In this post we give an overview of Tomorrowland Speedway, a driving ride at Disney’s Magic Kingdom 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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Tomorrowland Speedway Basics
Tomorrowland Speedway is a ride at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Tomorrowland Speedway has multiple height requirements. Guests must be 54 inches / 137 centimeters tall in order to ride alone. Guests who are 32 inches / 82 centimeters tall can ride (including as a driver) if they are accompanied by another guest who is 54 inches tall. Guests under 32 inches may not ride at all.
The ride also
offers rider switch
has a Lightning Lane that is a part of Genie+
does not have a single rider line
is a part of Early Entry at Magic Kingdom
is about 6 minutes long
Disney warns that expectant mothers and persons not in good health should not ride.
Where is Tomorrowland Speedway located?
Tomorrowland Speedway is located in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World. It is on the border of Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. Entering the park, you can go straight to the hub and take either of the bridges on the right. If you take the first one—directly into Tomorrowland—you’ll see Tomorrowland Speedway on your left when you get to the middle of the land. If you take the second bridge, into Fantasyland, you’ll see Tomorrowland Speedway on your right when you get to Mad Tea Party.
How to Ride Tomorrowland Speedway
If you have Genie+, Tomorrowland Speedway can typically be saved for later in the day. With or without Genie+, it usually won’t make sense to head here early. The ride is long (6 minutes), and if other guests are slow at driving or loading/unloading a few minutes can be added to that. Moreover, it’s common for the ride to run at reduced capacity early on, which means a posted 5 minute wait can quickly become inaccurate.
If you’re visiting Magic Kingdom with small children, this one is a bit tricky as far as height requirements go. First of all, if they’re under 32” they can’t ride at all. Nearby PeopleMover, Astro Orbiter, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Mad Tea Party, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Under the Sea, and Dumbo all have no height requirements.
If they’re at least 32”, kids can ride accompanied by a rider who is 54” tall. Once they’re 54” tall, they can ride on their own.
Tomorrowland Speedway Ride Experience
Tomorrowland Speedway is a driving ride around a track near Space Mountain and TRON. The cars seat two people and typically one drives while the other enjoys the ride, but if you’re letting your little one drive then probably you won’t just be sitting back enjoying it.
While it’s certainly fun for kids of a certain age, we find the fumes and occasional idling time to more than outweigh anything enjoyable about the ride. Perhaps once TRON debuts, the views will be something notable. You can watch a video of the ride here.
Tomorrowland Speedway FAQ
Can a 2-year-old do Tomorrowland Speedway?
As long as your child is 32” tall, they can ride Tomorrowland Speedway accompanied by a rider who is at least 54” tall.
How can I get a Tomorrowland Speedway License?
Facing the ride entrance, there is a photo booth to the right. For about $5, you can get a novelty license printed. This isn’t required for the ride.
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