BTMRR Vs Splash mountain

[DisneyCAL]

BTMRR isn't as scary as Splash but is louder. If you're afraid, sit more towards the front to middle. The back seems faster and my tooshy has lifted an inch off the seat in the last car before. But if you enjoy splash I think you would enjoy BTMRR, faster but drier version.

 

[ChristineOH]

No big drops on BTMRR. Ask to sit in the front-- maybe not the front row, but in the 2nd or 3rd. The ride is smoother and feels less fast.

My daughter doesn't like big drops, and she loves BTMRR, and Space and RnR for that matter. Everest is more scary for her, but she'll do it. She hates Splash, because there's a drop AND you might get wet. My kids are weird and hate to get wet on rides.

 

[PrincessWithABlaster]

She hates Splash, because there's a drop AND you might get wet. My kids are weird and hate to get wet on rides.

My son is this exactly. He has not had issues with thrill rides / roller coasters at all - has loved everyone we've taken him on. But he does not like Splash because of the water.

 

[2Monkeys]

Definitely sit towards the front! The back seems much "faster" and it is where we prefer But for a first ride, ask for the front section and it won't seem as scary. Hope you have fun!

 

[Princess Sparkle]

Just try it what's the worst that could happen? If you don't like it, close your eyes and it'll be over in a minute!

I love your optimism

 

[Princess Sparkle]

Yes last year for the first time on the insistence of my 5 year old (who loved it btw) I did the splash mountain and although my heart sank when the drop began I did enjoy it in retrospect so this year I booked a fastpass for BTMRR but wasn't sure if I should pass on it or not. I am ok with fast bumpy and loud, it's the rapid drops that scare me.

 

[Vijoge]

is BTMRR any scarier than splash mountain or are both about the same level ? The reason I ask is I am afraid of roller coasters but I was able to "make it through"splash mountain. So now I am wondering if I should do BTMRR or pass ?

I can ride BTMRR all day. Splash scares the crap out of me.

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

Just try it what's the worst that could happen? If you don't like it, close your eyes and it'll be over in a minute!

Well... if you're my mom you skin your knees lol.
We got her on 7DMT last week though and she could not push her knees againts anything thankfully so she didn't hurt herself.
The video is absolutely hilarious though.

 

[FrancoFun]

I can ride BTMRR all day. Splash scares the crap out of me.

Me too. I strongly dislike drops (I feel like I am going to die) and I really enjoy BTMRR.

 

[RealBlast3]

To me, Splash is easier on the body by far. It's practically a relaxing ride for like 90% of its duration and very whimsical and sweet. Yeah, that last drop is frickin huge but it's over in what? like less than 5 seconds? Yeah, that's enough time for your stomach to drop LOL but it's still such a brief bit of coaster fury.

While Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, on the other hand, is basically full throttle the whole entire way and will jerk you this way and that, side to side, bounce you up and down and rock you through the skies! Talk about shake, rattle and roll! It's in no way a mild experience.

Like, I'd recommend for elderly people to go on Splash Mountain way before I'd ever endorse Big Thunder Mountain Railroad for them! If you have any sort of hip, neck or back issues, proceed with extreme caution before boarding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! It's in many ways one of the most physically disruptive rides in all of Disney World even if it's lack of MPH puts it behind, say Test Track or it lacks the bells and whistles of say, Rock and Roller Coaster (which very securely keeps your body in place despite it's tumult). Seven Dwarf Mine Train is also a ride that is far more smooth and BTMR. Space Mountain bounces you alot too but doesn't sway you side to side or feel as rickety as BTMR.

It's sort of like if Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom was a roller coaster - a ride guaranteed you jostle you, so just be sure you're into that.