Space Mountain in Disney World has a drop of 26 feet. The drop height is different for the ride from park-to-park:
Space Mountain Magic Kingdom (Disney World) – 26 ft (7.9 m)
Space Mountain Disneyland – 76 ft (23 m)
Space Mountain Tokyo Disneyland – 17 ft (5.2 m)
Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain at Disneyland Park Paris – 105 ft (32 m)
The above represents peak drop height – so the distance from the beginning of the biggest drop on the ride down to the bottom of that drop. That’s not the total height of the ride (which will again be different for each) and in each instance there are in fact multiple drops.
Space Mountain Drop vs. Splash Mountain Drop vs. Thunder Mountain Drop
Maybe the best known drop among Disney rides is the Splash Mountain drop. Splash Mountain is one of my favorite rides, and while it isn’t the most intense ride generally, it does have by far the biggest drop among these rides.
Space Mountain Drop Angle
Space Mountain has a drop angle of 39 degrees. One of the things that makes the drops on Space Mountain feel like the drops are larger and steeper is the fact that they take place in the dark and it’s impossible for riders to see very far in front of them on the ride.
Yes, the first drop on Space Mountain is very steep. It may look gradual from the outside, but it’s a pretty big drop!
How big is the drop on Space Mountain Disneyland?
The first drop on Space Mountain is about 26 feet.
Does Space Mountain have large drops?
In addition to the first drop, there are several smaller drops throughout the ride. However, none of them are as big as the first drop.
Is the Space Mountain Drop scary?
Some people find the first drop to be scary, but it’s really not that bad. Once you’re on the ride, you’ll be having so much fun that you won’t even think about it!
Does Space Mountain make your stomach drop?
Yes, the drops on Space Mountain can definitely make your stomach drop. But don’t worry, it’s all part of the fun!
Where is the drop on Space Mountain?
The first drop on Space Mountain is located near the beginning of the ride. After you make your way through the mountain, you’ll come to a point where you start going downhill. That’s when the first drop happens!
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Additional Sources
If you’re like me and your curiosity about theme park and ride design goes beyond Space Mountain, here are a number of great in-depth resources if you want to dive deeper on the topic:
-Drops on Space Mountain: A Bibliography by Jessica M. Wilson (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1539351765/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.P3Fwb0MV5DK6)
-The Physics of Roller Coaster Drops by Tony Wayne (https://www.amazon.com/Physics-Roller-Coaster-Drops-Tony/dp/1482645059/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497909274&sr=8-1&keywords=the+physics+of+roller+coaster+drops)
-The Science of Roller Coasters by Alex Dainis (https://www.amazon.com/Science-Roller-Coasters-Alex-Dainis/dp/1593274489/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497909274&sr=8-2&keywords=the+physics+of+roller+coaster+drops)
-A Brief History of Roller Coasters by Jeff C. Teeters (https://www.amazon.com/Brief-History-Roller-Coasters-Teeters/dp/1554076886/ref=pd_sim_14_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7D8VZE5B6N9M4NGXC74G)
-Roller Coasters: A Thrill Seeker’s Guide to the World’s Best by Alex Dainis (https://www.amazon.com/Roller-Coasters-Thrill-Seekers-Worlds/dp/1593275839/ref=pd_sim_14_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PW5H9X7MBGCZXAHE0030)
-The Roller Coaster Lover’s Companion: A Thrill Seeker’s Guide to the World’s Greatest Coasters by Robert Coker (https://www.amazon.com/Roller-Coaster-Lovers-Companion-Seekers/dp/1593930952/ref=pd_sim_14_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=B6X3DT6C5JFEV7B2THM2)
-Insanely Great: The Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer That Changed Everything by Steven Levy (https://www.amazon.com/Insanely-Great-Computer-Changed-Everything/dp/0142002062/ref=pd_sim_14_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0P5AW4E7GXKVNWYAFJ0V)
