Matterhorn Bobsleds

Matterhorn Bobsleds

Race Through an Alpine Peak and Confront the Myth of the Abominable Snowman

Conquer the Mountain – and a Mythic Monster

Strap yourself into a 6-person bobsled and prepare to scale the snow-covered heights of Disneyland’s iconic mountain. As you ascend 80 feet into the icy caverns, the chill of the alpine air sets the stage for the thrilling descent that awaits.

Twist and turn through shadowy tunnels, careen along jagged cliffs, and dive through frosty chutes and waterfalls before splashing down into an alpine lake below. But beware—the true danger lies not in the snow or speed, but in the terrifying growls of the Abominable Snowman, who fiercely protects his frozen domain.

Do you have the courage to face the legend that lurks within?

Two Thrilling Routes

Choose your path—or let fate decide! The Matterhorn Bobsleds features two distinct tracks: one on the Fantasyland side and one on the Tomorrowland side. Each offers a slightly different—and equally exhilarating—ride through the mountain’s icy heart.

A Landmark of Imagination

Inspired by Switzerland’s majestic Matterhorn, this 147-foot mountain is an engineering marvel brought to life by Walt Disney himself. Built using over 800 gallons of paint and coated with sparkling glass beads to mimic real snow, the attraction masterfully uses forced perspective to recreate the look of its 14,700-foot namesake—exactly 100 times shorter than the original peak.

Making Disney History

Opened on June 14, 1959, the Matterhorn Bobsleds was Disneyland’s first roller coaster—and the world’s first tubular steel coaster. The mountain began as a modest hill called “Holiday Hill,” but Walt’s creative vision transformed it into a soaring alpine adventure.

Today, the Matterhorn Bobsleds remains a beloved Disney original—an iconic blend of thrill, legend, and innovation found nowhere else on Earth.

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