At a glance
This ride is a rollercoaster that runs entirely inside a building, in the dark. It starts with a sudden launch that sends the train to 92 km/h (57 mph) in a few seconds. It’s the fastest ride in the resort, built for adrenaline seekers, with several inversions, in other words moments when you’re upside down.
The story features the Marvel superheroes. In the queue, you meet a very lifelike animated Iron Man robot who explains the mission: you have to help the Avengers intercept missiles threatening Earth. Once aboard the "hypersonic" vehicle, giant screens and lighting effects simulate a space flight alongside Iron Man and Captain Marvel.
The ride is short but intense. As you can’t see the track (or barely) because of the darkness, the turns and changes of direction are unpredictable, which heightens the feeling of speed. This coaster uses magnetic launch technology rather than a classic chain lift, which makes the start instant and powerful as soon as the AI F.R.I.D.A.Y. gives the signal.
The fastest launched coaster at the resort. An instant launch right from the start, followed by inversions and tight indoor turns, alongside Iron Man and Captain Marvel on a mission. The thrills are close to Hyperspace Mountain’s. Single Rider helps keep the wait down on this safe bet in Avengers Campus.
History
Opened on 20 July 2022 with the Marvel Avengers Campus area, Avengers Assemble: Flight Force uses the track of the former Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster avec Aerosmith, a ride that opened in 2002 and closed on 1 September 2019.
Designed by Walt Disney Imagineering, the re-theme kept the original launched track while replacing the sets, effects and trains with an Avengers theme. It features the first Avenger Audio-Animatronic installed in a Disney park, in the likeness of Iron Man. In July 2023, new special and lighting effects were added to the ride.
Technical data
- Top speed
- 92 km/h
- Duration
- 2 min 20
- Length
- 996 m
- Opened
- 2022
- Type Rollercoaster
- Opening date 20 July 2022
- Duration 2 min 20
- Model Launched coaster with several inversions
- Top speed 92 km/h (57 mph)
- Maximum height 24 m
- Track length 996 m
- Number of inversions 3
- Launch system Hydraulic catapult
- Number of trains 4
- Cars per train 6
- People per train 24
- Minimum height 1.20 m
- Design Walt Disney Imagineering
- Builder Vekoma
- French voices Bernard Gabay (Iron Man), Brie Larson in English (Captain Marvel)
Theme & story
Levels & accessibility
- Fear level moderate
- Thrill level big thrills
- Emotional impact moderate
- Perceived wait moderate
- Minimum height 1.20 m
- Recommended age teens, adults
- Wheelchair access must transfer from wheelchair
- Suitable for pregnant visitors
Premier Access, Single Rider, PhotoPass
Skip the regular queue whenever you like. Handy in peak season, when the wait often goes over 60 minutes.
"Single rider" queue: you fill the empty single seats, often much faster than the regular queue.
Automatic photos taken during the ride, to collect after you get off.
Usually open during this slot before the park opens to the public, reserved for Disney hotel guests and Disneyland Pass Gold holders, among others. The right time to ride it with a shorter queue.
Who it’s for
Pros and cons
Strong points
- A very powerful initial launch
- A sheltered, air-conditioned queue with an Iron Man animatronic
- Big thrills guaranteed
Weak points
- A very rough ride
- Total darkness that can be stressful
My verdict
Avengers Assemble: Flight Force is the fastest launched coaster in the resort: 0 to 92 km/h (57 mph) in under 3 seconds, three inversions and a fully indoor track in the dark, alongside Iron Man and Captain Marvel. Minimum height 120 cm, with Single Rider and Premier Access available. The ride uses the track of the former Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster avec Aerosmith.
For thrill-seekers it’s not to be skipped, and it’s really intense even for seasoned coaster fans. The air-conditioned queue with its Iron Man animatronic is part of the fun, so don’t rush through it. Since July 2023, new special and lighting effects have been added to the ride, so it’s worth riding again if you knew it before. Avoid it if total darkness makes you anxious: it’s really dark.
Best time to visit
Calculated from the ride’s queue time history, updated every day.
Map & getting there
Avengers Assemble: Flight Force is in the Marvel Avengers Campus area, near the Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure ride.
Your questions about this ride
01 How can you avoid long queues for the most popular rides?
To avoid long queues at Disneyland Paris, I combine several tactics. First, Single Rider is free and really speeds things up on the rides that offer it, including Crush’s Coaster, Flight Force, Ratatouille and Spider-Man, as long as you’re happy not to ride with your group. Next, Disney Premier Access is a paid service that gives you priority access to the headline rides. If you’re staying in a Disney hotel, Extra Magic Time lets you into the park before official opening, and it’s the best time to ride the popular attractions back to back without queuing. Finally, heading to the most popular rides during a parade or a big show empties the queues considerably.
02 Are the queue times shown in the park reliable?
Yes, the queue times shown in the app or on the screens around the park are generally reliable. They’re often the same as, or slightly longer than, the real wait, which helps you plan your day better.
03 How can I find out if a ride will be closed for refurbishment during my trip?
Disneyland Paris publishes the list of rides closed for refurbishment on its official website, several weeks in advance. Because the parks are open all year round, the maintenance teams sometimes work on days when the parks are open, which leads to temporary closures. My advice: check this calendar (or the one on my blog) before booking, especially if there’s one particular ride you really care about.
04 What are the minimum heights for each ride at Disneyland Paris?
Here are the minimum heights for the thrill rides at Disneyland Paris. In Disneyland Park: Autopia 0.81 m, Star Tours and Big Thunder Mountain 1.02 m, Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain 1.20 m, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril 1.40 m. In Disney Adventure World: Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop 0.81 m, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 1.02 m, Crush’s Coaster 1.07 m, Avengers Assemble: Flight Force and RC Racer 1.20 m. The other rides have no height restrictions, which makes them ideal for families with young children.
05 Which rides might scare young children?
Several rides at Disneyland Paris can frighten young children even without a height restriction. Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains, in Fantasyland, has dark scenes with the witch that can catch them off guard. Les Voyages de Pinocchio also has some unsettling scenes. La Tanière du Dragon, under Sleeping Beauty Castle, is home to a very impressive animatronic dragon. Phantom Manor, in Frontierland, plays on a ghostly atmosphere and is really intense for toddlers. Pirates of the Caribbean switches between cheerful moments and darker scenes. I’d suggest watching how your child reacts before you get on.
