Please Help me Compare Scary Rides?

[Danny K]

I have been on Big Thunder Mountain, Twighlight Zone Tower of Terror, and Expedition Everest. I am a little scared to go on some other rides. Can you please compare the rides I have listed below with big thunder mountain, tower of terror, and expedition everest?

Space Mountain
Splash Mountain
Test Track
Mission Space
Soarin
Rock N Roller Coaster
Primeval Whirl


I am a little scared of these rides I just listed. Can you please explain those rides to me and compare all of them with Big Thunder Mountain, Tower of Terror, and Expedition Everest? When you describe them, please tell me about how long they are, and if they make sudden drops, sudden turns, and sudden loops. Please explain and compare these?

 

[karly05]

I've done Tower of Terror a couple of times and it is about my "scare limit." I did Big Thunder in '99 and would like to do it again (it was closed for refurb during my most recent trip). I've never been brave enough to try Everest.

That said, here are my opinions on a couple of rides you list:
I've done Soarin' only once, but it's really pretty gentle, it's like you're flying/gliding over the scenery in front of you, there's motion but nothing sudden/jerky/scary.

Splash Mountain is probably still my favorite ride in all of WDW! There are a couple of little dips in the dark inside, and the big drop at the end, but - maybe it's because I love a good water ride - I don't find it scary at all, it's just FUN. And it has wonderful music and characters and just puts a huge smile on my face! I'm a pretty big ride chicken and I have never hesitated to ride Splash and would do it over and over.

 

[CleoPahd]

I think if you've gone on those three you can probably handle those in your list. I haven't done mission space for health reasons because of the centripetal force..though there are two versions. I don't want to take any chances. My husband loves it and says it is not at all a scary ride. Just more of an issue for people that may have sensitive stomachs. I love Space Mountain...it's very dark, no real large drops...mostly just coiling around and little drops the shooting up. I think its a fun roller coaster.

Test track is a piece of cake...nothing scary at all...the most excitement comes from the high speed loop at the end of the ride. Soarin is a nice ride...it's not scary...very peaceful, though does raise you a little into air so best if you are not afraid of heights. I hate Tower of Terror...can't stand that feeling...so if you could handle that you could probably do Rock n Roller coaster. To be honest, only did it once, was my first time going on one that went upside down.... it went by so quickly. The ride takes over VERY fast and is over before you know it. I believe there is one corkscrew and one loop inside...I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. No drops that I remember.

Splash has that huge hill at the end...that's the worse one.. just a few little ones inside. Primeval whirl isn't too bad...if you can handle Everest you can handle it. I like roller coasters with scenery around it so I forget how high I am

I hope that helps you a little bit.

 

[Meredisney]

Well i think you are braver than i am!!! Big thunder mountain is one of my favorites but I did tower of terror once and that was enough for me!!! I'm too scared to go on expedition everest!!! So like I said, you are braver than I am!!!

Space Mountain - done it a few times but there is one un expected drop in there that I don't like. For me, it's more about being in the dark and not knowing when it's coming. It's not a long drop like splash or anything, it's just enough to give you that weightless feeling in your belly!

Splash Mountain - the main drop that you see from the outside is the longest one. There are little baby ones inside, smaller than pirates of the Caribbean. The big one isn't bad and it's over quickly but I choose not to go on this one cause like I said, I'm a wimp LOL

Test Track - absolutely fine!!! Nothing to worry about!

Mission Space - here's what I tell everyone about mission space. It's kind of like that feeling when you have had too much to drink and your laying in bed and the room starts spinning except it lasts for a few minutes instead of all night LOL

Soarin - great ride!!! You'll be fine as long as you don't have a fear of heights!!! Love this ride!!!

Rock N Roller Coaster- my favorite ride in Disney!!!! Love it!!! As you can tell, I'm not a fan of the dropping feeling and this ride has No Drops!!!! I love going upside down!!! It has one loop and two corkscrews. Love the ride and the music! It's also starts very quickly from 0-60 in like 2.8 sec but its so much fun!

Primeval Whirl - pretty harmless. I've always been fine on this but lots of people get sick from the spinning. It's nickname among Disney cast members is Primeval Hurl! LOL

 

[Danny K]

Are you sure Everest is more scary than Primeval Whirl. Please can anybody actually tell me this. Comparison between Primeval Whirl and Everest. I thought PW would be more intense and scary cause the limit is 48'' and everest is 44''. Please compare these 2.

 

[MomofKatie]

Are you sure Everest is more scary than Primeval Whirl. Please can anybody actually tell me this. Comparison between Primeval Whirl and Everest. I thought PW would be more intense and scary cause the limit is 48'' and everest is 44''. Please compare these 2.

PW is a "wild mouse" type coaster. You go up to the top of the first lift hill at the beginning of the ride, and your car follows a series of tight turns and small drops until it is down at the bottom. Then it goes back up and does it again. The thrills come from the cars whipping back and forth through the unexpected tight turns- there is little up and down motion of a more traditional roller coaster. The only thing that might be even slightly scary to some is the fact that the cars actually spin for a portion of the ride. I think top speed is maybe in the 25 mph range.

If you survived E:E, this will be a piece of cake. The height requirement really doesn't have anything to do with thrill level- Disney bought this ride "off the shelf" from another manufacturer and they set the height limits. Probably more due to the spinning than the scare factor.

 

[Kimosabe]

We just went with DD7 and DD10. They had done Goofy and Splash before but bribed us into this trip with vows to ride BTM, Space, EE, ToT and RnRC.

We started with BTM as the least of these and they immediately got back in line. Loved it! That night we did Space. DD10 was nervous but did it. At the end, she said, "is that it?" Another immediate must-do for the future.

Did EE the next day and immediately rode again. Next stop: DHS and those two rides. DW is not a fan of ToT-type drops so she was the most nervous! We got on and everybody was OK. DD10 did not like the creepy parts but loved the drop. DD7 rode it twice! Then to RnR -- everybody's absolute new favorite at WDW. Super fast but not real sudden drops. Rode it twice and had a third FastPass but could not use it due to Fantasmic timing.

Everest is probably the scariest of all due to backwards riding. At least that is how we approached it with the kids...and it rang true.

 

[mjp12831]

ToT and EE are the most intimidating rides at WDW IMO and you've handled those

The others on your list should be enjoyable for you - except MS - green is nothing except if you get freaked out about being in a small closed space. Orange you have to be able to handle motion

 

[QueenElinor]

Do you just mean physically scary rides, with drops and twists, etc. Or would you want to include mentally scary rides?

Because I think DINOSAUR is for sure the scariest ride at WDW.

 

[Danny K]

Do you just mean physically scary rides, with drops and twists, etc. Or would you want to include mentally scary rides?

Because I think DINOSAUR is for sure the scariest ride at WDW.

I mean drops, twists, loops.

 

[AllieMallie]

I have been on Big Thunder Mountain, Twighlight Zone Tower of Terror, and Expedition Everest. I am a little scared to go on some other rides. Can you please compare the rides I have listed below with big thunder mountain, tower of terror, and expedition everest?

Space Mountain- ToT is MUCH scarier than this ride IMHO. I think what psyches people out is that the coaster is in the dark. Other than that, there are no major drops to speak of, no inversions, etc. So this ride wasn't bad at all.
Splash Mountain-Again, not a scary ride. There are a couple of little drops and one major drop (which wasn't even that major, really). I think BTMRR is a more nerve-wracking ride than this.
Test Track-didn't have an opportunity to ride this-it was closed for refurb when we were there.
Mission Space-Didn't have time to ride this either.
Soarin-I found this ride to be relaxing. When the ride vehicle first lifts off from the floor, it might get a little scary for those afraid of hieghts but after the initial ascent, the ride is definitely pleasant. All the rides you mentioned above are ALL scarier than Soarin' IMO.
Rock N Roller Coaster-This is the one ride that I refuse to get on. I have my limits too. LOL
Primeval Whirl-Didn't ride this either.


I am a little scared of these rides I just listed. Can you please explain those rides to me and compare all of them with Big Thunder Mountain, Tower of Terror, and Expedition Everest? When you describe them, please tell me about how long they are, and if they make sudden drops, sudden turns, and sudden loops. Please explain and compare these?

I hope this helps. My answers are in red.

 

[meggiebeth]

I have been on Big Thunder Mountain, Twighlight Zone Tower of Terror, and Expedition Everest. I am a little scared to go on some other rides. Can you please compare the rides I have listed below with big thunder mountain, tower of terror, and expedition everest?

Space Mountain
Splash Mountain
Test Track
Mission Space
Soarin
Rock N Roller Coaster
Primeval Whirl


I am a little scared of these rides I just listed. Can you please explain those rides to me and compare all of them with Big Thunder Mountain, Tower of Terror, and Expedition Everest? When you describe them, please tell me about how long they are, and if they make sudden drops, sudden turns, and sudden loops. Please explain and compare these?

Space Mountain- about the same as Expedition Everest IMHO thrill-wise- maybe a little less. There are some small-ish drops but nothing too bad.
Splash Mountain- This is a tame ride- except for the drop at the end which is thrill wise similar to the drop at Expedition Everest at the end.
Test Track- The fast bit at the end on the track is quite thrilling, but not as thrilling as Space Mountain or any of the rides you have been too.
Mission Space- Haven't ridden this All I know is it is claustraphobic and makes you feel sick (yup, I got in the ride, felt totally crushed in and chickened out, lol)
Soarin- Not thrilling in a fast way at all. It is an amazing ride, but thrilling only in the sense it makes you feel on top of the world lol.
Rock N Roller Coaster- Very fast at the beginning and it goes upside down. BUT I didn't even really notice the upside down part and I LOVED RnR. I am telling you, I am not a thrill ride junkie and I hated ToT. So if you can cope with that, you will be fine on RnRC.
Primeval Whirl- Haven't been on this either... it wasn't open when we went

 

[Planogirl]

I can't stand the sensation of falling so ToT gives me trouble. I also dislike coasters in the dark so Space Mountain spooks me.

The scariest out of your list is the RocknRoller Coaster. It has a fast launch and does go upside down. It's smooth and goes quickly through the inversions though.

Splash Mountain has the bigger drop but it's a cute ride and well worth it. Plus you feel a sense of accomplishment once you get it done.

Test Track is like riding on a freeway in a way. It does lean a lot and that might feel strange but it really isn't scary.

In Soarin' your feet dangle and you might feel like you're up high. You could sit in the back which doesn't go up as high plus you can close your eyes if it starts to feel weird. It's simply a movie on a giant screen with big seats that tilt a little now and then.

Primevil Whirl is just a wild mouse that flings you back and forth. Not my idea of fun but some people like them. Mission Space is a waste of real estate IMO.

 

[holden]

Don't forget that Mission Space has 2 lines - one for those who want to spin, and one that doesn't spin. I've only done the non-spinning side. It's fine, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. It is a little clausterphobic. The TV screen and control panels feel like they are about 6 inches away from your face (they are probably farther away than that, but that's what it felt like to me). I just don't like that environment, but the ride is neat.

The first time I went on EE, I was a little surprised. I expected it to be worse (i.e. scarier) than it was. I thought it was on par with BTMR and RNR - not too scary and lots of fun.

Splash Mountain is my favorite ride! The "big" drop at the end looks steep from outside, but it's really not bad at all. Plus it's so short, you are at the bottom before you know it.

Enjoy!

 

[madelyn]

I am prone to motion sickness so have not been on all the rides mentioned. Space Mountain is a fun ride and I will ride it if my kids want me to ride it with them. Splash, Test Track and Soarin are what I would consider "more mild" than Space Mountain. Rock N Roller Coaster I have only ridden once and will not ever ride again. It is an experience but quite intense to me. Felt like it took my breath away and I couldn't breathe again until the ride was over. Tower of Terror I rode for the first time in a long time (in maybe 10 years) on this year's summer vacation. Everest I rode for the first time. I probably would not ride Everest again. I don't care to go backwards. I have never ridden Mission Space but if you go on the more mild side there should be no problems. I won't ride Primeval Whirl because it goes in circles and that it the type of motion that makes me sick. In my opinion, Rock N Roller Coaster is "worse" than Everest but if you can survive Everest, Space, Splash, Test Track and Soarin should be nothing. Tower of Terror is "scary" but I don't mind the big drops that much. Turns are fine also but going backwards and upside down disorient me and make me sick. If darkness bothers you, you may not like Space. All the rides were pretty fast (in time) and were over quickly. Big Thunder Mountain is about on par with Space but Big Thunder Mountain is rougher and doesn't seem as fast but maybe because it is bumpier? Space is faster and smoother in my opinion.

 

[njmom47]

Did you "you-tube" any of the rides you are questioning? Not sure if how many are on there but that might help you as well.
ETA I will not be riding Mission: Space after watching the video on Youtube!