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Orient Express


Worlds of Fun

Worlds of Fun announced that the Orient Express roller coaster was retired from service at the end of the 2003 season. Constructed in 1980 by Arrow Development (Mountain View, CA), the venerable Orient Express gave millions of thrilling rides to Worlds of Fun guests over the 24 seasons it operated.

Roller Coaster Details

Track Type Year Designer/Manufacturer
Steel Multielement Terrain 1980 Arrow Dynamics

Roller Coaster Stats


Height: 117 feet Drop: 115 feet
Top speed: 50 mph G-Force: 3.5 G's
Inversions: 4 Length: 3,470 feet
Ride time: 2 minutes, 30 seconds Trains: 3 - 28 passenger

More Information About Orient Express


April 4, 1980 - Orient Express debuts at Worlds of Fun

Fact: Orient Express is the first roller coaster to feature a "Kamikazee Kurve" double inverting element that was later called a "Boomerang" by Arrow.

2003 - Orient Express closed and dismantled at the end of the season.

Trains have seven cars with two rows each, seating two abreast per row.

Ride capacity: 1,800 passengers per hour

Height requirement: Must be at least 48 inches tall

Ride Location


Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, MO
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