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Detonator (Worlds of Fun)

Ride in the United States
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Detonator
Detonator in 2009
Worlds of Fun
Location Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Coordinates 39°10′22″N 94°29′16″W / 39.172892°N 94.487885°W / 39.172892; -94.487885
Status Operating since April 13, 1996
Rider height 48 inch minimum
Statistics
Manufacturer S&S Worldwide
Product Space Shot
Type
Capacity 12 riders per tower
Height 210 feet

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

  1. Worlds of Fun Timeline - WorldsOfFun.org
  2. "World's of Fun adds two new too tall thrill rides". The Salina Journal. April 13, 1996. p. 9. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  3. Strange But True - Worlds of Fun.Org
  4. "Wood Working: Timber Wolf & Prowler". Worlds of Fun.
  5. "Things are looking different at Kansas City's Theme Park. Detonator is getting a new top! 💣🔝💯 #WorldsofFun". Twitter. Worlds of Fun. December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2021.

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