Space Shuttle (roller Coaster)
Ride elements
Ride layout
The ride begins when the train is pulled backwards from the station and up a 116.5-foot (35.5 m) lift spike, before being released. After being released, the train passes through the station, enters a Cobra roll element (referred to as a boomerang by the designers), then travels through a vertical loop. Upon exiting the loop, the train runs up a second spike, which is angled so that the two spikes meet at the top in a "V"-like formation. Once the train runs out of momentum, it is lifted to the top of the second spike via chain lift, and is held for several seconds before being released; travelling through the layout in reverse before returning being finally coming to a complete stop in the station.
Incidents
In December 2007, Space Shuttle had an incident when the train stalled on the Cobra Roll element of the ride. There were 25 riders during the incident which were mostly students on an educational tour. There were no serious injuries among the students. After that, Space Shuttle was temporarily suspended for technical renovation. Since then, the ride re-opened to the public and was renamed as Space Shuttle Max sponsored by Pepsi-Cola Philippines. The park would later seal a partnership with Coca-Cola in 2012, apparently replacing the Pepsi-Cola sponsorship on the ride.
References
- ^ "Space Shuttle - Enchanted Kingdom".
- ^ Legaspi, Amita (December 12, 2007). "Shuttle ride breaks down at Enchanted Kingdom". GMA News. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ^ "Space Shuttle reopens at Enchanted Kingdom". GMA News. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
- ^ Sago (February 14, 2012). "Enchanted Kingdom Opens More Happiness with Coca-Cola". Let's Go Sago. Retrieved January 6, 2023.