The Rocket - Revision history

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			'''The Rocket''' is a tripod tower drop ride at Lagoon that has been outfitted with two similar but distinctly different rides.

	The Rocket consists of two different rides~~. A~~ Space Shot ~~(Blast Off)~~ and a Turbo Drop ~~(Re-Entry)~~.		==Ride description==
			The Rocket consists of two different rides manufactured by [[S&S Power]], a 'Space Shot' and a 'Turbo Drop'.

	~~Blast Off starts out with the carrier at the ground~~. ~~The~~ car ~~lifts a little as~~ the ~~ride prepares~~ for ~~launch~~. ~~And then without warning~~ the ~~car is blasted upward 200 feet in 3 seconds reaching forces~~ of 4.~~5 g's. Once the ride reaches~~ the top ~~the car is then blasted downward at 2 g's~~. ~~Then the ride slows with air-cushioned bounces and brings~~ the ~~passengers gently back to earth~~.		The ride's cars are square and wrap perfectly around each square tower. Each car has 4 seats on two sides and 2 seats on the other two sides, for a total of 12 seats. The cars are powered by a large compressed air pipe located in the center of each tower. There are three identical towers connected at the top. Two of the towers have rides installed while one does not.

	~~Re-Entry starts out much the same way Blast. The car lifts a little to prepare the ride. Then the carrier~~ is ~~slowly taken to the top. It takes 20-25 seconds and the riders are given~~ a ~~great view. But it doesn't last for long. When the car reaches the~~ top of the ~~tower it is then blasted downward at 4.5 g's (faster than falling). When the~~ ride ~~reaches the bottom it is then blasted upward and slows with air-cushioned bounces~~.		There is a large Lagoon sign on top of the 217 foot ride.

	~~When the ride was installed Lagoon had plans of installing a third operating~~ tower. ~~It was going~~ to be the ~~tallest double shot~~ ride at the ~~time, but plans for it were held off until S&S Power could perfect~~ the ~~double shot technology~~. ~~During that time Lagoon's relationship with S&S Power deteriorated a little~~ and ~~from what I heard last~~ the ~~Rocket will always be just~~ a ~~two tower ride~~. ~~This~~ is ~~a small disappointment because~~ the ride ~~would be so awesome~~ with ~~a third working tower~~.		==Re-entry tower==
			The Re-Entry (Turbo Drop) car is loaded with riders at ground level. The car lifts a little to prepare the ride. Then the car is slowly raised to the top of the ride. It takes 20-25 seconds and the riders are given a great view of the surrounding area. When the car reaches the top it is suddenly blasted downward at 4.5 g (faster than free fall). When the ride reaches the bottom it is then blasted upward and eventually slowly returns to the ground with air-cushioned bounces.

	~~Any trip~~ to Lagoon ~~requires~~ a ride on both ~~Blast Off~~ and ~~Re-Entry~~. ~~You won't regret~~ the ~~thrill~~. ~~And even if~~ the ride ~~looks intimidating I still encourage you~~ to ~~give it a try~~.		==Blast off tower==
			The Blast Off (Space Shot) ride begins the same way as the Blast Off tower. The car lifts a little as the ride prepares for launch. The car is blasted upward 200 feet in 3 seconds reaching forces of 4.5 g without warning. Once the ride reaches the top the car is blasted downward at 2 g. The car is then slowed with air-cushioned bounces that bring the passengers gently back to earth.

			==Unused tower==
			When the ride was installed Lagoon had planned to eventually install a ride on the third tower as well. The ride would have included the ride experience of both the Space Shot and the Turbo Drop. However, due to technological limitations the car may not have allowed it to travel to the full height of the tower.

			If it had been built it would have been the tallest Double Shot ride at the time. Installation was held off until S&S Power could perfect the Double Shot technology. During that time Lagoon's relationship with S&S Power deteriorated and it is now believed that any plans to utilize the third tower have been abandoned.

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	The Rocket consists of two different rides. A Space Shot (Blast Off) and a Turbo Drop (Re-Entry).		The Rocket consists of two different rides. A Space Shot (Blast Off) and a Turbo Drop (Re-Entry).

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Jetstar2: category

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Willenator: Adding Rocket page.

2014-12-12T15:24:09Z

Adding Rocket page.

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| '''Location:''' North Midway
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| '''Built In:''' 1999
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| '''Built By:''' S&S Power
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| '''Ride Height:''' 217 Feet
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| '''Car Max Height:''' 185 Feet
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| '''Car Capacity:''' 12
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| '''Ride Capacity:''' 900 Riders per Hour
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| '''Acceleration:''' 4.5 G-Force
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| '''Height Requirements:''' Riders under 50" in height may not ride.
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! [[File:Ride5.png|frameless|center]] Aggressive Thrill
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The Rocket consists of two different rides. A Space Shot (Blast Off) and a Turbo Drop (Re-Entry).

Blast Off starts out with the carrier at the ground. The car lifts a little as the ride prepares for launch. And then without warning the car is blasted upward 200 feet in 3 seconds reaching forces of 4.5 g's. Once the ride reaches the top the car is then blasted downward at 2 g's. Then the ride slows with air-cushioned bounces and brings the passengers gently back to earth.

Re-Entry starts out much the same way Blast. The car lifts a little to prepare the ride. Then the carrier is slowly taken to the top. It takes 20-25 seconds and the riders are given a great view. But it doesn't last for long. When the car reaches the top of the tower it is then blasted downward at 4.5 g's (faster than falling). When the ride reaches the bottom it is then blasted upward and slows with air-cushioned bounces.

When the ride was installed Lagoon had plans of installing a third operating tower. It was going to be the tallest double shot ride at the time, but plans for it were held off until S&S Power could perfect the double shot technology. During that time Lagoon's relationship with S&S Power deteriorated a little and from what I heard last the Rocket will always be just a two tower ride. This is a small disappointment because the ride would be so awesome with a third working tower.

Any trip to Lagoon requires a ride on both Blast Off and Re-Entry. You won't regret the thrill. And even if the ride looks intimidating I still encourage you to give it a try.

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