Tron and Cosmic Rewind vs. Hagrid (intensity level)

jeters_boy

Mouseketeer
Joined
Jul 17, 2006
Just wondering from a standpoint of drops/intensity, how do Tron and Cosmic Rewind compare to Hagrid? Hagrid is just about my limit lol.

Thank you in advance.
 

lovethattink

TPAS Moderator
Moderator
Joined
Sep 17, 2004
I haven’t been on Hagrid. But Tron is super short. Only the launch got my stomach. In my opinion, Guardians is more intense than Tron. Guardians gets my stomach a few times and the ride is longer, and the launch and turns feel more intense.
 

soniam

Wooden leg named Smith...
Joined
Jun 22, 2012
I think Hagrid's feels faster and possibly has a larger drop than either Tron or Cosmic Rewind. The drop on Hagrid's is nothing like Splash Mountain though. Tron is less intense than Cosmic Rewind.
 

soniam

Wooden leg named Smith...
Joined
Jun 22, 2012
According to Wikipedia/internet, here are some pertinent stats.
Hagrid's - 7 launches, longest coaster in Florida in length of track, 50 mph max, 65ft spike followed by backwards drop
Cosmic Rewind - 60mph max, 133ft height (no real drops or air time), can't find number of launches
Tron - 59mph max, 78ft height (not a full drop from this height though), can't find number of launches

I am actually surprised that Cosmic Rewind looks more intense than Hagrid's in the specs, but I guess the launches and spike push Hagrid's higher in intensity for me.
 

mickeyluv'r

DIS Veteran
Joined
Feb 14, 2005
Tron: length 3169.3 feet, manufactured by Vekoma. Should be same as Shangai's Tron.

GoG: 5577.4 feet, duration 3:10, also a Vekoma, elements: Dark, 2x Booster Wheel Lift Hill, LSM launch.

Hagrid's: 5053 feet, Height: 65 feet, LSM Launch, 5x LSM boost, vertical rollback, Vertical Drop Track w/17foot drop, LSM Launch (rolling), manufactured by Intamin.

Cosmic Rewind isn't super intense, but the large screens are potentially a bit disorienting. One trick is simply to avoid watching them. Avert/close your eyes for short sections of the ride if they bother you.

For GoG, try to relax and enjoy the soundtrack. The ride moves in sync with the soundtrack, and is very smooth. IMO, it is even smoother than Hagrid's.

7DMT and EE are also Vekoma, though EE dates to 2006. (So not as smooth as newer coasters.) Velocicoaster and Escape from Gingotts are both Intamin.
 

gharter

DIS Veteran
Joined
May 3, 2004
Have not been on Tron yet.
Would put Velocicoaster as most intense, then Hagrids, due to multiple launches, followed closely by GoTG.
All 3 are super smooth.
Based on videos, I would put Tron at the bottom.
 

jeters_boy

Mouseketeer
Joined
Jul 17, 2006
Thanks everyone! It sounds like if I enjoyed Hagrid, I should enjoy Cosmic Rewind and Tron as well. It's mainly the drops that get me (I had to build courage up to ride Splash Mountain), so it sounds like the 2 new ones aren't too bad on that front.
 

sunnyd_83

Earning My Ears
Joined
May 4, 2009
Thanks everyone! It sounds like if I enjoyed Hagrid, I should enjoy Cosmic Rewind and Tron as well. It's mainly the drops that get me (I had to build courage up to ride Splash Mountain), so it sounds like the 2 new ones aren't too bad on that front.
This is my story. I still refuse to try Tower of Terror:sad:
 

2Pirates2Princesses

DIS Veteran
Joined
Nov 15, 2010
Hagrid’s was more intense than I thought it would be! But Velocicoaster and Hagrid’s are hands down me and DH’s favorite rides ever after only one trip to Universal and we are totally Disney people!
 

SoCalDisneyFan2708

Mouseketeer
Joined
Mar 10, 2017
Hagrid’s was more intense than I thought it would be! But Velocicoaster and Hagrid’s are hands down me and DH’s favorite rides ever after only one trip to Universal and we are totally Disney people!
I'm just curious if You've done Cosmic Rewind yet? Velocicoaster and Hagrids were my favorites in terms of thrill rides in Universal and WDW. Now it's Cosmic Rewind for me. Just wondering what your thoughts are on it.
 

Minnie1222

DIS Veteran
Joined
Oct 25, 2018
I think Hagrid's overall motion is more intense than both Cosmic and Tron. Cosmic has more swooping and swerving movements but no sudden steep drops. The ride is mesmerizingly beautiful for those that can tolerate the screens. Unfortunately I got disoriented quickly and probably won't ride again.

Tron was a fun ride, albeit very short. This may sound silly, but the restraints on Tron made me feel safer than Hagrids. I remember thinking I was going to fly off the bike at Hagrids. Did not feel that with Tron.
 

kittylady1972

Disneyholic
Joined
Oct 20, 2003
I'm just curious if You've done Cosmic Rewind yet? Velocicoaster and Hagrids were my favorites in terms of thrill rides in Universal and WDW. Now it's Cosmic Rewind for me. Just wondering what your thoughts are on it.
I was thinking the same thing. We love Veloci and Hagrids, but after doing Cosmic Rewind over and over again it's just so super fun in a different way that it's become our favorite...of the Florida parks at least.
 
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