Dragon Fyre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dragon Fyre |
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| Previously known as Dragon Fyre (1981-1996), then Dragon Fire (1997-2018) | |
A vertical loop on Dragon Fyre
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| Canada's Wonderland | |
| Location | Canada's Wonderland |
| Park section | Medieval Faire |
| Coordinates | 43°50′40.16″N 79°32′26.38″W / 43.8444889°N 79.5406611°W |
| Status | Open |
| Opening date | 1981 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics |
| Designer | HUSS Park Attractions |
| Model | Custom Looping Coaster |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift |
| Height | 23.8 m (78 ft) |
| Drop | 23.2 m (76 ft) |
| Length | 658.5 m (2,160 ft) |
| Speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
| Inversions | 4 |
| Duration | 1:30 |
| Height restriction | 122 cm (4 ft 0 in) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train. |
| Layout | .jpg) |
| Dragon Fyre at RCDB | |
Dragon Fyre is an exciting steel roller coaster found at Canada's Wonderland amusement park. This park is located in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. The ride was built in 1980 and opened with the park in 1981.
Dragon Fyre was one of the first four roller coasters at Canada's Wonderland. Its name has changed a few times. It was called Dragon Fyre from 1981 to 1997. Then, its name was spelled Dragon Fire until 2018. In 2019, the park quietly changed it back to the original Dragon Fyre.
You can find Dragon Fyre at the east end of the park. It's in the Medieval Faire area. The coaster is right next to the parking lot, so it's often one of the first rides you see. It has a bright green and yellow track with purple support poles.
Dragon Fyre is special because it's the only Arrow Dynamics coaster left that has corkscrews that turn counterclockwise.
What is the Dragon Fyre Ride Experience Like?
Your ride on Dragon Fyre begins with a left turn out of the station. The track then starts to climb the 23.8 metres (78 ft) tall lift hill. This lift hill takes you high above the park.
Once you reach the top, you'll immediately plunge down a 23.2 metres (76 ft) drop. After this thrilling drop, the track levels out for a moment. Then, you zoom through two vertical loops, one right after the other!
After the loops, the track turns left. You then enter a double corkscrew section. This means you'll twist upside down twice in a row! After the corkscrews, the ride slows down a bit. Finally, you go through a clockwise upward helix, which is a big spiral turn, before returning to the station.
What Are the Main Parts of Dragon Fyre?
Dragon Fyre features several exciting elements:
- Double Loop
- Double Corkscrew
- Helix Up
