Matterhorn Bobsleds

Disneyland Park · Fantasyland

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Overview

Matterhorn Bobsleds sends bobsled-style vehicles racing through a scale replica of the Swiss Matterhorn mountain, twisting through icy caverns, past waterfalls, and a startling encounter with the mountain's resident Abominable Snowman before a fast, bumpy descent. Its tight, unpredictable turns produce a rougher, more jarring ride than most modern steel coasters, which longtime fans consider part of its charm.

ParksLog verdict

This was the world's first tubular steel roller coaster when it opened in 1959, a design breakthrough that reshaped coaster engineering industry-wide — a fact easy to forget mid-ride while getting jostled through an icy mountain cavern. It rides rougher than modern coasters, and that's part of the appeal for longtime fans rather than a flaw. Two separate tracks run simultaneously, so check both queues. Essential for a first visit.

About this experience

Historic steel roller coaster racing through icy mountain caverns with sharp turns and encounters with an abominable yeti.

Best for

Coaster history enthusiasts
Thrill-seekers who enjoy a rougher, more physical ride
Guests who want an iconic Disneyland landmark experience

Tips

The ride is noticeably rougher than modern coasters — riders with back or neck sensitivity should consider skipping it.
Night rides feel meaningfully different thanks to the mountain's exterior lighting.
Two separate tracks run simultaneously, so wait times can vary between the two queues.

Details

Must DoMin height 107 cmThrill High~2 minLightning Lane Multi PassSingle Rider Line

Type ride

Min height 107 cm

Approximate duration ~2 min

Thrill High

Good for kids Better for older guests

Lightning Lane Lightning Lane Multi Pass

Single Rider Line Available

Motion sickness Moderate

Location Outdoor

Opened 1959

Attraction characteristics

Roller CoasterOutdoorThrillDark

History

Matterhorn Bobsleds opened in 1959 as the world's first tubular steel roller coaster, a design breakthrough that fundamentally changed coaster engineering worldwide and paved the way for smoother, more versatile track designs across the industry.

Closure history

Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 23, 2026

Fun facts

It opened in 1959 as the world's first tubular steel roller coaster, a design that reshaped coaster engineering industry-wide.
The mountain includes a resident animatronic Abominable Snowman that appears mid-ride.
Two separate bobsled tracks run through the mountain simultaneously.