For the ride at Thorpe Park, see Detonator: Bombs Away.
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| Manufacturer | S&S Worldwide | ||||||||
| Product | Space Shot | ||||||||
| Capacity | 12 riders per tower | ||||||||
| Height | 210 feet | ||||||||
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Detonator is a drop tower located at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. It opened on April 13, 1996 and is located within the Americana area of the park.[1]
History
Detonator opened on April 13, 1996.[2] In the 1996 park map, Detonator is drawn with three towers, but only two were constructed.[3]
The restraints were modified for the 2019 season.[4]
Detonator received a new top in December 2021.[5]
Design
The ride consists of two towers linked together at the top. Riders are launched to a height of 210 feet at a maximum speed of 45 mph.
References
- ↑ Worlds of Fun Timeline - WorldsOfFun.org
- ↑ "World's of Fun adds two new too tall thrill rides", The Salina Journal (April 13, 1996), pp. 9. Retrieved on December 26, 2021.
- ↑ Strange But True - Worlds of Fun.Org
- ↑ "Wood Working: Timber Wolf & Prowler". Worlds of Fun. https://www.worldsoffun.com/blog/2019/wood-working-timber-wolf--prowler.
- ↑ "Things are looking different at Kansas City’s Theme Park. Detonator is getting a new top! 💣🔝💯 #WorldsofFun". Worlds of Fun. December 3, 2021. https://twitter.com/worldsoffun/status/1466889153740566530. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
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