Anaconda (roller coaster) facts for kids
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The double-corkscrew element
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| Kings Dominion | |
| Location | Kings Dominion |
| Park section | Safari Village |
| Coordinates | 37°50′21.23″N 77°26′24.79″W / 37.8392306°N 77.4402194°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | March 23, 1991 |
| Cost | $5,000,000 |
| Replaced | King Kobra |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics |
| Designer | Ron Toomer |
| Model | Custom Looping Coaster |
| Height | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Drop | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Length | 2,700 ft (820 m) |
| Speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) |
| Inversions | 4 |
| Duration | 1:50 |
| Capacity | 1,400 riders per hour |
| G-force | 5.1 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train. |
| Anaconda at RCDB | |
Anaconda is an exciting steel roller coaster located at Kings Dominion, a popular amusement park. This thrilling ride was built by a company called Arrow Dynamics and designed by Ron Toomer. When Anaconda opened in 1991, it was special because it was the first looping roller coaster to go through an underwater tunnel! It was also the first coaster at Kings Dominion to have more than one inversion (where you go upside down).
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History of Anaconda
To build Anaconda, the park chose a spot over Lake Charles at Kings Dominion. The designers at Arrow Dynamics made sure the coaster would include a cool underwater tunnel. They also planned for most of the ride to be right over the water.
Construction started in late 1990. Parts of the lift hill were even built where an older ride, called King Kobra, used to be. Finally, Anaconda opened its gates to the public on March 23, 1991, ready for riders!
What's the Ride Like?
Ready for a wild ride? Here's what happens when you hop on Anaconda!
Climbing High and Diving Down
First, your train leaves the station and starts climbing the 128-foot (39 m) tall lift hill. From the top, riders plunge 144 feet (44 m) down, twisting to the right. Then, get ready for a splash! You'll zoom into an awesome underwater tunnel.
Loops and Twists
After bursting out of the tunnel, the train immediately goes into a huge 360-degree vertical loop. That means you go completely upside down! Next, you'll experience a "sidewinder inversion." This is like a half-loop that uses a corkscrew twist at the top to change your direction. After a small hill, the train slows down on a brake run.
The Second Half of the Adventure
The second part of the ride begins with a "butterfly figure-eight" element. This section has lots of sharp twists and turns, making you feel like you're flying! The last turn to the right leads you into a double corkscrew. This part is super cool because you're only 20 feet (6.1 m) above the water! Right after that, there's a small "bunny hill" that gives you a quick pop of airtime. You then dive under the lift hill and turn left into the final brake run. After a U-turn, your train pulls back into the station. What a ride!
Images for kids
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A view of the Anaconda roller coaster, showing its twists and turns over the water.
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