Our family of two adults, an 8 year old and a 6 year old visited Disney World for two weeks holiday in October. I rode Space Mountain on my own as we felt this ride was too much for our kids at their age/stage. Whilst my 8 year old was happy on Guardians, Everest, Tower, Big Thunder and Seven Dwarfs, this ride is in darkness and for me, pulls more punch than the other rides mentioned plus Rock n Rollercoaster and Tron, in my opinion. For me, this is still the BEST rollercoaster ride at Disney. As well as being in darkness, the speeds and turns plus length of the ride (the newer rides are over too quickly in my view) gives it the edge over the others. May be this ride isn't actually longer than the others but as it's in darkness, it reduces your senses so makes you think it's lasting longer than you think/want? In any case, a classic rollercoaster you don't want to miss, that was a game changer for Disney parks, which is perhaps why this ride still stands the test of time because it was crafted so well. Enjoy! PS For extra thrill, wait for the front seat of the first carriage so there is no one in front of you. It means you can't see the shadow of people ahead of you which helps you figure out which direction you're going next. Staring into the dark abyss of 'space' is even more thrilling!

Showing its age a bit but Space Mountain is still a blast. It's an indoor wild mouse type coaster but in the dark. Great theming including in the long queue. It remains one of the highlights of a visit to the Magic Kingdom. Try to ride first thing in the morning or use Genie+ to avoid a long wait.

One of the best rides at the Magic Kingdom. The combination of sharp turns, sudden drops, and darkness makes this ride a truly exciting experience. The wait time can be a bit frustrating, usually around 60 minutes, but it’s not too bad. The tunnel is well air-conditioned, making the long wait a great way to escape the midday heat. Also, Lightning Pass is a great option for this ride. Overall, our group was really excited about this ride. We ended up riding it three times in a single day — twice with Lightning Pass and once in the regular line. In my opinion, the front seats were better and made the ride much more enjoyable.