Original Worlds of Fun Mamba Press Kit

Here's the last part of the series of original press kits from the three Cedar Fair Morgan hyper coasters from the latter 1990s - Mamba at Worlds of Fun.

Take notice of the colors they used for the ride's first logo - perhaps different colors were originally going to be used?

Here's the unedited press release with associated photos.

Worlds of Fun Announces New Ride For 1998 Season

Kansas City, Mo., -- Worlds of Fun announces plans to construct a new steel roller coaster for the 1998 season. Named for one of the fastest and most feared snakes in the world, MAMBA will be the tallest, longest and fastest steel roller coaster in the Midwest. The addition of MAMBA will be the biggest expansion in the park's 26 year history and will place Worlds of Fun in an elite class of roller coaster parks.

MAMBA will be a state-of-the-art scream machine whose first hill will take riders over 200 feet above the ground and fling them toward the earth at 75 miles per hour. A second hill, 184 feet above the ground, will immediately follow and drop at nearly the same velocity as the first. The coaster, with an "Out and Back" design, is known for its speed. Other unique features of MAMBA include a 580 degree rotation which reaches speeds in excess of 60 miles per hour. Additionally, the ride's five "camelback" bumps, including an unusual "double-up" bump, highlight the sensation of negative Gs or "air time."

Designed by D.H. Morgan Manufacturing, Inc. of La Selva Beach, Calif., MAMBA is going to be a "very fast, very exciting ride," according to President Dana Morgan. "Our chief coaster designer, Steve Okamoto, has outdone himself with Worlds of Fun's MAMBA. The first drop is dramatic, but the second drop is a real surprise as it propels the train, once again, to near maximum velocity. Followed by a high speed rotation, the added sensations of the "camelback" series make this a truly remarkable ride event."

MAMBA's journey begins in the Africa section of Worlds of Fun and travels over one mile, stretching from its monstrous hills to the Americana section, where it turns before heading back across the entire length of the park. Three 36-passenger trains will give MAMBA a capacity of 1,700 rides per hour with each ride lasting approximately three minutes.

"We wanted to offer Kansas City and the Midwest an opportunity to experience a world-class roller coaster," said Worlds of Fun Vice President and General Manager Daniel R. Keller. "Adding MAMBA to Worlds of Fun's diverse lineup of rides and attractions will have a definite impact in 1998 and for years to come."

Construction of MAMBA will continue through the winter months and the ride is scheduled to open in the Spring of 1998. Worlds of Fun will open for its 26th operating season on Saturday, April 18.

Worlds of Fun combines and wide variety of rides, shows and attractions to cover 175 acres of fun. The park is located on the east loop of I-435 at exit 54 in Kansas City, Mo. Worlds of Fun is owned and operated by Cedar Fair, L.P. which also owns and operates Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio; Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minn.; and Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, Penn.

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