Water attractions abound at Disney World Theme Parks Walt Disney World four-renowned theme parks World - Disney's Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom - each boast not to miss rides with names like Expedition Everest, Rock 'n Roller Coaster with Aerosmith, The Tower of Terror, Mission: SPACE, Test Track and Splash Mountain.
One of the most popular attractions in Orlando-area new sensations, Expedition Everest is in Asia at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Expedition Everest, which towers over nearly 200 feet high, is an exciting adventure through canyons of ice and train mountain caves into a terrifying encounter with the ferocious yeti or abominable snowman. You must be at least 44 inches in height to ride Expedition Everest.
A Disney-MGM Studios, thrill seekers have a choice of rock n 'Roller Coaster with Aerosmith, classic roller coaster inside that presents classic songs of legendary rock band, and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, which has a frightening, 13 - story plunge on a defective elevator in a dilapidated, 199-foot-tall Hollywood hotel. You must be at least 48 inches tall to climb the Rock n 'Roller Coaster with Aerosmith and 40 cm tall to ride The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.
Epcot is home to Mission: SPACE, which opened in 2003 and takes you on a simulated space flight to Mars (with hard bags) to the International Space Training Center. " Each member of the crew of four is assigned a particular role - pilot, commander, navigator and engineer. Next Mission: SPACE, Test Track, a six-passenger vehicle that cruises on 50 degree banked curves at speeds of up to 65 miles per hour. You must be at least 44 inches tall to ride Mission: SPACE and 40 inches tall to ride Test Track.
Space Mountain, the original thrill attraction Walt Disney World, still draws huge crowds in Tomorrowland. Two roller coaster tracks wind through the 183-foot hill at speeds of 28 miles per hour in total darkness. You must be at least 44 inches tall to ride Space Mountain.
Two other rides classic Disney's Magic Kingdom, Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, located in Frontierland. Splash Mountain takes you on a wild flume as visiting characters such as Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox and Brer Bear in Disney's 1946 classic, Song of the South. However, the real advantage of Splash Mountain is the free fall of five storeys at an angle of 45 degrees in the pool below 40 miles per hour. Adjacent to Splash Mountain Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, a train, "Runaway" that winds through an old mining town around the western mountains, through caves and sulfur pools. You must be at least 40 inches tall to ride both Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
"When you plan your itinerary around thrill rides at Disney People, be sure to enjoy Disney's FASTPASS, a free reservation system that will help you avoid long lines," said Kyle Collins, director of interactive marketing for HotelsCorp . com. "To use FASTPASS, simply visit the FASTPASS ticket machine at the entrance to the attraction and insert your admission ticket. The FASTPASS ticket you receive will indicate a time that allows you to return later without waiting in line. "
Note: Remember to check the height and medical restrictions that are listed at the entrance to each of the rides at Disney.
Posted on February 7, 2010.
