EXPLORE LAGOON: RIDES: The Bat


Opened: 16 April 2005
Location: North Midway
Manufactured By: Vekoma
Ride Model: Suspended Family Coaster
Cost: $3 million
Max Speed: 26 mph
Max Height: 49 feet
Track Length: 1,122 feet
Base Dimensions: 194 feet by 122 feet
Ride Time: 1 min 30 sec
Number Of Trains: 1
Number Of Cars: 10 cars per train
Ride Capacity: 20 (2 per car)
Hourly Capacity: 650 riders per hour
Height Requirement: 42" minimum
history & info
The Bat is Lagoon's first and only suspended coaster. It's designed for the whole family to ride, but seems to be more enjoyable for kids.
There was some upsetting news that came with the announcement of this ride. It would replace the old Lake Park Terrace which was used as a picnic terrace after being rebuilt from the original 1886 structure moved from Lake Park. It was torn down around 12 October 2004.
Vekoma is headquartered in the Netherlands and has introduced a wide variety of roller coasters all over the world.
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Photo: Rick

Photo: Braden Miskin

Photo: Braden Miskin
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Updated 19 Jan 2008