Become a theme park scientist when you explore acceleration, velocity, and potential and kinetic energy. Discover how perception and reality are used to enhance your experience.

Did You Know:
Two of Florida’s tallest mountains are Space Mountain (180 feet) and Big Thunder Mountain (197 feet).

Newton’s three laws of motion – inertia, acceleration, and action/reaction – play a part in the design and construction of roller coasters. The force of gravity powers the roller coaster while hills and turns create the acceleration that keeps you pinned to your seats.

1980 - Big Thunder Mountain is completed.