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Matterhorn Bobsleds


Disneyland

This a dual-track steel roller coaster with a theme based the famous Switzerland Matterhorn. Park guests will board a two-car bobsled for a wild ride through and down the icy slopes of Disneyland's Matterhorn a 1/100th scale replica of the original. During the Matterhorn Bobsleds, guests encounter the fearful abominable snowman in three separate locations. This Disneyland attraction is also noteworthy since it is the world's first tubular tracked steel roller coaster.

Roller Coaster Details

Track Type Year Designer/Manufacturer
Steel Dual-Track 1959 Arrow, Ed Morgan, Karl Bacon

Roller Coaster Stats


Height: 80 feet Top speed: 18 mph
Length: 2,037 feet Side A; 2,134 feet Side B Ride time: 2 minutes, 7 seconds Side A; 2 minutes, 26 seconds Side B
Trains: 20 - 8 passenger Train Mfg: Arrow Dyanmics

More Information About Matterhorn Bobsleds


The world's first tubular tracked steel roller coaster.

Matterhorn Bobsled's trains have two cars with two rows each, seating two passengers inline per row.

Each side is designed to operated with a maximum of 10 trains on the circuit.

Skid brakes and man-made water features are used to brake the coaster.

Height requirement: Must be at least 35 inches tall and 3 years old

In 1978, the Matterhorn Bobsleds received a major renovation that included the addition of the six Adominable Snowman; the ice crystal cavern at the top of the lift hill; and the trains were modified to have two cars instead of one, doubling the attraction's capacity.

Ride Location


Disneyland, Anaheim, CA
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