Nightmare at Crack Axle Canyon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nightmare at Crack Axle Canyon |
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Building exterior and entrance to the Nightmare.
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| Great Escape | |
| Park section | Ghosttown |
| Coordinates | 43°21′09″N 73°41′33″W / 43.352491°N 73.692515°W |
| Status | Removed |
| Opening date | 1999 |
| Closing date | 2006 |
| Darien Lake | |
| Coordinates | 42°55′44″N 78°23′06″W / 42.929°N 78.385°W |
| Status | Relocated |
| Opening date | 1996 |
| Closing date | 1998 |
| Kentucky Kingdom | |
| Coordinates | 38°11′42″N 85°44′49″W / 38.195°N 85.747°W |
| Status | Relocated |
| Opening date | 1987 |
| Closing date | 1995 |
| Beech Bend | |
| Coordinates | 37°01′26″N 86°23′42″W / 37.024°N 86.395°W |
| Status | Relocated |
| Closing date | 1984 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Enclosed |
| Manufacturer | Anton Schwarzkopf |
| Model | Twister roller coaster |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 44 ft (13 m) |
| Length | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Speed | 31 mph (50 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Nightmare at Crack Axle Canyon at RCDB | |
The Nightmare at Crack Axle Canyon was an exciting roller coaster at Great Escape amusement park. It was located in Queensbury, New York. Before it got its final name, it was known as Starchaser and Nightmare at Phantom Cave.
This roller coaster was made of steel. It was special because it was built inside a large, dark building. This meant riders went through sharp twists and turns in the dark. This made the ride feel even more confusing and thrilling! The ride was in the park's Ghosttown area. It had a fun theme that looked like the Old West.
Journey of the Roller Coaster
This roller coaster had quite a journey before it arrived at Great Escape. It started its life at Beech Bend Park. After that, it moved to Kentucky Kingdom, where it was called Starchaser. Then, it moved again to Darien Lake. There, it was known as Nightmare at Phantom Cave.
Finally, the roller coaster found its home at The Great Escape in 1999. It stayed there until the end of the 2006 season. The park later said that the coaster had been taken apart. This likely happened soon after it closed. Today, the building where the roller coaster used to be is still used. During the Fright Fest Halloween event at Great Escape, it becomes a spooky haunted house!
Why Waiting Was a Challenge
The roller coaster had small cars. Each car could only hold four riders at a time. There were two rows, and two people sat in each row. Because of this small capacity, lines to ride the coaster could get very long. "Capacity" means how many people can ride at once.
To help with the long wait times, a new system was started in 2006. It was called the Flash Pass. This system was named after the Flash, a fast DC Comics superhero. Riders would get a ticket when they arrived at the ride. The ticket told them to come back at a specific time. This way, they didn't have to stand in a long line. They could enjoy other parts of the park until it was their turn to ride.
