Sky Fighter - Revision history

Willenator: Willenator moved page Skyfighter to Sky Fighter

2025-04-17T00:31:42Z

Willenator moved page Skyfighter to Sky Fighter

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Willenator: Rework of the Sky Fighter article

2025-04-17T00:31:23Z

Rework of the Sky Fighter article

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	! [[File:Skyfighter.jpg\|frameless\|thumb]]		! [[File:Skyfighter.jpg\|frameless\|thumb]]
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	\| '''Location:''' Kiddieland - next to ~~the~~ Carousel		\| '''Location:''' Kiddieland - next to [[Carousel]]
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	\| '''Built In:''' 1954		\| '''Built In:''' 1954
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	\| '''Height Requirements:''' Riders over 54" in height may not ride.		\| '''Height Requirements:''' Riders over 54" in height may not ride.
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	~~! [[File:Ride2.png\|frameless\|center\|link=Ride Ratings]] [[Ride Ratings\|Mild Thrill]]~~
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	~~When Skyfighter opened~~ in 1954 ~~it was known as~~ the ~~Kiddieplanes~~. ~~It is a simple~~ ride ~~design. Kids can~~ sit either ~~forwards~~ or ~~backwards in planes that have little noise maker guns~~. Unlike ~~some of the other~~ rides where ~~kids can make~~ the ~~car go up~~ and ~~down this one goes up and stays up during~~ the duration of the ride.		'''Sky Fighter''' is a children's amusement ride located in Lagoon Amusement Park, Utah. Originally introduced in 1954, the ride has remained a staple attraction in the park's Kiddieland section, offering young visitors a whimsical flying experience.

			== Description ==

			Sky Fighter features small airplane-shaped ride vehicles that allow children to sit facing either forward or backward. Each plane is equipped with noisemaker blasters, adding an interactive element to the ride. Unlike traditional aerial rides where riders control vertical movement, Sky Fighter lifts its vehicles once at the start and maintains that height throughout the duration of the ride.<ref>[https://www.lagoonpark.com/ride/sky-fighter/ Sky Fighter] on Lagoon's official website</ref>

			== History ==

	~~At one point Lagoon decided to update~~ the name ~~of the~~ ride to ~~Skyfighter~~. ~~The reason for~~ the ~~name change is unknown to me~~, ~~but I do have~~ a ~~theory. It was most likely changed in 1984 or 1985. 1984 would be a good choice because [[Red Baron]] was installed that year~~ and ~~could be confused with the name Kiddieplanes. 1985 is also a good choice because their was a [[Kiddieland]] remodel performed for that season~~.		Sky Fighter debuted in 1954 under the name Kiddie Planes. The ride was designed to provide young children with a gentle aerial experience, distinct from other interactive flying rides where riders control elevation. Over the years, Sky Fighter has remained a nostalgic favorite, maintaining its original design and mechanics while continuing to delight generations of young park visitors.

	~~Lagoon updated the ride again with a brand new paint job (1999?) and put stars all over the planes which now has caused people to mistakenly call the ride Star~~ Fighter. ~~In 2006 the~~ ride ~~got moved from the location that the [[Dinosaur Drop]] and~~ [[Ladybug Bop]] ~~now occupies to a spot near the [[Carousel~~]].		[[File:Sky Fighter 2005.jpg\|thumb\|Sky Fighter in 2005. The ride was located where [[Ladybug Bop]] currently sits.]]

	== Video ==		== Video ==

	{{#ev:youtube		{{#ev:youtube\|id=gRzVy6Y_u5c\|\|\|First kiddie ride by Angelyn M}}
	\|~~http://youtu.be/~~gRzVy6Y_u5c
	\|\|\|First kiddie ride by Angelyn M		== See Also ==
	~~\|frame~~
	}}		* [https://lagoonhistory.com/project/attractions/sky-fighter/ Sky Fighter] on Lagoon History

			== References ==

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Jetstar2 at 00:58, 1 April 2015

2015-04-01T00:58:46Z

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	~~{{style}}~~

	When Skyfighter opened in 1954 it was known as the Kiddieplanes. It is a simple ride design. Kids can sit either forwards or backwards in planes that have little noise maker guns. Unlike some of the other rides where kids can make the car go up and down this one goes up and stays up during the duration of the ride.		When Skyfighter opened in 1954 it was known as the Kiddieplanes. It is a simple ride design. Kids can sit either forwards or backwards in planes that have little noise maker guns. Unlike some of the other rides where kids can make the car go up and down this one goes up and stays up during the duration of the ride.
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Jetstar2: style tag

2015-03-31T20:31:31Z

style tag

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			{{style}}

	When Skyfighter opened in 1954 it was known as the Kiddieplanes. It is a simple ride design. Kids can sit either forwards or backwards in planes that have little noise maker guns. Unlike some of the other rides where kids can make the car go up and down this one goes up and stays up during the duration of the ride.		When Skyfighter opened in 1954 it was known as the Kiddieplanes. It is a simple ride design. Kids can sit either forwards or backwards in planes that have little noise maker guns. Unlike some of the other rides where kids can make the car go up and down this one goes up and stays up during the duration of the ride.

Jetstar2: Ride Ratings Link

2015-03-17T04:58:35Z

Ride Ratings Link

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Jetstar2: Rides Template

2015-02-23T05:32:26Z

Rides Template

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Jetstar2: added video

2014-12-16T12:44:04Z

added video

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	Lagoon updated the ride again with a brand new paint job (1999?) and put stars all over the planes which now has caused people to mistakenly call the ride Star Fighter. In 2006 the ride got moved from the location that the [[Dinosaur Drop]] and [[Ladybug Bop]] now occupies to a spot near the [[Carousel]].		Lagoon updated the ride again with a brand new paint job (1999?) and put stars all over the planes which now has caused people to mistakenly call the ride Star Fighter. In 2006 the ride got moved from the location that the [[Dinosaur Drop]] and [[Ladybug Bop]] now occupies to a spot near the [[Carousel]].

			== Video ==

			{{#ev:youtube
			\|http://youtu.be/gRzVy6Y_u5c
			\|\|\|First kiddie ride by Angelyn M
			\|frame
			}}

	[[Category:Attractions]]		[[Category:Attractions]]
	[[Category:Rides]]		[[Category:Rides]]

Jetstar2: category

2014-12-16T12:30:27Z

Willenator: Willenator moved page Sky Fighter to Skyfighter without leaving a redirect: Fixing name

2014-12-14T21:16:56Z

Willenator moved page Sky Fighter to Skyfighter without leaving a redirect: Fixing name

← Older revision	Revision as of 15:16, 14 December 2014
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Willenator: Creating Skyfighter page.

2014-12-14T21:15:48Z

Creating Skyfighter page.

New page

{| class="wikitable" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; width: 310px;"
! [[File:Skyfighter.jpg|frameless|thumb]]
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| '''Location:''' Kiddieland - next to the Carousel
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| '''Built In:''' 1954
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| '''Built By:''' Alan Herschell
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| '''Ride Capacity:''' 16
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| '''Number of Planes:''' 8
|-
| '''Height Requirements:''' Riders over 54" in height may not ride.
|-
! [[File:Ride2.png|frameless|center]] Mild Thrill
|}

When Skyfighter opened in 1954 it was known as the Kiddieplanes. It is a simple ride design. Kids can sit either forwards or backwards in planes that have little noise maker guns. Unlike some of the other rides where kids can make the car go up and down this one goes up and stays up during the duration of the ride.

At one point Lagoon decided to update the name of the ride to Skyfighter. The reason for the name change is unknown to me, but I do have a theory. It was most likely changed in 1984 or 1985. 1984 would be a good choice because [[Red Baron]] was installed that year and could be confused with the name Kiddieplanes. 1985 is also a good choice because their was a [[Kiddieland]] remodel performed for that season.

Lagoon updated the ride again with a brand new paint job (1999?) and put stars all over the planes which now has caused people to mistakenly call the ride Star Fighter. In 2006 the ride got moved from the location that the [[Dinosaur Drop]] and [[Ladybug Bop]] now occupies to a spot near the [[Carousel]].

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	Lagoon updated the ride again with a brand new paint job (1999?) and put stars all over the planes which now has caused people to mistakenly call the ride Star Fighter. In 2006 the ride got moved from the location that the [[Dinosaur Drop]] and [[Ladybug Bop]] now occupies to a spot near the [[Carousel]].		Lagoon updated the ride again with a brand new paint job (1999?) and put stars all over the planes which now has caused people to mistakenly call the ride Star Fighter. In 2006 the ride got moved from the location that the [[Dinosaur Drop]] and [[Ladybug Bop]] now occupies to a spot near the [[Carousel]].

			[[Category:Attractions]]
			[[Category:Rides]]