High Roller (Valleyfair) facts for kids
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High Roller back side
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| Valleyfair | |
| Location | Valleyfair |
| Coordinates | 44°48′02″N 93°27′28″W / 44.80056°N 93.45778°W |
| Status | Open |
| Opening date | 1976 |
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| Type | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Rauenhorst Corporation |
| Designer | National Amusement Devices |
| Model | wood out-and-back |
| Track layout | Out and Back |
| Lift/launch system | chain lift hill |
| Height | 70 ft (21 m) |
| Drop | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Length | 2,982 ft (909 m) |
| Speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 1:45 |
| Max vertical angle | 52° |
| Capacity | 1,150 riders per hour |
| G-force | 3.2 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. |
 Fast Lane available |
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| High Roller at RCDB | |
The High Roller is an exciting wooden roller coaster found at Valleyfair amusement park. Valleyfair is located in Shakopee, Minnesota. This classic ride has been thrilling visitors since 1976. It opened the same year the park did.
High Roller is known for its "out-and-back" design. This means the coaster goes out from the station and then comes back. It reaches a top height of 70 feet (about 21 meters). Riders can experience speeds up to 50 miles per hour (80 km/h).
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High Roller: A Classic Wooden Coaster
The High Roller is a special kind of roller coaster. It is built mostly from wood. Wooden coasters often give a different feel than steel ones. They can be known for their unique rumbling and shaking. This adds to the thrill of the ride.
What is an Out-and-Back Coaster?
An "out-and-back" roller coaster is a simple design. The track goes straight out from the station. It then turns around and comes straight back. This design often features several hills. These hills give riders a feeling of "airtime." Airtime is that fun floating feeling you get over a hill.
High Roller's Design and Features
High Roller stands 70 feet tall. Its first drop is 56 feet. The entire track is almost 3,000 feet long. That's nearly a kilometer! The ride lasts about one minute and 45 seconds. It can carry up to 1,150 people every hour. This means lots of people can enjoy the ride.
Setting the Record Straight: High Roller's History
Some people think High Roller was moved from another park. There was an old park nearby called Excelsior Amusement Park. It closed a few years before Valleyfair opened. Its roller coaster was named the Cyclone.
High Roller is a Brand New Ride
It's a common misunderstanding that High Roller is the old Cyclone. However, this is not true. High Roller was a completely new ride built in 1976. The Cyclone was taken down when Excelsior Park closed. High Roller might look a bit like Cyclone, but it's its own unique coaster.
