The slider below contains photos of the opening event, the ride sign, the station queue line and the coaster train in the station as well as on the track. The event was hosted by park president Brad Thomas and covered by hundreds of reporters and photographers. On hand for the ride opening were park owners Jack and Sherry Herschend as well as Mack Rides CEO Christian von Elverfeldt, who rode in the front car of the first train to leave the station. The LSM launches go from 0 to 47 mph (75.6 km/h) in 3 seconds, and 30 to 45 mph (72.4 km/h) in 3.5 seconds. The 3,020 foot (920.5m) track layout reaches heights of 100 feet (30.5m), crossing over itself 14 times in total, and features a 95 foot (29m) tall loop, a dive loop and a zero-g roll. As t he world’s fastest, steepest and tallest complete-circuit spinning coaster, it marks a new era in the amusement park industry, delivering ride experiences unlike any before, with no two rides alike, and is Silver Dollar City’s biggest attraction ever with an investment of $26 million. The record-breaking custom coaster was designed and built by Mack Rides and features a 100 foot (30.5m) 90° drop out of the station, three inversions, two launches and a top speed of 50.3 mph (81 km/h). Whether they will come back again and again remains to be seen.Ma– Time Traveler, the world’s first launched looping spinning coaster, opened at Silver Dollar City. Any distinction as the “World’s Best” should bring guests to ride the roller coaster at least once. The inventive design and combination of features should make it a popular roller coaster thrill for fans. Time Traveler should definitely bring roller coaster fans to Silver Dollar City. The fun effect can bring riders back time and again looking for a different experience. While not considered a world-record feature, the roller coaster also spins around, adding a unique element to each ride. Silver Dollar City Time Traveler, photo provided by Silver Dollar City.
means access to the park not only for the rest of that day and evening, but the opportunity to. No one feels left out in this roller coaster experience. Purchasing a one-day ticket and entering Silver Dollar City after 3:00 p.m. But for the Time Traveler coaster, the cart design allows the whole family - even slightly younger riders - to enjoy this extreme roller coaster experience. As with many of the extreme roller coasters, height restrictions prevent smaller guests from getting to experience the ride. Given that the roller coaster is built into the terrain adds to the thrill, the natural elements make the design both visually thrilling and adrenaline extreme.Įven more impressive is that the ride structure is age inclusive. While other roller coasters might go faster, steeper or be more insane, the combination of all the components creates a huge thrill. This list of its world’s best distinctions is long. Tallest – Custom-designed for mountainous terrain with its tallest point at 100 feet.įirst & Only with Three Inversions – a Dive Loop, a Vertical Loop and a Zero-G Roll.įirst & Only with a Vertical Loop – A 95-foot tall loop.įirst and Only Double Launch – 0 to 47 mph in 3 seconds 30 to 45 mph in 3.5 seconds. Custom-engineered to have an immediate out-of-the-station, gravity-driven drop down an Ozarks mountainside. Steepest – A 10-story, 90-degree vertical drop…straight down. These records include:įastest – Top speed of 50.3 miles per hour. It isn’t necessarily the location that thrill seekers are actively pursuing.Īccording to Silver Dollar City’s website, the new Time Traveler is set to break several world records. From live shows to family-inclusive attractions, the area is generally an all-ages vacation city. Silver Dollar City Time Traveler, photo provided by Silver Dollar City.īranson is generally believed to be a family-friendly travel destination. While the announcement was met with much excitement, the prospect of Branson having such an acclaimed roller coaster seemed unlikely. Time Traveler was designed to break several world records. Silver Dollar City announced its new roller coaster for 2018back in November 2017 at the annual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions conference in Orlando, Florida. So the big question is: Will this roller coaster bring the roller coaster enthusiasts to the Branson, Missouri, theme park? Silver Dollar City is set to open a world-record-breaking roller coaster, Time Traveler. While the traditional guest visits a theme park occasionally, roller coaster fans will travel for the next great thrill or to re-experience their favorite rides. Can it bring a new set of visitors to the theme park? By Cristine Struble 5 years ago Set to break several world records, Time Traveler at Silver Dollar City is poised for greatness.
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