I hope you are having a wonderful time planning your Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Children must be 7-years or older to ride any attraction alone, but for Space Mountain, they must also be at least 44 inches (112 cm) tall.
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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.
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.
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.
EE has a faster top speed and more thrilling drops, and theres that backwards portion. The view from the top is great also. Space is a fun coaster in complete darkness but EE still holds more thrills for me ... even with a bad Yeti component.
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.
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.
The minimum height requirement for Expedition Everest is 44 inches, so hopefully your daughter is that tall. My daughter loves roller coasters too and she impatiently waited to be tall enough to ride Expedition Everest.
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.
Age Rating: What Ages of Kids Can Ride Tower Of Terror? As always, you know your kids best. But this is one of those instances where being tall enough (40 inches) isn't always the same as being ready for an attraction. A tall 3-year-old should also be a fairly mature and brave 3-year-old to enjoy this ride.
As it turns out, the ride is extremely safe. We went back 20 years and couldn't find a single injury report due to the design of the ride or mechanical failure.
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.
I'm pleased to tell you that you may certainly keep your 2-year old on your lap while riding Spaceship Earth. In fact, there are lots of family-friendly attractions that you can enjoy with a toddler on your lap like Jungle Cruise, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, and Frozen Ever After, just to name a few.
The minimum height requirement for Expedition Everest is 44 inches, so hopefully your daughter is that tall. My daughter loves roller coasters too and she impatiently waited to be tall enough to ride Expedition Everest.