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Disaster Transport
Take a dark journey into the unknown aboard Disaster Transport. Created from the former Avalanche Run roller coaster, this eerie ride takes its passengers around unseen turns and down unexpected dips. Located adjacent to Wicked Twister, this enclosed coaster provides a unique experience to those who have no fear of the dark.
Disaster Transport gave 985,504 rides in 2006 and more than 25 million since 1985. Passengers must be at least 46 inches tall to ride.
May not accommodate Guests of Exceptional Size.
Loose articles are not permitted on this ride.
Rider Safety Guide
- Space adventure roller coaster-type ride which runs in dark, strobe-illuminated building. The lap bar must be fastened and tightened securely at all times. Warning: this ride contains strobe lighting. See entrance host for special access entrance which is via the exit flights of steps to a second story station. Please leave wheelchairs on midway. This ride may not accommodate guests of exceptional size.
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All The Details
| Capacity | Approximately 1,800 riders per hour |
| Features | Queuing area is in blacklight with fluorescent paint creating a 3-D effect. 3-D glasses are available for purchase. Ride experience will be enhanced with a starfield lighting effect. Free-wheeling transports rely on gravity to determine the speed and course of the ride. |
| Ride Time | 2 minutes, 32 seconds |
| Speed | 40 mph |
| Investment | $4.0 million: Disaster Transport special effects and construction; $3.4 million: Original ride expenditure |
| Manufacturer | Intamin AG, Zurich, Switzerland |
| Ride Special Effects Producer | ITEC Productions, Inc., Orlando, Florida |
| Lift Height | 63 feet |
| Track Length | 1,932 feet of steel trough |
| Coaches | Five transports, carrying 10 passengers each |
| 2007 | 844,707 |
| 2006 | 985,504 |
| 2005 | 1,118,647 |
| 2004 | 1,033,261 |
| 2003 | 1,064,555 |
| 2002 | 1,097,157 |
| 2001 | 1,053,930 |
| 2000 | 1,064,769 |
| 1999 | 1,005,858 |
| 1998 | 1,017,901 |
| 1997 | 1,000,285 |
| 1996 | 1,044,140 |
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