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f you ask most fans ‘what is the best rollercoaster in Orlando?’, you will likely be given a different answer every time. That’s because there are so many excellent rides and it really depends what type of experience you are after. Some rides go for outright speed while others want to leave you in suspense! Here's a quick list of the best rollercoasters you can take a ride on
Mako at SeaWorld
It is the tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster in Orlando! Travelling at nearly 120 km/h, this rollercoaster takes you on a 1,450m-long shark-themed adventure through a 200ft drop and sharp U-turns before delivering you, slightly dizzy, to the park’s lagoon. In total, there are nine moments of airtime on the ride.
Space Mountain Rollercoaster
Despite dating back to 1975, Space Mountain is still one of the most fun rollercoasters in Orlando. This space-themed rollercoaster will get the heart racing and take you through the darkness until you reach the sight of thousands of stars and galaxies above you and around you.
The Manta at SeaWorld
The only rollercoaster designed to make you move like a Manta Ray! You’ll dip and dive, skimming the surface of the pools beneath you. Reaching speeds of 90 km/h, you’ll need to be 137cm or over to ride like a ray! It is beautifully set up and a truly thrilling experience that you do not want to miss. The track is smooth, which gives each rider the sensation of flying for 2 minutes and 36 seconds.
Hollywood Rip Ride and Rockit at Universal Studios
The 1 minute and 37 second ride is one of the most thrilling and fun rides in the park! At a height of 51 metres and a top speed of 105 km/h, this one is not for the faint of heart. The rollercoaster boasts the world’s first non-inverted loop and will have you falling from 17 stories – best for the older kiddies!
Kraken at SeaWorld
Regularly ranked as one of the world’s best rollercoasters, The Kraken is a floorless 'coaster leaving our feet to dangle while you dip and dive through nearly 1300 metres of track, a 44m drop, camelback rolls, cobra rolls and multiple vertical loops. Must be 137cm or more to ride!
Expedition Everest Roller Coaster
Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is steel roller coaster takes you on a journey in and around the caves of Mount Everest, where you soon find the ride track torn apart. Your only choice is to retreat deeper into the mountain and run the risk of encountering the Mountain Yeti.
