In this post we give an overview of Slinky Dog Dash, a roller coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park in Walt Disney World. We cover the basics of the ride, how to ride it, and our thoughts on the experience before closing with an FAQ. Read on to learn more!
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Slinky Dog Dash Basics
Slinky Dog Dash is a roller coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. The ride
offers rider switch
has a Lightning Lane that is a part of Genie+
does not have a single rider line
is about 3 minutes long
Disney warns that expectant mothers should not ride.
Where is Slinky Dog Dash located?
Slinky Dog Dash is located in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios. Entering the park, you’ll walk straight to the hub (where the Chinese Theater with Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is). From the hub, facing the theater, you want to head right and forward, to the back corner of the park (if you wind up at Star Wars Launch Bay, you went right too hard).
Slinky Dog Dash is prominent as you walk into Toy Story Land. Entering the land from this side, you’ll have Slinky Dog Dash along the right and can just follow that side to the ride entrance.
If you’re riding it first at rope drop, guests will typically be held just outside of Toy Story Land and queued quickly along the righthand side once Cast Members start walking them in.
How to Ride Slinky Dog Dash
If you have Genie+, Slinky Dog Dash is a good first Lightning Lane pick and the most popular in the park…but that doesn’t mean it’s best. If you have Early Entry and can arrive early to rope drop Slinky Dog Dash, you might prefer to do that and use your first Lightning Lane pick for something else.
The reason is that Slinky Dog Dash is so popular that some days you’ll be as fast as you can and still get a Lightning Lane return time later in the afternoon. This means you’ll have to wait until 2 hours after the park opens to make your second pick. If you pick something else, you’ll have a better chance at getting that very first slot, which would have you making your second pick sooner.
Otherwise your only option is going to be a midday standby wait. If you’re willing to miss the evening shows at the park, getting in line late in the day before close is a fine option, as the ride is awesome at night.
If you’re visiting Hollywood Studios with small children you’ll need to mind the 38 inch height requirement. Toy Story Mania (no height requirement), Alien Swirling Saucers (32 in), and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway (no height requirement) are options nearby for your rider under 38 inches.
Slinky Dog Dash Ride Experience
Slinky Dog Dash is an outdoor family roller coaster. It doesn’t go upside down or do anything too thrilling, though it is a lot of fun. It also offers spectacular views of the park. It’s about three minutes long.
Slinky Dog Dash FAQ
How fast is Slinky Dog Dash?
Slinky Dog Dash goes up to 40 mph.
Is Slinky Dog Dash Scary?
No. Of course if you have a general fear of any coaster, then Slinky Dog Dash will probably scare you. But while this isn’t a “kiddie” coaster, it really does fit the bill of “family” coaster. It’s entirely outdoors, so there aren’t any huge surprises, and it’s a very smooth ride without any upside downs or anything too fancy.
Does Slinky Dog Dash go upside down?
No, Slinky Dog Dash does not go upside down.
Why is Slinky Dog Dash so popular?
Slinky Dog Dash is a great ride with a popular theme (Toy Story). It’s one of my favorite rides at Disney World, and I’m an adult with no particular attachment to Toy Story. It’s a smooth, fun coaster that offers great views of the park. For many kids, it will be the first coaster they’re tall enough to ride (Magic Kingdom’s Barnstormer has a lower height requirement, 35 inches, though).
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