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Colossus: The Firedragon
Location: South Midway
Height of Ride: 85 Feet
Length of Track: 2,850 Feet
Speed: 55 Miles Per Hour
Cost of Ride: 2.5 Million
Year Installed: 1983
Duration: 1 Minute 45 Seconds
Capacity: 1600 Passengers per Hour
Amount of Lights: 12,000 +
Manufacturer: Anton Schwarzkopf Company
Height Requirements: Riders under 46" in height may not ride. Riders between 46" and 50" in height must be accompanied by a responsible person.
The Colossus is in my opinion Lagoon's signature ride. Since 1983 it has been one of the more popular rides at Lagoon and a favorite among many roller coaster enthusiasts. In 1984 it was selected by People magazine as one of the top 10 roller coasters in the country. And rightly so, even if it's height doesn't match some of the coasters out there, the ride is one to remember.
This ride is the only one on the park with a camera. Make sure to smile as you are coming out of the second loop because that is where the camera is positioned. It's fun to take a look at the pictures as you come out of the exit and make fun of those that were riding with you.
The style of this ride is a traveling roller coaster. Designed to be set up or taken down in a 24 hour period. So if Lagoon really wanted to surprise people, they could take it down in a single day. But I wouldn't worry, Lagoon has kept this ride for over twenty years now.
For those of you that are afraid of going upside down, never fear! 75% of your body weight is pressed against the seat when the train races through the loops making it impossible for a person to fall out. You could even ride the Colossus without a lap bar, but I wouldn't recommend it because it's there for other reasons.
On busy days you will normally find two trains running. Lagoon used to operate up to three trains at one time, but park management felt it was safer to limit maximum operation to two trains. But on rare occasions when the park is at capacity, you will find Lagoon may try to operate three trains. But if you only find two running don't worry, the line moves quickly.
Check out the ride when you are at the park. You will love this roller coaster!
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