Excalibur (Valleyfair)

Roller coaster in the United States
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Excalibur
Valleyfair
Location Shakopee, Minnesota, USA
Coordinates 44°47′58″N 93°27′43″W / 44.799546°N 93.462014°W / 44.799546; -93.462014
Status Operating since May 6, 1989
Cost $3,000,000 USD
Rider height 48 inch minimum
Statistics
Manufacturer Arrow Dynamics
Product Special Coaster Systems
Type Steel - Hybrid
Riders per train 30
Hourly capacity 1,200
Propulsion Chain lift hill
Height 100 feet
Drop 105 feet
Top speed 54.5 mph
Length 2415 feet
Inversions 0
Drop angle 60°
Duration 2:17
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Excalibur is a steel hybrid roller coaster located at Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota, USA.

History

In August 1988, Valleyfair announced that Excalibur would be added for the 1989 season.[1]

The ride opened on May 6, 1989.[2] A few years after it opened, trim brakes were added at the top of the first hill. The bottom and first half of the turn were re-profiled in an attempt to reduce roughness.

Design

Elements

Color scheme

Grey track and unpainted supports.

Trains

2 trains with 5 cars per train. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows, for a total of 30 riders per train.

Images

References

  1. "Valleyfair to add Excalibur coaster".
  2. "New Ups & Downs at Valleyfair". Arrow Dynamics.

External links


Articles on Valleyfair