Disney “Would You Rather” Questions That Saved Our Sanity in Attraction Lines

Standing in Disney World lines is just part of the experience, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. After dozens of trips, we’ve discovered that “Would You Rather” questions turn wait times into some of our favorite family moments. One simple question like “Would you rather ride Space Mountain in complete darkness or see exactly where you’re going?” can spark a 45-minute debate that gets everyone involved, including the families around you. These Disney-themed conversation starters have become our go-to entertainment, creating memories while we wait for memories.

Park & Attraction Face‑Offs

Quick dilemmas featuring the most iconic rides across Walt Disney World.

Magic Kingdom Classics

1. Would you rather ride Pirates of the Caribbean or Haunted Mansion on repeat for an hour?
2. Would you rather ride only Fantasyland attractions or only Tomorrowland attractions for an entire trip?
3. Would you rather get stuck on it’s a small world for 30 minutes or walk through Haunted Mansion alone at midnight?
4. Would you rather turbo‑boost every coaster to Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster speed, or plunge every coaster into Space Mountain’s pitch‑black mystery?
5. Would you rather rope‑drop Seven Dwarfs Mine Train or close the park with Happily Ever After fireworks?

Cross‑Park Showdowns

1. Would you rather skip all lines at Magic Kingdom or have unlimited Lightning Lanes at every other park?
2. Would you rather live in Pandora (Animal Kingdom) or Galaxy’s Edge (Hollywood Studios)?
3. Would you rather have VIP access to every EPCOT festival or front‑row seats to every Magic Kingdom parade?
4. Would you rather ride front row on Test Track at 65 mph or back row on Big Thunder during fireworks?
5. Would you rather wait 120 minutes to ride Guardians of the Galaxy – Cosmic Rewind once every trip, or skip it forever but walk onto every other EPCOT ride with zero wait?

Experience Trade‑Offs

1. Would you rather meet every character but wait two hours each, or skip characters and walk onto every ride?
2. Would you rather visit only when it’s 95 °F +  or only when it’s raining?
3. Would you rather have unlimited park‑hopper access for one week or annual passes to Magic Kingdom only?
4. Would you rather get unlimited Genie+ but your phone battery starts at 5 %, or go standby only with 100 % battery and perfect Wi‑Fi?
5. Would you rather stay five times a year at a Value resort, or once a year at a Deluxe?

Universal vs Disney Face‑Offs

Universal Orlando’s newest thrills square off against Walt Disney World’s heavy hitters.

1. Would you rather ride Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure or Guardians of the Galaxy – Cosmic Rewind?
2. Would you rather conquer Jurassic World VelociCoaster or TRON Lightcycle / Run?
3. Would you rather sip Butterbeer in Three Broomsticks or blue milk in Galaxy’s Edge?
4. Would you rather select wands at Ollivanders or build a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop?
5. Would you rather ride the Hogwarts Express between parks or loop the Disney Monorail for an hour?

Character Powers & Scenarios

Kids love them, grown‑ups get surprisingly competitive.

Powers & Abilities

1. Would you rather control ice like Elsa or command the ocean like Moana?
2. Would you rather fly like Peter Pan (only at night) or wield Hercules‑level strength (only inside the parks)?
3. Would you rather freeze a standby line with Frozone or stretch it forward with Elastigirl?
4. Would you rather jump through Doctor Strange’s sling ring for instant park‑hops or ride Cinderella’s pumpkin coach—only at midnight?
5. Would you rather swap powers for a day with the Incredible Hulk (coaster hero style) or with Dash Parr sprinting through the parks?

Living the Disney Life

1. Would you rather live in Beast’s castle (talking furniture included) or Ariel’s underwater palace?
2. Would you rather keep Pascal (Tangled) or Stitch as a pet?
3. Would you rather train under Mulan or under Merida?
4. Would you rather have dinner with villains or breakfast with princesses?
5. Would you rather tour the parks with Groot as your buddy or walk a baby velociraptor on a leash?

Disney Food Dilemmas

Snack opinions = instant debate.

1. Would you rather eat only DOLE Whips or only Mickey pretzels for every snack?
2. Would you rather have unlimited Disney popcorn but no other snacks, or try every Disney cupcake but nothing else sweet?
3. Would you rather drink Beverly (EPCOT’s infamous bitter soda) before every ride or never have another Mickey bar?
4. Would you rather enjoy unlimited DOLE Whip refills or unlimited Butterbeer refills?
5. Would you rather eat a Ronto Wrap for lunch every day, or a Green Eggs & Ham tot bowl?

Silly Theme‑Park Scenarios

Maximum giggles while you inch toward the pre‑show doors.

1. Would you rather have Mickey’s ears permanently or Donald’s voice for a week?
2. Would you rather clean the Haunted Mansion’s 999 happy‑haunt rooms or feed every animal at Animal Kingdom?
3. Would you rather ride the front car of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train with a selfie stick, or the back car blindfolded?
4. Would you rather narrate your entire day in Goofy’s voice or speak only Minion gibberish?
5. Would you rather trigger “it’s a small world” every time you tap into a ride, or the Jaws theme every time you pay for something?

Questions for Adults

Because grown‑ups deserve tough choices, too.

1. Would you rather book a private after‑hours event in Magic Kingdom with limited guests, or score a complimentary spa day at the Grand Floridian?
2. Would you rather sample every adult beverage around the world at EPCOT but skip dessert, or enjoy every dessert but skip alcohol?
3. Would you rather have a guaranteed Rise of the Resistance boarding group at 7 AM, or a guaranteed dinner reservation at Victoria & Albert’s?
4. Would you rather upgrade to Club Level for one day, or add an extra park day to your trip?
5. Would you rather get free Lightning Lane access all day but no Park Hopper, or Park Hopper plus Extended Evening Hours but pay for every Lightning Lane?

Making This Actually Work in Lines

Here’s what I’ve learned after using this strategy approximately 847 times:

Age Adaptations:

• Ages 4–6: Stick to concrete choices (characters, rides they know).
• Ages 7–10: Add the silly scenarios and “would you rather have X power.”
• Ages 11+: Throw in strategy questions and park planning scenarios.
• Adults: The food questions will start legitimate debates.

Pro Tips:

• Let kids ask their own questions (prepare for chaos).
• Switch games when energy drops (20 Questions Disney Edition works too).
• Adults: resist the urge to turn every answer into a teaching moment (learned that the hard way).

Bonus Applications:

• Airport waits heading to Orlando.
• Restaurant waits when mobile order fails you.
• On the shuttle on the way to the parks.

The Real Magic

Sure, these questions won’t actually make the line shorter. But last trip, my 12-year-old said one of his favorite memories wasn’t meeting Kylo Ren or riding Expedition Everest, it was the entire family ahead of us joining our “Would you rather live in the Haunted Mansion or Tower of Terror?” debate.

Next time you’re watching the wait time climb while your patience plummets, try asking whether they’d rather have Pascal or Stitch as a pet. Trust me, the resulting debate will be way more entertaining than checking how many minutes are left.