Millennium Roller Coaster facts for kids
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| Fantasy Island | |
| Location | Fantasy Island |
| Coordinates | 53°11′31″N 0°20′49″E / 53.192°N 0.347°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 22, 1999 |
| Cost | £15,000,000 |
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| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Vekoma |
| Model | Custom MK-1200 |
| Lift/launch system | Chain Lift Hill |
| Height | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Drop | 110 ft (34 m) |
| Length | 2,736 ft (834 m) |
| Speed | 56 mph (90 km/h) |
| Inversions | 3 |
| Duration | 1:40 |
| Capacity | 450 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) |
| Trains | Single train with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train. |
| Millennium at RCDB | |
Millennium is an exciting roller coaster located at Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells, United Kingdom. It was built by a company called Vekoma from the Netherlands. Even though it's called "Millennium," it actually opened in May 1999, just before the year 2000. This ride was one of Fantasy Island's first big "Extreme Thrill Rides." It even wraps around the park's famous pyramid building!
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Ride Experience and Features
Millennium was designed and built in 1999. This thrilling ride includes three upside-down sections. You will experience two vertical loops, which are full circles that turn you completely upside down. There is also a sidewinder, which is a twist that also flips you over.
The ride finishes with a low helix. This part of the track swoops down very close to the ground. It can sometimes surprise people walking in the park below!
Intertwined Tracks and Headchoppers
Some parts of Millennium's track are very close to another roller coaster called Jubilee Odyssey. This creates what are known as "Headchoppers." Don't worry, your head won't actually be chopped! It just feels like you are going to hit the supports of the other ride because they are so close. It adds to the thrill!
Weather Conditions
Like the nearby Odyssey roller coaster, Millennium can be affected by strong winds. If the weather is very bad or the winds are too high, the ride might not be able to operate safely. This is for your safety and the safety of everyone at the park.
Speed and Height Records
Millennium is one of the fastest roller coasters in the UK. It can reach a top speed of about 55.9 miles per hour! This makes it the seventh fastest roller coaster in the country. It is also very tall, reaching a maximum height of 45.5 meters (about 150 feet). This makes it the fourth tallest roller coaster in Britain.
Appearance and Updates
For many years, Millennium was easy to spot with its bright yellow and red colors. You could see it from miles away! However, in 2018, the ride got a complete makeover. The track was repainted a cool purple color, and the supports became green. The waiting line also got a modern update with new LED strip lights on both sides.
Charity Challenge
In 2011, something special happened on Millennium. A man rode the roller coaster 140 times over two days! He did this amazing challenge to raise money for charity. It shows how much fun people have on this ride!
