Vertigo Meets Disney Parks — Magic Kingdom
Updated: Sep 25, 2022
Everything you need to know about going to Magic Kingdom with vertigo and motion sickness.
Rating Scale: 1-10 (1: still riding the ride an hour later (iykyk) - red flag, avoid)
(10: Can walk a straight line to next attraction - good to go)
*Chicken Exits refer to the point in the queue a guest can exit the line, meaning you can stay in line all the way to this point and then tell a cast member you won’t be riding and they will tell you where to exit. All attractions have some sort of chicken exit so guests who may not want to ride can stay with their party and enjoy the queue.
Please note: We are not licensed to give medical advice or liable for these suggestions. Information is based on the personal experience of a Disney vacation with an immediate family member with vertigo. Every person’s vertigo is different and no one knows your health condition better than you. Please consult a doctor prior to your trip if you have questions about your health.
Magic Kingdom Attractions
"it's a small world"
Rating: 9/10, you’re good to go! Description: Slow, forward-moving boat ride, lots to look at but not over-stimulating Alternative: Wait in Pinocchio's Village quick service and wave to your party out the window that faces the ride. Chicken Exit: Where guests board the boats. This queue is an ordinary line with not much to look at, so don’t feel you need to experience it.
Astro Orbiter
Rating: 1/10, absolutely not Description: Spins, medium-paced, forward-moving, high up in the air, also moves up and down, requires an elevator to board Alternative: Check out Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies or Merchant of Venus. There are also benches and restrooms in this area. If the line’s longer, head over to Star Traders. Chicken Exit: There’s really not a queue for this one, just wait outside the line.
Big Thunder Mountain
Rating: 3/10, not the best idea Description: Roller coaster, medium-paced, small drops, dips, and turns. Alternative: There is plenty of seating with views in this area. If there’s a long line, walk through Frontierland toward Liberty Square to find quick service food, restrooms, and gift shops. You may even catch a parade. Chicken Exit: Where guests board the ride car and a cast member asks how many are in your party. This queue is slightly interactive, but nothing fancy.
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Rating: 7/10, be mindful, but you’ll be okay! Description: Slow, forward-moving omnimover, spins to face targets, but is controlled by the rider Alternative: There’s a Buzz-themed gift shop at the end of the ride. There’s also drink stands and restrooms in this area. If the line is long, head over to Star Traders to shop. Chicken Exit: Where guests board the omnimover. This queue is cool because it has Buzz Lightyear in it. And it is inside if you’re trying to escape the Florida heat.
Country Bear Jamboree
Rating: 11/10, this was made for you Description: Animatronic show where guests sit in auditorium-style seats, no 3D glasses Alternative: There are restrooms, quick service places, and gift shops near this area. Chicken Exit: Because this is a show, there’s not really a queue. Guests wait in a room outside the auditorium and you can leave at any time prior to the show starting.
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Rating: 2/10, unfortunately, it’s a no from me dawg Description: Spins, medium-paced, forward-moving, also moves up and down, which is controlled by the rider Alternative: You can watch your party ride and try to take a picture of them, or head over to Big Top Souvenirs for snacks, souvenirs, and a chance to get out of the sun. Chicken Exit: Guests wait in the Big Top Tent prior to riding where there are interactive games meant for children. You can wait with your party until it is time for them to board the ride.
Haunted Mansion
Rating: 8/10, ride this Description: Slow-moving omnimover, tilts you backward a few times, forward moving for the most part. It turns backward once, no jarring or extreme movements, dark ride Alternative: The Tangled Toliets (bathrooms) are right around the corner and the Memento Mori gift shop is nearby. Chicken Exit: It’s worth waiting in line so you can watch the preshow and walk through the mansion. If you chose not to ride, just let the cast member know at the time of boarding.
Jungle Cruise
Rating: 8/10, you’ll do great! Description: Slow, forward-moving boat ride, lots to look at but not over-stimulating. Calm water but use your judgment if you have trouble with boat rides. Alternative: If you don’t mind going by yourself, check out Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room or stop by Aloha Isle for the best snack in the park: Pineapple Dole Whip. Chicken Exit: Where guests board the boats. This queue is an ordinary line with not much to look at, so don’t feel you need to experience it.
Liberty Square Riverboat
Rating: 8/10, go for it! Description: Slow, forward-moving boat ride, lots to look at but not over-stimulating, calm water but use your judgment if you have trouble with boat rides Alternative: There are restrooms, quick service places, and gift shops near this area. Chicken Exit: Where guests board the boats. This queue is an ordinary line with not much to look at, so don’t feel you need to experience it.
Mad Tea Party
Rating: 1/10, don’t ride Description: Fast, spinning ride in multiple directions Alternative: Usually, there’s not a long line if you want to wait and watch your party ride. Otherwise, you can check out Cheshire Cafe or sit along the wall near the ride for some rest. Chicken Exit: When the cast member asks how many are in your party, you can let them know you aren’t riding. This queue is an ordinary line with not much to look at, so don’t feel you need to experience it.
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Rating: 8/10, go for it! Description: 4D show where guests sit in auditorium-style seating, 3D glasses are used Alternative: Try watching the show with the glasses and if it’s too much, take the glasses off. The show will be a bit blurry but you’d still be able to watch it. Or sit by the carousel and enjoy people watching with a view of Cinderella’s Castle. Chicken Exit: Because this is a show, there’s not really a queue. Guests wait in a room outside the auditorium and you can leave at any time prior to the show starting.
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
Rating: 11/10, this was made for you! Description: Visual show where guests sit in auditorium-style seats, no 3D glasses Alternative: There typically is not a long line but it is roughly a 15-minute show. There are lots of shops, quick-service places, and restrooms in Tomorrowland. There are also adequate seating areas. Chicken Exit: Because this is a show, there’s not really a queue. Guests wait outside the auditorium and you can leave at any time prior to the show starting.
Peter Pan's Flight
Rating: 8/10, do ride this Description: Slow-moving omnimover, tilts you forward and backward a few times, forward moving for the most part, never jarring or extreme movements Alternative: The Tangled Toilets (bathroom) are right around the corner and that’s a must-stop bathroom break. Chicken Exit: This queue takes you through the Darling’s household and has an interactive section where guests can play with the shadows on the wall. We highly recommend walking through and letting the cast member know at the boarding area you won’t be riding.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Rating: 6.5/10, you may need to hold on to someone while getting off, but worth it Description: Slow, forward-moving boat ride, with one hill Alternative: This ride has a gift shop at the end. Head over to the register where the cast member has trading pins on a pirate’s sword or ask about A Pirate’s Adventure! Chicken Exit: This queue takes you through the halls and dungeon of a Spanish fort. So it’s cool to see and it gets you out of the heat. Just let the cast member know at boarding you aren’t riding and they will tell you where to go.
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
Rating: 2/10, this one’s just not for you Description: Slow-moving, spinning carrousel Alternative: There’s normally not a long wait so you can watch your party ride or sit down and enjoy the view of the castle. Chicken Exit: This queue is an ordinary line with not much to look at, so don’t feel you need to experience it.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Rating: 2/10, not a good idea Description: Fast-moving roller coaster, sways side to side Alternative: This is normally a long line, so feel free to take a walk and get food, go shopping, or even find a nice spot to sit by the castle or visit Main Street. Chicken Exit: This queue is, for the most part, an ordinary line with not much to look at until you get to the barrels of the gems. Don’t feel you need to experience it, but if you do get in line, there is an exit prior to the boarding station.
Space Mountain
Rating: 1/10, don’t ride Description: Fast-moving, roller coaster, dark-ride, with lights to trick your mind that you’re going faster than you really are, tight turns, no loops Alternative: There’s a gift shop at the end of the ride you can check out or even pin trade. There’s also restrooms and quick service places nearby in Tomorrowland. Chicken Exit: This queue is an ordinary line with some things to look at. It’s inside and cool if you’re trying to beat the heat, but not a must-experience-queue. You can exit when you reach the point where the cast member asks how many are in your party.
Splash Mountain
Rating: 1/10, don’t ride if large hills bother you Description: Slow-moving (besides the hills), boat-ride but has multiple hills: the final drop is very steep and fast Alternative: There’s a gift shop at the end of the ride you can check out or even pin trade. There’s also restrooms and plenty of seating in Frontierland, like the rocking chairs outside the gift shop. Chicken Exit: This queue is an ordinary line with not much to look at, so don’t feel you need to experience it. But if you do get in line, you can get out right before the boarding area and exit over the bridge.
The Barnstormer
Rating: 3/10, probably not the best idea Description: Slow-moving, kiddie roller coaster Alternative: You can watch your party ride and try to take a picture of them, or head over to Big Top Souvenirs for snacks, souvenirs, and a chance to get out of the sun. Chicken Exit: This queue is an ordinary line with not much to look at, so don’t feel you need to experience it. But if you do get in line, you can get out right before the boarding area.
The Hall of Presidents
Rating: 10/10, no issues here! Description: Animatronic show where guests sit in auditorium-style seats, no 3D glasses Alternative: There are restrooms, quick service places, and gift shops nearby. Chicken Exit: Because this is a show, there’s not really a queue. Guests wait in a room outside the auditorium and you can leave at any time prior to the show starting.
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Rating: 2/10, don’t ride this Description: Spins, medium-paced, forward-moving, also moves up and down, which is controlled by the rider Alternative: There typically is not a long line for this ride so, stop by Aloha Isle for the best snack in the park: Pineapple Dole Whip. Chicken Exit: Where guests board. This queue is an ordinary line with not much to look at, so don’t feel you need to experience it.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Rating: 9/10, you should be just fine Description: Slow-moving, omnimover, slightly turns you different ways and tilts you, but is never jarring or extreme Alternative: Meet Pooh and Tigger if they’re over there! Or check out Hundred Acre Goods, Storybook Treats, or The Friar’s Nook Chicken Exit: Where guests board. This queue is an ordinary line with some interactive elements and visual storytelling.
Tomorrowland Speedway
Rating: 7/10, it’s just like riding in a car! Description: Medium-paced car, forward-moving, feels like riding in a vehicle on the road Alternative: Grab something to eat at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe or shop at Star Traders. Chicken Exit: Where guests line up with their car. This queue is an ordinary line, don’t feel you have to experience it. If you do get in line, you can exit over the bridge where the cast member asks how many are in your party.
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Rating: 8/10, sit facing forward and you’re good to go! Description: Medium-paced, omnimover Tip: sit on the side of the car where you’re going forward. Rides through the dark at one point, lots to look at but never over-stimulating. Alternative: Lots of shops, quick-service, and restrooms in Tomorrowland. There’s also adequate seating areas. Chicken Exit: This queue is an ordinary line with not much to look at, so don’t feel you need to experience it. But if you do get in line, you can get out right before the boarding area.
Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid
Rating: 9/10, you’re good to go! Description: Slow-moving, omnimover, slightly turns you different ways and tilts you backward at one point, but never jarring or extreme, plenty to look at but not over-stimulating. Alternative: Meet Ariel in Ariel’s Grotto or check out Gaston’s Tavern, Prince Eric’s Village Market, or Bonjour! Village Gifts. Chicken Exit: This queue is an ordinary line with some interactive elements. If you do get in line, you can get out right before the boarding area.
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Rating: 7/10, you may feel a little uneasy, but shouldn’t last long Description: This is a show where guests sit in auditorium-style seats, the only difference is, in between scenes of this show, the whole room moves to the next showroom, slow-moving, but spins like a carousel to the next room. Alternative: There are lots of shops, quick-service places, and restrooms in Tomorrowland. There’s also adequate seating areas. Chicken Exit: Because this is a show, there’s not really a queue. Guests wait outside the auditorium and you can leave at any time prior to the show starting.
Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room
Rating: 11/10, no questions here, go for it! Description: Animatronic show where guests sit in auditorium-style seats, no 3D glasses Alternative: There typically is not a long line but it is roughly a 15-minute show, so stop by Aloha Isle for the best snack in the park: Pineapple Dole Whip. Chicken Exit: Because this is a show, there’s not really a queue. Guests wait outside the auditorium and you can leave at any time prior to the show starting.
Want to see our vertigo guide for the other Disney parks’ attractions? Check them out here: Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. We hope this guide helps you or someone you know soak up every bit of magic possible!