If you’re a thrill seeker, then the rides on this list are exactly your jam. These are the fastest rides at Disney World!
The rides on this list are exhilarating, intense, magical, fun, and downright fast. Some are fast for most of the attraction and others are fast for a short time.
The rides on this list are all located in the Walt Disney World Resort. There are 4 theme parks- Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios.
If you’re wanting to go on these rides, then you’re most likely an adrenaline junkie. Any of these rides will satisfy your need for speed and make your heart race.
You may be surprised at what some of the rides on this list are!
If you’re looking for a relaxing slow paced vacation, then a trip with Disney Cruise Line is probably best, but if you want a fast paced and wild trip, then read on to see which parks and which rides are best for you.
Fastest Rides At Disney World
I’m going to tell you what all of the fastest rides are, how fast they go, which of the Disney World parks they’re in, and more. Buckle up!
1. Test Track
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Top Speed: 65 mph
Theme Park: EPCOT
Land: World Discovery
Height Requirement: 40″
Genie+: Yes
Individual Lightning Lane: No
Single Rider Line: Yes
Opening Year: 1999
Test track is the fastest ride in all of Walt Disney World! It is also the fastest Disney ride and the fastest ride at EPCOT.
You’ll create your own virtual car, then get into a 6 passenger car to test it out on the test track.
It will go through different tests, like climates and turns, rough terrain, then lastly is the speed test where you’ll get up to 65 miles per hour!
It was surprising to me that this ride is faster than the roller coasters on this list since this one isn’t really a roller coaster and isn’t fast the whole way through.
It really does get fast and so exhilarating during the speed test though!
After you ride it, you will find out how well the car you designed did on the test track.
This ride is not scary and is not too intense for most Disney visitors.
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2. Guardians Of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Top Speed: 60 mph
Theme Park: EPCOT
Land: World Discovery
Height Requirement: 42″
Genie+: No
Individual Lightning Lane: Yes
Single Rider Line: No
Opening Year: 2022
This is an enclosed roller coaster that is fairly new. It has a reverse launch that sends you into space and to Xandar.
You will spin around, twist, turn, and see scenes from the Guardians Of The Galaxy movies as you go through the attraction.
You’ll get to listen to awesome oldies music while helping Gamora, Groot, Rocket, and Star-Lord.
This is one of the largest enclosed roller coasters in the world.
This is not the fastest ride at Disney World, but it is the fastest roller coaster in Disney World.
I was surprised to learn that the two fastest Disney World attractions are located in EPCOT!
3. Tron Lightcycle Run
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Top Speed: 60 mph
Theme Park: Magic Kingdom
Land: Tomorrowland
Height Requirement: 48″
Genie+: TBD
Individual Lightning Lane: TBD
Single Rider Line: TBD
Opening Year: 2023
This is the newest ride at Disney World! This attraction is also located in Shanghai Disneyland.
You’ve probably been wondering how fast is Tron at Disney World, the answer is 60 miles per hour. This is one of the fastest rides in Disney World.
It is tied with the previous ride for the second fastest Disney World ride. It is also the fastest ride at Magic Kingdom.
It is based on the sci-fi Disney movie TRON: Legacy. You will join Team Blue in a quest across The Grid.
You’ll ride on a Lightcycle and go through 8 Energy Gates to be victorious.
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4. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Top Speed: 57 mph
Theme Park: Hollywood Studios
Land: Sunset Boulevard
Height Requirement: 48″
Genie+: Yes
Individual Lightning Lane: No
Single Rider Line: Yes
Opening Year: 1999
This roller coaster is one of the most fun Disney World rides! I thought it was the fastest and coolest attraction ever as a kid.
The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster max speed is a whopping 57 mph!
They blast Aerosmith’s hit music (like Sweet Emotion and Dude Looks Like A Lady) on the ride which sets a super fun and high energy vibe.
It has a super fast launch and is pretty fast the whole way through.
The ride is pretty wild and goes upside down. It has one corkscrew and two rollover loops.
This is the only ride at Disney World that goes upside down! That’s why the height requirement is higher than most rides.
You’ll board a super-stretch limo and ride around Los Angeles. You have to go fast to make it to the Aerosmith concert in time.
This is a great ride to rope drop since the line gets long quickly.
5. Expedition Everest – Legend Of The Forbidden Mountain
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Top Speed: 50 mph
Theme Park: Animal Kingdom
Land: Asia
Height Requirement: 44″
Genie+: Yes
Individual Lightning Lane: No
Single Rider Line: Yes
Opening Year: 2006
This is the only ride on this list that’s located in Animal Kingdom park. You’ll board a train at the bottom of Mount Everest to climb to the top and escape the Yeti.
At the top of the mountain, you’ll then go backwards down the mountain!
There are a few things on this ride that could be scary for certain young riders. This includes darkness, loud noises, fast drops, and creature effects.
6. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
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Top Speed: 40 mph
Theme Park: Magic Kingdom
Land: Frontierland
Height Requirement: 40″
Genie+: Yes
Individual Lightning Lane: Yes
Single Rider Line: No
Opening Year: 2023
This is a log-flume water ride. It used to be Splash Mountain and was reimagined into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
7. Slinky Dog Dash
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Top Speed: 40 mph
Theme Park: Hollywood Studios
Land: Toy Story Land
Height Requirement: 38″
Genie+: Yes
Individual Lightning Lane: No
Single Rider Line: No
Opening Year: 2018
This Toy Story themed ride is so cute!
It takes you through twist and turns in Andy’s backyard. You’ll see oversized toys from the movie including Jessie the cowgirl.
Even though it’s a Toy Story ride, it’s not just for kids. It’s quite thrilling!
8. The Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror
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Top Speed: 39 mph
Theme Park: Hollywood Studios
Land: Sunset Boulevard
Height Requirement: 40″
Genie+: Yes
Individual Lightning Lane: No
Single Rider Line: No
Opening Year: 1994
This is one of my favorite rides in any of the Disney parks! You’ll board the elevator of the Hollywood Tower Hotel.
The elevator will take you to the top of the hotel, then you’ll drop 13 stories down!
This ride feels super fast since you’re falling down rather than being pushed forward like on a roller coaster.
It actually uses cables that pull you down rather than just falling. That’s how they were able to make it so fast.
This ride has fast, sudden drops. It is also in an enclosed space.
It is based off the TV show The Twilight Zone.
9. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
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Top Speed: 36 mph
Theme Park: Magic Kingdom
Land: Frontierland
Height Requirement: 40″
Genie+: Yes
Individual Lightning Lane: No
Single Rider Line: No
Opening Year: 1979
This ride is so fun and perfect if you want to get your heart pumping. It is also located in Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Tokyo Disneyland.
This ride is a roller coaster. You’ll speed through a haunted gold mine on a mine train. It is bumpy, has turns, and drops.
This is a very popular ride at Magic Kingdom!
10. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Top Speed: 34 mph
Theme Park: Magic Kingdom
Land: Fantasyland
Height Requirement: 38″
Genie+: No
Individual Lightning Lane: Yes
Single Rider Line: No
Opening Year: 2014
This roller coaster is based on the movie Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs. You’ll board a train and be taken through a diamond mine.
The train cars you ride in sway from side to side which adds an extra fun and unique element to the ride.
You’ll see beautiful jewels the Seven Dwarfs whistling while they work.
It is a smooth roller coaster that goes through twists and turns. It’s super cute since it’s theme is so recognizable to Disney lovers.
11. Space Mountain
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Top Speed: 27 mph
Theme Park: Magic Kingdom
Land: Tomorrowland
Height Requirement: 44″
Genie+: Yes
Individual Lightning Lane: No
Single Rider Line: Yes
Opening Year: 1975
If you’ve been wanting to know how fast does Space Mountain go, the answer is 27 mph. I would have thought that Space Mountain would be much higher on this list!
I think the Space Mountain speed feels so much faster than it is because it’s dark and you don’t always know what to expect with it. There are also parts of the ride that blow wind on you. The Walt Disney Company is so creative!
It is an indoor roller coaster that is in complete darkness. You board a rocket and take it through the galaxy.
You’ll be able to see stars, satellites, and meteors. That’s really all you can see with how dark the ride is though.
The ride zips around, has quick turns, and some drops. Nothing too crazy though.
Wrapping Up
If you’ve been wondering what are the fastest rides at Disney World, then now you know! The Disney World ride speeds are surprising to a lot of people including me.
Whether you’re wanting a fast ride that is crazy or one that is less intense, there’s a ride for everyone on this list.
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