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Matterhorn Bobsleds

Roller coaster
Minimum height to ride: 35 inches

About Matterhorn Bobsleds

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. -- Last edited by Greg Shilton

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78 votes, so far

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

Simply one of the best. The original Disney mountain remains one of the best rides that Disney has made. This ride never gets old and is always fun. The tomorrowland side is way better than the fantasyland side. The ride is wild and gets quite bumpy, especially in the back. This is a Disneyland classic that is a must ride. Wait times for this ride are moderate. During busy days waiting times can go up to 40 minutes but rarely exceed that time. But most of the time wait times are about 20-30 minutes. Like Splash and Big Thunder Mountains this ride is a different experience at night. I suggest getting on this at night since waiting times are low and the view of Tomorrowland with the lights on is nice. - Manny Barron

Loved it as a kid and still love it now. - Nicholas Kalscheuer

I love this ride. It can be super bumpy and rough though, which actually kind of adds to the fun and makes it scarier (because you feel like you're going to bounce out of the seat). - Chloe !

a very fun ride a must ride the mountain is amazing to look at =] - Michael Brunson

Other than the fact that at times this ride can be a bit bumpy, it's definitely unique and has an "old school" feel to it. I've been to Disneyland twice now and both times I loved this ride. - Rob Page

This is a decent ride, but the mountain is awesome, and it is a classic. A must-ride when visiting disneyland. - Patrick Gorham

An ok ride during the day but a whole different awesome experience at night. Also, try to get a seat by yourself so you get more leg room. Its way better that way. - Sam C

Outstanding ride overall. Part of history, but also really fun to ride. The theme is great, the atmosphere is wonderful, and I agree that night time rides are awesome! May not be as fast or as technologically advanced as Expedition Everest, but this is a fun ride, and isn't that what a ride should be? Fun? - Brandon Mendoza

One of the best Disney coasters in the world! Every detail down to the Cast Members who work the ride is precise to make sure you have a wonderful ride up the Swiss Alps. Be sure to say hello to Harold the Abominable Snowman! - Sarah E


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