Underground

Roller coaster in the United States
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Underground
Adventureland
Location Atoona, Iowa, USA
Status Operating since April 27, 1996
Statistics
Builder Custom Coasters International, Inc.
Type Wooden - Enclosed - Dark ride
Propulsion Chain lift hill
Inversions 0
Rolling stock
Manufacturer Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters
Riders per train 20
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Underground is a wooden enclosed dark ride roller coaster located at Adventureland in Altoona, Iowa, USA.

History

Underground opened on April 27, 1996.[1] The attraction was closed for the entire 2023 season.[2]

Design

The Underground is located indoors and is kept in the dark. It has various characters designed by Themed Environments and Effects.

Trains

The lap bar restraints

2 trains with 6 cars per train. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows, for a total of 24 riders per train. The first and last cars were removed from each train during the 2019 season. The last cars were added back on for 2020, but are currently not open to riders.

References

  1. "'The Underground'". The Des Moines Register. 1996-04-25. p. 37. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  2. "Journey into a mine at Adventureland Park when it reopens the Underground roller coaster".

External links


Articles on Adventureland