Disneyland and California Adventure both offer all kinds of thrills, drops, and drama. Each attraction has a completely unique look and feel, so you get swept up in the magic every single time. But have you ever wondered how fast you’re actually going on those coasters? You might be surprised by which coasters fly at the same speed, and which leave the others in the dust. Here’s a breakdown of the fastest roller coasters at the Disneyland Resort.

Fastest Roller Coasters

TOP SPEEDS OF DISNEYLAND RESORT ROLLER COASTERS

55 mph: California Screamin’ (now the Incredicoaster)

40 mph: Radiator Springs Racers, Splash Mountain, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!

35 mph: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain

27 mph: Goofy’s Sky School, Matterhorn Bobsleds

20 mph: Gadget’s Go Coaster

14 mph: Indiana Jones Adventure

21 Comments on Fastest Roller Coasters

  1. Funny, I was always told that the “true top speed” of Space Mountain ride is only 5 mph and it’s the special effects (wind, sharp curves, darkness) that make you feel like you’re going a high speed. Unless the new updates have increased the speed, but I’m positive the original is what I have stated. The fist time I was on it was probably 1983

    • The top speed is definitely far slower than you think, due to everything you mentioned, but it has always gone faster than 5 mph! The top speed is approx. 35 mph, which happens near the end as the turns get tighter.

    • Interesting – I have two Disneyland encyclopedias and both say Space Mountain in California goes 32-35 at top speed, and the Magic Kingdom version maxes out at 28!

  2. I’m actually surprised Radiator Springs Racers goes faster than Space Mountain. I never would’ve guessed. I suppose being outside changes your perception of speed, which doesn’t exist in Space Mountain.

      • Interesting – I have two Disneyland encyclopedias and both say Space Mountain in California goes 32-35 at top speed, and the Magic Kingdom version maxes out at 28!

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