Why is Space Mountain ranked number 15 on my tops list above other steel coasters such as Nitro, Full Throttle, Joker @ SFDK, and Xcellerator? This is because I rank rides as a whole experience, and s...
Why is Space Mountain ranked number 15 on my tops list above other steel coasters such as Nitro, Full Throttle, Joker @ SFDK, and Xcellerator? This is because I rank rides as a whole experience, and space mountain is the most immersive coaster I have ever ridden. I don't usually talk about stations in my reviews, but this one stands out as the best in the world possibly, perfectly setting the space station theme, building the hype for the ride. I will admit there is sentimental value in my opinion as well, as I grew up going to Disneyland and being awestruck by their immersive coasters, but even when I rode it as recently as HS graduation, it still sent shivers down my spine as the anticipation was built through the lift sections. And once you reach the peak in the room of complete darkness, sprinkled with the lights of interstellar space, you have reached a state of immersion that you can't get even on other Disney coasters. You dive into the twister layout to the tune of the amazing sci-fi soundtrack. Every twist and dip is unexpected and you feel as you are going twice as fast as you actually are. This is a long ride too! You just keep going and going, until you finally reach the brakes satisfied. The reason this gets a star off is because this is a family coaster in the end, and it doesn't provide any crazy forces.