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How many seats across is Space Mountain?

Space Mountain is one of the first computer operated roller coasters and is also the oldest operating roller coaster in the state of Florida. 30 trains with 2 cars. Riders are arranged 1 across in 3 rows for a total of 6 riders per train.



The seating configuration of Space Mountain varies significantly depending on which Disney park you are visiting. In Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom (Florida), the ride uses a "single-file" rocket sled where there is only one seat across. Each vehicle holds three passengers sitting one behind the other, and two vehicles are hitched together to form a six-person train. This design was intended to mimic the feeling of a solo astronaut in a cramped space capsule. Conversely, at Disneyland Park (California) and Hong Kong Disneyland, the vehicles are wider and feature two seats across in a side-by-side arrangement. These trains consist of several rows, allowing two people to sit next to each other, which many find to be a more social experience. The Florida version is often considered more "intense" because the narrow track and single-seat pods accentuate the feeling of speed and sharp turns in the dark, whereas the California version offers a smoother, synchronized soundtrack and the comfort of sitting next to a companion.

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Your child is welcome to ride the attraction accompanied by a 14-year-old (or older) as long as he meets the 44in (112cm) or taller requirement set for Space Mountain at Walt Disney World. Each row holds one passenger; three passengers per rocket car, so your child would be accompanied by other people.

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The ride vehicle for Space Mountain is a 3-seater rocket, with two of the rockets in each train. Seats are positioned front to back, so you'll be pretty much riding solo, which can be scary for younger kids who would prefer to sit next to a parent.

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Space Mountain is an exhilarating experience, but it is ROUGH. You will go in screaming, not out of fear but excitement. It is very dark inside, with limited ability to see so if you do not do well with dark and twisty this ride is not for you.

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The ride is relatively jerky. Personally I'd say opinion on the ride mostly comes down to the “in the dark” component. If that appeals to you, you'll probably enjoy the ride. If it doesn't you'll probably feel like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train are easily superior experiences.

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Space Mountain (coaster with rough, tight turns): It also isn't nearly as short as Seven Dwarfs, and I've often found myself regretting riding it only halfway through. The combination of rough movement and low lighting can make it difficult to anticipate turns and drops, potentially leading to motion sickness.

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Space Mountain in Disneyland is much smaller. Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom measures in at 180 feet tall and 300 feet in diameter while Disneyland's Space Mountain only climbs to 118 feet tall and 200 feet in diameter.

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It is a thrill ride, but it's probably only scary for those who are sensitive to the dark. Keep in mind, though, the ride can be jerky, meaning that you could feel like your bones are shaking within your skin at certain times.

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Space Mountain is a space-themed indoor roller coaster attraction located at five of the six Disneyland-style Disney Parks. Although all five versions of the attraction are different in nature, all have a similar conical exterior façade that is a landmark for the respective park.

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It's a fun ride, don't get me wrong, but it's far less intense than the original. There's maybe one good drop on the ride; it focuses mainly on helixes the whole ride. It's impeccably smooth, but it doesn't have the same thrill factor as the original IMO.

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