Is the VelociCoaster one of the best roller coasters?

Overall Velocicoaster is an absolutely incredible rollercoaster it is the full package: theming,airtime, launches, a story, and hangtime. Everything you would want in a coaster and more and lets not forget it is themed to Jurassic Park.



Absolutely. As of early 2026, the Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure remains the reigning champion in many global enthusiast polls, including the Theme Park Insider Awards. Its popularity is driven by its "relentless" pacing, featuring two high-speed launches—the second reaching 70 mph—and a series of unique inversions over the park's lagoon. The standout element is the "Mosasaurus Roll," a high-speed barrel roll just inches above the water that provides incredible "hang time." Enthusiasts frequently rank it in the top 3 worldwide alongside Steel Vengeance and Iron Gwazi. Its success lies in the perfect blend of intense thrill and immersive storytelling (the "raptor" paddock theming), making it a rare coaster that appeals to both hardcore "credit hunters" and casual theme park fans looking for a cinematic adrenaline rush.

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VelociCoaster was awarded Best Roller Coaster AND Best New Ride in Theme Park Insider's 2022 awards.

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VelociCoaster features two high-speed launches powered by linear synchronous motors, a signature 155-foot-tall (47 m) top hat, four inversions, and a maximum speed of 70 mph (110 km/h).

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This ride proudly wears its coaster bonafides on its sleeve with great airtime, speed, zero trim brakes, and the incredible Mosasaurus Roll while also giving a fully themed immersive experience even if you don't want to ride.

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This is an amazing, thrilling roller coaster. Not for the faint of heart but absolutely a blast! After being at Universal the year prior and seeing the testing of this coaster the year prior to opening, I felt safe riding it. This is also one of the coasters that feels like a nice, long ride.

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Yes, the VelociCoaster is the scariest roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort. Other coasters come close, like The Incredible Hulk Coaster, but we believe that the scariest roller coaster at Universal is VelociCoaster. Guests can reach speeds over 70 mph and are being chased by Velociraptors the entire time!

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VelociCoaster is intense, yet smooth – the intensity comes from the airtime and crazy maneuvers and not the roughness of the track. The only thing holding you in is a lap bar, which makes it comfortable one yet thrilling thanks to the air time, speed and the two separate launches. Child Swap?

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The Jurassic World VelociCoaster is the scariest ride in Universal Studios Orlando and will make your heart pound as you make your way through. You can expect two separate launches, with one of them going up to 70 mph into a 140-foot drop and even an inverted zero-gravity stall.

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Keep the Kids in Mind Although there aren't specific age limits to ride the VelociCoaster, there are height limits. If your children are under 4 foot 3 inches, they won't be able to go on the ride. Fortunately, there is a waiting space for the children to watch as the adults speed down and around the tracks.

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The Incredible Hulk Coaster – The ride utilizes an overhead restraint system. If you're a larger guest, you can request a modified seat in various rows.

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On a thrill scale of 0 to 10 (with 0 being stimulation free and 10 being egads!), we think VelociCoaster rates 8.5. That's plenty thrilling. It's partly the height—155 feet is nothing to scoff at—as well as the 80-degree drop and its 70 mph speed.

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Q: Does VelociCoaster go upside down? There are four inversions on the Universal VelociCoaster. The VelociCoaster inversions such as a 360-degree barrel roll, dive loops, and even a 100-foot long zero-gravity inverted stall, which is where guests are held upside down for 100 feet.

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This is one of the fastest moving lines of any roller coaster, but it still does not meet the manufacturer's best-case scenario at over 1700 riders per hour, around 48-second dispatches!

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