Ride it after dark if you can. Seats in the back offer the best experience. In terms of intensity, we put this coaster at about a 5 on a scary scale of 10—it has tight turns rather than big hills or drops, and no loops or upside-down parts.
Both are essentially “kiddie coasters” with no big drops or anything particularly thrilling, so it's tough to say which one is tamer. 7 Dwarfs is tamer since it's a tad shorter and the slow part in the mine is really slow. And yes, for either ride, sitting in the front minimizes the intensity.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a fast roller coaster-type attraction designed for kids and adults. However, some parts of this attraction are bumpy and, in some instances, take place in the dark.
One of the best Magic Kingdom rides! Big Thunder Mountain is one of the most underrated WDW rides! The wait can get kind of long on busy days but if you time it right, you won't wait more than 30-40 minutes. My whole family loves this roller coaster, we make sure to ride it every time we are in Magic Kingdom.
BTMRR is much bigger then Space Mountain. And if all were equal (darkness vs. light) BTMRR would be considered much more of a thrill ride. Being completley dark, you can't really gauge the next twist, turn or drop.
There are only very small drops on this ride, much like the drop in Pirates of the Caribbean, Seven Dwarves Mine Train, and Slinky Dog Dash. The ride is tame enough that guests are restrained with a lap bar rather than an over-head restraint. However, there is a height requirement of 40 inches, or 102 centimeters.
So what's the fastest ride at Disneyland? The fastest ride at Disneyland and California Adventure is the Incredicoaster which can reach a top speed of 55 miles per hour. Disneyland is the ultimate destination for adrenaline junkies who seek the thrill of speed and adventure.
Height Requirement: 40At both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, your family can take on Big Thunder Mountain! Aboard this train, you'll swing and sway around the tracks at high speeds.
What is the scariest roller coaster in Disney World? Expedition Everest gets our vote for scariest roller coaster in Disney World. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Space Mountain both take place entirely in the dark, but even their surprises don't compare with what Expedition Everest brings to the table.
With top speeds of just under 60 miles per hour, TRON Lightcycle/Run is one of the fastest rides in Walt Disney World and certainly the fastest roller coaster you will find in Magic Kingdom. For comparison, its neighbor Space Mountain reaches half that maximum speed at 27 miles per hour.
Take the ultimate plunge in the Hollywood Tower Hotel. Creepy hotel, stormy night, broken service elevator – what could go wrong? Welcome to the creepiest Disneyland Paris ride, the Tower of Terror.
My son went on it when he was 3 and just about 40 and he really liked it. They aren't really strapped in but a bar comes down onto your lap. I think he'll be fine. It doesn't go up or down enough for anyone to feel like they are going to fall out.