How Fast is Space Mountain Disney World?
Introduction
Space Mountain is one of the most iconic and thrilling attractions at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Located in the Tomorrowland area, this high-speed, indoor roller coaster has been a favorite among thrill-seekers and families alike since its opening in 1975. But how fast is Space Mountain, really? In this article, we’ll delve into the details of this record-breaking ride and explore its speed, acceleration, and other fascinating facts.
The Ride Experience
As you board the Space Shuttle, a sleek and futuristic spacecraft, you’re transported to a world of weightlessness and excitement. The ride begins with a gentle ascent, followed by a sharp drop into a tunnel, and then a series of sharp turns and sudden stops. The ride’s acceleration is impressive, with a top speed of 45 miles per hour (72 kilometers per hour) and a maximum G-force of 4.5 Gs (5.1 times the force of gravity).
Speed and Acceleration
To put Space Mountain’s speed into perspective, consider the following:
- The ride’s speed is equivalent to a 45-minute high-speed car ride.
- The acceleration is so rapid that it’s equivalent to a 3-story drop in just 2 seconds.
- The ride’s top speed is the same as a – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –