Arkansas Twister

Arkansas Twister General [[File:|link=|center]] ' ' Park Magic Springs & Crystal Falls Location Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA Status Operating Operated Operated May 30, 1992 - Opened May 30, 1992 Opening Cost Height restriction 48 inches (122 cm) Statistics Manufacturer Michael Black and Associates Builder Designer Don Rosser Type Wooden Type Model Riders per train Riders per hour Lift/launch system Chain Lift Height 95 feet Drop 92 feet Top speed mph Length 3,340 feet Dimensions feet x feet Duration Inversions 0 Steepest drop Maximum g-force

Arkansas Twister is a wooden roller coaster located at Magic Springs & Crystal Falls in Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA. It was designed by Don Rosser and built by Michael Black and Associates. It stands 95 feet tall and has 3,340 feet of track in a loose out and back layout.

History

Arkansas Twister debuted at Boardwalk and Baseball in Haines City, Florida, USA, and was called the Roaring Tiger. It was briefly renamed to Michael Jackson's Thrill Coaster, and again renamed to the Florida Hurricane, which opened on Febuary 14, 1987. The ride closed along with the park in 1990, and was bought by Magic Springs for $10,000.

The ride was rebuilt at it's current location by Martin & Vleminckx, the total cost of relocation was nearly $900,000. The ride debuted at the park on May 30, 1992, and shut again with the park in 1995. In 2000, the ride opened once again, and has been operating since.

Photo Gallery

View of the ride from the drop.