Which Space Mountain is faster?

Speed: Both Space Mountains are known for making guests feel as if they going much faster than they actually are. However, the two stateside versions do differ in average speeds, but not by much. Disneyland's Space Mountain rockets guests through space at 32 mph while Disney World only does so at 30 mph.



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Space Mountain – Disneyland (California) This is the definitive version of Space Mountain – the best ride layout, the best ride vehicles, the best queue, the best on-board audio – and the original outer-space theme to go along with all of it.

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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.

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If it's the being jerked around aspect of coasters that you dislike, Space is definitely rougher than BTMRR. I love them both but if you don't have a crick in your neck when you get on Space, you may well have one when you get off.

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Space Mountain is an indoor roller coaster with a theme of high-speed interstellar travel. There are no long drops or swooping hills as there are on a traditional roller coaster - only quick, unexpected turns and small drops.

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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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Space Mountain is an enclosed roller coaster ride in the dark – the darkness of outer space. So, thrills come from the fact that, as opposed to other coasters, you never know what's coming! And unlike in space, everyone can hear you scream.

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Space Mountain This popular attraction can be a tight fit for plus size guests as the ride is a confined space with a lap bar. You'll need to step down into a low single seat and be able to pull yourself up once the ride is complete.

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Space Mountain is an outer space-themed, indoor roller coaster in Tomorrowland located at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom theme park in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando.

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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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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 is a thrill ride, but it's probably only scary for those who are sensitive to the dark. Keep in mind, though, the ride can be jerky, meaning that you could feel like your bones are shaking within your skin at certain times.

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