EXPLORE LAGOON: RIDES: Centennial Screamer 

  

 

Opened: 18 Apr 1987

Location: South Midway

Manufactured By: Huss Maschinenfabrik

Ride Model: Enterprise

Max Height: 65 feet

Max Speed: Approx. 20 rpm

Wheel Diameter: 56 feet

Number Of Gondolas: 20

Ride Capacity: 40 (2 per gondola)

Hourly Capacity: 1,400 riders per hour

Height Requirement: 46" minimum

 

history & info

The Centennial Screamer is a Huss Enterprise which was based on a similar ride concept by Schwarzkopf. In many ways it's like a new take on the Ferris wheel. It spins at higher speeds and loads much quicker by being lowered by the center arm onto its side. After loading, the wheel spins causing the gondolas to swing outward.

      This ride opened in 1987, the same year as Turn Of The Century and were both named in reference to Lagoon's 100th anniversary which was celebrated that year (even though the 100th anniversary actually occurred in 1986). Screamer was ready on opening day, but Turn Of The Century opened later in the season. The area where Screamer stands was once occupied by The Rotor.

      Huss Maschinenfabrik is a German company that began in 1919 producing ship equipment. They ventured into making amusement rides in 1969 and it is now their only business. Other Huss rides that have operated at Lagoon include Cyclone, Tidal Wave, Tri-Star, UFO and The Whirlwind.

 

photos

Centennial Screamer in operation.

Photo: Braden Miskin

 

Photo: Rick

 

The Screamer was left in this position while it was closed for a time during 2006.

Photo: Rick

 

The Screamer after dark.

Photo: Rick

 

  

 

SOURCES

Lagoon

Deseret News

Huss Maschinenfabrik

 

Updated 18 Feb 2008