Vekoma: rollercoasters and rides
All 482 rides built by Vekoma: height, speed, inversions and ratings from riders who have been on them.
Expedition Everest is a steel coaster from Vekoma at Disney's Animal Kingdom, opened in 2006. The trains climb the Forbidden Mountain, a 60.8 m tall peak guarded by a Yeti, and later run backwards through the dark after the track switches direction. The layout is 1,253 m long with a top speed of 80 km/h, a 24 m main drop and no inversions, and a run takes about two minutes and fifty seconds. The Yeti is a 7.6 m Audio-Animatronic. Riders must be 112 cm tall.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is a fully enclosed launched coaster from Vekoma at Disney's Hollywood Studios, opened in July 1999. Riders get backstage passes and board stretch limousines that shoot from 0 to 92 km/h in 2.8 seconds, then follow a Los Angeles freeway to an Aerosmith concert. The 996 m layout has three inversions and each vehicle plays different Aerosmith songs, some with lyrics written for the ride. The minimum height is 122 cm.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is an enclosed spinning steel coaster from Vekoma in Epcot's Wonders of Xandar pavilion, opened in May 2022. Riders board evacuation shuttles to chase a Celestial who has stolen a Cosmic Generator and sent Earth back through time. An LSM launch and rotating vehicles carry them through about 1,700 m of track in three minutes and twenty seconds, with no inversions. Six random classic songs play alongside Tyler Bates's score. Riders must be 107 cm tall.
TRON Lightcycle / Run is a launched steel coaster from Vekoma in Tomorrowland, opened in spring 2023 after a soft opening in February. Riders sit on motorbike-style seats, leaning forward and holding handlebars, in trains of seven cars with 14 riders. An LSM launch takes them to about 95 km/h along nearly 966 m of track, all beneath a color-shifting canopy. The theme comes from the Tron films, mainly Tron: Legacy. The minimum height is 122 cm.
Vogel Rok is an indoor roller coaster that plunges guests into complete darkness, simulating a thrilling flight. Riders are carried through the shadows, encountering snakes, before the enormous bird of prey, with immense power, returns to its nest. This adventure mirrors the legendary voyages of Sindbad the Sailor.
Experience the thrill of Booster Bike, the world's first motorcycle-themed launched coaster. Riders mount a replica motorcycle and are propelled from 0 to 73 km/h in just three seconds. This exciting outdoor attraction features exhilarating hills and sharp turns, inviting guests to hold on tight or brave the ride with hands in the air.
The Python steel roller coaster challenges riders to navigate its intense layout, featuring a double looping and a corkscrew. Guests will experience twisting movements at significant heights, all while attempting to escape the Python's metaphorical grip. This thrilling attraction promises an exhilarating journey for those brave enough to face its inversions.
Embark on a thrilling journey aboard the Toos-Express, a vibrant indoor roller coaster that may appear innocent but delivers an exciting ride. Guests will zoom over quick hills and through sharp turns, accompanied by the cheerful ringing of a bell. It's an ideal first coaster experience for younger adventurers looking for a fun, fast-paced ride.
