A lot has changed at Disneyland® Paris since we last wrote about this, so consider this a full refresh rather than a tweak! Walt Disney Studios® Park is now Disney Adventure World, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster has been reimagined as Avengers Assemble: Flight Force, and Space Mountain now carries a full Star Wars™: Hyperspace Mountain overlay. If you're picturing the resort from a decade ago, you're in for a surprise.
Quick answer - the top 5 thrill rides at Disneyland® Paris
- Avengers Assemble: Flight Force in Disney Adventure World, Marvel Avengers Campus - the fastest, most intense launch coaster at the resort
- Star Wars™: Hyperspace Mountain in Disneyland® Park, Discoveryland - a dark, high-speed coaster with a Star Wars space battle built in
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ in Disney Adventure World - unpredictable, stomach-dropping free-falls
- Big Thunder Mountain in Disneyland® Park, Frontierland - a runaway mine train coaster through pitch-black tunnels
- Indiana Jones™ and the Temple of Peril in Disneyland® Park, Adventureland - a short, sharp outdoor coaster with a loop
Comparing the top thrill rides at Disneyland® Paris
Ride | Park and Land | Minimum height | Inversions | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Avengers Assemble: Flight Force | Disney Adventure World, Marvel Avengers Campus | 1.20m | Yes | Maximum coaster intensity |
Star Wars™: Hyperspace Mountain | Disneyland® Park, Discoveryland | 1.20m | Yes | Dark, fast-paced thrills |
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ | Disney Adventure World | 1.02m | No | Free-fall drops |
Big Thunder Mountain | Disneyland® Park, Frontierland | 1.02m | No | Classic Disney coaster fun |
Indiana Jones™ and the Temple of Peril | Disneyland® Park, Adventureland | 1.40m | Yes (one loop) | A short, punchy adventure |
1. Avengers Assemble: Flight Force
Disney Adventure World, Marvel Avengers Campus
Minimum height: 1.20m
Team up with Iron Man and Captain Marvel and brace yourself, because Avengers Assemble: Flight Force launches from 0 to almost 60mph in under three seconds!
We would call this the most intense coaster at Disneyland® Paris, full stop. You'll hit three inversions in near-total darkness, so if you love loops, corkscrews and a proper adrenaline hit, this is where you'll find it.
This ride replaced the much-loved Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, so if you rode the old version, expect the same high-speed track with a brand-new Marvel story built around it.
2. Star Wars™: Hyperspace Mountain
Disneyland® Park, Discoveryland
Minimum height: 1.20m
This isn't the Space Mountain you might remember. Disneyland® Paris' version of Star Wars™: Hyperspace Mountain now takes you on a Star Wars space battle, blasting you into darkness at speed with sharp turns, sudden drops and inversions along the way.
Because so much of the ride happens in the dark, it's a brilliant option if heights bother you but speed doesn't.
3. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
Disney Adventure World
Minimum height: 1.02m
Step inside a haunted, abandoned hotel and take a lift ride you won't forget. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ doesn't rely on loops or launches. Instead, it pulls you through a series of unpredictable drops, so you never quite know when the next one is coming. For pure stomach-in-your-throat thrills, this one's hard to beat!
4. Big Thunder Mountain
Disneyland® Park, Frontierland
Minimum height: 1.02m
A runaway mine train coaster that plunges through pitch-black tunnels, over rickety bridges and around an island all its own, Big Thunder Mountain is widely considered one of the best versions of this ride anywhere in the world. There are no inversions here, so it's a fantastic first "big" coaster for older kids and anyone easing into thrill rides.
5. Indiana Jones™ and the Temple of Peril
Disneyland® Park, Adventureland
Minimum height: 1.40m
Don't let the short ride time fool you. Indiana Jones™ and the Temple of Peril packs a single loop and a rough, rattling mine-cart track into just a couple of minutes, making it one of the most intense rides at the resort pound for pound. Its 1.40m height restriction is the tallest of any ride on this list, so do check little ones will make the cut before you queue up.
What about RC Racer and Crush's Coaster®?
They didn't quite make our top 5 this time, but RC Racer and Crush's Coaster® still deserve a mention!
RC Racer swings you back and forth along a giant half-pipe track, more like a pendulum than a traditional coaster, while Crush's Coaster® hides a genuinely disorientating spin inside what looks like a gentle Finding Nemo ride. If you're prone to motion sickness, Crush's Coaster® is one to approach with caution.
Single Rider vs Disney Premier Access - which should you use?
If you want to make the most of these rides, it's worth knowing your options. The Single Rider queue can be a great way to fill spare seats on attractions like Avengers Assemble: Flight Force and Star Wars™: Hyperspace Mountain, though it does mean you'll usually be separated from your group.
Disney Premier Access lets you book a slot on an eligible attraction in advance, either one at a time or across your whole visit with Disney Premier Access Ultimate. It's especially handy if Flight Force, Hyperspace Mountain and Tower of Terror are all on your must-do list for the day.
Health and accessibility
Several of these attractions come with specific health warnings, and it's worth taking them seriously rather than relying on the height restriction alone! Flight Force, for example, isn't recommended for anyone with high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, or a sensitivity to motion sickness, and it isn't suitable for pregnant guests.
Wheelchair users will need to transfer to the ride vehicle for all five attractions, and Disneyland® Paris' Rider Switch service lets parents take turns experiencing a thrill ride without the whole family needing to queue twice. Read our full guide to accessibility at Disneyland® Paris for more.
Planning a thrill-seeker's day at Disneyland® Paris
If big rides are the priority, it's worth planning your route rather than leaving it to chance:
- Start in Disneyland® Park with Big Thunder Mountain and Star Wars™: Hyperspace Mountain before parks get busy.
- Then make your way over to Disney Adventure World for Avengers Assemble: Flight Force and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ in the afternoon.
- Squeeze in Indiana Jones™ and the Temple of Peril whenever you're passing through Adventureland.
Not sure how long you'll need at the resort to fit it all in? Our guide to how many days you need at Disneyland® Paris can help you plan.
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