Is Space Mountain the slowest roller coaster?

But believe it or not, the top speed you reach is 27-28 mph, which makes this almost the slowest coaster ride in the Magic Kingdom! For comparison, the top speed over at Goofy's Barnstormer is 25 mph; the next fastest coaster is 7 Dwarfs Mine Train at 34 mph.



Space Mountain is certainly one of the slower "thrill" coasters in the Disney portfolio, but it is far from the slowest roller coaster in the world. At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, the ride reaches a top speed of only 27 mph, while the Disneyland version is slightly faster at 32 mph. To put this in perspective, Barnstormer (a kiddie coaster) reaches about 25 mph, making Space Mountain only marginally faster. Its reputation for being "intense" comes primarily from its environment; because you are riding in near-total darkness, your vestibular system cannot anticipate the drops and turns, making the 27 mph feel much faster than it actually is. In contrast, blockbuster rides like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind reach 60 mph, making Space Mountain a relatively gentle experience for thrill-seekers once the lights are turned on.

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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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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.

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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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There are no long drops or swooping hills as there are on a traditional roller coaster - only quick, unexpected turns and small drops. The most surprising thing about Space Mountain is its aesthetic beauty. No, we're not kidding.

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There are no massive drops. There is maybe one drop that could give you the tickle belly feeling, but it's very small and barely worse than anything on Thunder Mountain. It's mostly downward spirals with small drops.

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You might be surprised to learn that Space Mountain pokes along at a top speed of only 27 mph. But because it operates in the dark, it amps up the fear of the unknown and makes the coaster seem faster and scarier. Thrill scale: 5.

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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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Rock N Roll Coaster is much faster than Space Mountain, but you are well strapped in and just sit back and enjoy the ride (with a couple of loop the loops). You are not jostled about much.

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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.

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Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain® is considered a thrill ride and reaches speeds up to 50 mph; we would categorize it somewhere between Big Thunder Mountain Railroad® Attraction and Rock 'n Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith.

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The Slowest Rollercoaster in the World - Tiger and Turtle Walking Coaster Duisburg.

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Top ways to experience Space Mountain and nearby attractions. 99% of travelers recommend this experience. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. 90% of travelers recommend this experience.

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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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