Wile E. Coyote's Grand Canyon Blaster

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Wile E. Coyote’s Grand Canyon Blaster
Six Flags Over Texas
Park section Looney Tunes USA
Coordinates 32°45′21″N97°04′09″W / 32.755843°N 97.069199°W / 32.755843; -97.069199 Coordinates: 32°45′21″N97°04′09″W / 32.755843°N 97.069199°W / 32.755843; -97.069199
StatusOperating
Opening dateMarch 10, 2001
General statistics
Type Steel  Junior
Manufacturer Chance Rides
ModelBig Dipper
Height16 ft (4.9 m)
Capacity300 riders per hour
Height restriction36 in (91 cm)
Wile E. Coyote’s Grand Canyon Blaster at RCDB
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References

  1. Marden, Duane. "Wile E. Coyote's Grand Canyon Blaster  (Six Flags Over Texas)". Roller Coaster DataBase . Retrieved September 15, 2009.