This giant freefall ride takes riders 119 meters above the ground before sending them plunging down 39 storeys at speeds of up to 135 km/h. Dreamworld’s Giant Drop is terrifyingly simple: climb incredibly high, wait at the top, and then suddenly fall.
The Coaster Scoop puts you right in the action with a POV view of the experience, from the long, nerve-racking ascent to the moment the ride releases and the ground comes rushing toward you.
The Climb Might Be Worse Than the Drop
The experience begins slowly. Riders are carried higher and higher up Dreamworld Tower until they reach an enormous height of 119 meters — roughly 39 storeys above the ground.
That gradual ascent gives everyone plenty of time to realize exactly how far they’re about to fall. The amusement park becomes smaller beneath their feet while the seats continue climbing toward the top.
Then everything changes in an instant. The gondola is released and riders plunge down the tower, accelerating to speeds of up to 135 km/h before the braking system brings the descent under control.
What makes this giant freefall ride so effective is its simplicity. There are no complicated loops or twisting tracks needed. The enormous height, anticipation and sudden vertical drop provide all the adrenaline required.
Why We Loved This Video
The POV perspective makes this one especially fun to watch because you get to experience both completely different halves of the ride: the painfully slow journey upward and the ridiculously fast journey back down.
We especially love the anticipation near the top. You know the drop is coming, but not knowing exactly when the release will happen makes those final moments feel even longer.
Then gravity takes over. At 119 meters high and with speeds reaching 135 km/h, Giant Drop proves that one enormous plunge can be every bit as intimidating as the wildest roller coaster.
