Thunderdome (John Armitage)

Thunderdome

John Armitage (UK) Status Operating since 1992
Flambards Theme Park (loan) Name Thunderdome Location Helston, Cornwall, England, UK Operated During 2024 Lightwater Valley (loan) Name Thunderdome Location Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, UK Operated 2017 to 2022 Lightwater Valley (loan) Name Disco Rider Location Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, UK Operated 1999 or earlier to 2003 Fantasy Island (loan) Name Disco Rider Location Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire, England, UK Operated During 1995 Replaced by Hoola Kula Lightwater Valley (loan) Name Disco Rider Location Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, UK Operated 1992 to 1994 Richard Walton (UK) Location Travelling, UK Operated November 1987 to 1991 Michael Wallis (UK) Location Travelling, UK Operated 1970 to November 1987 May Wallis (UK) Location Travelling, UK Operated April 1966 to 1969
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Manufacturer	Maxwell
Product	Speedway

Thunderdome is a Waltzer built by UK manufacturer Maxwell currently owned by UK showman John Armitage. The ride was on loan at Flambards Theme Park for the 2024 season.

History

The ride was built as an Ark/Speedway, although was later converted to a Waltzer during the 1990s.

The ride in 2008, under the ownership of John Armitage

External Links

• Images of the ride on NFCA Digital.

Flambards Theme Park

Former

Coasters

DragonHornet

Attractions

Balloon RaceCarouselColorado RiverCornish Mine TrainCornwall EyeCyclocoptersDino ExpressDodgemsExtreme ForceGo KartsHuman CannonballHyperglideMini CarouselPirate ShipRockin' Tug BoatSamba BalloonsSky ForceSky SwingerSkyrakerSpace MissionSpace RaceTea Cup RideThunderboltThunderdomeWestern Mine Train

Lightwater Valley

Present

Coasters

CaterpillarLadybird

Attractions

CarouselClownaroundDragon BoatsDragon DropEagles Creek FarmElephant FlightFlying CutlassHot Air BalloonsHuman CannonballJeep SafariJumping KangaroosLightwater Express TrainMonkey DropPirate SwingerPowder KegsSavanna ExpressSkull RockSkyriderSpace PiratesSpin BugSplash FallsTiki RaftVintage CarsWave Rider

Former

Coasters

BatflyerGrizzly BearRaptor AttackSoopa LoopaThe RocketThe UltimateTwisterViper

Attractions

Animal CarnivalApolloBeaver RapidsBlack PearlBlack Widow's WebBuffalo ExpressCrazy DancerDodgems

(2020)

Dodgems

(2007–2013)

Eagles ClawFlying CamelsFlying NelliesGalaxyGallopers

(1981)

Gallopers

(2000–2007)

Go KartsHelter Skelter

(1994)

Helter Skelter

(2021)

Hornet's NestHot WheelsLadybugLightwater WheelOctopusOrbiterShake-ItSky HooksThe WaveThunderdomeTwist and TurnVintage CarsVoyagerWaltzerWhirlwind

(2010)

Whirlwind

(2011–2015)

Wild River Rapids

Fantasy Island

Present

Coasters

Jellikins CoasterMillenniumOdysseyRhombus Express

Attractions

Balloon RideBizzy Dizzy BeezBouncing BugsCarouselChair-O-PlanesCuthbert the Crazy CaterpillarDodgemsElephantsFantasiaFirebowlG-ForceGlowwormGuardianHarrington Flint's Island AdventuresJungle AdventureLog FlumeMagical SeaquariumMantisMystical Dragon MountainSea StormTechno JumpTime MachineToucan ToursTurbulenceTwisterVolcanoWild River Rapids

Former

Coasters

Apple CoasterIce MountainMagic MouseSpinning RacerWacky Worm

Attractions

Absolutely InsaneAmazing ConfusionCrazy Clown RideDisco RiderFrisbeeGallopersHoola Kula/Crazy IslandJetsJumpin' FrogJungle Truck RideMonkey JumpSafari TrainTop BuzzTop FlipTwisterUniverseWaltzing Whirlwind