A Guide to Disney World’s 8 Roller Coasters

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With the very first previews of the new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind taking place, it’s a good time to take a look at all of the awesome roller coasters at Walt Disney World Resort! There are currently 7 roller coasters at Disney World open to the public, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, which opens to the public on May 27, 2022, and has been getting great reviews from guests who have previewed the attraction. Let’s take a look at all 8 roller coasters now at Disney World!

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Disney world’s newest roller coaster is set to open to the public on May 27, 2022. This attraction is one of the world’s largest enclosed roller coasters and features unique ride vehicles that spin 360 degrees! The new attraction is located in EPCOT Park in the Mission Space Pavilion. This attraction is the first-ever roller coaster for Disney’s EPCOT park. This attraction has been receiving great reviews from guests who have been given a preview ride.

Slinky Dog Dash

Located in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios park, Slinky Dog Dash is a fun family-friendly attraction that has just the right amount of thrill. Slinky Dog Dash also has awesome theming, like the rest of Toy Story Land, and a great queue. Children and adults alike love this attraction.

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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is another fun and family-friendly roller coaster with amazing theming. Located in Fantasyland in Disney’s Magic Kingdom park, this attraction quickly became a park favorite among guests. This ride is known for being really smooth. Guests love how each ride vehicle rocks from side to side individually.

Expedition Everest- Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

This exciting and thrilling roller coaster is found at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. This attraction is actually the most expensive roller coaster in history and was $100,000,000 to imagine! Expedition Everest boats incredible theming in both its ride queue and on the attraction itself. This ride is definitely one of the most thrilling roller coasters at Disney, and is full of surprises!

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

Get ready to rock and roll on the only roller coaster at Disney that’s themed after a rock band! You can find this ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios park. This attraction is thrilling and fast! Riders twist, turn, and swirl in the dark while Aerosmith music blasts! This ride is not really one for young children because of its intensity. It’s definitely a unique and fun attraction!

Barnstormer Starring The Great Goofini

This roller coaster is definitely one for the kids and kids love it! With no drops or big thrills, this ride is perfect for youngsters. This ride is located in the Storybook Circus section of Magic Kingdom Park and is a great first roller coaster for children. Of course, The Great Goofini is none other than Goofy!

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a roller coaster located in Frontierland in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. It is family friendly and was designed for children as well as adults. Guests “race through a haunted gold mine aboard a speeding train on this thrilling coaster-style ride.”

Space Mountain

Found in Tomorrowland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom park, Space Moutain is Disney World’s oldest roller coaster but remains very popular to this day. Disney’s own description states, “guests “blast off on a high-speed journey into the darkest reaches of outer spaceon a roller coaster ride in the dark”. It’s hard to miss the iconic white pyramid-shaped building that houses this popular attraction!

Have you had the opportunity to enjoy all of the roller coasters Walt Disney World has to offer?


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