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Is Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Scary?
Yes, it launches from zero to 57 mph in under three seconds and throws three inversions at you in the dark.
The short answer
Yes. Yes, it launches from zero to 57 mph in under three seconds and throws three inversions at you in the dark.
The launch itself, because there is no lift hill to warn you. The count hits zero and you are at highway speed before you finish flinching.
What it does to you
- In the dark
- Launch
- Goes upside down
The numbers
- Height to ride
- 48 in (122 cm)
- Top speed
- 57 mph
- Ride length
- About 1.5 minutes
- Inversions
- Yes
How it scares you, broken down
Scary is not one thing. These four bars are our editorial read of where the fear comes from, zero to ten.
The moment people brace for
The launch itself, because there is no lift hill to warn you. The count hits zero and you are at highway speed before you finish flinching.
There is no slow climb to brace on. A countdown, a slam in the back, and you are already upside down.
Is Rock 'n' Roller Coaster scary for kids?
The 48 inch requirement is the tallest at the park for a reason. Between the launch and the inversions, this is not a starter coaster for a nervous kid.
Height to ride. You must be at least 48 in (122 cm).
How to make it less scary
There is no version of this ride that is gentle. If the launch is your worry, press your head back into the headrest before the count and let it push you, do not fight it.
Where it sits on the scale
Every ride below is scored on the same fear index. Yours is highlighted. Tap another to read it.
- Tower of Terror 96
- Expedition Everest 88
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster you are here 85
- Mission: SPACE 82
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 78
See the full ranked list of the scariest rides at Disney World
Questions people ask before they get in line
Is Rock 'n' Roller Coaster scary?
Yes, it launches from zero to 57 mph in under three seconds and throws three inversions at you in the dark. The launch itself, because there is no lift hill to warn you. The count hits zero and you are at highway speed before you finish flinching.
Is Rock 'n' Roller Coaster scary for kids?
The 48 inch requirement is the tallest at the park for a reason. Between the launch and the inversions, this is not a starter coaster for a nervous kid.
Does Rock 'n' Roller Coaster go upside down?
Yes. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster has inversions, so you do turn fully upside down during the ride.
How fast is Rock 'n' Roller Coaster?
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster reaches about 57 mph. There is no slow climb to brace on. A countdown, a slam in the back, and you are already upside down.
Is Rock 'n' Roller Coaster in the dark?
Yes, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster runs partly or fully in the dark, which is a real part of how it feels.
How tall do you have to be to ride Rock 'n' Roller Coaster?
You must be at least 48 in (122 cm) to ride Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
The four fear scores are Rope Drop News's own read of what frightens riders, never a measured stat. Every speed, height, and drop figure is a published Disney or attraction number.