Roar (roller coaster) facts for kids
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| Six Flags America | |
| Park section | Chesapeake |
| Coordinates | 38°54′27″N 76°46′34″W / 38.907591°N 76.775993°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 2, 1998 |
| Six Flags Discovery Kingdom | |
| Park section | Sky |
| Coordinates | 38°08′17″N 122°13′58″W / 38.13806°N 122.23278°W |
| Status | Closed |
| Opening date | May 14, 1999 |
| Closing date | August 16, 2015 |
| Replaced by | The Joker |
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| Type | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Great Coasters International |
| Track layout | Twister |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Drop | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Speed | 50.5 mph (81.3 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 1:52 |
| Max vertical angle | 50° |
| G-force | 3.5 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. |
| Length | 3,468 ft (1,057 m) (America) 3,291 ft (1,003 m) (Discovery Kingdom) |
 Flash Pass Available at both Six Flags parks. |
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Roar is the name of a super fun wooden roller coaster. There were two of these rides! One is at Six Flags America in Maryland. The other was at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in California.
Both Roar roller coasters were built by a company called Great Coasters International (GCI). The one in Maryland opened in 1998. The one in California opened in 1999. In 2015, the Roar at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom closed. It was later changed into a new ride called The Joker.
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How Roar Works
Roar is a classic wooden roller coaster. It uses a chain lift hill to pull the trains to the top. The ride is known for its "Speed Shed." This is a special part of the track. It makes you feel like you are going even faster!
Each Roar roller coaster train can hold 24 people. There are six cars, and two riders sit in each row. Riders are kept safe with seat belts and lap bars. The highest point of the ride is 95 feet (29 m) tall. Riders then drop 85 feet (26 m) down! The coaster can reach speeds of 50.5 miles per hour (81.3 km/h). Roar is a "twister" style coaster. This means it has lots of turns and twists, not just straight sections.
Roar at Six Flags America
The Roar at Six Flags America is sometimes called Roar (East). It opened in 1998. This version of Roar is longer than its sister ride. It is 3,468 feet (1,057 m) long. The ride lasts a bit longer too. This is because it's built on a sloped hill.
Roar is located in the Chesapeake area of the park. For a while, it had an on-ride camera. This camera would take your picture as you rode!
Roar at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
The Roar at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom was called Roar (West). It opened in 1999. This coaster was a bit shorter, at 3,291 feet (1,003 m) long. It used special trains called Millennium Flyer trains. These trains helped the wooden coaster feel as smooth as a steel one.
Roar (West) was in the Sky area of the park. It closed on August 16, 2015. Over 11 million people rode this coaster!
From Roar to The Joker
On July 16, 2015, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announced that Roar would close. They said it was to make space for new attractions. But on September 3, 2015, they shared exciting news! Roar would be changed into a new ride.
The new ride is called The Joker. It's a "wood-steel hybrid" coaster. This means it uses parts of the old wooden structure but adds new steel track. The company Rocky Mountain Construction did the work. The Joker opened on May 28, 2016. It even has three inversions, which means it goes upside down!
Awards and Recognition
Roar has been recognized as one of the best wooden roller coasters. It has appeared on lists like the Golden Ticket Awards and Mitch Hawker's Best Roller Coaster Poll.
