Corkscrew (Playland) facts for kids
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| Playland | |
| Location | Playland |
| Coordinates | 49°17′02″N 123°02′09″W / 49.283890°N 123.035719°W |
| Status | Removed |
| Opening date | 1994 |
| Closing date | 2018 |
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| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Vekoma |
| Model | Corkscrew with Bayerncurve |
| Height | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Drop | 68 ft (21 m) |
| Length | 2,400 ft (730 m) |
| Speed | 40 mph (64 km/h) |
| Inversions | 2 |
| Duration | 1:29 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Corkscrew at RCDB | |
The Corkscrew was an exciting steel roller coaster at Playland At the PNE amusement park. Playland is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This roller coaster was quite famous for appearing in movies and TV shows.
It was featured in the 2006 movie Final Destination 3, where it was called "Devil's Flight." It also appeared in the 2012 movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days. You might have also seen it in the TV series Smallville, specifically in season three's episode "Magnetic." The Corkscrew was removed from the park in 2018 and is no longer operating.
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About the Corkscrew Coaster
The Corkscrew was a thrilling ride known for its unique twists and turns. It was a steel roller coaster, meaning its tracks were made of strong metal. This allowed for smooth and fast rides.
What is a Corkscrew?
A "corkscrew" is a special part of a roller coaster track. It makes riders go upside down in a spiral motion. Imagine a corkscrew used to open a bottle – that's the kind of twist the coaster track makes! The Corkscrew roller coaster had two of these inversions.
Ride Experience
When you rode the Corkscrew, you would climb 75 feet high. Then, you would drop 68 feet, reaching speeds of up to 40 miles per hour! The ride was about 2400 feet long and lasted for about 1 minute and 29 seconds. Riders needed to be at least 48 inches tall to experience this exciting coaster.
History of the Ride
The Corkscrew roller coaster was first built in 1985 by a company called Vekoma. Vekoma is from the Netherlands, a country in Europe. The coaster first operated at a park called Boblo Island in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada.
Moving to Playland
The coaster moved to Playland in 1994. It became a popular attraction there for many years. The idea of a corkscrew element on a roller coaster was first introduced in 1975 by another company called Arrow Dynamics. Many roller coasters around the world have corkscrew elements, sometimes even with extra loops!
End of an Era
After many years of thrilling riders, the Corkscrew closed in 2018. It was then sold to another park. This means it is no longer at Playland.
