Florida is home to some of the world’s best theme parks such as Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, and Disney World; all of which have some of the most thrilling & scary roller coasters that you’ll ever dare to ride.

Days out to the theme parks have become almost synonymous with holidays to Florida, as most tour operators offer theme park passes that allow you entry into all of the parks for one fee.

Top 10 Florida Roller Coasters

We’ve compiled a list (with videos) of the top 10 roller coasters in Florida that should definitely be experienced whilst you’re on holiday, especially if you love the white-knuckle rides that leave your palms sweating just at the thought of going on them.

10. Space Mountain

An indoor roller coaster built around an outer space theme, Space Mountain is one of the most famous coasters in the world, housed at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando.

Riders have the option of either the Alpha or Omega track, both of which offer the same exhilarating ride regardless of which route you choose:

9. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

Located at Universal Studios, this coaster reaches impressive speeds of 65mph and an exhilarating height of over 17 stories. The Rip Ride Rockit allows you to play your own choice of music whilst riding, creating a personalized video experience at the end.

Expect 6 ‘near misses’ where you’ll almost collide into something, only to breathe a sigh of relief as you fly by:

8. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

One of the signature attractions at Disney World, Rock ‘n’ Roller has its very own soundtrack, provided by Aerosmith. Riders are treated to a quick tour of a recording studio before being strapped into their seats and flying through the coaster at 60mph, reaching a G-Force of 4.5.

7. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

The Forbidden Journey takes you on an adventure around Hogwarts at breathtaking speeds while encountering dragons breathing fire. Riders will come face to face with various animals and characters from the film, making this ride truly unforgettable and worthy of its title as Best New Attraction in 2010:

6. Montu

As one of the tallest and longest coasters globally, Montu stands tall at a staggering 46m and reaches speeds of 60mph, offering a G-Force of 3.85. This coaster is a must-try for thrill-seekers.

5. Kumba

Another fan-favorite at Busch Gardens, Kumba shares similarities with Montu, featuring 7 inversions that make it a must for those who adore twists, turns, and being upside down on rides. Though slightly shorter at 44m, it maintains the same thrilling speed and G-force:

4. Duelling Dragons

The only duel inverted roller coaster in the world, Duelling Dragons is themed around two Chinese dragons racing each other around the track, nearly colliding three times. Riders can choose between the Chinese Fireball, hitting speeds of 63mph, or the Hungarian Horntail, which reaches 57mph.

3. Kraken

Just watching the video is enough to instill a sense of dread about experiencing this ride at Sea World. With a drop nearly 15 stories high and speeds of 65mph, riders will be eager for the experience to end the moment the overhead harness locks into place:

2. Hulk

At the Islands of Adventure, just like The Incredible Hulk, this coaster is big, green, and terrifying. After stepping into Bruce Banner’s lab, the gamma-ray accelerator malfunctions, propelling you to the same G-force as a jet taking off within 2 seconds, launching you 150ft into the air at 67mph, and culminating in multiple loops and twists.

1. SheiKra

SheiKra is undoubtedly not for the faint-hearted. After being slowly lifted 200ft at a 45-degree angle, you will be dangled over the edge before plunging 200ft back down to the ground at an astonishing speed of 70mph on a 90-degree angle, delivering a G-force of 5.

This coaster features an Immelmann loop, a water feature, and another thrilling 90-degree drop, this time from ‘only’ 138 feet. Enjoy the ultimate adrenaline rush!