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Vortex
[edit]| Vortex | |
|---|---|
| Dreamworld | |
| Area | Ocean Parade |
| Coordinates | 27°51′54.21″S 153°19′0.49″E / 27.8650583°S 153.3168028°E |
| Status | Closed |
| Opening date | 1993 |
| Closing date | 2 February 2009 |
| Replaced | Red Baron (relocated) |
| Replaced by | AVPX |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Gravitron |
| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
| Theme | Ocean |
| Speed | 24 rpm |
| G-force | 3 |
| Rows | 1 |
| Riders per row | 48 |
| Previous name | Gravitron |
The Vortex was a Gravitron amusement ride located in the Ocean Parade themed area of Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, Australia. It closed in 2009 to make way for AVPX.
History
[edit]Vortex opened in 1993 as the Gravitron in the Country Fair section of the park.[1] The ride took the former location of the Red Baron which was relocated elsewhere within the park. At the same time Country Fair's footprint was reduced to make way for the Ocean Parade themed area, headlined by the Vekoma Wakiki Wave Super Flip named Wipeout.[1][2] In 2002, Ocean Parade was expanded to encompass all of Country Fair. This expansion saw the renaming and rethemeing of the Gravitron to Vortex.[3][4] The ride remained in operation until 2 February 2009 when it was removed.[1] The ride's building was later utilised as briefing rooms for the AVPX laser skirmish attraction which opened on 10 April 2009.[1][5][6]
Ride
[edit]Vortex was located inside a purpose-built building in the southern portion of Ocean Parade. Riders would enter an enclosed room with several padded panels lining the inside wall. Riders would lean against these panels, which were angled back. As the ride rotated, centripetal force was exerted against the pads by the rider, removing the rider from the floor, due to the slant. The ride could reach a maximum speed of 24 rpm in less than 20 seconds, due to the 33 kW 3-phase motor. At this speed, the riders were experiencing centripetal force equivalent to three times the force of gravity. The ride was manufactured by Ferrari.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Vortex (Dreamworld)". Parkz. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ^ "Wipeout (Dreamworld)". Parkz. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ^ "Park Map". Dreamworld Dreamsite. 2002. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ^ "Park Map". Dreamworld Dreamsite. 2005. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ^ "AVPX (Dreamworld)". Parkz. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ^ Anker, Kerryn (9 April 2009). "Aliens arrive at Dreamworld + video". Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ^ Burton, David. "Gravitron". Amusement Ride Extravangza. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
External links
[edit]- Vortex on the Parkz database
Dreamworld Woolshed
[edit]| Dreamworld Woolshed | |
|---|---|
| Dreamworld | |
| Area | Australian Wildlife Experience |
| Coordinates | 27°51′46.31″S 153°19′6.68″E / 27.8628639°S 153.3185222°E |
| Opening date | 22 December 2010 |
| Replaced | The Wiggles' Farmyard Friends |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Show |
| Designer | Dreamworld |
| Theme | Australian Outback |
| Audience capacity | 400 per show |
History
[edit]- Oakey Creek Farm Show
- Summer Funomenon
Captain Sturt Paddle Wheeler
[edit]| Captain Sturt Paddle Wheeler | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The entrance and queue for the Captain Sturt Paddle Wheeler | |
| Dreamworld | |
| Area | Rivertown |
| Status | Closed |
| Opening date | 15 December 1981 |
| Closing date | 2012 |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Paddle steamer |
| Manufacturer | Dreamworld |
| Designer | John Longhurst |
| Length | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
| Width | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Depth | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
 Wheelchair accessible | |