Firefall (ride)
Firefall was a Top Spin located at California's Great America. Manufactured by HUSS Park Attractions, the ride was originally located at Geauga Lake under the name Texas Twister. It was the first of its kind in North America. Upon the park's closing, the ride was relocated to its sister park, California's Great America, where it reopened in 2008.[1] When it was moved, its original ride program was slightly modified.
| Firefall | |
|---|---|
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| California's Great America | |
| Area | All American Corners |
| Coordinates | 37°23′48.5″N 121°58′21.7″W |
| Status | Closed |
| Cost | US$2,000,000 |
| Opening date | May 17, 2008 |
| Closing date | October 30, 2016 |
| Geauga Lake | |
| Status | Relocated |
| Opening date | 1993 |
| Closing date | 2007 |
| General statistics | |
| Attraction type | Top Spin |
| Manufacturer | HUSS Park Attractions |
| Model | Top Spin 1 |
| Height | 60 ft (18 m) |
| Drop | 60 ft (18 m) |
| Duration | 1:36 |
| Height restriction | 55–77 in (140–196 cm) |
| Previous names | Texas Twister at Geauga Lake |
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The ride featured a wall of water fountains which rose in front of the vehicle as it swung, giving the illusion that riders may get wet. Its finale sequence featured the bubbling water via pneumatic devices before catching on fire through the use of methane gas. The ride was set to the same soundtrack composed for The Crypt at Kings Dominion.
References
- Mitchell, Sandy (August 3, 2011). "Amusement Parks In Northern California: A Huffington Post Travel Guide". Retrieved August 7, 2017.
