Mad Mouse (Michigan's Adventure) facts for kids
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Mad Mouse's lift hill
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| Michigan's Adventure | |
| Location | Michigan's Adventure |
| Coordinates | 43°20′51″N 86°16′44″W / 43.34740°N 86.27890°W |
| Status | Open |
| Opening date | August 7, 1999 |
| Cost | $2,000,000 |
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| Type | Steel – Wild Mouse |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics |
| Model | Mad Mouse |
| Track layout | Wild Mouse |
| Lift/launch system | Chain Lift Hill |
| Height | 68 ft (21 m) |
| Length | 1,268 ft (386 m) |
| Speed | 33 mph (53 km/h) |
| Duration | 1:30 |
| Capacity | 500 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 44 in (112 cm) |
 Fast Lane available |
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| Mad Mouse at RCDB | |
Mad Mouse is an exciting steel roller coaster located at Michigan's Adventure amusement park in Muskegon, Michigan. This fun ride was built by a company called Arrow Dynamics. Mad Mouse was one of two new steel roller coasters that opened at the park in 1999. The other was Big Dipper.
Mad Mouse is known for its bright blue track and yellow supports. It is also the tallest wild mouse roller coaster of its kind. The coaster was built in a spot that used to be the park's main entrance.
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About the Mad Mouse Roller Coaster
Mad Mouse is a special kind of roller coaster. It offers a unique ride experience. It was built by Arrow Dynamics, a well-known company that designs many roller coasters.
What is a Wild Mouse Coaster?
A wild mouse roller coaster is different from other coasters. It has sharp, unbanked turns. This means the track does not tilt on the curves. This design makes riders feel like they might fall off the edge. It adds to the thrill!
Wild mouse coasters also have many quick dips and hills. These elements make the ride feel out of control. It is like a wild mouse scurrying around.
The Ride Experience
The Mad Mouse coaster stands 68 feet tall. It has a chain lift hill that slowly pulls your car to the top. Once at the top, the cars speed down the track. They reach speeds of up to 33 miles per hour.
The ride lasts about 1 minute and 30 seconds. During this time, riders go through many tight turns. They also experience sudden drops. The ride is designed to make you feel like you are going to crash. But don't worry, it is all part of the fun!
Fun Facts and Features
- Mad Mouse opened on August 7, 1999.
- It cost about $2,000,000 to build.
- The track is 1,268 feet long.
- Riders must be at least 44 inches tall to ride.
- The ride can handle about 500 riders per hour.
- You can use a Fast Lane pass to skip the regular line.
