Description And Comments
The Matterhorn Bobsleds is a roller-coaster ride with an alpine motif. It opened in 1959, giving Disneyland its most distinctive landmark and paving the way for the amazing rollercoasters we have today, including Space Mountain and California Screamin'. This attraction ranks at about a 6 out of 10 on our scary scale, but the thing you have to be wary about is how bumpy this attraction is. Being over 50 years old, this ride can certainly jostle you around and can make you feel like you climbed one of the world's largest peaks. The special effects cannot compare to Space Mountain, but they do afford a few surprises.
Touring Tips
- Open for Magic Morning Hour
Lines for the Matterhorn form as soon as the gates open and persist throughout the day. Ride first thing in the morning or just before the park closes. If you are a roller-coaster person, ride Space Mountain and then hurry over and hop on the Matterhorn. If roller coasters are not the end-all for you, we recommend choosing one of the other coasters and saving this one for a second day.
One of the things we like about the Matterhorn is that the entire queuing area is visible. This makes the lines look more oppressive than they actually are (causing newly arrived guests to bypass the attraction). The line normally forms on the Tomorrowland side of the mountain, but during busy times, there is also a line along the Fantasyland side as well. Most people do not know about this, so if you have a party of 2 or more, have one person wait in line, and check out if there is a line on the other side. In our research, when the Fantasyland line is operating, it is a much shorter wait.
Matterhorn Bobsleds Wait Times
This chart shows you roughly how long you'll wait for Matterhorn Bobsleds when you visit on a day with a given Disneyland Crowd Level. The blue bars represent the average "peak" wait time (that is, how long the line will at its busiest). The bottom and top black lines represent the range of peak wait times to expect (for you fellow nerds out there: it's the 5th percentile and 95th percentile of peak wait times). Please note that these are estimates, and for a better forecast for your travel dates, see Matterhorn Bobsleds Wait Times.
Special Comments
- This attraction has a minimum-height requirement of 35 inches.
- This attraction offers rider swap.
Fun ride but not too scary. Note: some preschoolers loved Matterhorn Bobsleds; others were frightened.
Special Needs
Other Attractions in Fantasyland
- Alice in Wonderland
- Casey Jr. Circus Train
- Disney Princess Royal Walk
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- it's a small world
- King Arthur Carrousel
- Mad Tea Party
- Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
- Peter Pan's Flight
- Pinocchio's Daring Journey
- Pixie Hollow
- Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough
- Snow White's Scary Adventures
- Storybook Land Canal Boats
- Tangled Meet and Greet
- The Magic, The Memories, and You!
Touring Plans with Matterhorn Bobsleds
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| Preschool |
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| Grade School |
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| Teens |
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| Young Adults |
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| Over 30 |
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| Seniors |
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| Loading speed | Moderate |
| Wait per 100 people ahead | 13 minutes |
| Assumes | Both tracks operating with 10 sleds per track with 23-second dispatch intervals |
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When to go
During the first 90 minutes the park is open or during the hour before it closes.
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| Location | Fantasyland |
| Opening Date | June 14, 1959 |
| Duration | 4 minutes |
| Scope and scale | Major Attraction |
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