Cyclone Sam's

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Cyclone Sam's Cloudpoofer 2000
Cyclone Sams exterior.jpg
Exterior of Cyclone Sam's in 2015
Worlds of Fun
AreaWild West
Coordinates 39°10′23″N94°29′17″W / 39.1730°N 94.488°W / 39.1730; -94.488
StatusOperating
Opening dateApril 1, 1995 (1995-04-01)
ReplacedWobble Wheel
Ride statistics
Attraction type Wipeout
Manufacturer Chance Rides
Theme Tornado
Vehicles1
Riders per vehicle40
Rows20
Riders per row2
Duration2:30
Height restriction48 in (122 cm)

Cyclone Sam's Cloudpoofer 2000 is an indoor Wipeout attraction at Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Cyclone Sam's officially opened to the public on April 1, 1995. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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History

In 1977, the Wobble Wheel, a Trabant ride manufactured by Chance Rides, was introduced to the park. The outdoor attraction was themed to resemble an old-western style wagon wheel and featured seating arrangements of two-person passenger rows facing the same direction. The Wobble Wheel was similar in design and operation to Cyclone Sam's, as it was capable of spinning and elevating in the air. The Wobble Wheel was removed from operation in 1993 and was temporarily replaced by a Ford Manufacturing exhibit for one season. This exhibit was subsequently replaced in 1995 by Cyclone Sam's. [5]

Ride experience

Video of ride cycle in 2023

Cyclone Sam's Cloudpoofer 2000 is located within a building that is themed as a barn that appears to have been struck by a tornado. [1] [6] [7] Guests enter an indoor queue area that previously included a video presentation featuring a 1930s-era scientist introducing the ride as his new invention; however, the presentation has since been removed. [8]

The ride is designed to simulate the effects of a storm and features a circular Chance Wipeout ride that elevates guests to heights of up to 30 feet. Riders experience a series of strong accelerations and varying forces as the ride rotates and tilts, mimicking the chaotic nature of a tornado. The attraction utilizes various special effects, including wind, lighting, fog, and sound effects, as well as video, to enhance the overall experience. [1] [6] [7] [9]

Cyclone Sam's Cloudpoofer 2000 accommodates up to 40 guests in 20 two-person passenger rows, with the rows facing each other. Each row is equipped with a shared lap bar and individual seat belts to secure riders during the experience. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Cyclone Sams". Worlds of Fun. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  2. "Travel Notes". Hutchinson News. March 26, 1995. p. 14.
  3. "Worlds of Fun Tour of the Park 2024 Edition: Americana/Wild West". worldsoffun.org. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  4. "Worlds of Fun". The Salina Journal. May 7, 1995. p. 79.
  5. "Worlds of Fun Gone but Not Forgotten: The Defunct Rides & Attractions". worldsoffun.org. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  6. 1 2 "Getting Out and About". Kansas City Star. June 25, 1995. p. 408. World's of Fun's newest ride is Cyclone Sam's Cloudpoofer 2000, a thrill ride housing in a barn that appears to have been hit by a cyclone. Forty Riders whirl into the center of the "storm," thanks to special effects.
  7. 1 2 McTavish, Brian (March 31, 1995). "New rides, better rides, and more food". Kansas City Star. p. 69. Cyclone Sam's Cloudpoofer 2000 is a new thrill ride inside a barn that appears to have been struck by a cyclone. Up to 40 riders whirl into the center of the "storm" with accompanying video simulation.
  8. "Cyclone Sam's Cloudpoofer 2000". YouTube. World's of Fun. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  9. "Worlds of Fun will start new ride in 1996 season". Kansas City Star. September 16, 1995. p. 21. The last major ride to open at Worlds of Fun was Cyclone Sam's Cloudpoofer 2000, which made its debut in April. With Video simulation and other special effects, the ride appears to take as many as 40 persons into the vertex of a sinister storm.