Backyardigans: Mission to Mars, Steel roller coaster in Movie Park Germany, Germany.
This family-friendly steel roller coaster manufactured by Vekoma reaches 27.9 feet in height and travels 679 feet of track at speeds up to 21.7 mph without inversions.
Operating since January 1996, this attraction was previously known as Rocket Rider and Coyote's and Roadrunner's Roller Coaster before receiving its current Backyardigans theme.
The ride connects to the popular Nickelodeon animated series The Backyardigans, featuring space exploration themes that encourage children's imagination and curiosity about Mars missions.
The single train accommodates 16 riders in 8 cars with a minimum height requirement of 90 cm and operates for approximately 44 seconds per ride cycle.
This Junior Coaster model uses booster wheels for its lift system and serves as an introduction to roller coasting for young children in a safe environment.
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