What are the new rides in Orlando 2023?

We're so frogcited about the new rides and experiences coming in 2023, including TRON Lightcycle / Run now running at Magic Kingdom, a new Minion Land now open at Universal Orlando and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT.



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(Opened April 4, 2023) Inspired by a similar attraction at Shanghai Disneyland, Tron Lightcycle Power Run is a brand new coaster-style attraction that can be found at Magic Kingdom. Originally slated to be a part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, TRON instead opened up in 2023.

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One of the most anticipated Magic Kingdom new rides at Disney World this year is the TRON Lightcycle/Run which opened in Magic Kingdom on April 4th 2023. This new attraction has been in the works at Walt Disney World for years and guests are eager to experience this new attraction this year!

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The Surf Coaster opened to the public in May 2023 at SeaWorld Orlando as the only surf coaster in the world. What is the SeaWorld Orlando Pipeline Surf Coaster? Pipeline, the Surf Coaster, is a new attraction roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando.

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Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana in EPCOT — Opening October 16th, 2023! Journey of Water is a new attraction — the first ever inspired by Moana — opening in EPCOT's World Nature on October 16th, 2023!

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On-Ride, Zambezi Zinger, Worlds of Fun Animation. With a nod to the original Schwarzkopf roller coaster at Worlds of Fun, the Zambezi Zinger for 2023 is GCI Titan track and wooden coaster fused into a terrain-layout.

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What ride will replace Splash Mountain? Tiana's Bayou Adventure will replace Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Disney World. The new ride is inspired by the animated Disney film The Princess and the Frog.

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The Jurassic World VelociCoaster is definitely the scariest ride in Universal Studios Orlando and will absolutely make your heart pound as you make your way through. You can expect two separate launches, with one of them going up to 70 mph into a 140 foot drop and even an inverted zero-gravity stall.

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TRON Lightcycle Run is a new roller coaster by Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World. This covers everything you need to know: opening date, previews, problems, and answers to common questions.

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Pipeline, the Surf Coaster, is a new attraction roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando. The Surf Coaster is a one-of-a-kind roller coaster that makes you feel like you're riding waves on a giant surfboard, at speeds over 60 MPH!

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1: Tiana's Bayou Adventure Work is progressing quickly on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which is set to open sometime late next year.

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Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is scheduled to open October 16, 2023 within World Nature—the EPCOT neighborhood dedicated to understanding and preserving the beauty and balance of the natural world.

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The Moana water ride is an exciting addition to EPCOT. By replacing The Seas pavilion and weaving Moana's narrative into its fabric, Disney is ensuring that the park continues to capture the essence of exploration and imagination.

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The oldest ride at Disney World is Prince Charming Regal Carrousel. Even though it was one of Magic Kingdom's opening day attractions, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel is older than other attractions because it was originally built in 1917 by The Philadelphia Toboggan Company.

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The closing of the 30-year-old ride — which Princess Diana visited in 1993 — follows years of calls for change because it features several characters from Disney's 1946 film Song of the South, which featured racist stereotypes.

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Closing down on September 30, 2023, this is a sad one because it's not coming back. The final Voyage is slated for September 28-30. Bookings are on hold, and the Disney Theme Park is offering those with reservations a 50% discount to move to an earlier date.

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The Fastest Rides at Disney World
  • Test Track – 65 mph.
  • Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – 60 mph.
  • Tron Lightcycle Run – 59 mph.
  • Rock 'n' Roller Coaster – 57 mph.
  • Expedition Everest – 50 mph.
  • Splash Mountain – 40 mph.
  • Slinky Dog Dash – 40 mph.
  • Twilight Zone Tower of Terror – 39 mph.


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As of January 2023, the roller coaster with the highest top speed in the United States was the Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure Park in Jackson, New Jersey, with a maximum speed of 206 kilometers per hour.

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