Seven Dwarf Mine Train vs. Big Thunder Mountain

[ucfknight]

35 feet?!!!! I think I may need to watch some POVs on this.

Actually 39 feet (just looked it up). Here's what it looks like both without and with a train on it:

 

[LoopyDoopy]

7DMT is "baby's first rollercoaster." Well, actually Barnstormer is that, but this is the next step. So much demand for such a mediocre ride.

 

[mindeola]

The People Mover is more intense than 7DMT. Nice animatronics, but extremely over rated attraction.

Yes. An 11 and 7 year old should be just fine. The drop on Pirates is almost as intense as anything on 7DMT.

For roller coaster/ thrill ride people I am sure it is. If you have anxiety about drops or heights this is not remotely true.

OP: I do not love BTMRR or 7 Dwarfs. I do ride them though. If I had to pick one, I definitely like 7 Dwarfs better. I think the smoothness makes its so much better for me than the jerky BTMRR. You should be fine if you can do BTMRR!

 

[mickeymom629]

^^^I am like the previous poster, mindeola - I don't love either and not sure which one I'd choose over the other. I am just barely able to ride BTMRR and prefer the front (never do any other coaster or Splash). I usually only do it once a trip. I wasn't any less calm on 7DMT but did it 2 or 3 times last trip (first trip riding it). I didn't get used to it, though it was a short ride. I've decided that I'm not doing either the next trip. But, it's definitely worth going on once if you can do BTMRR. Sit in the front if you can.

 

[Klayfish]

Actually 39 feet (just looked it up). Here's what it looks like both without and with a train on it:

Huh...didn't realize it was 39'. Honestly, it truly doesn't feel like it. It goes awful slowly down that drop...as coasters go. I think the smoothness and quiet of it also makes it seem less intense.

 

[twoplustwins]

I didn't even realize there was a drop. It's so mild that it just feels like a small hill.

 

[mnmhouston]

Ok, thanks for the pics and additional commentary I can do barnstormer...lol. Looks like I'll be fine. Thanks all for the feedback!

 

[JennyDrake]

7DMT has always been a disappointment... If the hype had not been so big then maybe it wouldn't be so. we will do 7DMT if we get a FP.. we will do BTMRR multiple times.. its one of the best.

john

Same here.

When I first rode 7DMT my ONLY thought was "That's it????" Very short ride and underwhelming.

 

[JennyDrake]

Ok, thanks for the pics and additional commentary I can do barnstormer...lol. Looks like I'll be fine. Thanks all for the feedback!

I think Barnstormer is FUN!

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

Same here.

When I first rode 7DMT my ONLY thought was "That's it????" Very short ride and underwhelming.

Yup. I do think that it has some nice effects, but I was hoping for something like Everest or Rock n Roller Coaster, or even better like California Screamin'. Personally think Disney really screwed up with this one. Could have made a great thrill coaster but didn't. Perhaps Tron will be that ride at MK?

 

[disneygirlsng]

Yup. I do think that it has some nice effects, but I was hoping for something like Everest or Rock n Roller Coaster, or even better like California Screamin'. Personally think Disney really screwed up with this one. Could have made a great thrill coaster but didn't. Perhaps Tron will be that ride at MK?

It's a family coaster, it was never meant to be a thrill ride even when it was first announced. But yes, Tron is definitely more of a thrill ride.

 

[epcotty]

It's really not intense, just somewhat of a feeling of force on the turns. We always end up in/near the back so we probably feel it more than those up front

 

[Ava L]

7DMT also gives you a "break" to catch your breath between the coaster sections, so if you're not loving the ride, there's a slower portion to calm down for abit on. Also, it's very short!

 

[adisneyaunt]

A thousand YAAAAAYs!!! Thank you all I can deal with small drops that are on a bed, not straight down. Could never in my life do splash mountain!!!

I bet you could .....
It is amazing especially at night ... feel a like a different ride
Enjoy ur visit !!

 

[mnmhouston]

I think Barnstormer is FUN!

Me too...lol! Sometimes I think I squeal louder than the kids

 

[mnmhouston]

I bet you could .....
It is amazing especially at night ... feel a like a different ride
Enjoy ur visit !!

Thanks for the vote of confidence, but I had an anxiety attack going up the incline on the log flume!!!! What goes up must come down ! I nearly flat lined on Crushin' Gusher @ Typhoon...