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Matterhorn Bobsleds

Roller coaster
Minimum height to ride: 35 inches

Last edited by Greg Shilton
The first steel-track, multi-vehicle roller coaster, this one's a little rough for some people, but a fun spin for most.

The Tommorowland track is the rougher and seemingly faster track. The Fantasyland track is gentler and a little faster. The Fantasyland track is better for those little un's or those grandparents. And you get to see Harrold, as CM's call him, the Abominable Snowman.

For a different experience on the ride, ride in the day, then ride at night.

If they are running all 10 cars, you'll have a 17 minute wait from half way around the mountain.

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From what I understand, the ride use to run with only one car trains rather than two car trains that they run now. This cut back on the bumps and increased the speed. Too bad they will likely never go back to that kind of riding. Still a great classic and a lot of fun. - Andy B

disneyland best classic ride - Brian Whitman

A Disney Icon, this ride is awesome. For maximum thrills go on the Tomorrowland side at night time!! - Thomas Furlong

If you have time, I'd recommend both sides of the line as they have similar tracks but eventually separate from each other at the end. Like many of the other descriptions, this is a classic ride that offers thrills with other riders in a race to the finish down the Matterhorn. Has anyone seen the Abominal Snowman that is said to lurk at the peek of the Matterhorn? I never had but then again I was too busy seeing the sites. Great for all ages who meet the height requirement. It could be intense for the youngsters who never went on a thrill ride before with the speed and bumpiness. - D.S. Francisco

Outstanding attraction overall. Part of history, but also really fun to ride. The theme is great, the atmosphere is wonderful. May not be as fast or as technologically advanced as Expedition Everest, but this is a fun attraction, and isn't that what a ride should be? Fun? I love riding this at night as it adds to the atmosphere/ theme of the attraction. - Brandon Mendoza

Very rough ride. - Steven Lee

Not the fastest ride but it is still perfection.Its double track, numerous cart design is amazing. The line is never as long as it looks, because so many people can be on the ride at once! Great for couples as you may share a seat ;). Plus the Yeti still scares me! - Kathryn Bonner

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