Vortex, Frisbee ride in Thorpe Park, England
Description
Vortex is a spinning ride at Thorpe Park featuring eight clusters of four seats that rotate as the arms lift upward. The structure carries 32 riders and operates continuously throughout the day in the Lost City section of the park.
History
This ride opened in 2001 when Thorpe Park was expanding its offerings with mechanical attractions. It arrived as part of the Lost City themed section and has remained a fixture since its debut.
Culture
The mechanical pendulum attraction represents the evolution of theme park engineering, combining vertical and rotational movements for an intense experience.
Practical
Riders must be at least 140 centimeters tall to board this attraction. It operates daily when the park is open, though waits tend to be shorter during off-peak times.
Did you know?
The ride completes fifteen rotations per minute while suspended at sixty-five feet, generating strong centrifugal forces on the thirty-two passengers.
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