Falling Star (Wild Waves)
Ride in the United States
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| Manufacturer | Chance Rides | ||||||||||
| Product | Falling Star | ||||||||||
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| Capacity | 40 per cycle | ||||||||||
Falling Star was a Rainbow built by US manufacturer Chance Rides previously located at Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Seattle, Washington, USA. It was a Falling Star built by Chance Rides.
History
In 1984, Falling Star opened at Boblo Island in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada.[1]
Following the closure of Boblo Island on September 30, 1993, the attraction was sold to Wild Waves & Enchanted Village at auction in Federal Way, Washington, USA, where it reopened the following year.[2][3][4]
In 2011, the gearbox malfunctioned while the ride was operating, sending debris flying, some of which hit riders. The ride was closed immediately while representatives for Chance Rides came out to inspect it.[5] It isn't thought to have ever reopened.
References
- ↑ "Falling Star is the star as Boblo opens season". The Windsor Star.
- ↑ "Boblo Island". Coaster Enthusiasts of Canada.
- ↑ Reader, Stephanie (1994-07-24). "Enchanted Parks offers new spins on old themes". The News Tribune. p. 55. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ↑ "Ride 'Em Cowboy". The Windsor Star.
- ↑ "Wild Waves scare: 'I kind of thought I was going to die'". Komo News.
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