Former Disney employees reveal 13 attractions that aren't worth waiting for, and what to do instead

Not every ride at the Disney parks is worth waiting in line for.Marjie Lambert/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

• The Disney parks attract millions of visitors every year, in part, because of their top-notch rides and shows.
• However, Insider spoke with 11 former Disney park employees, who said that some of those attractions aren't worth waiting in line for.
• Space Mountain is a beloved thrill ride, but two former workers think you should skip it if the wait is long.
• There are a lot of rides that are very similar, like Dumbo and the Magic Carpets of Aladdin, so it's best to choose between them to save time.

With new and revamped ride offerings each year, there's always something fun to discover at the Disney parks. That said, some attractions aren't worth waiting for.

To help visitors maximize their time, Insider spoke with 11 former cast members (what Disney calls its park employees) about the attractions they think guests should skip during their next visit.

Read on for some of the top rides and shows that former Disney employees don't think are worth waiting in line for, and what you should seek out instead.

Keep in mind that, after closing amid the coronavirus pandemic, some Disney parks have reopened with modifications and new safety regulations so some of these attractions may be temporarily unavailable.

Editor's note: Insider has also agreed to not refer to the former Disney cast members by their full names due to privacy concerns. Insider has verified that the employees have worked for Disney parks through official badges and IDs.