Wild Thing (Wild Waves Theme Park)

Wild Thing General [[File:|link=|center]] ' ' Park Wild Waves Theme Park Location Federal Way, Washington, USA Status Operating Operated Operated June 24, 1997 - Opened June 24, 1997 Opening Cost Height restriction Statistics Manufacturer Arrow Dynamics Builder Designer Type Steel Type Model Loop & Corkscrew Riders per train 28 Riders per hour Lift/launch system Chain Lift Height feet Drop 64 feet Top speed mph Length feet Dimensions feet x feet Duration 1:00 Inversions 3 Steepest drop Maximum g-force

Wild Thing is an Arrow Dynamics sit-down roller coaster located at Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way, Washington, USA. It was previously located at Rocky Point Park where it was called Loop Corkscrew.

History

The ride originally opened in 1984 under the name "Loop Corkscrew". The entire ride was painted white. With the closure of the park, it was sold in auction to Wild Waves Theme Park on 16 April 1996. It opened there on June 24, 1997 with a new colour scheme, lime green with blue supports.

In 2010, the ride was painted yet-again, this time with yellow track.

Design

Trains

7 car trains. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train.