Walt Disney World's Top 10 Attractions

PUEBLO, Colo. (Pueblo Chieftain) – Trying to rank the best attractions at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., is like trying to rank which one of your kids you like best. Here are the 10 best attractions, at least according to one average Joe:

1. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, MGM Studios: Great first burst of speed, a loop-to-loop and corkscrew turn, all in the dark, all with Aerosmith tunes blaring in your ears. It rocks the senses. One tip: Wait the extra time in line and get a front seat in the 12-seat limo.
2. Expedition Everest, Animal Kingdom: Newest thrill ride pays extremely close attention to detail. You feel like you are climbing Mount Everest – until the thing takes your breath away going backward. This packs some serious Gs, and the legendary yeti comes closer to your head than you think.
3. Soarin', Epcot: An exact replica of the attraction in Disneyland, Soarin' allows riders the thrill of cruising a hang glider through California. You can smell the orange citrus and travel through the fireworks at night in Los Angeles. A wonderfully pleasant surprise.
4. Tower of Terror, MGM-Studios: If your stomach churns when cruising down Newman Hill, imagine that sensation times 1,000. Sudden dips in a broken-down elevator make what you have for lunch important. Eat bananas – they taste the same coming up as they did going down.
5. Space Mountain, Magic Kingdom: Tried-and-true roller-coaster. Thrilling enough for coaster fans, mellow enough for kids willing to test their bravery. There are two tracks – the Alpha and the Omega – but they are hard to tell apart in the dark.
6. Pirates of the Caribbean, Magic Kingdom: Not physically demanding, yet this boat ride with pirates is pure Disney. The attraction is being refurbished in Florida and California, but should be open later this year at both locations.
7. Kilimanjaro Safari, Animal Kingdom: OK, so the animals are so clean, they almost look fake. Almost. Think real-life "Madagascar." It's a convenient way to see exotic animals without having to travel to Africa. And it's slightly less expensive. And no immunizations.
8. Splash Mountain, Magic Kingdom: A nice, leisurely log ride with the potential to get soaked. Make sure to ride it late in the day to avoid chafing from wet shorts.
9. Test Track, Epcot: Even though you drive faster on the highway, or down Northern Avenue, this is one of the few must-rides at Epcot.
10. Fantasmic, MGM Studios: Again, pure Disney. Think a parade, a cartoon, pyrotechnics and a rock concert, all in one. Whatever you do, this is a must-see.