The Vortex was the second roller coaster to drastically change the appearance and functionality of Wonder Mountain. Suspended coasters are a rare breed in the world of amusement parks. The speed and swinging momentum of this ride make it one of the best suspendeds anywhere. Not only does Vortex take riders for a scenic tour of Wonder Mountain, but crosses over  the heads of anxious onlookers and soars perilously close to the surface of the lake.

Notes

  In 2005, the Vortex operated with five cars per train.

Opened
  1991

Lift Height
  27m (90ft)

First Drop
  24.5m (85ft)

Length
  720m (2361ft)

Duration
  1min 45sec

Speed
  90kph (56mph)

Structure
  Steel supports
  Steel tubular track

Vehicles
  2-across seating
  2 rows per car
  6 cars per train
  2 trains
  48 seats total

Restraints
  Over the shoulder and seatbelts

Make
  Arrow Dynamics

Model
  Suspended coaster

Type
  Steel suspended

Height Req
  122cm (48") or taller

Rating
  5