Cosmic Coaster (Worlds of Fun)

Cosmic Coaster General [[File:|link=|center]] ' ' Park Worlds of Fun Location Kansas City, Missouri, USA Status Operating Operated Operated 3 April 1993 - Opened 3 April 1993 Opening Cost Height restriction Statistics Manufacturer Preston & Barbieri Builder Designer Type Type Sit-Down Model Wacky Worm Riders per train 20 Riders per hour Lift/launch system Chain Lift Height feet Drop feet Top speed mph Length 444 feet Dimensions feet x feet Duration 0:55 Inversions 0 Steepest drop Maximum g-force

Cosmic Coaster is a family sit-down roller coaster located at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. The ride was built by Preston & Barbieri and is themed to Snoopy. It is located in the Planet Snoopy section of the park.

History

The Cosmic Coaster originally opened on 4 April 1993 named Wacky Worm. It was located in the "Americana" section of the park, which became Camp Snoopy in 2001. The area was remodelled once again into Planet Snoopy in 2011, and in 2012, Wacky Worm was moved within Planet Snoopy and received a new name and theme as Cosmic Coaster as part of an investment in overall general park improvements that year. It is located in the space previously occupied by the Woodstock Express kiddie train.

Design

This ride is a Big Apple / Wacky Worm clone, with a figure-eight layout.

Trains

Single-train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders .

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