So many Arrow-designed roller coasters seem to be on the rumored chopping block this off-season. It's a sad list to browse.
But even as more and more Arrows fade into distant memory, there are some Arrows we feel will never leave us. Here's our top 5 list of Arrow-designed coasters that we don't see hitting the scrap yard anytime soon. Any you'd add to this list??
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Gold Rusher at Six Flags Magic Mountain is an Arrow Dynamics terrain coaster that has operated at the park since 1971. The roller coaster cost $1.2 million USD to construct ($9.2 million in today's money) and is the oldest operating adult roller coaster at the park today.
๐ท Ric Turner | c. 2000s
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Desperado is an Arrow Dynamics hypercoaster that operated at Buffalo Bill's Resort and Casino in Primm Nevada from 1994 to 2020. The coaster is currently SBNO as #Covid shut the hotel down in early 2020.
There has to be a way to save this one, right? Can we start a Go Fund Me to move this ride somewhere?
๐ท Joe Schwartz | c. 1997
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Happy Friday! Our newest episode is now live in your #podcast player. Listen as we head to @SFGrAdventure to take a look at Great American Scream Machine, their iconic Arrow looper that broke records when she opened in 1989.
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Viper at @SixFlags Magic Mountain is an Arrow Dynamics looping roller coaster that premiered in 1990. The coaster features 7 inversions and hits top speeds of 70MPH.
๐ธ Ric Turner | c. 1990
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Steamin' Demon (what a name!) is an Arrow looping coaster that has operated at Six Flags Great Escape since 1984. The ride features 3 inversions including a double corkscrew and hits speeds up to 40MPH.
In recent years she's been given a new paint job, with yellow track and bright blue supports.
๐ธ Ric Turner | c. 1996
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Gold Rusher at @SixFlags Magic Mountain is an Arrow Dynamic mine train ride that first opened in 1971. The ride cost $1.2 million USD to build in 1971.
๐ธ Ric Turner | c. approx. 1990
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Nothing quite beats the thrill of your first ride on the #matterhorn at #Disneyland. Opened in 1959, the Matterhorn was built by Arrow Dynamics and WED Imagineering. The roller coaster was the first tubular steel coaster in the world.
๐ธ yesterland.com | c. 1959
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14. Gemini - @cedarpoint
This legendary coaster was ahead of its time in design and appeal, and remains a popular ride at the park despite its 44 years of operation.
I'm a sucker for Arrow coasters and racing coasters, so this will always be a favorite of mine.
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