Florida is home to some of the greatest themed roller coasters. But what is Florida’s best
themed family coaster? From Disney World to Universal, there are several noteworthy
attractions. My personal favorite is Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind,
but I find these two roller coasters to be more comparable. They’re both in Florida and focused
on themed experiences. Each park is known for their themed attractions, and these roller
coasters are some of their most iconic. But which roller coaster is better, find out in this video?
Expedition Everest was the world’s most expensive roller coaster. Up until 2019
when Universal would open Hagrid’s magical creature’s motorbike adventure
and take the record from disney. But in 2022 Disney’s Epcot would take the record back.
Starting out with each ride's stats. I think this category easily goes to Expedition Everest.
It’s almost 200 feet tall, just 1 foot shy. Both rides travel at the same speed,
reaching speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. But Animal Kingdom’s coaster contains an 80
foot drop. The only thing Hagrid’s has over it is the track length. With over 5,000 feet of track.
Compared to Expedition Everest’s near 4,000 feet. Also both rides have a really long name.
When it comes to theming, this category is much closer and more comparable. Expedition
Everest has a cool background, the ride is themed to journeying the himalayas,
and encountering a giant yeti in the mountain. Hagrid’s motorbike adventure’s theme surrounds
the creatures Hagrid encounters in the Forbidden Forest. The land scaping is
phenomenal, and the ride seems so immersive. But Hagrid’s hands down has the better theme.
Both trains on these coasters look great. Expedition Everest’s long train contains a
back car like a steam train that literally emits steam. The faded texture gives it a really cool
image off ride. But likewise I think Hagrid’s will win in this category as well. You travel on
a motorbike and sidecar while you twist though the brilliant and well themed layout. The way
the trains are set up makes it feel more than just a coaster, but like an actual experience.
For intensity, they are both fairly intense for themed family coasters.
I give Expedition Everest the edge though because of its longer and decently forceful backwards
section, however the drop track on hagrids I did find to be pretty intense, but other than that
Expedition Everest wins in this category for me. Both rides go backwards but which ride has
the best backwards section? Expedition Everest without a doubt has the better backwards section.
Hagrid’s doesn’t last long, you only do a few elements backwards but on Expedition Everest
a good portion of the ride is backwards in the dark. I found it to be surprisingly forceful,
and I completely didn’t expect it either. Ride presentation is close, both are extremely
well themed and compliment their areas of the park. Arguably, I think Everest likewise will
win this category. The ride is so grand and asserts itself from across the whole park.
Its mountain peaks over the trees and can be seen anywhere. The aesthetic of the ride is just
amazing, and this ride is presented the best out of any of the roller coasters I have experienced.
Overall I think Expedition Everest is the winner! Many people think that hagrids is
the better family coaster, so I think I’m in the minority with this take, but I stand by
it. Expedition Everest is an amazing roller coaster and worth the trip to Disney alone.
Most roller coaster enthusiasts skip Disney on their trips but I can tell you it is so worth it.
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