Dragon's Fury (roller coaster)
Dragon's Fury | |
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Status | Operating |
Opening date | 27 March 2004 |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel – Spinning |
Manufacturer | Maurer AG |
Model | Xtended SC 3000 |
Lift/launch system | 2 chain lift hills |
Height | 50.8 ft (15.5 m) |
Length | 1,706 ft (520 m) |
Inversions | 0 |
Capacity | 950 riders per hour |
Height restriction | 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) |
Trains | 8 individual cars with riders arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 4 riders per car |
Restraints | Individual lap bar |
Reserve and Ride available | |
Single rider line available | |
Dragon's Fury at RCDB |
Dragon's Fury is a steel
, the ride opened on 27 March 2004 and features individual four-person cars that spin independently on a horizontal axis.History
Dragon's Fury was announced in 2003 by
Tussauds Group alongside Spinball Whizzer, a similar roller coaster that opened at Alton Towers in 2004. Its custom track layout was designed with assistance from John Wardley to accommodate the surrounding terrain. The steel roller coaster is a spinning variation that features two chain lift hills and opened to the public on 27 March 2004.[1] It was manufactured by Maurer AG.[2]
In early 2015, large portions of the ride's track were dismantled in order to be filled with sand. This was to reduce noise for both park guests and nearby residents. Other sections, including its lift hills were altered to reduce noise after complaints from guests riding the Tiny Truckers attraction.[citation needed]
In June 2015, following an accident that left a guest in critical condition on
The Smiler, Dragon's Fury was temporarily closed whilst safety was being evaluated.[3]
Description
The ride travels mainly around the perimeter of Land of the Dragons, and it features a total of eight four-person cars.[2] The track reaches a maximum height of 51 ft (16 m).[2]
Gallery
See also
- Chessington World of Adventures Resort
- Spinball Whizzer, a similar roller coaster at sister park Alton Towers
References
- ^ "Dragon's Fury Review". T-Park. Archived from the original on 18 October 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
- ^ a b c "Dragon's Fury". RCDB. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
- TheGuardian.com.
External links
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