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| Builder | Custom Coasters International, Inc. | ||||||||
| Type | Wooden - Enclosed - Dark ride | ||||||||
| Propulsion | Chain lift hill | ||||||||
| Length | 911 feet | ||||||||
| Inversions | 0 | ||||||||
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| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters | ||||||||
| Riders per train | 20 | ||||||||
Underground is a wooden enclosed dark ride roller coaster located at Adventureland in Altoona, Iowa, USA.
History
Underground opened on April 27, 1996.[1] The attraction was closed for the entire 2023 season, during which it was refurbished.[2] It reopened in 2024 with a refurbishment by Gaff Box.[3][4]
Design
The Underground is located indoors and is kept in the dark. It has various characters designed by Themed Environments and Effects.
Trains
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2 trains with 6 cars per train. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows, for a total of 24 riders per train. The first and last cars were removed from each train during the 2019 season. The last cars were added back on for 2020, but are currently not open to riders.
References
- ↑ "'The Underground'". The Des Moines Register. 1996-04-25. p. 37. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ↑ "Journey into a mine at Adventureland Park when it reopens the Underground roller coaster".
- ↑ "Kennywood". Screamscape. Archived from the original on 2024-05-25. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ↑ Levine, Arthur. "Adventureland Reimagines Classic Attraction". Funworld. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
External links
- Underground on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
- Underground on the Dark Ride DataBase.
Present
Attractions
A-TrainBernie's SwingCarrouselChuckwagonCircus BalloonsConvoyDraken FallsFrantic FreewayG-ForceGiant Sky WheelHampton CarsJunior JockeysLady BugsLeap FrogsLightouseParachutesPuff DragonsRaging RiverRed BaronsRevolutionRockin' RainbowSaw Mill SplashScramblerShakin' BaconSidewinderSpace ShotSpeedway RacersStorm ChaserTeacupsTilt-A-WhirlFlying Tigers
Former
Coasters