Avatar Airbender
| Avatar Airbender | |
|---|---|
| File:Avatar Airbender (Nickelodeon Universe Mall of America) 1.jpg Avatar Airbender’s layout | |
| Nickelodeon Universe | |
| Coordinates | 44°51′16″N 93°14′32″W / 44.85455°N 93.24209°WCoordinates: 44°51′16″N 93°14′32″W / 44.85455°N 93.24209°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. [1] |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | March 15, 2008 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Designer | Ing.-Büro Stengel GmbH |
| Model | Surfrider Coaster |
| Height | 70[2] ft (21 m) |
| Length | 220[3] ft (67 m) |
| Speed | 30 mph (48 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 1 minute |
| Max vertical angle | 90° |
| Capacity | 450 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Avatar Airbender at RCDB Pictures of Avatar Airbender at RCDB | |
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Avatar Airbender is a steel shuttle roller coaster located in the Mall of America in Bloomington Minnesota.[4] Manufactured by Intamin, the ride is an Intamin Surfrider model, featuring a U-shaped track and a spinning disc vehicle that shuttles riders back and forth along the track.[5][6]
History
Avatar Airbender opened on March 15th, 2008, as part of the grand opening of Nickelodeon Universe.[7][8] The attraction replaced the central Charlie Brown fountain area from the previous Camp Snoopy layout.[9]
Ride characteristics
The ride uses a Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM) launch system to accelerate the disc back and forth along the track.[10] Each launch increases in power, sending the vehicle higher up the curved vertical spikes on either end.[11] As it traverses the track, the disc spins freely, giving riders varied and unpredictable sensations of motion and changing views throughout the ride cycle.[5][12]
The track is relatively short, approximately 220 feet (67 meters) in length,[3] but the oscillating motion and spinning dynamic [13][14] deliver a ride experience that combines elements of both a roller coaster and a flat ride.[15][16] The vehicle reaches a maximum height of 70 feet (21.3 meters) at the peaks of the track and a top speed of approximately 30mph (48km/h).[17][18]
The entire ride experience lasts around 45 seconds,[19] after which the vehicle gradually comes to a stop at the center of the track.[14][12]
Theme
Avatar Airbender is themed after the animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender.[3][20][21][22][23][24]
Downtime
Like many launch roller coasters, Avatar Airbender occasionally experiences downtime due to routine maintenance, technical inspections, or operational safety checks.[25] Given its complicated LSM launch system and spinning mechanism, regular upkeep is essential to ensure smooth and safe operation.[26][27] Avatar Airbender is only closed during the park’s annual maintenance.[25][28][29]
See also
External links
References
- ↑ "GeoHack - Draft:Avatar Airbender".
- ↑ https://rcdb.com/4094.htm
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Avatar Airbender – Nickelodeon Universe".
- ↑ "SKIMS".
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Surf Rider". July 16, 2021.
- ↑ https://coasterforce.com/half-pipe/
- ↑ "Nickelodeon Universe Opens in March". January 29, 2008.
- ↑ https://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/coasters/avatar-airbender
- ↑ "The Delbert Cartoon Report: Cartoon Destinations: Mall of America". March 9, 2021.
- ↑ https://amusementtoday.com/issues/2021/202109/assets/downloads/AT-SEPT-2021i.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ↑ https://coastergallery.com/2001/MOA31b.html
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Half Pipe Coaster Videos & Info". October 27, 2016.
- ↑ https://nickelodeonuniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/NU-Physics-Packet_Teacher.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 https://www.intamin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Image_Company_Brochure_2022_def_WebDP.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ↑ "The Upgraded Intamin Surf Family: The Surf Rider 2.0 and the Ultra Surf". July 16, 2021.
- ↑ https://data.epo.org/publication-server/rest/v1.0/publication-dates/20210224/patents/EP3380208NWB1/document.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ↑ "Intamin Surf Rider" (PDF). September 1, 2019.
- ↑ https://www.rollercoasterphilosophy.com/tag/avatar-airbender/
- ↑ https://nickelodeonuniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/NUSafetyGuide_Web-1.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ↑ "Nickelodeon Universe® at Mall of America® announces two exciting new attractions coming soon to the iconic theme park | Mall of America®". mallofamerica.com.
- ↑ Mitchell, Bea. "Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America opens new Fly with Appa ride | blooloop". blooloop.com.
- ↑ "Nickelodeon Universe Announces New 'Dora the Explorer' and 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Rides For Mall of America".
- ↑ "Fly with Appa Grand Opening Celebration – Nickelodeon Universe". nickelodeonuniverse.com.
- ↑ "Avatar Airbender – Nickelodeon Universe". nickelodeonuniverse.com.
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 "Scheduled Ride Closures – Nickelodeon Universe".
- ↑ "Avatar Airbender - Nickelodeon Universe (Bloomington, Minnesota, United States)".
- ↑ "Intamin announces upgraded Surf Family coasters | blooloop".
- ↑ https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo/minnesota/bloomington/attractions/nickelodeon-universe-540229.html
- ↑ https://rollercoastertraveller.com/nickelodeon-universe/
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