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The following is a list of amusement rides manufactured by the now-defunct Arrow Development and Arrow Dynamics. The company changed names and ownership four times between 1945 and 2002, operating as Arrow Development from 1945 to 1981, Arrow-Huss from 1981 to 1984, and as Arrow Dynamics from 1986 to 2001. The remaining assets were purchased by S&S on October 28, 2002. In November 2012, Sansei Yusoki Co. Ltd, acquired controlling interest in S&S and renamed itself S&S Sansei Technologies.
As of 2019, the company has built 102 roller coasters around the world. [1]
Name | Model | Park | Country | Opened | Status | Ref |
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Wabash Cannonball | Corkscrew | Old Indiana Fun-n-Water Park Opryland USA | ![]() | Unknown 1975 to 1997 | Removed | [2] [3] |
Black Widow Formerly Loop Coaster | Launched Loop | Old Indiana Fun-n-Water Park Six Flags New England | ![]() | Unknown 1977 to 1999 | Removed | [4] [5] |
Excalibur Formerly Dexter Frebish's Electric Roller Ride | Mine Train | Frontier City Six Flags AstroWorld | ![]() | Unknown 1972 to 1998 | Removed | [6] [7] |
Mad Mouse | Mad Mouse | Broadway Grand Prix Myrtle Beach Pavilion | ![]() | Unknown 1998 to 2006 | Removed | [8] [9] |
Unknown Formerly Lightning Bolt | Family Coaster | Granite Park MGM Grand Adventures | ![]() | Unknown 1993 to 2000 | Removed | [10] [11] |
Matterhorn Bobsleds | Bobsled | Disneyland | ![]() | 1959 | Operating | [12] |
Runaway Mine Train Formerly Mine Train Formerly Run-A-Way Mine Train | Mine Train | Six Flags Over Texas | ![]() | 1966 | Operating | [13] |
Dahlonega Mine Train | Mine Train | Six Flags Over Georgia | ![]() | 1967 | Operating | [14] |
Marche du Mille-pattes Formerly Petites Montagnes Russes | Mini Mine Train | La Ronde | ![]() | 1967 | Operating | [15] |
Mini Mine Train | Mini Mine Train | Six Flags Over Texas | ![]() | 1969 | Operating | [16] |
Serpent | Mini Mine Train | Six Flags AstroWorld | ![]() | 1969 | Removed | [17] |
Mini-Mine Train Formerly Yahoola Hooler | Mini Mine Train | Six Flags Over Georgia | ![]() | 1969 | Removed | [18] |
Cedar Creek Mine Ride | Mine Train | Cedar Point | ![]() | 1969 | Operating | [19] |
Gold Rusher | Mine Train | Six Flags Magic Mountain | ![]() | 1971 | Operating | [20] |
River King Mine Train Formerly Rail Blazer Formerly River King Run-Away Mine Train | Mine Train | Six Flags St. Louis | ![]() | 1971 | Operating | [21] |
Carolina Goldrusher | Mine Train | Carowinds | ![]() | 1973 | Operating | [22] |
Trailblazer | Mine Train | Hersheypark | ![]() | 1974 | Operating | [23] |
Runaway Mine Train | Mine Train | Six Flags Great Adventure | ![]() | 1974 | Operating | [24] |
Space Mountain | Bobsled | Magic Kingdom | ![]() | 1975 | Operating | [25] |
Wacky Soap Box Racers Formerly Cycle Chase | Steeplechase | Knott's Berry Farm | ![]() | 1976 | Removed | [26] |
Corkscrew | Looping Coaster | Cedar Point | ![]() | 1976 | Operating | [27] |
Demon Formerly Turn Of The Century | Looping Coaster | California's Great America | ![]() | 1976 | Operating | [28] |
Demon Formerly Turn Of The Century | Looping Coaster | Six Flags Great America | ![]() | 1976 | Operating | [29] |
Python | Corkscrew | Busch Gardens Tampa | ![]() | 1976 | Removed | [30] |
Double Loop | Looping Coaster | Geauga Lake | ![]() | 1977 | Removed | [31] |
Steeplechase | Steeplechase | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | ![]() | 1977 | Operating | [32] |
Loch Ness Monster | Looping Coaster | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | ![]() | 1978 | Operating | [33] |
Gemini | Racing Coaster | Cedar Point | ![]() | 1978 | Operating | [34] |
Corkscrew | Corkscrew | Michigan's Adventure | ![]() | 1979 | Operating | [35] |
Revolution Formerly Irn-Bru Revolution | Launched Loop | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | ![]() | 1979 | Operating | [36] |
Corkscrew | Corkscrew | Nagashima Spa Land | ![]() | 1979 | Operating | [37] |
Screw Coaster | Corkscrew | Nara Dreamland | ![]() | 1979 | Removed | [38] |
Cork Screw | Corkscrew | Benyland | ![]() | 1979 | Operating | [39] |
Corkscrew | Corkscrew | Toshimaen | ![]() | 1979 | Removed | [40] |
Corkscrew | Looping Coaster | Valleyfair | ![]() | 1980 | Operating | [41] |
Space Salamander | Loop & Corkscrew | Expoland | ![]() | 1980 | Removed | [42] |
Boomerang | Launched Loop | Tokyo Dome City | ![]() | 1980 | Removed | [43] |
Carolina Cyclone | Looping Coaster | Carowinds | ![]() | 1980 | Operating | [44] |
Orient Express | Looping Coaster | Worlds of Fun | ![]() | 1980 | Removed | [45] |
Dragon Fyre (roller coaster) Formerly Dragon Fire | Looping Coaster | Canada's Wonderland | ![]() | 1981 | Operating | [46] |
Bat | Suspended Coaster | Kings Island | ![]() | 1981 | Removed | [47] |
Sea Viper Formerly Corkscrew | Loop & Corkscrew | Sea World | ![]() | 1981 | Removed | [48] |
Vortex Formerly Corkscrew Formerly Turn Of The Century | Corkscrew | Calaway Park | ![]() | 1982 | Operating | [49] |
Viper | Looping Coaster | Six Flags Darien Lake | ![]() | 1982 | Operating | [50] |
Dragon Mountain | Looping Coaster | Marineland Theme Park | ![]() | 1983 | Operating | [51] |
Corkscrew | Corkscrew | Rusutsu Resort Yatsu Yuenchi | ![]() | 1983 1977 to 1982 | Operating | [52] [53] |
XLR-8 | Suspended Coaster | Six Flags AstroWorld | ![]() | 1984 | Removed | [54] |
Steamin' Demon Formerly Ragin' Cajun | Loop & Corkscrew | Great Escape Pontchartrain Beach | ![]() | 1984 1978 to 1983 | Operating | [55] [56] |
Dragon | Looping Coaster | Ocean Park Hong Kong | ![]() ![]() | 1984 | Removed | [57] |
Big Bad Wolf | Suspended Coaster | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | ![]() | 1984 | Removed | [58] |
Corkscrew Coaster Formerly Coca-Cola Rollercoaster | Loop & Corkscrew | Rainbow's End | ![]() | 1986 | Operating | [59] |
Crazy Roller Coaster | Looping Coaster | Nanhu Amusement Park | ![]() | 1986 | Removed | [60] |
Canobie Corkscrew Formerly Corkscrew Formerly Magic City Express Formerly Chicago Loop | Corkscrew | Canobie Lake Park Alabama State Fairgrounds Old Chicago | ![]() | 1987 1982 to 1986 1975 to 1980 | Removed | [61] [62] [63] |
Halilintar | Loop & Corkscrew | Dunia Fantasi | ![]() | 1987 | Operating | [64] |
Vortex | Looping Coaster | Kings Island | ![]() | 1987 | Removed | [65] |
Iron Dragon | Suspended Coaster | Cedar Point | ![]() | 1987 | Operating | [66] |
Thunderbolt Express Formerly Demon Formerly Screamin' Demon | Launched Loop | Camden Park Kings Island | ![]() | 1988 1977 to 1987 | Removed | [67] [68] |
Rolling X-Train Formerly Double Loop and Cork Screw | Looping Coaster | Everland | ![]() | 1988 | Operating | [69] |
Yagiyama Cyclone | Mine Train | Benyland | ![]() | 1988 | Operating | [70] |
Ninja | Suspended Coaster | Six Flags Magic Mountain | ![]() | 1988 | Operating | [71] |
Shockwave | Looping Coaster | Six Flags Great America | ![]() | 1988 | Removed | [72] |
Great American Scream Machine | Looping Coaster | Six Flags Great Adventure | ![]() | 1989 | Removed | [73] |
Excalibur | Wood Coaster | Valleyfair | ![]() | 1989 | Operating | [74] |
Ninja Formerly Scream Machine | Looping Coaster | Six Flags St. Louis Expo '86 | ![]() | 1989 1986 | Operating | [75] [76] |
Magnum XL-200 | Hyper Coaster | Cedar Point | ![]() | 1989 | Operating | [77] |
Corkscrew | Corkscrew | Silverwood Theme Park Knott's Berry Farm | ![]() | 1990 1975 to 1989 | Operating | [78] [79] |
Spiral Formerly Extremeroller Formerly EXT Formerly Screamroller | Corkscrew | Formosa Fun Coast Worlds of Fun | ![]() | 1990 1976 to 1988 | Removed | [80] [81] |
Viper | Looping Coaster | Six Flags Magic Mountain | ![]() | 1990 | Operating | [82] |
Vampire | Suspended Coaster | Chessington World of Adventures | ![]() | 1990 | Operating | [83] |
Vortex | Suspended Coaster | Canada's Wonderland | ![]() | 1991 | Operating | [84] |
Phantom's Revenge Formerly Steel Phantom | Hyper Coaster | Kennywood | ![]() | 1991 | Operating | [85] |
Afterburner Formerly Zoomerang Formerly Flying Daredevil Formerly Double-O | Launched Loop | Fun Spot Boardwalk and Baseball | ![]() | 1991 1977 to 1990 | Removed | [86] [87] |
Anaconda | Looping Coaster | Kings Dominion | ![]() | 1991 | Operating | [88] |
Adventure Express | Mine Train | Kings Island | ![]() | 1991 | Operating | [89] |
Drachen Fire | Looping Coaster | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | ![]() | 1992 | Removed | [90] |
Hayabusa | Suspended Coaster | Tokyo SummerLand | ![]() | 1992 | Removed | [91] |
Eagle Fortress | Suspended Coaster | Everland | ![]() | 1992 | Removed | [92] |
Python Formerly Lightnin' Loops | Launched Loop | Six Flags America Six Flags Great Adventure | ![]() | 1993 1978 to 1992 | Removed | [93] [94] |
Diamond Back Formerly Lightnin' Loops | Launched Loop | Frontier City Six Flags Great Adventure | ![]() | 1993 1978 to 1986 | Operating | [95] [96] |
Fantasia Special | Looping Coaster | Tongdo Fantasia | ![]() | 1993 | Operating | [97] |
Bat Formerly Flight Deck Formerly Top Gun | Suspended Coaster | Kings Island | ![]() | 1993 | Operating | [98] |
Thunderation | Mine Train | Silver Dollar City | ![]() | 1993 | Operating | [99] |
Canyon Blaster | Looping Coaster | Adventuredome | ![]() | 1993 | Operating | [100] |
Desperado | Hyper Coaster | Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino | ![]() | 1994 | Operating | [101] |
Titan MAX Formerly Titan V Formerly Titan | Hyper Coaster | Space World | ![]() | 1994 | Removed | [102] |
Big One Formerly Pepsi Max Big One | Hyper Coaster | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | ![]() | 1994 | Operating | [103] |
Diablo | Mine Train | PortAventura Park | ![]() | 1995 | Operating | [104] |
Sidewinder Formerly Roaring Tornado | Launched Loop | Elitch Gardens Elitch Gardens Magic Springs & Crystal Falls | ![]() | 1995 1990 to 1994 1980 to 1989 | Operating | [105] [106] [107] |
Roller Coaster Formerly Corkscrew | Corkscrew | MGM Dizzee World Geauga Lake | ![]() | 1996 1978 to 1995 | Operating | [108] [109] |
Roller Coaster | Looping Coaster | Al-Sha'ab Leisure Park | ![]() | 1996 | Closed | [110] |
Road Runner Express | Mine Train | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | ![]() | 1997 | Operating | [111] |
Wild Thing Formerly Loop Corkscrew | Loop & Corkscrew | Wild Waves Theme & Water Park Rocky Point Park | ![]() | 1997 1984 to 1995 | Operating | [112] [113] |
Mad Mouse | Mad Mouse | Michigan's Adventure | ![]() | 1999 | Operating | [114] |
Tennessee Tornado | Looping Coaster | Dollywood | ![]() | 1999 | Operating | [115] |
Mad Mouse | Mad Mouse | Valleyfair | ![]() | 1999 | Operating | [116] |
Montaña Rusa Formerly Corkscrew | Corkscrew | Salitre Magico Myrtle Beach Pavilion Magic Harbor | ![]() | 2000 1978 to 1999 1975 to 1977 | Operating | [117] [118] [119] |
Psycho Mouse | Mad Mouse | California's Great America | ![]() | 2001 | Operating | [120] |
The Gold Coaster Formerly Hot Wheels Sidewinder Formerly Cyclone Formerly Big Dipper | Looping Coaster | Dreamworld Luna Park | ![]() | 2001 1995 to 2001 | Operating | [121] [122] |
Big Bad John Formerly Thunder Express Formerly River King Mine Train Formerly River King Run-Away Mine Train | Mine Train | Magic Springs & Crystal Falls Dollywood Six Flags St. Louis | ![]() | 2002 1989 to 1998 1971 to 1987 | Operating | [123] [124] [125] |
X2 Formerly X | 4th Dimension Coaster | Six Flags Magic Mountain | ![]() | 2002 | Operating | [126] |
Canyon Blaster Formerly Rock n' Roller Coaster Formerly Timber Topper | Mine Train | Great Escape Old Indiana Fun-n-Water Park Opryland USA | ![]() | 2003 Unknown 1972 to 1997 | Operating | [127] [128] [129] |
Zimerman Formerly Revolution | Loop & Corkscrew | Gloria's Fantasyland DelGrosso's Amusement Park Libertyland | ![]() | 2014 Unknown 1979 to 2005 | Operating | [130] [131] [132] |
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Name | Model | Location | Opened | Closed | Details |
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Unknown | 20-foot (6.10 m) Carrousel | Alum Rock park San Jose, California | 1947 | Operating | relocated to Daniels Wood Land Paso Robles California Arrows first ride |
Unknown | 20-foot (6.10 m) Carrousel | Red Barn in Aromas, California | before 1950 | Operating | |
Big Top Carousel | 45-foot (13.72 m) Carrousel | Playland, Fresno, California | 1950's | Operating | |
Antique Carousel | 36-foot (10.97 m) Carrousel | Pixieland Amusement Park | 1955~ | Operating | |
Charlie's Carousel | 36-foot (10.97 m) Carrousel | Bishop's Pumpkin Farm | 2014 | Operating | Originally opened in about 1958. Relocated from Balboa Fun Zone in Newport Beach, California and Santa's Village in Scotts Valley, California before that. [134] [135] |
Unknown | 36-foot (10.97 m) Carrousel | Santa's Village | 1950s | 1979 | Ride built in about 1958. Closed with park in 1979 but remained standing but not operating until its removal in 1985. Relocated to Balboa Fun Zone and later to Bishop's Pumpkin Farm. [135] |
Unknown | 36-foot (10.97 m) Carrousel | Balboa Fun Zone | 1986 | 2011 | Relocated from Santa's Village and restored by son of one of Arrow's founders. Relocated to Bishop's Pumpkin Farm. [135] |
Name | Park | Model | Opened | Closed | Details |
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BuJu Line Express | Burke Junction | 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) gauge Miniature Train | 1981 | closed | Relocated from Frontier Village. [136] |
San Mateo Central Park Train | Central Park, San Mateo, California | 12 in (305 mm) gauge Miniature Train F-9 | 1950 | Operating | [137] |
Mountain Train Ride | Confusion Hill | 20 in (508 mm) gauge Miniature Train F-9 | 1955 | Operating | #243 Redwood Explorer |
Frontier Village Railroad | Frontier Village | 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) gauge Miniature Train | 1961 | Closed | Relocated to Burke Junction. [136] Also referred to as Frontier Village and Southern Pacific Railroad. Ride included performers who portrayed western characters. [138] |
Old 99 | Six Flags Great Escape | 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) gauge Miniature Train | ~1955 | Relocated | |
Magic Forest Railroad | Magic Forest Park | 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) gauge Miniature Train | Unknown | Operating | |
#9 | Timbavati Wildlife Park Safari Train | 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) 30" Mine Train | 1957 | Relocated | [139] |
#9 | Ghost Town Train | 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) 30" Mine Train | ~1954 | Unknown | [140] |
#345 | Memphis Fairgrounds | Miniature Train F-9 | Unknown | Unknown | |
#291 D" D" Special | Peony Park, Omaha Nebraska | Miniature Train F-9 | Unknown | Unknown | |
Pixieland Express | Pixieland Amusement Park | 20 in (508 mm) gauge Miniature Train | ~1961 | Operating | [141] |
#413 Streamliner | Roseburg, Oregon | Miniature Train F-9 | Unknown | Unknown | |
Cloverline Railroad | Sandland Adventures | 2 ft (610 mm) gauge Miniature Train F-9 | 1961 | Operating | [142] |
#6 Cave Train | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | 3 ft (914 mm) gauge Miniature Train | 1961 | Operating | |
Honest Abe number 9 | Santafair Park Federal, Washington | 3 ft (914 mm) gauge Miniature Train | ~1960 | Closed | Relocated to Paso Robles California |
#212 Playtown Streamliner | Town & Country Village, Palo Alto, CA | Miniature Train F-9 | Unknown | Unknown | |
#1993 Arrow Streamliner | Uesugi Farms | Miniature Train F-9 | Unknown | Operating | [143] |
#216 Rotary Chief | Playtown Roeding park, Fresno, Ca | Miniature train F-9 | 1955 | Closed | Relocated to Rio Linda CA private owner |
Name | Model | Location | Opened | Closed | Details |
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Avis Antique Car Ride | Car Ride | 1964 New York World's Fair | 1964 | 1965 | Sponsored by Avis. [144] [145] After closure, cars relocated to Adventureland (New York). [146] |
Antique Roadsters Formerly Jaunty Jeeps | Antique Cars | Adventureland (Iowa) | 1974 | 1987 | Operated with jeep vehicles from 1974 through 1978, and then antique car vehicles from 1979 through closure. [147] [148] |
Antique Cars | Antique Touring | Adventureland (New York) | 1978 | Operating | Originally used vehicles from the 1964 New York World's Fair. Vehicles replaced with electric versions in the 1990s. [149] [146] |
Antique Cars | Antique Touring | Centreville Amusement Park | 1967 | Operating | [150] |
Hubcap Alley Antique Cars | Antique Touring | Beech Bend Park | 2002 | Operating | [151] |
Antique Car Ride | Antique Cadillac M-6Z | Boblo Island Amusement Park | 1972 | 1993 | [152] |
Grand Prix | Sports Cars | Pleasure Beach Resort | 1960 | 2023 | Originally powered by petrol engines, but converted to electric in 2002. The ride ceased operations at the end of the 2023 season with final rides given at a private event in June 2024 |
Le Mans Raceway | Flyer | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | 1975 | 2006 | Three intertwined tracks with 49 vehicles. [153] Replaced with Griffon. |
Barney Oldfields Redwood Rally | Unknown | California's Great America | 1976 | Operating | Originally named after race car driver Barney Oldfield. Track reconfigured from original figure-eight layout to an oval at some point. [154] |
Antique Cars | 1930s Ford Model A | Canobie Lake Park | 1968 | Operating | [155] [156] |
Canobie 500 | Sports Cars | Canobie Lake Park | 1977 | Operating | [157] |
Carolina Turnpike Formerly Speedway | Sports Cars | Carowinds | 1973 | 1991 | Replaced with Vortex . After park's Exxon Hillbilly Jalopies closed, its vehicles were used on this track alongside the sports cars. [158] |
Exxon Hillbilly Jalopies | Jalopy | Carowinds | 1973 | 1987 | Replaced with White Water Falls. After closure, cars ran on park's Carolina Turnpike track for several additional seasons. [159] |
Antique Cars | 1910 Cadillac Touring | Cedar Point | 1969 | 2021 | Originally ride crossed over remnants of old lagoon system. Cars previously navigated track in opposite direction. In 2021 ride was removed and replaced with "Farmhouse kitchen", which opened for the 2022 season. |
Cadillac Cars | 1910 Cadillac Touring | Cedar Point | 1958 | Operating | Originally used side barriers to keep guests on track. Later changed to single guide rail in the center. |
Turnpike Cars | Sports Cars | Cedar Point | 1959 | 2014 | Originally consisted of two tracks. Reduced to one track with addition of Raptor in 1994. Remaining track removed for addition of Valravn in 2016. [160] |
Turnpike | Unknown | Coney Island (Cincinnati, Ohio) | 1958 | 1971 | Opened with cars from Streifthau Manufacturing Company but received Arrow Development cars in 1966. [161] Center guide rail added the same season. Ride was 1,876 feet (572 m) long with light poles installed every 60 feet (18 m) along the track. [162] |
Antique Auto Ride | Ford & Maxwell | Dogpatch, USA (Harrison, Arkansas) | 1968 | 1993 | Seven vehicles total. |
Sunoco Turnpike | Flyer | Dutch Wonderland | 1972 | Operating | [163] |
Antique Cars | Unknown | Fantasy Island | 1961 | 2019 | Includes combination of cars from Arrow Development and Gould Manufacturing. |
Horseless Carriage | 1910 Cadillac Touring | Freedomland U.S.A. | 1960 | 1964 | Traveled through New England countryside. Half-mile long. [164] Also referred to as Cadillac Cars. |
Antique Autos | Maxwell, Ford Model T | Frontier Village | 1962 or earlier | 1980 | Three-fifths size. [165] [166] [167] |
Duster-Turnpike | Flyer | Frontier Village | 1962 or later | 1980 | Second antique car ride added for capacity. [168] |
Merry Oldies | Oldsmobile Antique Car | Geauga Lake | 1972 | 2007 | |
Twin Turnpike – Antique Cars | Antique Touring | Hersheypark | 1975 | Operating | [169] [170] |
Twin Turnpike – Sports Cars | Sports Cars | Hersheypark | 1975 | Operating | [169] [170] |
Blue Ridge Tollway | Ford | Kings Dominion | 1975 | Operating | |
Antique Cars Formerly Les Taxis | French Taxi, Ford | Kings Island | 1972 | 2004 | Featured French Taxis until the Ford vehicles from the Ohio Overland Automobile Livery track were transposed to it in the late 1990s. Original French Taxis then sold to Magic Springs and Crystal Falls. After ride closed in 2004, vehicles later relocated to sister park Worlds of Fun. |
Ohio Overland Automobile Livery | Ford | Kings Island | 1972 | 2004 | Standing but not operating from late 1990s through demolition in 2004. When ride closed, its Ford vehicles were transposed to the opposite Les Taxis track. |
Sunshine Turnpike (East) Formerly Marathon Turnpike | Sports Cars | Kings Island | 1972 | 1994 | Shortened and merged with the Sunshine Turnpike (West) track starting with the 1982 season. |
Sunshine Turnpike (West) Formerly Marathon Turnpike | Sports Cars | Kings Island | 1972 | 1981 | Shortened and merged with the Sunshine Turnpike (East) track starting with 1982 season. |
Antique Cars | Antique Touring | Lake Winnepesaukah | Unknown | Operating | |
Antique Cars | 1911 Maxwell Touring | West View Park | 1963 | 1977 | |
Traffique Jam | Antique Touring Special | Six Flags Great America | 1976 | 1983 | |
Tin Lizzies | Antique Touring Gas | West View Park | Unknown | 1977 | |
Le Taxi Tour | French Taxi | Worlds of Fun | 1973 | Operating | |
Tijuana Taxi | Flyer, Ford, Maxwell | Knott's Berry Farm | 1969 | 1976 | |
Antique Cars | Antique Touring Gas | Legend City, Tempe Arizona | Unknown | 1983 | |
Blakely Speedway | Sports Cars | Legend City, Tempe Arizona | Unknown | 1983 | |
Tin Lizzie | Model T | Opryland | Unknown | 1997 | |
Dino Off Road Adventure | Antique Touring M-60 Gas | Six Flags New England, Agawam, Massachusetts | Unknown | Unknown | |
Speedway Sr. | Sports Cars | Lagoon | 1969 | 2000 | |
Hanson Cars | Hanson Roadster | Six Flags Over Georgia | 1967 | Operating | 1,000 feet (300 m) long. [171] |
Chaparral Antique Cars | 1913 Cleburne Chaparral | Six Flags Over Texas | 1962 | Operating | |
Le Taxi | French Taxi | Six Flags AstroWorld | 1968 | 2005 | |
Moon Antique Cars | 1920s Moon Continental | Six Flags St. Louis | 1971 | 2021 | |
Horseless Carriages | Arrow Flyers | Old Tucson Studios Tucson Az | 1960 | Closed | Originally had the Ford Touring Cars 4 seater then Went to The Arrow Flyer a 2 seater |
Name | Model | Location | Opened | Closed | Details |
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Log Flume Ride (1) | Log Flume | 1964 New York World's Fair | 1964 | 1965 | One of two log flumes at the fair. Relocated to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee after fair ended. [172] [173] |
Log Flume Ride (2) | Log Flume | 1964 New York World's Fair | 1964 | 1965 | One of two log flumes at the fair. Relocated to Pirates World in Dania, Florida after fair ended. [172] [174] |
Rim Runner | Shoot-the-Chute | Adventuredome | 1993 | 2013 | Included double drop. Replaced with El Loco . The boat storage area, lift hill, and trough leading to the drop still remain. |
Woodchuck Run Formerly Cahaba Falls | Log Flume | Alabama Splash Adventure | 1998 | 2011 | Ride in storage during the 2003 and 2004 seasons. [175] |
Boji Falls Log Flume | Log Flume | Arnolds Park | 2001 | Operating | Relocated from and donated by Morey's Piers. Reportedly $2 million ride, which cost $700,000 to relocate. [176] [177] Relocation was done with assistance from International Rides Management (IRM). |
Water Flume | Log Flume | Astroland | 1964 | 2008 | 1,052 feet (320.65 m) long. [178] [179] |
Log Ride | Log Flume | Bell's Amusement Park (Tulsa, Oklahoma) | 1970s | Closed | 1,198 feet (365.15 m) long. Included components from Pirates World flume, which in turn had been relocated from the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. [179] Ride currently in storage. |
Adventure Canyon Log Flume Ride | Log Flume | Buffalo Bill's Casino & Hotel | 1994 | Operating | 1,600 feet (487.68 m) long. Travels inside and outside of casino. [179] Crosses Desperado six times. Includes targets that riders could shoot with laser guns. [180] Operates intermittently. [181] |
Ya-Hoo Log Flume | Log Flume | Busch Gardens Los Angeles | 1973 or earlier | Closed | Double barrel log flume. Components relocated to Great Escape. [182] |
Tanganyika Tidal Wave | Shoot-the-Chute | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | 1989 | 2016 | Replaced African Queen Boat Ride and re-used many of the former attraction's tributaries. Included a 55-foot drop at the end. [183] Ride remained standing but not operating after its closure until 2018, when it was demolished to accommodate Tigris. [184] Some of the ride's rockwork was retained for usage on the new roller coaster's queue. |
Le Scoot | Barrel | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | 1975 | Operating | 1,419 feet (432.51 m) long. Underwent large refurbishment starting after the 2012 season. Previously included a spillway drop. [179] [185] |
Loggers Run | Log Flume | California's Great America | 1976 | 2017 | 1,902 feet (579.73 m) long. Included a double downchute. [179] Ride originally intertwined with Yankee Clipper. Layout altered for addition of Stealth roller coaster in 2000. [186] |
Yankee Clipper | Hydroflume | California's Great America | 1976 | 1998 | 1,955 feet (595.88 m) long. [179] Intertwined with Loggers Run. Removed for the addition of Stealth . [187] |
Wild Thornberrys River Adventure Formerly Powder Keg | Double Barrel | Carowinds | 1973 | 2009 | 1,636 feet (498.65 m) long. Included a spillway drop. [179] Had double-barrel boats. Renamed and rethemed off The Wild Thornberrys TV show for the 2003 season. Replaced with Intimidator. [188] |
Mill Race Formerly Nestea Plunge | Log Flume | Cedar Point | 1963 | 1993 | 1,230 feet (374.90 m) long. [178] [189] [190] Only operated for two weeks in 1963, during which time it was considered "testing". Marketed as "new" for 1964. |
White Water Landing | Hydroflume | Cedar Point | 1982 | 2005 | 2,370 feet (722.38 m) long. Replaced with Maverick . Its station remains and is used for Maverick's queue line. |
Shoot the Rapids (1) | Log Flume | Cedar Point | 1967 | 1981 | Replaced with White Water Landing. |
Shoot the Rapids (2) | Log Flume | Cedar Point | 1967 | 1981 | Replaced with White Water Landing. |
Log Flume Ride | Log Flume | Centreville Amusement Park | 1972 | Operating | 584 feet (178.00 m) long with a 24 foot drop. [179] [150] |
Log Flume | Log Flume | Coney Island (Cincinnati, Ohio) | 1968 | 1971 | 1,497 feet (456.29 m) long. [179] Added at cost of $500,000. [191] Ride relocated to Kings Island after park closure. |
Thunder Rapids | Log Flume | Darien Lake | 1981 | Closed | 1,370 feet (417.58 m) long. Included tunneled sections. [179] Replaced with Tantrum . [192] |
Country Fair Falls | Log Flume | Dollywood | 1966 | 2004 | 1,214 feet (370.03 m) long. Relocated from the 1964 New York World's Fair. [179] |
El Aserradero (#1) | Log Flume | Six Flags Over Texas | 1963 | Closed | First Arrow Development log flume. 1,240 feet (380 m) long. [178] Currently standing but not operating. [179] |
Drench Falls Log Flume | Log Flume | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | 1967 | 2006 | Opened as world's longest log flume at 2,349 feet (715.98 m) long. [179] [193] Station refurbished for 2000 season with conveyor belt loading. Removed to make way for Infusion. During the ride's demolition, an earring thought to have belonged to actress Marlene Dietrich was discovered. [194] |
Wild River | Log Flume | Fort Fun (Germany) | 1979 | Open | Manufactured by Mack Rides; Arrow Development's involvement unknown. [195] [179] |
Unknown | Log Flume | Jolly Roger Park | Unknown | Unknown | Relocated from Beech Bend and the '82 Knoxville World's Fair. 591 feet (180.14 m) long. [179] |
La Pitoune | Log Flume | La Ronde | 1967 | 2017 | 1,334 feet (406.60 m) long. [179] |
Waterfall Flume | Log Flume | Old Indiana Fun Park | Unknown | Unknown | 590 feet (179.83 m) long. Demountable prototype. [179] |
Sparklett's Log Flume | Log Flume | State Fair of Texas | 1981 | Operating | 607 feet (185.01 m) long. Relocated from Old Chicago. Only operates during fair (24 days). |
Log Jamboree (#1) | Log Flume | Six Flags Over Georgia | 1967 | 1990 | 1,260 feet (384.05 m) long. Removed 1990 or 1991. [179] [196] |
El Aserradero (#2) | Log Flume | Six Flags Over Texas | 1968 | Operating | 1,240 feet (377.95 m) long. Includes a tunneled drop. [179] |
Log Jamboree (#2) | Log Flume | Six Flags Over Georgia | 1968 | Operating | 1,252 feet (381.61 m) long. [179] [196] |
Bamboo Shoot | Log Flume | Six Flags AstroWorld | 1969 | 2005 | 1,242 feet (378.56 m) long. [179] Featured custom logs to resemble bamboo boats. [197] |
Log Flume | Log Flume | Pixieland | 1969 | Closed | Relocated to Lagoon in Farmington, Utah, where it opened in 1975. [198] |
Log Flume | Log Flume | Lagoon Park (Farmington, Utah) | 1975 | 2022 | Relocated from Pixieland in Otis Junction, Oregon. 607 feet (185 m) long with a maximum height of 30 feet (9.1 m). [198] [199] [179] |
Buck Sawyer's Mill | Log Flume | Magic Landing (Texas) | 1984 | Closed | 800 feet (243.84 m) long. [179] |
Wilderness Adventure Ride | Log Flume | Ontario Place | 1985 | 2011 | 2,182 feet (665.07 m) long. Heavily themed. [179] |
Unknown | Log Flume | Mitsubishi Trading Company | 1986 | Unknown | 908 feet (276.76 m) long. [179] |
Roaring Creek Log Flume | Log Flume | Silverwood | 1990 | Operating | Relocated from Kentucky Kingdom. 1,300 feet (396.24 m) long. [179] |
Unknown | Log Flume | Kentucky Kingdom | 1987 | Closed | Relocated to Silverwood. 1,300 feet (396.24 m) long. [179] |
Texas Splash Down | Log Flume | SeaWorld San Antonio | 1991 | 2011 | Relocated from Boardwalk and Baseball. 2,180 feet (664.46 m) long. [179] |
Grand Rapids Log Flume | Log Flume | Boardwalk and Baseball | 1987 | 1990 | 2,180 feet (664.46 m) long. Added at a cost of $2 million. [200] Relocated to SeaWorld San Antonio. [179] |
Saw Mill Plunge | Log Flume | Lake Compounce | 1987 | Unknown | 1,437 feet (438.00 m) long. 46 foot lift on mountainside. [179] |
Unknown | Log Flume | Tusenfryd (Norway) | 1988 | Unknown | 1,100 feet (335.28 m) long. 41 foot lift hill. [179] |
Unknown | Log Flume | Formosa Fun Coast | 1992 | Closed | 1,509 feet (459.94 m) long. [179] Removed by summer 2016 based on satellite imagery. |
Log Flume | Log Flume | Magic Harbor (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) | 1969 | 1990s | 607 feet (185.01 m) long. [179] |
Timber Mountain Log Ride | Log Flume | Knott's Berry Farm | 1969 | Operating | 2,041 feet (622.10 m) long. Partially enclosed. [179] [201] |
Logger's Run | Log Flume | Michigan's Adventure | 1982 | Operating | 1,312 feet (399.90 m) long. 40 foot lift. [179] |
Flume Ride | Log Flume | Toshimaen | 1970 | 2020 | 1,083 feet (330.10 m) long. [179] |
Log Flume | Log Flume | Hunt's Pier | 1970 | 1998 | 806 feet (245.67 m) long. [179] Relocated. |
Log Flume (#1) Formerly Hoo Hoo Log Flume | Log Flume | Six Flags St. Louis | 1971 | Operating | 1,245 feet (379.48 m) long. [179] One of two twin log flumes. Named in honor of the Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo lumbermen. |
Log Flume (#2) FormerlyHoo Hoo Log Flume | Log Flume | Six Flags St. Louis | 1971 | Operating | 1,248 feet (380.39 m) long. [179] One of two twin log flumes. Named in honor of the Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo lumbermen. |
Log Jammer | Log Flume | Six Flags Magic Mountain | 1971 | 2011 | 2,304 feet (702.26 m) long. [179] |
Jet Stream | Hydroflume | Six Flags Magic Mountain | 1972 | Operating | 2,051 feet (625.14 m) long. [179] First Arrow hydroflume and first Arrow flume to feature a turntable loading system. [179] |
The Log Flume | Log Flume | Miracle Strip Amusement Park | 1972 | 2004 | 1,233 feet (375.82 m) long. [179] |
Unknown | Log Flume | Ocean Park | 1982 | Unknown | 1,729 feet (527.00 m) long. 54 foot lift. [179] |
Flume Zoom | Log Flume | Opryland USA | 1972 | Closed | 1,306 feet (398.07 m) long. Located in a heavily wooded setting. [179] |
Desperado Plunge | Barrel | Storytown, USA/Six Flags Great Escape | 1978 | Operating | Relocated from Busch Gardens park in California. 1,535 feet (467.87 m) long. [179] |
Stanley Falls | Barrel | Busch Gardens Tampa | 1973 | Operating | 1,604 feet (488.90 m) long. [179] Previously included a spillway drop. |
Coal Cracker | Hydroflume | Hersheypark | 1973 | Operating | 1,529 feet (466.04 m) long. Includes a hydro-jump at the base of its twin chutes drop. [179] One of the early Arrow hydroflumes to feature a turntable loading system. [202] |
FlumeRide | Log Flume | Liseberg, Gothenburg, Sweden | 1973 | Operating | 1,961 feet (597.71 m) long. [179] [203] |
Viking Voyager | Viking Flume | Worlds of Fun | 1973 | Operating | 1,309 feet (398.98 m) long. Includes Viking boats. [179] |
Log Flume - Gold Rush Saw Mill Formerly The Flume, Log Flume, Nestea Log Flume, 7-Up Log Flume | Log Flume | Six Flags Great Adventure | 1974 | Operating | Originally included a spillway drop. [179] Reportedly 2,160 feet (660 m) or 2,170 feet (661.42 m) long. [204] [179] |
Rocky's Rapids | Log Flume | Indiana Beach | Unknown | Operating | 1,045 feet (318.52 m) long. Relocated from Pontchartrain Beach. |
Unknown | Log Flume | Pontchartrain Beach | 1974 | Unknown | 1,045 feet (318.52 m) long. Relocated to Indiana Beach. [179] |
Riptide | Hydroflume | Six Flags Great Adventure | 1975 | 2006 | 1,598 feet (487.07 m) long. [179] |
Unknown | Log Flume | Old Chicago | 1975 | Closed | 607 feet (185.01 m) long. Relocated to State Fair of Texas. [179] |
Log Jammer | Log Flume | Kennywood | 1975 | 2017 | 1,555 feet (473.96 m) long. Included a spillway drop. [179] |
Old Hickory | Log Flume | Libertyland | 1976 | 2006 | 907 feet (276.45 m) long. All concrete. [179] |
Wildwasserfahrt | Log Flume | Hansapark (formerly: Hansaland) (Sierksdorf, Germany) | 1977 | Operating | 1,320 feet (402.34 m) long. Concrete. [179] |
Log Flume | Log Flume | Frontierland (England) | 1982 | 1999 | 740 feet (225.55 m) long. [179] Remained standing but not operating from park closure in 1999 until it was demolished in 2009. |
AQUAMAN Splashdown Formerly Yankee Clipper | Hydroflume | Six Flags Great America | 1976 | Operating | 1,955 feet (595.88 m) long. [179] Intertwined with Loggers Run. |
Loggers Run | Log Flume | Six Flags Great America | 1976 | Operating | 1,902 feet (579.73 m) long. Includes a double downchute. [179] Intertwined with AQUAMAN Splashdown. |
Log Flume | Log Flume | Funtown Pier (Seaside Heights, New Jersey) | 1977 | 1997 | 2,060 feet (627.89 m) long. Included a rotary station. [179] Reportedly placed in storage after removal from park before being ultimately scrapped. [205] |
Double Splash Flume | Log Flume | Dutch Wonderland | 1977 | Operating | 807 feet (245.97 m) long. Concrete. [179] [206] |
Logger's Revenge | Log Flume | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | 1977 | Operating | 1,214 feet (370.03 m) long. [179] [207] |
Splinter | Log Flume | Elitch Gardens | 1978 | 1994 | 1,306 feet (398.07 m) long, 45 feet (13.72 m) tall. [179] Built at a cost of $2.5 million. Took riders past six displays that gave a visual history of the lumber industry. [208] |
Tiroler Wildwasserbahn | Log Flume | Europa Park | 1978 | Open | 1,467 feet (447.14 m) long. [179] Refurbished in 2005 with new boats from Mack Rides. [209] |
Shenandoah Lumber Company | Log Flume | Kings Dominion | 1975 | Operating | 1,501 feet (457.50 m) long. [179] |
Haunted River | Log Flume | Kings Dominion | 1980 | 1995 | Partially enclosed. 1,432 feet (436.47 m) long. [179] [210] |
Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal | Hydroflume | Kings Island | 1973 | 2000 | 1,758 feet (535.84 m) long. [179] Originally included small hill at base of drop. One of the early Arrow hydroflumes to feature a turntable loading system. Replaced by Tomb Raider: The Ride. [211] |
Charlie Brown’s Rushing River Log Ride FormerlyKings Mill Log Flume, Wild Thornberry's River Adventure, Race For Your Life Charlie Brown | Log Flume | Kings Island | 1972 | Operating | 1,497 feet (456.29 m) long. [179] Ride relocated from Cincinnati's Coney Island. Closed during the 2000 season and heavily overhauled by Hopkins Rides. |
Smurf's Enchanted Voyage Formerly Enchanted Voyage | Boat Ride | Kings Island | 1972 | 1991 | Included outdoor rotary loading platform. Rethemed for 1984 season. [212] |
L’Ile Aux Tresors | Rub-a-Dub | La Ronde | 1960s | Unknown | |
Rub-a-Dub | Rub-a-Dub | Six Flags AstroWorld | 1968~ | 1976 | |
Gulliver's Rub-a-Dub | Rub-a-Dub | Kings Island | 1972 | 1981 |
Name | Model | Location | Opened | Status | Details |
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Alice in Wonderland | Dark Ride | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | 1961 | Operating | Housed in 10,000 square-foot stone castle. First Arrow ride outside of the United States. [213] |
Anheuser-Busch Skyrail | Suspended Monorail | Busch Gardens Los Angeles | 1966 | 1979 | 3,500 feet (1,100 m) long. Attraction ended in a 17 acres (69,000 m2) beer garden with birds, a boat ride, and beer pavilions. [214] Arrow only fabricated the attraction's cars. |
Blackbeard's Revenge | Madhouse | Carowinds | 1985 | 1999 | Originally made its debut at the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition. [215] Removed for addition of Nickelodeon Flying Super Saturator. |
Earthquake | Dark Ride | Cedar Point | 1965 | 1984 | Based on the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Relocated from Freedomland U.S.A. Originally intended to open at Cedar Point in 1964 but delayed due to a transportation worker strike. Replaced with Berenstein Bear Country. |
Pirate Ride | Dark Ride | Cedar Point | 1966 | 1996 | Relocated from Freedomland U.S.A. Building is still standing and now used for storage. Some figures from the attraction remain at the park and are used as HalloWeekends decorations. |
Space Whirl | Tea Cup | Century 21 Exposition | 1962 | 1962 | Tea cup style attraction. [216] Relocated to Fantasy Island. |
Bat Cave | Dark Ride | Coney Island (Cincinnati, Ohio) | 1960 | Closed | Originally opened as The Spook before being re-themed in 1966. [161] Dark ride with a series of comical and scary stunts. Four-seat cars resembled old-time automobiles. [217] |
Lil Belle | Stern Wheel Paddleboat | Peralta Playland, Oakland, California | 1952 | Unknown | |
Snowball | Tea Cup | Santa's Village | 1958~ | Closed | |
Space Whirl | Tea Cup | Fantasy Island | 1963 | 1976 | Purchased from Century 21 Exposition in Seattle. [216] |
Danny the Dragon | Tram | Freedomland U.S.A. | 1960 | Closed | Motorized scenic ride with cars shaped like a dragon. Freedomland received two dragons. The green Danny was relocated to Great Escape. Nothing has been found about the red Danny. |
Lost Dutchman | Dark Ride | Frontier Village | 1961 | Closed | Originally known as The Lost Frontier Mine. Dark ride with blacklight lit interiors. [218] |
Danny the Dragon | Tram | Great Escape | 1965 | 1996 | Motorized scenic ride with cars shaped like a dragon. Relocated from Freedomland U.S.A. |
Spacewhirl | Spacewhirl/Teacup | Seattle World's Fair | 1962 | Unknown | [213] |
Tales of the Okefenokee | Dark Ride | Six Flags Over Georgia | 1967 | Closed | Replaced in 1980 by Monster Plantation. Monster Plantation continues to run on the original track. |
Cup and Saucer | Spacewhirl/Teacup | Astroworld | 1968~ | Unknown | |
Sombrero | Tea Cup | Knott's Berry Farm | 1969~ | Operating | |
Haunted Castle | Dark Ride | Santa Cruz Beach-Boardwalk | Unknown | Operating | Remodeled/rebuilt 2010 |
Kooky Castle? | Dark Ride | Pontchartrain Beach | Unknown | Unknown | |
Hershey's Chocolate Tour | Special Systems | Hershey, Pennsylvania | 1973 | Operating | |
Mine Cave | Dark Ride | Freedomland U.S.A. | 1960 | Closed | Parts of interior featured in the train tunnel of Storytown USA/The Great Escape. Since removed. |
Tornado | Dark Ride | Freedomland U.S.A. | 1960 | Closed | Moved to Kennywood Amusement Park after 1962 season. Sold to Storytown USA/The Great Escape, where it operated from 1967 until 2002. |
Name | Model | Location | Opened | Closed | Details |
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"it's a small world" | Boat Ride | 1964 New York World's Fair | 1964 | 1965 | Sponsored by Pepsi-Cola/UNICEF and part of the Pepsi Pavilion. [219] Relocated to Disneyland after fair's closure. |
"it's a small world" | Boat Ride | Disneyland | 1966 | Operating | Relocated from 1964 New York World's Fair. |
Adventure Thru Inner Space | Omnimover | Disneyland | 1967 | 1985 | Replaced with Star Tours . |
Alice in Wonderland | Dark Ride | Disneyland | 1958 | Operating | Enhanced for 1984 Fantasyland re-opening. |
Casey Jr. Circus Train | Special System | Disneyland | 1955 | Operating | |
Dumbo the Flying Elephant | Special System | Disneyland | 1955 | 1975 | Originally opened with 10 elephant ride vehicles, each with flapping ears. The flapping ears caused problems and were later replaced with stationary ones. The ride was slightly relocated within the park in 1983. The whole unit was replaced with a newer, larger version of the same ride in 1990 after an incident occurred on April 1, 1990. [220] |
Flight to the Moon | Special System | Disneyland | 1955 | 1992 | Attraction also referred to as Rocket to the Moon and later as Mission to Mars. The original attraction was demolished after the ride's closure in 1966 and a new, larger show building with two theaters was constructed. The Mission to Mars variation of the attraction closed on November 2, 1992. [221] |
Haunted Mansion | Omnimover | Disneyland | 1969 | Operating | Attraction includes a continuously-moving chain of vehicles that are capable of rotating in different directions so that riders may face scenes. |
King Arthur Carrousel | 72-foot (21.95 m), 4 Course Carrousel | Disneyland | 1955 | Operating | Carousel originally built by Dentzel Carousel Company in 1922 and operated at Sunnyside Beach Park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. [222] Arrow Development refurbished the attraction after it was purchased for Disneyland. |
Mad Tea Party | Tea Cup | Disneyland | 1955 | Operating | Spinning tea cups attraction with 18 vehicles divided between three rotating platforms. |
Motor Boat Cruise | Boat Ride | Disneyland | 1957 | 1993 | Re-themed in 1993 as Motor Boat Cruise to Gummi Glen as part of a Disney Afternoon event. Attraction's loading dock remains in place and is used for waterside dining. |
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride | Dark Ride | Disneyland | 1955 | 1982 | Ride has since been re-built as part of large Fantasyland overhaul with new track, cars, and interiors. [223] [213] |
Pirates of the Caribbean | Special System | Disneyland | 1967 | Operating | Indoor boat ride with pirate-themed show scenes. |
Snow White's Scary Adventures | Dark Ride | Disneyland | 1955 | 1982 | Indoor dark ride. Ride has since been re-built as part of large Fantasyland overhaul. |
Dumbo the Flying Elephant | Special System | Walt Disney World | 1971 | Operating | |
Haunted Mansion | Omnimover | Walt Disney World | 1971 | Operating | |
Cinderella's Golden Carrousel | 65-foot (19.81 m), 5 Course Carrousel | Walt Disney World | 1971 | Operating | |
It's a Small World | Boat Ride | Walt Disney World | 1971 | Operating | |
Mad Tea Party | Tea Cup | Walt Disney World | 1971 | Operating | |
Flight to the Moon | Special System | Walt Disney World | 1971 | 1975 | |
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride | Dark Ride | Walt Disney World | 1971 | 1998 | |
Snow White's Scary Adventures | Dark Ride | Walt Disney World | 1971 | 2012 | |
Peter Pan's Flight | Dark Ride | Walt Disney World | 1971 | Operating | |
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