Which is faster Tron or Guardians?

While Disney Imagineering noted that TRON is the fastest roller coaster they have ever built, there is one ride found at EPCOT that tops the list. Here are the fastest rides at Walt Disney World: Test Track (65 mph) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (60 mph)



When comparing the top speeds of these two flagship Walt Disney World roller coasters, TRON Lightcycle / Run is faster than Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. TRON, located in Magic Kingdom, reaches a top speed of approximately 59 miles per hour (95 km/h) during its initial high-speed outdoor launch, making it one of the fastest rides at the resort. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, located in EPCOT, reaches a top speed of roughly 60 miles per hour (97 km/h) according to some technical specs, but its "official" cruising speed is generally cited slightly lower than TRON's peak intensity. However, "Guardians" is often perceived as more intense because it features a reverse launch and "omnimovers" that rotate the ride vehicles 360 degrees while moving along the track in the dark. TRON is a more traditional "sprint" coaster that emphasizes raw forward velocity and aerodynamic "leaning" positions. While the speeds are remarkably close, TRON holds the reputation for that sudden, powerful burst of speed that mimics the digital world of the Grid, whereas Guardians focuses on a fluid, "cosmic" dance through space that relies on rotation rather than just sheer linear miles per hour.

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TRON Lightcycle / Run is one of the fastest coasters at any Disney theme park in the world.

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It is a bouncing that does bring you out of your seat as you drop (lap belts should be tightened to help minimize this movement). Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout is absolutely a scary ride and just may be too scary for some kids.

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TRON is most similar to the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster over at Hollywood Studios, which is also a catapult-launched, indoor coaster. TRON is by far the most intense coaster in the Magic Kingdom, although it doesn't have any loops or inversions.

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TRON does move up and down a fair bit, but there's very little of that “stomach-drop” feeling with your feet leaving the floor. That's for two reasons. The first is that on a Lightcycle your head points down, not your feet. But the bigger reason is that almost all of TRON's rise-and-drop motion includes a turn.

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With top speeds of just under 60 miles per hour, TRON Lightcycle/Run is one of the fastest rides in Walt Disney World and certainly the fastest roller coaster you will find in Magic Kingdom. For comparison, its neighbor Space Mountain reaches half that maximum speed at 27 miles per hour.

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The ride speeds up to 59 miles per hour at the start, making it, along with its sister ride, TRON Lightcycle Power Run in Shanghai, the fastest at any Disney park in the world.

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If so, TRON should be on your list! It's not the fastest ride in Disney World (that title goes to Test Track, which tops out at about 65 MPH), but it's pretty close. During the initial launch, TRON riders get close to hitting 60 MPH. Essentially, it's about as fast as if you were riding a motorcycle on the highway.

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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror If we're talking about the scariest rides at Disney World, I had to start with The Tower of Terror. I mean, it's all in the name! From the ghostly holograms, the 'death' defying drop(s) to the sinister theming, everything is designed to scare the Mickey outta you – and it really does.

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Does the ride have upside-down loops and drops? TRON Lightcycle / Run does not go upside down, but it does have big drops. There are also twists and turns throughout the ride — after all, you're racing on a motorbike.

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Most Walt Disney World Resort attractions are suitable for Guests of any height, but there are some Disney thrills worth growing up for. With a minimum height requirement of 48 inches, TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom Park is one of those thrills.

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