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Arkansas Twister

Magic Springs & Crystal Falls

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This wooden coaster designed by Don Rosser originally operated as the Florida Hurricane at Boardwalk & Baseball in Haines City, Florida. In January 1990, the coaster was sold for $10,000 and relocated to Magic Springs & Crystal Falls. This 3,500 foot long wooden roller coaster has an "out and back" layout that starts with 92-foot first drop from a ten story lift hill. Two trains travel the circuit while reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
1978 Wood Out and Back Don Rosser, William L. Cobb
  • Height
    100
    feet
  • Drop
    92
    feet
  • Angle Of Descent
    56°
    degrees
  • Length
    3,340
    feet
  • Top Speed
    50
    miles per hour
  • G-force
    3.4
    G's
  • Ride Time
    2 minutes
    minutes : seconds
  • Number Of Trains
    2 - 24 passenger
     
  • Train Designer
    Gerstlauer
     

Arkansas Twister Facts & History

1992 – Renamed and relocated from Boardwalk and Baseball where it was called Florida Hurricane.

2000 – Reopened after being closed from four seasons (1996 - 1999)

Train has six cars with two rows each, seating two abreast per row.

Height requirement: Riders must be at least 48 inches tall

Where to Coast

Visit Magic Springs & Crystal Falls to ride this roller coaster.

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