Start humming the Star Wars theme in your head because you are about to join X-Wings on a dark roller coaster often compared to the classic Space Mountain at Disneyland California and Walt Disney World.
I like to say that Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain is Space Mountain on steroids, featuring inversions, a launch similar to Avengers Assemble, and is definitely more intense than the other classic Disney ride. Want to know what makes this one special and different from all the other coasters in the park? Put on The Force theme, thank John Williams for creating one of the best soundtracks of all time, and join us for this exclusive review.
What we like about Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain
Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain is like what you would get if Rock N’ Roller Coaster and Space Mountain had a baby.
The vehicle reminds me of the one from Rock N’ Roller Coaster, and it uses sawed vests instead of the classic lap restraints found on other Space Mountains. It also has a launch system similar to the Aerosmith ride, which actually sends you up diagonally and can even be seen from outside the main ride building. It is awesome, and a perfect way to start the ride, especially with the main Star Wars theme blasting from the speakers as you launch into space.
After the initial launch, you get a few sharp turns, a bank double down, a few seconds of airtime and even a sidewinder (which is basically a single inversion that puts you upside down). You also get a corkscrew in an enclosed space that has projections showing a space battle with Tie Fighter, X-Wings and even a Super Star Destroyer. It looks pretty good, and Star Wars fans will definitely love it. The projections keep showing battles for a good while until the coaster finally comes to a full stop.
The coaster runs for about 130 seconds, which is pretty good for an indoor coaster, considering that the original Rock N’ Roller Coaster only runs for 80 seconds. Another good perk? The ride capacity system is usually pretty good and you usually don’t have to wait too long in line. There is even a single rider entrance that works really well and is a walk on depending on the day of your visit.
What we don’t like about Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain
So, let’s get one thing straight: this isn’t a smooth ride. That is usually the case with many roller coasters set in the dark, since you are basically flying blind, but it can feel even more intense on Hyperspace Mountain. While Space Mountain has no inversions or corkscrews, Hyperspace Mountain has both, and experiencing them in the dark can be pretty disorienting. You are also shuffled around frequently, and thank goodness the seats don’t have the classic over-the-shoulder restraints, or you would leave this ride with a headache every single time. Your head is safe, but your elbows? Not so much.
Oh, here is something that is often not talked about enough! If you have long hair, try putting it in a bun. The seats are notoriously known for catching hair and can even pull out a few strands when you exit your vehicle. I’m not exactly sure why this happens, but it is often reported online in forums and on Reddit.
Conclusion
This is a good roller coaster overall, and a very fun twist to the Space Mountain formula. If you love Space Mountain but ever wondered how it would be if it had the intensity levels cranked up a bit, then you should come here.
