Discover 30+ Orlando roller coasters for families, coaster enthusiasts and everyone else.
Here in Orlando, the Theme Park Capital of the World, we love a good roller coaster. In fact, you’ll find over 30 one-of-a-kind coasters in Central Florida alone, including options at Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld® Orlando, Walt Disney World® Resort, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort and Fun Spot Orlando. From kid-friendly fun to hair-raising thrills, there’s something for everyone — and we’re breaking it all down from mild to wild to help curate a day that everyone can enjoy.
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Mild Roller Coasters for Family-Friendly Fun
Perfect for families, young kids and coaster newbies, these pint-sized coasters deliver storytelling fun with a dash of speed. They’re the perfect warm up for the big leagues.
The Barnstormer Featuring the Great Goofini
MAGIC KINGDOM® Park | 35” minimum height requirement
Join Goofy — aka The Great Goofini — as he takes to the skies in an aerial stunt show. You’ll dart, swoop and soar above Storybook Circus to cheers and applause.
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Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster
Peppa Pig Theme Park Forida | 36” minimum height requirement
This whimsical coaster will delight even the youngest Peppa Pig fans as they laugh and snort in Daddy Pig’s red car. Just watch out for muddy puddles along the way!
Discover: Things to Do at Peppa Pig Theme Park
Trolls Trollercoaster
Universal Studios Florida | 36” minimum height requirement
Board the Trolls Caterbus with Poppy, Tiny, Satin and Chenille for enchanting views and whimsical fun in the all-new DreamWorks Land.
Discover: Things to Do in DreamWorks Land
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Flight of the Hippogriff™
Universal Islands of Adventure | 36” minimum height requirement
Learn the proper way to greet a Hippogriff, then set off on an enchanting flight around the pumpkin patch in this sweet family coaster. You’ll also score some beautiful views of Hogwarts™ Castle and the adjacent Hogsmeade™ Village.
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Super Grover’s Box Car Derby
SeaWorld® Orlando | 38” minimum height requirement
Join our lovable hero Super Grover on this miniature steel coaster packed with fun hills, big turns and mini dives. Then, explore all the pint-sized fun that Sesame Street Land™ has to offer.
Discover: Things to Do in Sesame Street Land
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
MAGIC KINGDOM® Park | 38” minimum height requirement
Hop aboard a swaying mine car for an enchanting spin through the classic story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. You’ll speed through the mountainside, explore a sparkling diamond mine and even see a few familiar faces along the way.
The Dragon
LEGOLAND® Florida Theme Park | 40” minimum height requirement
Discover an enchanted castle and more magical effects, then soar through the sky on the back of a friendly green dragon.
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Medium Roller Coasters
Orlando’s midsize coasters feature more speed, more power, and some sudden drops and turns for a more intense ride experience. Some rides may also have elements that are frightening to younger children, including darkness, unexpected movements and villainous characters.
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Slinky Dog Dash
DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS® | 38” minimum height requirement
Explore Andy’s backyard in this family-friendly coaster packed with curves, hills and appearances from favorite Toy Story friends.
Discover: Toy Story Land
Freedom Flyer
Fun Spot Orlando | 38” minimum height requirement
This high-flying coaster features suspended seats, heavy G-forces and a maximum speed of 34 mph for a family-friendly take on Orlando’s steel giants.
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Journey to Atlantis
SeaWorld® Orlando | 42” minimum height requirement
This hybrid roller coaster and flume ride will transport you to the lost city of Atlantis with some splash downs, speed and sharp turns along the way.
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Coastersaurus
LEGOLAND® Florida Theme Park | 42” minimum height requirement
Kids will go wild for Coastersaurus, a wooden coaster with multiple hills, a prehistoric jungle and life-sized LEGO® dinosaurs.
Mine-Cart Madness™
Universal Epic Universe | 40” minimum height requirement
Help Donkey Kong™ protect the Golden Banana in this thrilling family coaster where you’ll leap over broken tracks and perform other stunts from the Donkey Kong Country™ video games.
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Penguin Trek
SeaWorld® Orlando | 42” minimum height requirement
Join an Arctic research mission and speed through the wilderness at up to 43 mph to discover a real penguin habitat.
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Space Mountain®
MAGIC KINGDOM® Park | 44” minimum height requirement
Blast off on a rocket ship and zoom through the galaxy on this classic Tomorrowland® attraction. This coaster may have a relatively low top speed of 27 mph, but its sudden drops, sharp turns and thrilling moments are intensified as you ride in near-total darkness.
Curse of the Werewolf
Universal Epic Universe | 40” minimum height requirement
Weave your way through darkened woods on this new spinning coaster at Universal Orlando Resort — but beware the full moon. These woods are full of bloodthirsty werewolves, and this coaster packs surprise twists and turns for a different experience every time you ride.
Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts™
Universal Studios Florida | 42” minimum height requirement
Navigate perilous subterranean vaults on this unique attraction that blends motion simulators, coaster tracks and 4-D effects for a truly immersive escape.
Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
Universal Epic Universe | 40” minimum height requirement
Board Hiccup’s latest invention, a winged flying machine, for a dragon’s eye view of the Isle of Berk. You’ll spot familiar faces from the How to Train Your Dragon films as you soar, dive and weave your way through the sky.
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
EPCOT® | 42” minimum height requirement
Don’t be fooled by its relatively low height requirement. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is in fact one of the more intense roller coasters at Walt Disney World Resort. This indoor, intergalactic chase features a reverse launch, spinning ride vehicles, a max speed of 60 mph, and a killer soundtrack inspired by the Guardians of the Galaxy films.
Discover: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Orlando’s Wildest Roller Coasters
Welcome to the big leagues. Orlando’s wildest coasters feature high-speed launches, multiple inversions, record-setting heights and more reasons to scream. They’re also loaded with incredible backstories and themed elements, from actual fire effects to scene-stealing soundtracks.
Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain®
DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM® Theme Park | 44” minimum height requirement
Join a high-speed expedition to the top of a forbidden mountain, then race through icy peaks and darkened caverns to escape the beast inside.
Discover: Things to Do at DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM Theme Park
White Lightning
Fun Spot Orlando | 46” minimum height requirement
The only wooden coaster in Orlando, White Lighting travels at speeds up to 48 mph for a nostalgic ride packed with speed, airtime and electrifying views.
Discover: Things to Do at Fun Spot Orlando
Mine Blower Coaster
Fun Spot Kissimmee | 48” minimum height requirement
At Fun Spot Kissimmee, meanwhile, the Mine Blower Coaster is the only wooden coaster in the state to go upside down. Drop 80 feet straight into an inversion, then scream your way through thrilling twists and turns.
Ice Breaker™
SeaWorld® Orlando | 48” minimum height requirement
Summit the skies on four airtime filled launches, including a reverse launch into the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida.
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
Universal Studios Florida | 51” minimum height requirement
Tune in and rock out at this action-packed coaster where you pick the soundtrack for your ride. The coaster begins with a 90-degree climb followed by twists, turns and speeds up to 65 mph.
Revenge of the Mummy
Universal Studios Florida | 48” minimum height requirement
Discover the riches of the evil mummy Imhotep, then flee through darkness and flames to escape the mummy’s tomb at speeds up to 45 mph.
TRON Lightcycle / Run
MAGIC KINGDOM® Park | 48” minimum height requirement
Enter The Grid on your very own Lightcycle in this high-tech attraction inspired by TRON: Legacy. You’ll battle menacing programs with a high-speed launch, unique storyline and a killer soundtrack by electronic music duo Daft Punk.
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Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™
Universal Islands of Adventure | 48” minimum height requirement
Join Rubeus Hagrid™ on a high-speed adventure into the Forbidden Forest, where you’ll see magical creatures, soar through seven launches, and explore beyond the Hogwarts™ Castle grounds. Ride in your choice of motorcycle or sidecar for a unique, fully immersive coaster experience.
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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith
DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS® | 48” minimum height requirement
3..2…1…hit the gas and zoom along the highway in a super stretch limo traveling to an Aerosmith concert. The coaster features three thrilling inversions, a 57-mph launch, and a state-of-the-art sound system blasting your favorite Aerosmith tunes.
Discover: Things to Do at DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Kraken®
SeaWorld® Orlando | 54” minimum height requirement
Orlando’s only floorless coaster is themed after the mighty kraken, a mythological beast from the depths of the sea. Escape its grasping tentacles with seven inversions, a 128-foot-tall loop, and a max speed of 65 mph.
Pipeline: The Surf Coaster
SeaWorld® Orlando | 54” minimum height requirement
This one-of-a-kind coaster features a dynamic harness that allows you to stand and “surf” your way through every crest, twist and turn — including five airtime lifts and a “wave curl” inversion.
Discover: Pipeline: The Surf Coaster
The Incredible Hulk Coaster®
Universal Islands of Adventure | 54” minimum height requirement
A blast of gamma radiation will send you roaring in this roller coaster rampage themed after the Incredible Hulk. It’s been a Universal Islands of Adventure staple for over 25 years, with a 40-mph launch and seven inversions that will make you say HULK SMASH.
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Manta®
SeaWorld® Orlando | 54” minimum height requirement
Glide like a manta ray on this incredible flying coaster with seats that tilt your body parallel to the ground. You’ll dive headfirst into a truly dizzying pretzel loop, followed by three additional inversions at speeds up to 55 mph.
Stardust Racers
Universal Epic Universe | 48” minimum height requirement
Orlando’s newest mega-coaster is also one of the most intense options in town. Race across the cosmos on Stardust Racers, a unique dual coaster with two tracks, multiple launches, speeds up to 62 mph, incredible airtime and one-of-a-kind moves like the Celestial Spin, an inverted crisscross where you’ll exchange awestruck glances with riders on the opposite train. Throw in a heavenly soundtrack, and this coaster is pure poetry in motion.
Mako®
SeaWorld® Orlando | 54” minimum height requirement
With a max speed of 73 mph and a max height of 200 feet, Mako® is the fastest and tallest roller coaster in Orlando. It’s inspired by the fastest shark in the ocean, with nine zero-G hills, deep dives and unexpected thrills around every corner.
Jurassic World VelociCoaster
Universal Islands of Adventure | 51” minimum height requirement
Race with raptors in this stunning high-speed coaster with four inversions, a 70-mph launch, an 80-degree drop and one of the most breathtaking views in the whole park: Universal Islands of Adventure seen from the top of a 155-foot-tall “Top Hat.” It’s no wonder VelociCoaster has been crowned “the apex predator of roller coasters.”
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