nemo.

The sea turtle shell cars spin freely, so you never see the turns coming. It starts as a gentle ride, then switches to a whirling, launched section in the dark. The sensations are in a class of their own, and I can’t think of anything quite like it.

My honest reservation: only a few riders board at a time and the ride is very popular, so it often has the longest line in the park, even on quiet days. I ride it right at opening or at the very end of the day. There’s a height restriction to plan for (see the height requirements).

Where: Disney Adventure World.

The concept is genius: you’re shrunk to the size of a rat and sent racing through Gusteau’s kitchen and restaurant. The ride vehicle moves with no visible track, past giant screens and 4D effects (water, smells, heat, and cold). You buy into it completely, since the sets are built to rat scale, so they’re huge.

There’s no height requirement at all, so the whole family can ride, and I’d suggest it even if your kids are small.

Where: Disneyland Park, Adventureland.

You float by boat into a pirates’ lair packed with detailed scenery and animated scenes, set to a tune that stays in my head long after I get off. It’s a family ride with nothing too intense.

Here’s what catches people off guard: the movies came from this ride, not the reverse. In Paris, both the line area and the scenes along the ride are famous for their detail and rank among the most polished versions anywhere.

Where: Disneyland Park, Frontierland.

The park’s haunted house, which you tour in Doom Buggies that keep moving nonstop (easy boarding from a moving walkway). The story centers on Melanie Ravenswood, the cursed bride, with the exclusive Phantom Canyon scene that you’ll only find in Paris.

It’s more eerie than frightening: fine for little ones if the dark atmosphere doesn’t bother them. One of my favorite settings in the park, carefully crafted from start to finish.

Where: Disneyland Park, Fantasyland.

Aboard a little galleon hanging from above, you sail over London and on to Neverland. Gliding above the scenery feels soft and convincing, just like in the animated movie. Nothing about it is rough, which makes it great for families.

The downside, in my view: everyone wants to ride it from morning to night, so its line ranks among the longest in the park. Go first thing in the morning or late in the evening.

Where: Disneyland Park, full loop around the park.

This steam train runs all the way around Disneyland Park and stops at several stations (Main Street, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Discoveryland). A full circuit takes roughly 20 min, and you get views looking down into the lands, the Grand Canyon Diorama among them. My move is to grab a seat facing the scenery and enjoy the sound of the steam engine: that’s when I really get to rest during the day.

With family, there’s a practical bonus I like: getting on with a folded stroller is easy, and riding saves you from walking across the park. Great with little kids or once your feet start to ache.

Where: Disney Adventure World, Avengers Campus.

On this interactive ride, you shoot webs just by moving your arms (motion sensors do the work, so there are no buttons or controllers) and try to catch as many Spider-Bots as you can, scoring points as you go. It gets really fun when the whole family competes: I never leave without comparing scores, and you’ll be itching to ride again to top your best.

This was the first ride at Disneyland Paris to let you personalize things on board, thanks to WEB Tech accessories. Any age can enjoy it.

Where: Disney Adventure World, Cars area.

This spinning ride sits in a Radiator Springs setting, yet it has more energy than your typical teacups: the cars skid and swing in directions you can’t predict, a bit like drifting. The ride is short, but it works, and that sudden slide gets a smile out of me on every spin.

Great for families, and the Cars theming makes it look sharp: a nice pause between two bigger rides.

A great day isn’t only about rides, since the shows count just as much. Here are the ones I love most: Disney Tales of Magic (the nighttime spectacular projected on the Disneyland Park castle), Disney Cascade of Lights (the Disney Adventure World nighttime spectacular), Together: a Pixar Musical Adventure, Mickey and the Magician, The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands, and Minnie’s Dream Factory.

I don’t go into detail on them here so I can stay focused on the rides: times, locations, and my tips are in the shows guide.

It’s not a ride, but for kids especially, it can be the highlight: seeing Mickey up close, getting a photo, and talking with him for a bit. For a lot of families, that’s the No. 1 memory of their first trip.

Where and when can you find Mickey and the rest of the characters? It’s all in the meet and greet guide.

To plan your day and round out this ranking:

Ride height requirements

to see which ones your kids can ride.

Rides by the numbers

lengths, speeds, opening dates, and records.

Thrill rides

for adrenaline fans.

All the rides at Disneyland Paris

the full list, park by park.

The ride closure calendar

to make sure none of these rides is under construction during your visit.