Come on, come all to the Storybook Circus in the expanded section of Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom to see the Great Goofini on the world famous Barnstormer! Ok, maybe not exactly world famous…
The Barnstormer in the Storybook Circus section of Fantasyland is a small, very short roller coaster that is a great introductory coaster for kids. If your child is just now tall enough to start riding roller coasters, it’s best not to start off with something intense like Space Mountain. The Barnstormer will tell you if they are ready for bigger ones or not.
About
The backstory of The Barnstormer is that Goofy, dressed as the Great Goofini is all ready to fly in his homemade airplane, but guess what? It doesn’t quite go as planned! Disney defines this ride as a “junior coaster”, with the shortest height requirements of all coasters in Walt Disney World with a height requirement of just 35”.
The Queue
This is such a quick ride, no matter how long the line is, you won’t spend much time in the queue. While you are there, look around! There are posters advertising the Great Goofini all throughout the area.
The queue is 100% in the Florida sun, so try to avoid The Barnstormer in the middle of the day!
The Ride
Not sure if your child is going to like fast rides? The Barnstormer is just a short 53 seconds, so even if they are terrified, it’s over almost as quickly as it began!
If they love The Barnstormer, great! Move on to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! If your child is terrified and crying, wait until next year to try another coaster. We never recommend forcing children to go on a ride because fear is a real magic killer.
Height Requirement
Guests must be at least 35 inches tall to ride The Barnstormer.
Rider Swap
Rider Swap is available for The Barnstormer. Just speak to a Cast Member at the entrance, and they’ll help set it up so everyone in your party who meets the height requirement can enjoy this junior roller coaster adventure.
Accessibility
Guests using wheelchairs or ECVs must transfer to the ride vehicle to experience The Barnstormer. The queue is accessible, and Cast Members are available to assist with boarding if needed.
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Effects/Sensory Warning Quick, tame coaster |
The ride vehicles on The Barnstormer are quite tight. They are meant to comfortably fit 1 adult and 1 child. It would be a little too cozy for comfort for 2 adults.
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This article was written by Erin Schreiver and reviewed by Steve Bell, founder of Military Disney Tips.
Erin is a military spouse who enjoys visiting Walt Disney World with her family, pin trading, and collecting Minnie ears and Disney coffee mugs.
Steve is a retired U.S. military member who has been visiting the Disney Parks since 1971 and writing about Disney military discounts and vacations for the military community for over 18 years.
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