Firefall (ride)

Firefall was a Top Spin located at California's Great America. Manufactured by HUSS Park Attractions, the ride was originally located at Geauga Lake under the name Texas Twister. It was the first of its kind in North America. Upon the park's closing, the ride was relocated to its sister park, California's Great America, where it reopened in 2008.[1] When it was moved, its original ride program was slightly modified.

Firefall
California's Great America
AreaAll American Corners
Coordinates37°23′48.5″N 121°58′21.7″W
StatusRemoved
CostUS$2,000,000
Opening dateMay 17, 2008 (2008-05-17)
Closing dateOctober 30, 2016
Geauga Lake
StatusRelocated
Opening date1993
Closing date2007
General statistics
Attraction typeTop Spin
ManufacturerHUSS Park Attractions
ModelTop Spin 1
Height60 ft (18 m)
Drop60 ft (18 m)
Duration1:36
Height restriction55–77 in (140–196 cm)
Previous namesTexas Twister at Geauga Lake
Fast Lane available

The ride featured a wall of water fountains which rose in front of the vehicle as it swung, giving the illusion that riders may get wet. Its finale sequence featured the bubbling water via pneumatic devices before catching on fire through the use of methane gas. The ride was set to the same soundtrack composed for The Crypt at Kings Dominion.

References

  1. Mitchell, Sandy (August 3, 2011). "Amusement Parks In Northern California: A Huffington Post Travel Guide". Retrieved August 7, 2017.

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