Summit Plummet

by | Aug 2, 2024 | Blizzard Beach, Blizzard Beach Attractions, Water Parks

scariest rides for parents disney world, Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach atop Mount Gushmore

If it’s extreme water slide thrills you’re looking for, you’ll find them at Summit Plummet. Blizzard Beach’s standout attraction is this towering body slide with a near-vertical drop, which sends riders plunging down 12 stories (360 feet, to be exact) at stunningly high speeds.

Summit Plummet Fast Facts

  • Location: Blizzard Beach
  • Height Requirement: 48 inches
  • Attraction Length: About 2 minutes
  • Lightning Lane Multi Pass: No
  • Ride Type: Body slide
  • Early Theme Park Entry Eligible: No
  • Extended Evening Hours Eligible: No
  • Ride Switch Available: No

Queue

The queue is outdoors and does include stairs to reach the top.

Accessibility 

Guests must be ambulatory in order to ride Summit Plummet.

On-Ride Photo

There is no on-ride photo for this attraction.

Is Summit Plummet Kid-Friendly?

As the tallest, fastest, and steepest attraction in all of Blizzard Beach, it’s safe to say Summit Plummet is decidedly not kid-friendly.

This is a ride teens will love – especially if they’re big on thrills – and adults will also enjoy its high speeds (well, as long as you’re into heights!) Kids, however, won’t want to give this slide a try.

Best For: Thrill-seeking teens and adults who love high-speed water slides.

Will Summit Plummet Cause Motion Sickness?

Summit Plummet shouldn’t cause motion sickness, since it’s one straightforward (and straight downward) drop. 

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Authored by
Heather Adams

Heather Adams, Disneyland Expert and Mom | A lifelong Disneyland enthusiast who's familiar with every square inch of the Anaheim theme parks, Heather has spent over 30 years becoming an expert in all things Disney. A Disney Adult turned Disney Mom, she's now quickly becoming a pro at taking her little one to the theme parks and familiarizing herself with navigating crowds with diaper bags, strollers, and plenty of baby gear. If you're planning a Disney vacation with kids under age 3, she's got all of the advice you need.