Space Mountain is a thrilling ride so it's not for everyone. It could be scary for kids due to the coaster being completely in the dark and all of the twists and turns.
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Space Mountain is an enclosed roller coaster ride in the dark – the darkness of outer space. So, thrills come from the fact that, as opposed to other coasters, you never know what's coming! And unlike in space, everyone can hear you scream.
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.
Space Mountain is an intense coaster that has many sharp twists and turns. Plus, the majority of the ride takes place in total darkness. It's a very jerky ride, meaning motion sickness is highly possible for those prone to it.
The coaster's steepest drop registers at 39 degrees but you can expect to lose your stomach multiple times during this ride! Most guests are surprised to learn that Space Mountain's top speed is only 28 mph.
Space Mountain is an indoor roller coaster with a theme of high-speed interstellar travel. There are no long drops or swooping hills as there are on a traditional roller coaster - only quick, unexpected turns and small drops.
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.
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.
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.
The coaster's steepest drop registers at 39 degrees but you can expect to lose your stomach multiple times during this ride! Most guests are surprised to learn that Space Mountain's top speed is only 28 mph.
No need to worry. If your son is tall enough to ride, he won't have a problem, unless he simply gets scared. There are no big drops on Space Mtn.; only small short ones (at least 3 or 4). The scariest part is the dark and if you're not in the front, you really can't see where your going.
If you think he's ready go for it. If he gets in & sees the ride vehicles & wants to back out, there's always an escape hatch for those space travelers that want to abort the mission. I've had parents tell me that they've taken their 5 year olds on SM & they loved it - others were terrified.
It does NOT go upside down. For safety, though, guests should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back, or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that the ride could aggravate.
If it's the being jerked around aspect of coasters that you dislike, Space is definitely rougher than BTMRR. I love them both but if you don't have a crick in your neck when you get on Space, you may well have one when you get off.
TMNT Shellraiser at 121.5 degreesIt tops the list by dropping a mere half of a degree more than the coasters that follow it. To make the ride even more interesting, its cars hang over the edge of its 141-foot tower for 14 seconds before diving into the overbanked drop.