Golden Zephyr

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Golden Zephyr

Disney California Adventure Park
Location	Anaheim, California, USA
Coordinates	33°48′21″N 117°55′20″W / 33.80597°N 117.922266°W / 33.80597; -117.922266
Section	Paradise Gardens Park
Status	Operating since February 8, 2001
Rider height	No restriction

Statistics

Manufacturer

Morgan

Type

Flying Machine

Capacity

72 riders per cycle

Golden Zephyr is a Flying Machine built by American manufacturer Morgan^[1] currently located at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, California, USA.

History

During testing in 2000, the ride vehicles swung too far outwards and vibrated undesirably. The design was subsequently revised.^[1] Golden Zephyr opened with the park on February 8, 2001.^[2]

Design

Golden Zephyr was manufactured by Morgan to a custom design. The ride has six large silver rocket-shaped vehicles seating twelve riders each. These are attached by cables to a central tower. When the ride is in motion, the rockets spin around the tower.^[1]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 "It's Back to the Drawing Board for Disney's Troublesome Zephyr". Los Angeles Times. 2000-10-05. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
↑ "DISNEY: Park Opens as Economy Is Cooling". The Los Angeles Times. 2001-02-09. p. 164. Retrieved 2024-12-08.

[:0-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 "It's Back to the Drawing Board for Disney's Troublesome Zephyr". Los Angeles Times. 2000-10-05. Retrieved 2024-12-08.

[2] "DISNEY: Park Opens as Economy Is Cooling". The Los Angeles Times. 2001-02-09. p. 164. Retrieved 2024-12-08.

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