Twister II facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Twister II |
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Twister II, the ride is based on the original Elitch Gardens' Mr. Twister roller coaster.
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| Elitch Gardens | |
| Location | Elitch Gardens |
| Coordinates | 39°44′47″N 105°00′52″W / 39.74639°N 105.01444°W |
| Status | Open |
| Opening date | May 27, 1995 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Hensel Phelps Construction |
| Designer | John Pierce |
| Model | custom |
| Track layout | Twister |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Drop | 91 ft (28 m) |
| Length | 4,640 ft (1,410 m) |
| Speed | 55 mph (89 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 2:17 |
| Max vertical angle | 56° |
| Capacity | 1200 riders per hour |
| G-force | 3.1 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. |
| Twister II at RCDB | |
Twister II is an exciting wooden roller coaster found at Elitch Gardens in Denver, Colorado. It's a custom-built ride that takes inspiration from the original "Mr. Twister" roller coaster. That classic ride was at Elitch Gardens before the park moved to its current spot in 1995.
The coaster was designed by John Pierce, who also helped create other famous wooden coasters. The trains you ride in were made by the Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters company. Even though its motto is "Built wilder the second time around!", Twister II is actually a bit calmer than the very first Mr. Twister.
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Riding Twister II: What to Expect
Getting Ready: The Queue Line
When you get in line for Twister II, you'll walk through a winding path right in the middle of the coaster's track. As you get closer to the station where you board, you'll see cool paintings on the walls. These pictures show some of the old roller coasters from the original Elitch Gardens park. Soon, it'll be your turn to hop into one of the special trains!
The Ride Experience
Once you're seated, the train leaves the station and makes a quick right turn. Then, you'll start climbing the 100-foot-tall (30 m) lift hill. From the top, you can see other rides at the park and even the skyline of Downtown Denver!
After the climb, the train swoops down a 10-foot (3.0 m) drop. This part is designed to feel like the start of the original Mr. Twister. Right after that, you'll experience a bigger 90-foot (27 m) drop that takes you close to the ground!
The ride continues with a big turn, another drop, and then a "double up" section. This means you go up a hill, then down, then up another hill. After that, you'll enter a large, twisting section called a helix.
As you leave the helix, there's a short straight part before you drop to the left and go through a tunnel. After the tunnel, another straight section leads to a final turn. Then, the train hits the brakes, and your ride is over!
Changes Over Time
Around 2005 and 2006, some parts of Twister II got new wood to keep the ride in great shape. The trains also got a fresh look with an American flag theme. The front of the trains even had a special emblem to celebrate Six Flags' 45th anniversary.
Good news for younger riders too! The height rule for Twister II was changed from 52 inches to 48 inches tall. This makes it easier for more kids to enjoy this classic wooden coaster.
