How intense is Slinky Dog Ride?

It's a gentle ride, with turns, dips, and hills providing the excitement and a top speed of 40 mph. No inversions or loops here (Andy wasn't sure how to build those out of his toy chest, I guess). And no free-falls, either.



Slinky Dog Dash is classified as a "family-friendly" coaster, meaning its intensity is moderate—somewhere between the gentle Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and the more aggressive Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. It does not have any inversions (it doesn't go upside down) and the "drops" are relatively shallow compared to major thrill coasters. The most unique and "intense" part of the ride is the second launch: the train stops halfway through, "pulls back" like a spring, and then launches forward with a boost of speed over a series of humps. This creates a mild "stomach-drop" sensation known as airtime. The ride is known for its "smoothness" and the panoramic views it provides of Toy Story Land. For children, it is often their first "big" coaster, but for adults used to coasters like VelociCoaster, it feels very tame. The height requirement is a modest 38 inches (97 cm), reflecting its design as a thrill that the whole family can enjoy without the high-stress G-forces of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.

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Slinky Dog Dash can look as if it's going to be a truly intense experience. The track is elevated, without scenery or props or mountains or anything on either side of it. But surprise! It's a gentle ride, with turns, dips, and hills providing the excitement and a top speed of 40 mph.

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Slinky Dog Dash can look as if it's going to be a truly intense experience. The track is elevated, without scenery or props or mountains or anything on either side of it. But surprise! It's a gentle ride, with turns, dips, and hills providing the excitement and a top speed of 40 mph.

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It's definitely on the milder side, but it's so buttery smooth it's more enjoyable than Space Mountain, with how janky the latter has gotten. It is not worth a significant wait though, so if you can rope drop or end of night it, that would be better. The queue is brutal in the sun, too. YES, slinky dog is great!

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A 3-year old will typically hit their first major Disney World milestone—38 inches. This height unlocks four rides: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (Hollywood Studios), Kali River Rapids (Animal Kingdom), Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (Magic Kingdom), and Slinky Dog Dash (Hollywood Studios).

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Fat Testing Slinky Dog Dash at Hollywood Studios in Toy Story Land ????Hold on tight as we stretch the fun with Slinky Dog Dash at Toy Story Land, specifically designed for Plus Size Riders! ???? In this video, I'm sharing an honest review and a full point of view (POV) ride for my fellow plus size friends and travelers.

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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – Magic Kingdom: There is some debate about whether this is more or less intense than Slinky Dog Dash; they're close, but I rated it after Slinky Dog because the cars have a bit of a swinging quality that causes me some slight nausea.

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Here are the best non-scary Animal Kingdom rides for the less than lionhearted.
  • Toy Story Mania.
  • Alien Swirling Saucers.
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant.
  • Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid.
  • Peter Pan's Flight.
  • Encourage Your Kids to Try Something New.
  • Use Disney's Rider Switch Service.
  • Do some research before you arrive.


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Fun for the Whole Family Well, almost everyone — it does have a height restriction of 38 inches. Because Disney World doesn't have many coasters, a lot of folks like this ride because it's one of the few thrilling opportunities they have like it. Here we go! But even so, kids can enjoy it, too.

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What is this? If you can only ride Slinky Dog Dash once, I suggest skipping it while it's light out and coming back to it after dark. While there is more to see at Toy Story Land during the day, the nighttime feel is a bit more magical. It's cooler too, or (in the summertime at least) not so hot in the evening.

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Best Seat: Our team definitely thinks there's a best seat on Slinky Dog Dash, though! And we're going with roller coaster rules on this one — sit in the back for the most thrilling experience. It feels like you're going faster because you've got the momentum of the rest of the cars in front of you.

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Slinky Dog Dash is a high speed roller coaster using some of Andy's best toys for a thrilling ride through his backyard's tall grass. Though this roller coaster does not turn you upside down, it is a fun and fast ride for the whole family.

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The ride's slogan, Never the Same Fear Twice!, refers to the drop pattern being randomly selected by a computer before the ride begins. The drop reaches a top speed of 39 miles per hour (63 km/h).

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Take Dramamine® Non-Drowsy. If you know certain rides at the park will leave you feeling nauseous, start taking Dramamine® Non Drowsy as directed 30 minutes to an hour before you arrive at the park.

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On any attraction, you're less likely to feel motion sickness effects if you focus your eyes on a fixed spot, keep your head and neck as still as possible, and choose a seat near the middle of the vehicle. Speak to a cast member at the ride loading point to ask for assistance in seat placement.

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Immersive or 3D Screens While there is no firm data on which of these attractions are the most prone to cause motion sickness, anecdotal evidence points to the leading culprits as Mad Tea Party, Expedition Everest, Rock 'n Roller Coaster, Mission Space Orange, and the new Guardians of the Galaxy attraction.

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