The Crypt, Indoor Top Spin ride at Kings Island, Mason, Ohio, US
Description
The Crypt is an indoor Top Spin ride located at Kings Island amusement park. The installation features a large platform suspended between two counterweighted arms that rotate and flip through multiple sequences during each ride cycle.
History
The ride opened in 2002 as the world's first HUSS Giant Top Spin installation at Kings Island. Over time, the attraction evolved from a Tomb Raider movie theme to a standalone experience due to changing entertainment licensing.
Culture
The attraction transformed from a Tomb Raider movie theme to an independent experience, reflecting changes in entertainment partnerships at Kings Island.
Practical
Riders must reach 54 inches (137 centimeters) in height to board this attraction. The ride operates for about 70 seconds and includes two inversion cycles during its sequence.
Did you know?
This installation holds the distinction of being the world's first Giant Top Spin ride, merging special effects with mechanical rotations inside a fully enclosed space. The combination of an indoor setting with intense spinning movements creates an experience that stands apart from other rides in the park.
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