Is Space Mountain too scary?

Originally Answered: Is Space Mountain at Disney World scary? Space Mountain is a bit intimidating due to the fact that it's mostly in the dark, but aside from it throwing you around a bit, it doesn't have the height to really have the stomach lurching drop that causes the fear of most roller coasters.



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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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What is the scariest roller coaster in Disney World? 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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Description: Space Mountain is an indoor high-speed roller coaster that takes place in complete darkness. The ride doesn't go upside down, but it has several drops and lots of sharp, quick turns.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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 (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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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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While there is only one track available at Disneyland, there are actually two separate tracks on the Magic Kingdom ride. You can either choose to write Alpha or Omega. There's not that much of a difference except for the length for the ride. The Alpha track is stretched further, so the ride lasts a little bit longer.

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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.

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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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