Thrill Rides
Vortex
Description Once Vortex gets you in his grip, you’re his forever. The first lift hill will lift you 12 stories into the sky. And that’s just the beginning. You’ll be rocketed along 3,800 feet of track at speeds exceeding 55 mph through two vertical loops, one corkscrew, one boomerang turn, and a 360-degree helix. All in all, Vortex will turn you head-over-heels upside-down a grand total of six times. So feel the grip of Vortex. And then, just try to break free.
Manufacturer Arrow Dynamics, Clearfield, UT
Year Opened 1987
Hourly Capacity 1,500 passengers
Length of Track 3,526 feet
Maximum Speed 55 mph
Total Number of Riders
Since opened 33,097,036
Ride Length 2:55 minutes
Lift Hill 148’ high, with a 55° drop of 138’
Loops: First vertical loop 72’ high
Second vertical loop 62’ high
Corkscrew 30’ high; 200’ long
Boomerang turn 60’ from lowest to highest point
360° Helix turn Ends ride; total of 1.5 revolutions
Trains Three trains, with seven cars holding four passengers each
Height Requirement 48” Minimum
Location Coney Mall
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