Silver Bullet, Steel roller coaster in Knott's Berry Farm, California, US.
Silver Bullet is a steel roller coaster that stretches about 3,100 feet long and reaches speeds of around 55 miles per hour. The ride includes six inversions, such as a vertical loop and a cobra roll.
Cedar Fair filed the "Silver Bullet" trademark on May 28, 2003, and construction began that September with the relocation of The Church of Reflections. Announced on December 1, 2003 as part of an $85 million investment across Cedar Fair parks, the ride's last track piece went in on September 30, 2004. It opened December 7, 2004, after a First Rider Auction raised $1,643 for the Speech & Language Development Center of Buena Park.
The ride's name comes from the western theme of Knott's Berry Farm, and its entrance sits in the Ghost Town section. The layout crosses three themed areas: Ghost Town, Fiesta Village and Indian Trails. The trains' seats are light blue with orange over-the-shoulder restraints and tri-color wheel coverings in red, orange and yellow.
Riders must be at least 54 inches tall to experience the ride. Crowds can be heavy on weekends, so visiting early in the day or during slower periods works best.
Sand packed into the track reduces noise during the ride, making it noticeably quieter than typical roller coasters. This was an innovation that inspired similar approaches at other amusement park attractions.
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