Viking Voyager
History
Viking Voyager was among the attractions present at the opening of Worlds of Fun in 1973. It is a log flume-type ride manufactured by Arrow Development.
Viking Voyager has undergone modifications during its operational history. These modifications include the replacement of the boats in 1993 and the installation of a new control system in 2016.
Ride experience
Riders board log flume boats designed to resemble Viking longships. The ride begins with a brief float along the water channel toward the first, smaller lift hill. Following a short, gentle decline from this elevated section, the boats navigate a winding course through a wooded area. This course leads to the second, taller lift hill, which culminates in a descent of approximately 45-foot splashdown into a body of water. The boats then return to the loading station.
Cultural references
The American television program Saturday Night Live featured Viking Voyager in a sketch in February 2021. The sketch depicted a group of teenagers at Worlds of Fun interacting while waiting in line for the ride and trying to decide rider pairings.
References
- ^ "Viking Voyager". Worlds of Fun. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ "Viking Voyager". worldsoffun.org. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ Counts, Huey (April 23, 1992). "Monsoon gets the wave from coaster wimp". Independence Examiner.
- ^ Hoffmann, Sharon (February 28, 2021). "'SNL' skit goes on an awkward ride at Worlds of Fun, and Kansas Citians are loving it". Kansas City Star. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ Foshee, Chris (March 9, 2021). "Worlds of Fun on Saturday Night Live". Worlds of Fun. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ Creighton, Rob (March 1, 2021). "Watch: Worlds of Fun Featured on Saturday Night Live". KXKX. Retrieved December 31, 2024.