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.

 

photos

Photo: Rick

 

Photo: Braden Miskin

 

Photo: Braden Miskin

 

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SOURCES

Lagoon

Website Visitors

Vekoma

 

Updated 19 Jan 2008