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Tomorrowland Indy Speedway
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Tomorrowland Indy Speedway is one of the original Walt Disney World attractions, dating back to the opening of the Magic Kingdom theme park on October 1, 1971. While waiting in a long, winding queue, guests are directed past replicas of Indianapolis 500-style race cars. Along the way to the loading area, there's a history of Indy racing, captured in photos. There are images of the Yard of Bricks, the Scoring and Timing Pylon, Gasoline Alley and the unmistakable wing and wheel logo.
Riders are strapped into their cars and travel along the 4/10 mile track, with banks and turns, while hearing the calls of world famous announcer Tom Carnegie from sound speakers positioned around the track. As you cross finish line, the checkered flag is waved and you arrive in Victory Circle. The area is marked by the Indianapolis 500 logo and the display of a winning race car. Spectators can experience the attraction from the observation bridge, or from outside the attraction along the route. There is a height requirement at this attraction -- you must be 52" minimum to drive alone. Shorter children may be passengers. Guests must be ambulatory to ride this attraction. Guests should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride.
Since the queue is long and in an unshaded area, it's a good idea to bring a bottle of water with you as you wait for your turn around the Speedway. It takes about 5 minutes to make the circuit around this Speedway. Cars reach a maximum speed of 7.5 mph with the Briggs & Stratton 9hp engines. Cars follow
along a guiding track and are somewhat difficult to steer. Be
aware that inexperienced drivers may stop suddenly in front of you, or
inadvertently ram you from behind. KIDS
AND CHARACTERS Magic
Kingdom Characters At A Glance Cosmic
Ray's Starlight Cafe, a counter service restaurant, is located across
from this attraction. Magic
Kingdom Restaurants At A Glance There is a Racing Specialties Cart just outside the Speedway that sells assorted racing miniature cars, clothing and hats.
The attraction
features 146 authentic Autopia Mark VII race cars that travel around
a 4/10-mile track. Did you know that a checkered flag is waved at every driver who finishes at the end of the race?
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The
queue for this attraction is LONG and winding, up and down stairs.
In addition, the wait is often long, even though the line moves steadily.
Best time to visit is early in the morning.
The
Speedway is one of the original Walt Disney World attractions,
opening on October 1, 1971.