Time Warp (roller coaster) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Time Warp |
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| Previously known as Tomb Raider: The Ride | |
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| Canada's Wonderland | |
| Location | Canada's Wonderland |
| Park section | Action Zone |
| Coordinates | 43°50′27″N 79°32′23″W / 43.8408°N 79.5396°W |
| Status | Open |
| Opening date | May 2, 2004 |
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| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Zamperla |
| Designer | Ingenieur Büro Stengel GmbH |
| Lift/launch system | Spiral Lift |
| Height | 15.3 m (50 ft) |
| Length | 390.99 m (1,282.8 ft) |
| Speed | 41.4 km/h (25.7 mph) |
| Inversions | 2 |
| Duration | 1:04 |
| Height restriction | 137 cm (4 ft 6 in) |
| Trains | 7 trains with a single car. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 4 riders per train. |
| Time Warp at RCDB | |
Time Warp is an exciting flying roller coaster located at Canada's Wonderland theme park. It used to be known as Tomb Raider: The Ride. This fun ride first opened its doors on May 2, 2004. When it first launched, its theme was inspired by the 2003 movie Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life.
How Time Warp Works
Your adventure on Time Warp begins when you get into a car that holds four people. These cars then rotate so you are facing the ground, almost like you're flying! The car moves forward onto a special lift. This lift is a spiral, which means you slowly go up in a circle. From here, you get a cool 360-degree view of the park around you.
Once you reach the very top, the car dives down quickly. You'll pick up speed before making a fast turn to the left. Then, you'll go through the first "in-line twist." This is where the track twists around, making you feel like you're spinning. The ride then turns right and slows down a bit. After a small dip, you'll make another right turn into a second in-line twist.
After another quick left turn, the ride slows down again. You then take another diving left turn. There are a few more quick turns before your car returns to the starting station. Once the ride ends, your car rotates back to a standing position. Then, the safety restraints unlock, and you can get off.
Some riders have mentioned that the ride can feel a bit rough. They also said that the safety restraints could be uncomfortable for some. Because of how the cars are designed, it can take a little longer to load everyone. This means the ride has a lower capacity, so you might wait a bit longer in line.
Ride's Cool Features and Changes
When Time Warp first opened in 2004, it had a special theme. The waiting line looked like an ancient tomb. The entrance sign was held up by bamboo sticks and stone pillars. These pillars even had real flames from propane torches! Next to the entrance, there was a tent that looked like Lara Croft's base. It even had two motorcycles.
Inside the waiting area, you could see stone soldiers. They looked like the famous Terracotta Army from China. There was also a stone wall with pictures of ancient gods. These pictures were like those found in old Buddhist and Hindu art. Rope fences guided you through the line and out of the ride. While you waited in the station, you could hear bat sounds playing.
The ride area itself had a rumbling sound that grew louder. This was meant to make you excited for the ride. As the rumbling got louder, the flame torches would get bigger. At night, the station's lights would turn red.
Over time, many of these special features have been removed. This happened after Cedar Fair took over the park. The tent and motorcycles are gone, replaced by just a few plants. The propane torches are no longer used. The Chinese stone soldiers inside the line have been removed. However, the stone wall with the ancient pictures is still there. The rope fences in the line have been changed to wooden planks. Also, there are no more sound effects playing inside the station.
