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Is Expedition Everest scarier than Space Mountain?

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.



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Expedition Everest is the tallest attraction at Disney World, and its drop is the longest and most intense of the roller coasters.

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The minimum height requirement for Expedition Everest is 44 inches, so hopefully your daughter is that tall. My daughter loves roller coasters too and she impatiently waited to be tall enough to ride Expedition Everest.

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Space Mountain. Must be at least 44 inches (112 cm) tall to ride. For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back, or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride.

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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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It's a thrilling, intense ride. There are also a lot of dark moments and a scary yeti that appears. You should definitely be wary about taking little ones on this, if they meet the height requirement. We have a full guide on several other things that might scare little ones at Disney World.

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10 Most Dangerous and Hardest Mountains to Climb in The World
  1. Annapurna I, Nepal. ...
  2. K2, Pakistan-China. ...
  3. Kangchenjunga, India-Nepal. ...
  4. Mount Everest, China-Nepal. ...
  5. Dhaulagiri I, Nepal. ...
  6. Manaslu, Nepal. ...
  7. Nanga Parbat, Pakistan. ...
  8. Makalu, Nepal.


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The trek to Everest Base Camp is mostly class 1 intermixed with brief class 2 sections.

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It is highly discouraged to attempt to climb Mount Everest with no prior experience. Climbing at high altitude is incredibly challenging and requires a significant amount of physical and mental preparation, as well as technical skill and experience with mountaineering.

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Thrill Scale (0=Wimpy! and10=Yikes!): 6 for fairly intense positive G-forces, backward coaster motion, and darkness. This is one of Disney World's most popular attractions.

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Most of the deaths on Everest have occurred in the death zone, which is above 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) in elevation.

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