What level of thrill is Space Mountain?

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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Race through the cosmos in the dark to the edge of the galaxy and back on a thrilling roller-coaster ride.

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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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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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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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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind If that isn't enough, the ride vehicles rotate 360 degrees! This ride is pretty intense, but a lot more smooth than Space Mountain. Adding to the intensity, is a propensity for motion sickness.

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Space Mountain This classic in Magic Kingdom is a high-speed roller coaster in the dark, with sudden drops, jerky turns, loud noises, and some repeated spinning. We think the main issue with this one is the jerky-ness of the ride in general, coupled with the fact that it's in the dark and does have some fast motions.

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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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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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BTMRR is much bigger then Space Mountain. And if all were equal (darkness vs. light) BTMRR would be considered much more of a thrill ride. Being completley dark, you can't really gauge the next twist, turn or drop.

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The coaster's steepest drop registers at 39 degrees but you can expect to lose your stomach multiple times during this ride! Most guests are surprised to learn that Space Mountain's top speed is only 28 mph.

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Epcot's most thrilling attractions are arranged from most to least intense.
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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. If a child is under 7-years-old, they must ride with another Guest that is 14-years or older.

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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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7 Rides To AVOID in Disney World Right Now
  • Cinderella Castle.
  • Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway.
  • Test Track.
  • Pirates of the Caribbean.
  • Slinky Dog Dash.
  • My Disney Experience.
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
  • Haunted Mansion.


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Take Dramamine® Non-Drowsy. If you know certain rides at the park will leave you feeling nauseous, start taking Dramamine® Non Drowsy as directed 30 minutes to an hour before you arrive at the park.

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Which park is the best for thrill seekers? Although each park has something “thrilling”, we think Hollywood Studios is the best for adrenaline junkies. Not only does it have the most thrill rides overall, the ones it does have are some of the most intense of any in the parks.

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