Is VelociCoaster the fastest ride in Universal?

It is the park's tallest and fastest roller coaster as well as the fastest launched roller coaster in Florida, and the fastest roller coaster at any Universal Studios park worldwide.



Yes, as of March 2026, the Jurassic World VelociCoaster remains the fastest roller coaster at the Universal Orlando Resort, reaching a top speed of 70 mph (113 km/h). While other rides like The Incredible Hulk Coaster (67 mph) and Revenge of the Mummy (45 mph) offer high-speed thrills, the VelociCoaster’s two distinct launches—including a second launch that rockets you from 40 to 70 mph in just 2.4 seconds—make it the speed champion of the parks. However, if you look at the broader Orlando landscape, it is not the fastest ride in the city; that title currently belongs to Mako at SeaWorld Orlando (73 mph) or Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa (76 mph). Within Universal's gates, VelociCoaster is prized not just for its speed, but for its "Top Hat" element that peaks at 155 feet and its legendary "Moshi-Roll" over the lagoon at near-top speeds. For 2026 thrill-seekers, it is widely considered the best coaster in Florida due to its combination of extreme velocity, four inversions, and a lap-bar-only restraint system that provides an unparalleled sense of "airtime" throughout the journey.

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It is the park's tallest and fastest roller coaster as well as the fastest launched roller coaster in Florida, and the fastest roller coaster at any Universal Studios park worldwide.

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The fastest rides at Universal Orlando are;
  • Jurassic World Velocicoaster – 70 mph top speed.
  • The Incredible Hulk – 67 mph top speed.
  • Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit – 65 mph.
  • Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure – 50 mph.
  • Revenge of the Mummy – 40 mph.


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VelociCoaster lives up to its name by delivering an unparalleled roller coaster experience where guests are catapulted along 4,700 feet of track, 155 feet in the air at 70 mph, through a series of high-speed launches and more ? all culminating in a spiraling 360-degree inversion inches above the lagoon.

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The coaster is very well themed with lights, sound effects, and animatronics. Not to mention it has some neat elements, like the ejector top hat, the mid course launch, and the barrel roll over the water which is said to be one of the best elements on any coaster.

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In our opinion, the VelociCoaster is without a doubt the most intense ride at Universal Orlando Resort which is the main reason why we graded it a 10/10 on the thrill scale above. This Jurassic Park-inspired roller coaster shoots riders through two launches, clocking in at over 70 MPH.

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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 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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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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VelociCoaster was awarded Best Roller Coaster AND Best New Ride in Theme Park Insider's 2022 awards. What's next for Jurassic at Universal Theme Parks?

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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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Not only did Universal have to remove the former Triceratops attraction, but they also had to remove the former Velociraptor Encounter.

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Yeah, “lap bar” for me evokes Big Thunder, with a thin metal bar across that really doesn't do much. The lap bar' on VC secures you tight on three sides of your legs / waist with the seat itself securing the fourth side. There is no way you are going anywhere. It's as secure if not moreso than any shoulder harness.

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