Thunder Run began its life as the lowly, standard model Blauer Enzian at Wonderland in what is the current location of The Fly. The ride was transformed into its current manifestation in 1986, when it was relocated inside of the moutain and extended. The addition of the theming and environemnt in which Thunder Run now operates have made a great impact on the ride. The dark tunnels and the mysterious dragon all add to the excitement that makes this ride as popular as it still is today.

A.K.A.
  Blauer Enzian until season end 1985

Opened
  1981

Height
  11m (36ft)

Length
  330m (1083ft)

Duration
  1min 45 sec

Speed
  64kph (40mph)

Structure
  Steel supports
  Steel tubular track

Elements
  Adventure theming including a dragon nicknamed "Herman" inside mountain

Vehicles
  2-across seating
  2 rows per car
  9 cars per train +1 row
  1 train
  38 seats total

Restraints
  Lapbar and seatbelt

Make
  Mack

Model
  Powered mine train

Type
  Sit-down

Height Req
  117cm (46") or taller; 102cm (40") accompanied

Rating
  4

Cost
  $2.7 million approximately