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The shields you see hanging on the wall in the queue area represent ... Something. But what? | The shields you see hanging on the wall in the queue area represent ... Something. But what? | ||
=== Mirror Maze === | === Mirror Maze === | ||
The ride exit goes through a small [[Mirror Maze]] which was once a larger standalone attraction. | The ride exit goes through a small [[Mirror Maze]] which was once a larger standalone attraction. If my understanding is correct, there used to be a large mirror maze in the queue building, but it was removed when the Dragon was built. The original maze was from Riverview Park. At the exit, the funhouse style mirrors are likely not the type of "mirror maze" that was there. Anyone have photos? | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
Revision as of 15:13, 9 August 2016
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| Name | Dragon |
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| Category | Thrill Ride |
| Type | Steel Coaster |
| Park Area | Dragon Island |
| First Year | 1990 |
| Replaced | Haunted House |
| Riders | 24 (6 cars X 4) |
| Dispatch Rate | 4:15 |
| Ride Duration | INFO NEEDED |
| About the Ride Info Box | |
Dragon is a double loop steel coaster located on Dragon Island. According to the Adventureland website, it opened on May 12, 1990. It was the only looping coaster in the park until the Monster opened in 2016.
According to Mike's Adventureland Pages, the Dragon was custom designed and costs $2.5 million. It climbs to 100 feet and drops through two 70-foot loops at 5.5 G's before slowing through a double reverse spiral.
(A note from Mike's site claims the Dragon replaced Convoy, which used to be on Dragon Island before it was relocated next to Frantic Freeway. I am trying to confirm.)
Trivia
Haunted House tracks
The queue area was originally built to house a haunted house dark ride acquired from Rirverview Park. On the concrete floor you can still see places where the track was installed, as well as tire marks from where the ride cars used to travel.
Shields
The shields you see hanging on the wall in the queue area represent ... Something. But what?
Mirror Maze
The ride exit goes through a small Mirror Maze which was once a larger standalone attraction. If my understanding is correct, there used to be a large mirror maze in the queue building, but it was removed when the Dragon was built. The original maze was from Riverview Park. At the exit, the funhouse style mirrors are likely not the type of "mirror maze" that was there. Anyone have photos?
Photos
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Dragon loops in 2016.
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