Top 10 Scariest Disney Rides and Attractions
Some rides at Disney parks are just too scary or too intense, making them easy or best to chicken out of.
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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Paris)
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, also known as Tower of Terror, is an accelerated drop tower dark ride located at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Tokyo DisneySea, and Walt Disney Studios Park. It was formerly located at Disney California Adventure Park.... read more
The name is obvious, and being a drop tower ride along with the eerie imagery makes it even scarier. In fact, it's quite easy to chicken out of. It only has a 40" minimum height requirement, but if you're hesitant at all, you might be better off chickening out, as it's pretty intense.
Definitely the scariest Disney ride anywhere.
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Mission: SPACE (EPCOT)
Mission: Space is a centrifugal motion simulator thrill ride at Epcot in Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The ride simulates a space mission to Mars and offers two levels of intensity: the Orange Mission and the less intense Green Mission. It officially opened to the public on October... read more
The orange team experience has unimaginably intense, life-flashing forces that you'll never feel anywhere else, unless you're at fairs or NASA simulators/rockets. In fact, two people died from pre-existing health conditions, which might not seem like a big deal, but 194 people reported feeling unwell from 2005 to 2006, which is notable.
They constantly suggest that if you're uncertain, it's a good idea to opt for the green team or head to the Advanced Training Lab. They warn that any health conditions (known and unknown) can be seriously aggravated. No other ride emphasizes the chicken exit like this one.
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Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (Disney's Animal Kingdom)
The Yeti and the backwards part might make it easy to chicken out of this one. Plus, the minimum height requirement of 44 inches can be misleading, as it's a very intense ride.
It felt like you were going backwards (you are going backwards), doing loop-de-loops in the dark!
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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (Disney's Hollywood Studios)
I know this might stir up debate, but I put it below Everest because while this ride might be more intense and have inversions, you go forward the whole time and it has very good seating restraints (over-the-shoulder), so you feel very secure. It doesn't go backward, meaning you won't feel like you're falling to hell.
The launch is incredibly intense (even though I haven't been on it yet, statistics show this), but at least it's a very short ride, and they give you a countdown and tell you to keep your head back. However, if you're unsure how you'll handle the intensity, you might want to chicken out.
I rode this and I was shaking so badly when I got off. Heck, I was only eight!
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California Screamin' (Disney California Adventure)
It's a very thrilling and intense roller coaster for Disney, featuring a launch. It's the only ride at Disneyland California with an inversion, and you're bound to scream. But since it's intense compared to the other coasters there, you might want to chicken out if you can't handle it.
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TRON Lightcycle / Run (Magic Kingdom and Shanghai Disneyland)
It's said that the ride launches you up to 59.3 mph in seconds and takes you 78.1 feet high through the canopy (which is 105 feet tall, by the way) and into the main building. Plus, it's reportedly very loud, and there's darkness inside the building, as you'd expect. Many people are afraid of heights, loud sounds, and sudden motion. The way you're seated on this ride makes it a true beast in an otherwise family-friendly park known as Magic Kingdom. It originated at Shanghai Disneyland. This is surely deserving of a top spot on the list.
It's a very intense roller coaster, like CA Screamin' and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. If you don't like intense rides or roller coasters, it's best to chicken out of this one.
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Avatar Flight of Passage (Disney's Animal Kingdom)
It's the most magical ride of all time, but it's very realistic and immersive. Those who are afraid of heights might want to chicken out. There's a test vehicle outside the attraction, so you can try that first to see what you think. If you're ready, then go ahead and ride, but again, if you're afraid of heights, it might be better to skip it.
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Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Tokyo Disneyland)
Space Mountain is a space‑themed indoor roller coaster located at five different Disney parks around the world. The attraction simulates a journey through outer space with high speeds, sharp turns, and special lighting effects. Each installation has unique variations but all share the iconic space travel... read more
It's a roller coaster, and it's in the dark. If you're afraid of riding roller coasters in the dark or have a fear of the unknown, it might be best to chicken out.
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Journey to the Center of the Earth (Tokyo DisneySea)
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DINOSAUR (Disney's Animal Kingdom)
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Aerophile - The World Leader in Balloon Flight (Disney Springs)
It lets you look down as you ascend and land, and the center of the gondola is open space. If you look at the center, you may feel like you might fall off. If you get dizzy easily, you could have a huge problem with this. On windy days, the ride is rougher due to turbulence.
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It's Tough to Be a Bug! (Disney's Animal Kingdom)
Reportedly, if you're scared of bugs, this has a good chance of traumatizing you.
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Splash Mountain (Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, and Hong Kong Disneyland)
Splash Mountain is a log flume ride located at Tokyo Disneyland and was previously found at Disneyland in California and the Magic Kingdom in Florida. The ride originally featured characters, music, and stories from the 1946 Disney film Song of the South. It was known for combining a thrilling drop... read more
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril (Disneyland Paris)
This is a roller coaster, and while it might not look big or have a very fast speed, it does have a loop and looks kind of spooky. If you don't feel comfortable with this ride, you may want to chicken out.
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Snow White's Scary Adventures (Magic Kingdom and Disneyland)
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Raging Spirits (Tokyo DisneySea)
It's like Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril, but a little different. It has a height requirement of 46 inches, but it is a roller coaster after all. If you don't like roller coasters, you might want to chicken out.
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (EPCOT)
It's said to be like Space Mountain in that it's a space-themed roller coaster inside a darkened building. But it surpasses that experience. It launches you backward and throws you into sharp turns and sudden drops while rotating in omnimover seats. It's the first omnicoaster on Disney property and plays loud music, which enhances the ride. This ride definitely deserves a high spot on this list.