Impressive Improvements Coming to Luna Park

The following is an unedited press release:

IAAPA EXPO 2019, ORLANDO

LUNA PARK PRESS CONFERENCE 

BROOKLYN, NY, November 19, 2019 – Families, ride enthusiasts, foodies, and entertainment seekers from around the world have many new reasons to visit Luna Park in Coney Island for its 10th Birthday in 2020. 

A festive atmosphere and cherished experiences await Luna Park guests during its 10th year of operation. Beginning April 4, 2020 Luna Park in Coney Island will come to life, with birthday themed fun and excitement as dazzling acts and a joyful ambiance transform America’s playground into a special 10th year birthday bash all season long. Just in time for the party, Luna park will unveil its newly added sites as part of the Luna Park expansion project in Coney Island adding more reasons to celebrate. By way of the expansion, Luna Park brings more fun and innovation to Coney Island with 4 new rides and attractions: Big WaveZ, Ropes Course Adventure Zone, The Super Flume Ride, The Junior Coaster and a recreational public space. 

Big WaveZ, an interactive water ride will make its worldwide debut in Luna Park in Coney Island in 2020. Big WaveZ transports guests into the lair of the Roman mythical god Neptune. Sensors on the passenger vessel allow guests to interact with a temperamental Neptune as well as influence the movement of the ride. A touch screen platform increases the fun, allowing individuals waiting on the Big WaveZ line to participate and impact passengers’ fates. This innovative technology ensures that each ride on Big WaveZ is a uniquely guest-tailored experience that leaves no passenger dry. 

Also new to Luna Park in Coney Island is a Ropes Course Adventure Zone. Climbers will experience breathtaking views of the boardwalk and ocean with the newly installed 4 level adventure zone. This circus themed area will be located next to the Thunderbolt coaster featuring obstacles, ropes courses, as well as zip lines for all ages and skill levels. 

Luna Park in Coney Island will also premiere The Super Flume Ride and The Junior Coaster. The Super Flume Ride will provide guests with a semi-circle panoramic view of the shoreline before plunging down to a speed of over 30 mph for the big splash. The ride will operate with 12 flume boats that can seat up to 6 guests at a time. The track of The Super Flume Ride will be tactically entwined with that of The Junior Coaster generating a distinctive experience for our guests. The Junior Coaster, a family thrill ride, will be strategically interlaced with the new The Super Flume Ride. Riders will embark on an inimitable coaster as it bends and curves throughout the path of The Super Flume Ride, heightening their ride experience. The Junior Coaster is comprised of two enchantingly fabricated trains equipped with ADA access. 

In addition to the rides, Luna Park will open a new public space. Stillwell Avenue between Surf Avenue and the boardwalk will make its debut as brand new easily accessible open space that invites the community and visitors to relax and enjoy Coney Island. The public space will offer ample recreational opportunities with shaded seating, greenery and a colorful facade. Art installations, artful photo ops, and performances in this area will showcase the diverse traditions and culture of Coney Island. 

“Each season, our goal is to deliver the best thrills and experiences to our local community as well as the tourists that visit us each year,” said Alessandro Zamperla, President of Central Amusement International. “With the celebration of our 10th season and the addition of these new rides and spaces, we are excited to grow, provide quality entertainment, and bring the finest in amusement park innovations to New York City. We continue to restore the legacy of Coney Island by bringing new and exhilarating attractions and entertainment to our guests.” 

Luna Park takes pride in being New York City’s largest amusement destination and maintains its commitment to enhancing Coney Island year after year. Throughout the 2020 season, park-goers of all ages can anticipate new innovative rides and attractions, an increased environmentally friendly presence, delicious new food and beverage offerings and birthday themed festivities. Happy Birthday Luna Park! 

ABOUT LUNA PARK 

Named after an iconic piece of Coney Island's history, Luna Park is the largest amusement park and New York City’s most famous playground with a heritage that stretches back more than 130 years. Luna Park provides New Yorkers and tourists from around the world with a full destination experience of family friendly amusements, boardwalk eats, souvenir shops, thrill rides and special events. Each year, Luna Park continues to light up the famous Coney Island skyline with its timeless landmarks and novelties. In close proximity to nearly three miles of sandy beaches, two and a half miles of boardwalk and other top attractions, Luna Park, which employs more than 800 people, offers over 40 games, rides and roller coasters and is a fun-filled world-class destination for all ages. For more information about Luna Park in Coney Island, including a full list of rides, entertainment, food and more, please visit https://lunaparknyc.com/. 

Legoland New York is using new technology to go dark

LEGOLAND® NEW YORK RESORT, HOLOVIS AND ETF RIDE SYSTEMS REVEAL THE WORLD’S FIRST RIDE EXPERIENCE FEATURING TECHNOLOGY THAT TURNS GUESTS INTO LEGO® MINIFIGURES!

Largest LEGOLAND® Theme Park Opening July 4, 2020, Reveals LEGO® Factory Adventure at IAAPA EXPO in Orlando ORLANDO, FL (November 19, 2019) – When it opens on July 4, 2020, LEGOLAND® New York Resort will introduce the LEGO® Factory Adventure Ride featuring the world’s first use of on-ride tracking technology. By identifying the attributes of guests and mapping their position in the virtual space, the ride transforms riders into LEGO® Minifigures right before their own eyes! The family theme park revealed the news at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) annual Expo in Orlando in tandem with the ride technology designer, Holovis.

“Merlin Entertainments continues to grow in North America with more than 30 attractions and is already pushing boundaries with the LEGO Factory Adventure before LEGOLAND New York even opens,” said Head of Public Relations North America for Merlin Entertainments Julie Estrada. “Imagine traveling through a LEGO Factory and suddenly seeing yourself as a LEGO Minifigure! With vision in hand, we looked to two of the world’s leading developers, Holovis and ETF Ride Systems, to create this first of its kind dark ride experience. I can’t wait to see the looks on our guests’ faces when they experience it.”

In the narrative-led experience, LEGOLAND New York guests will join Professor Brick on a thrilling and unpredictable adventure through the incredible LEGO Factory, meeting many whimsical characters along the way. Halfway through the ride experience, the ride vehicles, created by ETF, will spin guests until they end up face-to-face with a screen. First, guests will see their ride vehicle transformed into LEGO elements and then, a magical moment occurs as they see themselves appear as LEGO Minifigures! The on-screen recreation is customized based on guest’s attributes to present a unique experience…with the potential of surprises as well. Motion tracking even allows the Minifigure to move as the guest does. Holovis’ proprietary HoloTrac platform leverages advanced computer vision and tracking technologies underpinned by deep neural-network-based facial detection and recognition algorithms – all in less than 0.5 seconds!

“At Holovis, we pride ourselves on the ability to own the entire technical experience, so the delivery of the LEGO Factory Adventure is the perfect project for our turnkey, in-house capability. Working alongside Merlin Entertainments, we have created the ultimate in on-ride guest personalization and the ETF trackless motion vehicle integrates perfectly with the non-linear ride experience” said Holovis Creative Director Peter Cliff. “The LEGO Minifigure transformation is the textbook use for our HoloTrac technology, and since it’s completely invisible to the guest, the experience feels like real magic when the moment occurs.”

“The vehicle we created for the LEGO Factory Adventure is meant to make guests feel as if they are a part of the automatic robot machinery that you would see in a LEGO factory,” said CEO of ETF Ride Systems Ruud Koppens. “We’ve never done this kind of ride before that is based on reality versus fantasy and we are very excited to work with Holovis and Merlin Entertainments to make this happen!”

Opening in New York’s Hudson Valley, 60 miles northwest of New York City, LEGOLAND New York Resort will be the largest LEGOLAND theme park ever built, featuring more than 50 rides, shows and attractions across seven themed “lands” on 150 acres.

The theme park’s three tiers of Annual Passes are on sale starting at $119.99, along with single-day tickets starting as low as $62.99. All are available for purchase on LEGOLAND New York’s website: www.legoland.com/new-york/.

Here we become Minifigures at the demonstrator set up on the show floor:

Extreme Engineering

Matt to discuss three major projects opening first quarter of 2020, including over 12 new adventure rides introduced in 2019,with 2 major adventure parks opening in 2020. Phil to briefly discuss our collaboration with The Producers Group on their latest dark ride attraction,called “The Dark Rider” and a snapshot of what our design team completed in 2019.

Also celebrate the engineering design and fabrication work we did in 2019 with Dollywood’s tree for the Wildwood Grove expansion project along with design work on providing coaster anchors for Universal’s Hagrid’s coaster and Jurassic World to redesigning outdated Hopkin’s flume ride carts. In celebration of our 25th year anniversary in 2020, Extreme Engineering has launched an entirely new website just before this year’s IAAPA Expo. We will also be developing a new coaster attraction that will be debuted in 2020 so please stay tuned on our website for sneak peaks as the project progresses.

The Producers Group has a very interesting project and we can't wait to experience it for ourselves.

Zamperla is expanding their roller coaster vehicle options

Here is a link to the Lightning roller coaster brochure

Ad here is the link to the Danglez roller coaster brochure

We can hardly wait to try out these new options on some new roller coasters. Just for fun, we close with a fun video of Nebulaz, a very cool looking ride from Zamperla.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg has called on Intamin to build Pantheon

                                                                                 

                                                                     

    

BUSCH GARDENS REVEALS PLANS FOR NEW, RECORD-BREAKING ROLLER COASTER

Pantheon, Fastest Multi-launch Coaster in North America debuts in 2020 

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia (July 30, 2019) – Today, Busch Gardens® Williamsburg announced exciting details about Pantheon®, a record-breaking multi-launch coaster set to open in 2020.  Featuring a total of four launches, this coaster located in the park’s Festa Italia village will reach a top speed of 72.5 mph, making it the fastest multi-launch coaster in North America.

The new Pantheon combines the might of five Roman gods in one record breaking display of strength, speed and power, including forward and backward launches, two inversions and a 95-degree drop.  The gods reinforce the theming of the new coaster and illustrate some of the thrilling elements for brave riders. 

“Pantheon is going to be non-stop action for riders.  We’ve designed it so that the experience is changing all the time and will keep riders wondering what’s next,” said Larry Giles, Senior Director, Design & Engineering. “Multiple launches, speed changes, a sharp drop and backwards acceleration are just a few of Pantheon’s one-of-a kind traits,” added Giles. 

  

The 2020 opening of this attraction will headline another exciting season at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, which has been named the “World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park” by the National Amusement Park Historical Association for 29 consecutive years and one of 2019 Best Amusement Parks by USA Today 10BEST.  From its thrilling roller coasters, world-class dining options and kid-friendly attractions, Busch Gardens offers fun for the whole family.

  

PANTHEON RIDE STATS

• TYPE OF RIDE:                   Multi-launch coaster (Fastest in North America)
• SPECIAL FEATURES:
• 95° drop
• Two inversions
• Four launches
• Launch 1 speed: 36 mph
• Launch 2 speed: 50 mph
• Launch 2 speed (backward): 61 mph
• Launch 3 speed: 67 mph
• TRACK LENGTH:                 3,328 feet
• MAXIMUM SPEED:              72.5 mph
• MAXIMUM HEIGHT:            180 feet
• RIDE DURATION:                Two minutes
• SEATS/TRAIN:                    Two trains, 20 riders per train
• LOCATION:                         Busch Gardens’ Festa Italia
• RIDE MANUFACTURER:      Intamin Worldwide
• RIDE OPEN DATE:              Spring, 2020

                                                                                                                          

                                                                             

Here are some construction photos from 9/14/2019

                          

IAAPA Kickoff and Hall of Fame Induction

As normal, it was a fast start to the week, here are some excerpts from the Kickoff:

Two Global Attractions Industry Pioneers Inducted
into IAAPA Hall of Fame

IAAPA Celebrates Frederick "Fred" Langford and Alberto Zamperla at IAAPA Expo 2019

ORLANDO, Fla., US (Nov. 19, 2019) – IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, today inducted two global attractions industry legends — Frederick "Fred" Langford and Alberto Zamperla — into the IAAPA Hall of Fame. The IAAPA Hall of Fame honors individuals whose work and accomplishments have made significant and lasting contributions to the global attractions industry. These awards are the highest and most prestigious honors in the industry.  

"We are deeply proud to welcome these outstanding industry leaders into the IAAPA Hall of Fame," said Michael Collins, 2019 chairman of the IAAPA Hall of Fame and Archives Committee and, senior partner, Leisure Development Partners, LLP. "Fred Langford and Alberto Zamperla truly embody what the attractions industry represents — ingenuity, creativity, passion, and leadership. We are honored by their commitment and contributions."

Frederick Langford, WaterWorld Products, New Jersey, United States
Frederick "Fred" Langford is an architect, inventor, designer, and dreamer, and is considered by many to be the creator of the modern day water slide. Fred's work has been recognized throughout the global attractions industry as the gold standard for water slide design. He holds multiple patents, and he was the first to use fiberglass in water slide construction, replacing the standard use of concrete. His innovations have become the foundation of elevated water slides in water parks around the world. Fred also invented self-supporting beams which allow water slides to be longer, providing guests with an experience that feels more like a roller coaster ride.

Alberto Zamperla, Antonio Zamperla S.p.A, Italy
The name Zamperla can be found in almost every park around the world. Rides like the "Rocking Tug," "Disko," "Air Race," and "Magic Bikes" have become park staples. When Alberto Zamperla took over the Zamperla Company in 1994, he helped the family business grow from manufacturing 50 rides annually to more than 200. With production facilities in Italy, China, and Belarus, Alberto has also worked to bring international safety manufacturing standards to their facility in China, while also dramatically improving rider accessibility. In 2014, Zamperla donated "Lori's Magical Ride" to Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee, Florida. The attraction was the resort's first to offer children with disabilities the full ride experience. Alberto has also worked to support the global attractions industry, serving as the founder and first chairman of the European Suppliers Association (EAASI), which later became the organization that created the Euro Attractions Show, which is today known as IAAPA Expo Europe.

The IAAPA Hall of Fame was established in 1990 to honor legends and pioneers for their significant and lasting contributions to the growth and development of the global attractions industry. To learn more about the IAAPA Hall of Fame, www.IAAPA.org/HallofFame.

Busch Gardens Tampa is using Rocky Mountain Construction to make the old new again with Iron Gwazi!

Here are a few construction photos from the Christmas Town opening night on 11/16/2019.

                                                                                 

                 

Below is the unedited version of the press release from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 

Iron Gwazi™ – Opening Spring 2020

A new legend is surfacing in 2020 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with the evolution of Iron Gwazi™, North America’s tallest hybrid coaster and the fastest and steepest hybrid coaster in the world. Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction, Iron Gwazi will be 206 feet tall, feature a 91-degree drop, and reach top speeds of 76 miles per hour. The journey will include 3 inversions and 12 airtime moments as it races along more than 4,075 feet of purple steel track. With a 48” height requirement, Iron Gwazi will be an exciting thrill attraction that families can take on together.

While elements of the former wooden attraction will be integrated into the new ride, the steel track and re-imagined layout of Iron Gwazi present an entirely unique experience that tells a different story. Iron Gwazi will highlight the best of both worlds — the classic nostalgia of a wooden coaster and the bold innovation of a steel coaster. Thriving and adapting over millions of years, this evolutionary crossroad is perfectly represented in the crocodile, the largest living reptile and the animal inspiration for Iron Gwai

Iron Gwazi Fast Facts

Opening Date: Spring 2020

Maximum Height: 206 feet

Maximum Speed: 76 mph

Drop Angle: 91 degrees

Track Length Traveled: 4,075 feet

Number of Trains: two

Number of Riders per Train: 24

Minimum Rider Height: 48 inches

Ride Elements: 12 airtime features, including three inversions

Manufacturer: Rocky Mountain Construction

And here are a couple photos of  the awesome front car of the Iron Gwazi Train

Knott's Berry Farm calls on Triotech to celebrate 100th Anniversary

If you wish to see the above picture expand: Link to Knott's Artwork

The following is an unedited press release: 

TRIOTECH TO CREATE KNOTT’S BERRY FARM’S NEWEST ATTRACTION

The 4-D, Interactive Dark Ride will revive the park’s iconic “Bear-y Tales” for Knott’s 100th anniversary Triotech - Knott's Bear-y Tales Rendering Triotech announces a new 4-D Interactive Dark Ride attraction that will be installed at Knott’s Berry Farm, in Buena Park, California. The Cedar Fair Entertainment Company park will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2020. As part of this summer-long celebration, the park has decided to bring one its most iconic dark rides “back to life”.

The new attraction will be called “Knott’s Bear-y Tales®: Return to the Fair”. Triotech is designing the attraction, the scenic theming, and producing the animation and gaming system, which will take guests on a dark ride experience enhanced with 4-D effects and interactivity.

“Triotech is thrilled to work with the amazing team at Knott’s Berry Farm and Cedar Fair on this high-profile project. For this unique attraction, the Knott’s team gave us access to a wealth of archive materials that have been key in understanding the original Knott’s Bear-y Tales®” said Ernest Yale, Triotech’s Founder, President and CEO.

“The return of Knott’s Bear-y Tales is perfect for the 100th anniversary because it brings back one of the park’s most nostalgic and beloved attractions in an innovative 4-D dark ride format that will delight an entirely new generation of fans,” said Jon Storbeck, Vice President & General Manager of Knott’s Berry Farm.


“Knott’s Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair” is a new 4-D interactive dark ride that will take guests on an exciting journey through reimagined show scenes that are reminiscent of the original dark ride, including the Boysenberry Pie Factory, Frog Forest, Fortune Teller Camp, Thunder Cave, and Weird Woods, culminating in a celebration at the County Fair.

The story takes place 34 years after the original adventure and will follow Boysen Bear and Girlsen Bear as they travel to the Country Fair to earn the blue ribbon prize for their famous boysenberry pies, but Crafty Coyote is back along with his mischievous pups intent on stealing all the pies for themselves. Guests will climb aboard ride vehicles equipped with jelly blasters to try and recover the stolen boysenberry pies as they travel through whimsical and beautiful environments while competing for the highest score.

 “Knott’s Bear-y Tales carries a great significance and evokes an intense sense of nostalgia for those who first experienced the ride as children in the ‘70s and ‘80s,” stated Nol Van Genuchten, Vice President Creative at Triotech. He added: “It’s our goal to capture the spirit, creativity and originality that made this dark ride such a success and thus honoring the cherished memories of the original attraction”.

Teaser Video

California's Great America to Debut New In Park "High-Tech Kid Locator"

© California's Great America

California's Great America and announced that they will soon be offering a brand new high-tech kid locator system that's available to rent at the park - starting already with the opening of Winterfest!  The technology is powered by Luboo, which we first heard about last year during the IAAPA Expo.  At that point the company was planning on entering the North American market in "late 2019" which turned out to be pretty spot on.

© California's Great America

For parents who want the added security of knowing where their kids are at all times while in the park, the system allows them to download an app from Luboo and keep track of just that.  The app will show a map of the park and constantly update with their kids location, every 60 or 10 seconds depending on setting.

The kids wear the wristbands that are seen in these photos from the park, and they provide the GPS location with a high level of accuracy.  California's Great America is renting the system for $12 plus a refundable deposit when the wrist band is returned.  Amusement and theme parks have long looked for great ways to avoid "lost parents" as they call them, and this system appears to be a nice way to tackle that problem.

Mauer Sohn Announces A Roller Coaster That Cruises Around the Ocean, BOLT: ULTIMATE SEA COASTER!

           

                             

Mardi Gras is going to be a huge deal when she sets sail in 2020. Plenty of folks will come ready to chill, but if it’s a thrill you’re seeking, this is also definitely the ship for you!

Aboard the Mardi Gras you’ll meet BOLT™: the fastest — and first! — rollercoaster at sea. Strap in and zoom your motorcycle-style speed machine around an open-air course high, high above sea level. You know how on most roller coasters... actually, never mind. 

Forget other coasters because this all-electric thrill ride puts you in the driver’s seat. That means you actually get to control how fast you go, so hit the gas and try for the fastest time, go for the biggest thrill — plus some amazing 360° ocean views! And for the folks who choose to chill: go light on the pedal, and this just might be the coaster for you!

Great Coasters International is building Texas Stingray for SeaWorld San Antonio

The following is an unedited press release:

Texas Stingray – Opening Spring 2020

SeaWorld San Antonio has announced exciting details about Texas Stingray; the tallest, fastest and longest wooden roller coaster in the state of Texas.  This record-breaking coaster, which will reach a top speed of 55 mph, includes a breathtaking hundred-foot drop and a sensory-bending hundred-foot long tunnel.  Texas Stingray marks a major addition to SeaWorld San Antonio’s gravity-defying roller coaster portfolio with five unique coaster experiences.

Texas Stingray Fast Facts

Opening Date:  Spring 2020

Conservation Partner: Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M

Type of Ride:  Wooden roller coaster, the tallest, fastest and longest in Texas

Special Features:  57-degree first drop and 76 degree high turns

Ride Length:  3,379 feet of track

Drop Height:  100-foot drop

Maximum Speed:  55 mph

Maximum Height:  96 feet

Tunnel:  100 feet

Airtime Hills:  16 airtime hills

Minimum Rider Height:  46 inches

Ride Duration:  More than two minutes

Ride Manufacturer:  Great Coasters International (GCI)

Bolliger & Mabillard is building for SeaWorld San Diego

The following is an unedited press release:

Emperor – Opening Summer 2020

SeaWorld San Diego has revealed the name of its record-breaking dive coaster is Emperor, opening in summer 2020.  This new roller coaster will be the tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster in California, as well as the only floorless dive coaster in the state.  

Climbing to 153 feet with their feet dangling in the air, riders will be suspended on a 45-degree angle at the crown of the ride before plunging down a 143-foot facedown vertical drop accelerating to more than 60 miles per hour.

Riders will also experience inversions, a barrel roll, an Immelmann loop,  a hammerhead turn and flat spin as they race along the nearly 2,500 feet of track. Each of the floorless ride cars will hold 18 riders in three, six-person rows. The coaster will be located adjacent to Journey to Atlantis in the southeast corner of the park.

Emperor is named after the emperor penguin colony at SeaWorld San Diego, which was the world’s first zoological facility and the first place outside of Antarctica to successful breed, hatch and raise emperor penguin chicks. Twenty-three emperor penguins chicks have been hatched and raised at SeaWorld San Diego since 1979.

Emperor Fast Facts

Opening Date:  Summer 2020

Conservation Partner: Penguins International

Type of Ride:  Tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster in California

Special Features:   143-foot facedown vertical drop

Immelmann

Hammerhead

Barrel roll

Flat spin

Inversions

Highly banked turns

Track Length:  2,411 feet

Maximum Speed: more than 60 mph

Maximum Height:  153 feet

Seats/Train:  Floorless ride car, 18 riders per car, 6-person rows, 3-rows per car – the first seating configuration of its kind in North America.

Manufacturer:  Bolliger & Mabillard

                                                                                              

                                                                               
                                                                               

Premier is supplying Ice Breaker to SeaWorld Orlando

The following is an unedited press release:

Ice Breaker™ – Opening Spring 2020

Making its debut in spring 2020, riders will shiver through family friendly adventures on SeaWorld Orlando’s first launch coaster: Ice Breaker™. Named after the icy Arctic summits, Ice Breaker will feature four launches, both backwards and forwards, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida — a 93-foot tall spike with 100-degree angle.

Located near the Wild Arctic Attraction, the ride’s theme is reflective of this area with a nod to Ice Breaker’s conservation partner, Alaska SeaLife Center. Primarily dedicated to marine research, education and wildlife response, the Alaska SeaLife Center mission matches closely to SeaWorld Orlando’s, making them an ideal partner to help educate riders about the Artic and its inhabitants.

The opening of Ice Breaker is the perfect addition to SeaWorld’s ever-growing ride portfolio, and its 48-inch rider height makes it a family friendly thrill ride.   From the roller coaster thrills of Mako, Manta and Kraken, to the water rapids of Infinity Falls and the flume fun of Journey to Atlantis, Ice Breaker joins the park’s famed attractions as a must-do experience in Orlando.

              

Ice Breaker Fast Facts

Opening Date:  Spring 2020

Conservation Partner: Alaska SeaLife Center

Special Features: SeaWorld Orlando’s first launch coaster and a quadruple launch coaster.  Experience a reverse launch into the “steepest beyond vertical drop,” a 93” tall spike with 100 degree angle.

Maximum Height

-        Rear Spike:          93 ft.

-        Top Hat:               80 ft.

Length of Track

-        Track length:      1900 ft.

-        Track traveled    2750 ft.

Maximum Speed:            52 mph

Ride Duration:                  80-90 seconds

Number of trains:              two

Number of coaches:          three per train, with three rows per coach

Minimum rider height:    48 inches

Manufacturer:  Premier Rides

Here are a few construction photos from 11/17/2019, Rescue Weekend, a celebration of SeaWorld's 36,000th animal rescue.