9 of the most underrated attractions at Disney World, according to a 'Disney adult'

Inspired by ferries that once ran along the Mississippi river, the Liberty Square Riverboat transports Disney parkgoers to another time and place — the old American frontier.

The ride lasts approximately 17 minutes, and recordings from a narrator speaking as Mark Twain are played overhead.

I especially love the beautiful views seen from the boat and the calming atmosphere that temporarily removes you from the chaos of Magic Kingdom.

When I waited in line for the storybook-themed ride in August 2021, I was surrounded by toddlers and their family members. But by the end of the ride, I think I enjoyed the attraction more than most of the younger parkgoers.

You sit inside a giant Hunny Pot, travel through the Hundred-Acre Wood, and see all of the beloved A.A. Milne characters. It's fun and whimsical, and highly underrated among "Disney adults," in my opinion.

There's hardly ever a wait for Mickey's PhilharMagic, and though I appreciate not standing in line, I'm always puzzled by parkgoers' seemingly low interest. I'd argue the attraction is everything you'd want in a theme-park show.

There's adorable animation, fan-favorite Disney songs, and special effects that make the show memorable for all ages.

Diehard Muppets fans adore this show. But for most other parkgoers, the attraction is one you only visit when taking shelter from Florida's sporadic thunderstorms.

Though I wouldn't consider myself a member of the former group, I do find this show really enjoyable — and I wish other Disney fans appreciated it more. The jokes hold up, kids get a kick out of it, and some of the Muppets actually make appearances.

The ride — inspired by the original "Star Wars" movies — first opened at Hollywood Studios in 1987, and was revamped around 2011. Some would say that makes this an old ride, but I'd consider it classic.

After all, it's just plain fun to ride. That atmosphere makes you feel as though you've boarded a spaceship, and I love how the video sequences change each time you ride it.

I'd even say that the boat ride is one of the most underrated attractions throughout all of Disney World. Parkgoers roll through greenhouses and past fish tanks, all of which are used to grow and cultivate food for the Florida theme park.

You can also find hidden Mickeys inside, and sometimes spot Disney's horticulturalists in action. The ride itself is simple, but it's a really fun and unique way to get a glimpse of Disney World's behind-the-scenes action.

The 15-minute show allows parkgoers — children and adults — to chat with the fan-favorite animated turtle. It's always improvised and anyone can participate, so you're guaranteed a unique experience. For example, Crush might give you a nickname or sing a fan-favorite song.

But no matter the material, I always find myself laughing at the character's jokes.

Most rides at Disney World won't scare adults. But when I visit Dinosaur, I feel a little more on edge than I'd care to admit.

The ride brings parkgoers "back in time" to save an Iguanodon dinosaur. But while driving through the prehistoric past, your paleontologist leader warns that a massive meteor is about to crash.

The journey is fast with sharp turns and dips, and the dinosaur animatronics are a little freaky — especially when they appear right in front of your face.

I remember being terrified of this attraction as a child because I didn't want to feel "bugs" running under my seat, so I can understand why some kids and adults still feel that way today. But I'm no longer one of them.

I love sitting inside the Tree of Life landmark, and the featured "A Bug's Life" characters remind me of my childhood. I also think the 3D show and special effects are genuinely entertaining, no matter how creepy.