The Giant Drop

This article is about an amusement ride at Dreamworld Australia. For general examples of the ride type, see Drop tower. For the ride in Gurnee, Illinois, see Giant Drop (Six Flags Great America).
Not to be confused with Tower of Terror II.

The Giant Drop
The Dreamworld Tower
Dreamworld
AreaGold Rush Country
Coordinates27°51′43.3″S 153°18′58.5″E / 27.862028°S 153.316250°E / -27.862028; 153.316250
StatusOperating
CostA$12,000,000
Soft opening date20 December 1998 (1998-12-20)[2]
Opening date26 December 1998 (1998-12-26)[1]
Ride statistics
Attraction typeGiant Drop
ManufacturerIntamin
ThemeOil rig
Height119 m (390 ft)
Drop115 m (377 ft)
Speed135.0 km/h (83.9 mph)
G-force3.5
Capacity550 riders per hour
Vehicles2
Riders per vehicle8
Duration100 seconds
Height restriction120–195 cm (3 ft 11 in – 6 ft 5 in)
WebsiteOfficial website
Ride Express available

The Giant Drop is a drop tower ride located at the Dreamworld theme park on the Gold Coast, Australia. Manufactured by Intamin, the ride was added in December 1998 to the existing Dreamworld Tower which housed the Tower of Terror. For fourteen years, The Giant Drop held the record for the tallest drop tower in the world.

The Giant Drop is one of Dreamworld's seven thrill rides. It has a height of 119 metres (390 ft) and a maximum speed of 135 kilometres per hour (84 mph), making it both the fastest and tallest amusement park ride in the Southern Hemisphere.

The ride is themed to an oil rig by "The Giant Oil Company". There are many pieces of oil machinery located around the ride.

History

Construction of the Dreamworld Tower began in 1996. On 23 January 1997, the Tower of Terror officially opened to the public.[3][4][5] Close to two years later, on 26 December 1998, The Giant Drop officially opened to the public as part of the Dreamworld Tower.[1][6][7] Additional theming was added around the base of the ride and the Vintage Car track was re-routed around the base of the tower.[8] The cost to build The Giant Drop, had the Dreamworld Tower not been already standing, was published at A$12 million.[9] Over 5 million people have been dropped to date.[7]

In mid-2007, concerns were raised over the safety of Intamin drop towers after an incident at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom's Superman: Tower of Power ride where a teenage girl had her feet severed after a cable had snapped.[10][11] Despite the incident, Dreamworld continued to keep The Giant Drop operating, stating their ride's cables had daily and monthly checks. An independent safety audit concluded that "Dreamworld's safety standards are world class and second to none".[12]

On 25 April 2022, The Giant Drop closed for a refurbishment which includes the installation of lighting, a repaint and continued removal of the track from the former Tower of Terror II ride, which closed in November 2019. The ride reopened on 24 June 2023.[13][14]

Characteristics

The Giant Drop is one of Dreamworld's seven thrill rides alongside The Claw, The Gold Coaster, Mick Doohan's Motocoaster, Pandamonium, Steel Taipan and Tail Spin. The ride reaches a maximum speed of 135 kilometres per hour (84 mph) and has a height of 119 metres (390 ft).

The Giant Drop consists of a pair of vertical tracks which attach to the flank of the Dreamworld Tower. Each track features one, eight-seat floorless gondola in which riders are harnessed in by over-the-shoulder restraints.[6]

Ride

Queue

Guests are to either access the entrance to the ride via a wooden staircase or a ramp. Guests then queue in an undercover oil themed outdoor queue before entering the indoor queue. Upon entry to the outdoor queue, a safety notice and a Guinness World Record plaque are located at the main entrance. Guests then enter the indoor queue. The indoor queue is themed to an oil rig's control centre. The queue previously featured interactive features.[15]

Ride

The Giant Drop is themed to an oil rig at The Giant Oil Company.

Catch cars lift the gondolas for a duration of approximately 90 seconds to a dynamic height of 119 metres (390 ft). Upon reaching the top of the tower, the gondolas are released into a free-fall, attaining a terminal velocity of 135 kilometres per hour (84 mph) before stopped by permanently mounted rare-earth magnets.[7] At this moment, the on-ride photo is taken.

Upon opening, the eastern side of The Giant Drop featured a momentary pause shortly after the release from the top. This feature (which has been discontinued) demonstrated the fail-safe magnetic brakes.[6]

Television

The Giant Drop has been featured on Australian Guinness World Records television show.[9] It was also featured on the 2009, American, Travel Channel documentary "Extreme Terror Rides".[16] In 2010 season of The Amazing Race Asia, teams were required to ride The Giant Drop and photograph Kenny Koala, the park's mascot, waving the race flag once they've reached the top.[17]

From 2003 and 2004, the ride was depicted at the start of the title sequence for the reality show Big Brother Australia, as the production was filmed at Dreamworld from 2001 to 2008 and 2012 to 2014.

Records

At the time of opening, in December 1998, The Giant Drop gained the Guinness World Record title of the "World's Tallest Vertical Drop Ride".[9] The Giant Drop conceded the title on 7 July 2012, when Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom opened at Six Flags Magic Mountain located in California.[18][19][20]

Preceded by World's Tallest Vertical Drop Fun Ride
20 December 1998–6 July 2012[9] 		Succeeded by

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Kornyei, Oscar (21 December 1998). "All set for the world's fastest free-fall ride". Courier Mail.
  2. ^ "Dreamworld History" (PDF). Dreamworld. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 December 2010. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
  3. ^ Wilson, Richard. "Official opening details". Photo. Parkz. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
  4. ^ Marden, Duane. "Tower of Terror II  (Dreamworld)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  5. ^ "Tower of Terror (Dreamworld)". Parkz. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  6. ^ a b c "Giant Drop (Dreamworld)". Parkz. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  7. ^ a b c "The Giant Drop". Dreamworld. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  8. ^ "Vintage Cars (Dreamworld)". Parkz. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  9. ^ a b c d "Tallest vertical drop ride". Guinness World Records. Archived from the original on 21 September 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  10. ^ "Girl's feet severed on ride at Six Flags in Kentucky". CNN. 22 June 2007. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  11. ^ Vries, Lloyd de (22 June 2007). "Six Flags Closes More Rides After Accident". CBS News. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  12. ^ Wray, Michael (25 June 2007). "Real scare for thrill seekers". Courier Mail. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  13. ^ Remembering the Golden Years (30 April 2022). "Mick's out, Wiggles drop in... Dreamworld Update 30-4-2022". Dreamworld's Golden Years - Past, Present, Future. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  14. ^ Parkz Members (17 May 2022). "The Giant Drop Refurbishment 2022". Parkz. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  15. ^ Becky Dawn (15 February 2021). "Giant Drop ride at Dreamworld!". YouTube. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  16. ^ Knoop, Doug (3 September 2009). "'Extreme Terror Rides: Mega Speed' is a Thursday TV pick". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  17. ^ "Filming locations for "The Amazing Race Asia" Episode #4.8 (2010)". IMDb. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
  18. ^ MacDonald, Brady (1 September 2011). "Six Flags unveils new attractions for every park in 2012". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
  19. ^ MacDonald, Brady (6 July 2012). "Review: Lex Luthor and Superman rides do battle at Magic Mountain". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
  20. ^ MacDonald, Brady (28 June 2012). "Opening of new Six Flags ride on hold for a week". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 7 July 2012.

Read other articles:

Dua Dekade

Dua DekadeAlbum kompilasi karya Fariz RMDirilisMei 2001Direkam1984–2001GenrePopDurasi1:04:21LabelPro SoundTarget PopKronologi Fariz RM Super Medley(1998)Super Medley1998 Dua Dekade(2001) Mix!(2004)Mix!2004 Dua Dekade adalah album kompilasi dari musisi Fariz RM yang dirilis pada tahun 2001 di bawah label Target Pop. Latar belakang Album ini adalah album kompilasi yang berisi repertoar lagu-lagu terbaik Fariz RM, baik tunggal dan kolaborasi dengan grup musik seperti Jakarta Rhythm Section...

 

 

Daylight

DaylightSingel oleh Maroon 5dari album OverexposedDirilis27 November 2012 (2012-11-27)[1]FormatDigital downloadDirekamConway Studios, (Los Angeles, California)GenreSoft rockDurasi3:46LabelA&M/OctonePenciptaAdam Levine, Max Martin, Sam Martin and Mason LevyProduserLevine, MdL & Max Martin Daylight adalah lagu yang dinyanyikan oleh band asal Amerika Serikat Maroon 5 dari album keempat mereka, Overexposed. Lagu ini adalah single ketiga dari album, singel ini dirilis secara i...

 

 

The Sun (Malaysia)

Free tabloid newspaper from Malaysia This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: The Sun Malaysia – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (April 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) theSunTypeDaily newspaperFormatTabloidOwner(s)Sun Media Corporation Sdn. Bhd.(Berjaya Medi...

The Motive (film)

This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: The Motive film – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (December 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) 2017 filmThe MotiveSpanish release posterSpanishEl autor Directed byManuel Martín CuencaWritten byManuel Martín CuencaAleja...

 

 

Yanus dari Siprus

YanusRaja Yanus dan Ratu Charlotte di Katedral ChartresRaja SiprusBerkuasa9 September 1398 - 29 Juni 1432PendahuluJacques IPenerusJean IIInformasi pribadiKelahiran1375GenovaKematian29 Juni 1432NikosiaWangsaWangsa LusignanAyahJacques I dari SiprusIbuHelvis dari Brunswick-GrubenhagenPasanganAnglesia ViscontiCharlotte de BourbonAnakJean II dari SiprusAnne dari Siprus Yanus dari Siprus (1375 – 29 Juni 1432) merupakan seorang Raja dari Siprus dan tituler Raja Armenia Kilikia dan Yerusalem dari t...

 

 

1210

Cette page concerne l'année 1210 du calendrier julien. Pour l'année 1210 av. J.-C., voir 1210 av. J.-C. Chronologies Innocent III approuvant la règle de saint François d'Assise, fresque de Giotto di Bondone (1296-1298).Données clés 1207 1208 1209  1210  1211 1212 1213Décennies :1180 1190 1200  1210  1220 1230 1240Siècles :XIe XIIe  XIIIe  XIVe XVeMillénaires :-Ier Ier  IIe  IIIe Chronologies thématiques Religion (,) et * Croisa...

Battle of Herbsthausen

1645 battle of the Thirty Years' War Battle of HerbsthausenPart of Thirty Years' WarBattle of Mergentheim (“Mariendal” in the drawing), or Battle of Herbsthausen, of 1645. Plan of action, French depiction.Date5 May 1645LocationHerbsthausen, Bad MergentheimResult Bavarian victoryBelligerents  Bavaria  FranceCommanders and leaders Franz von Mercy Johann von Werth Vicomte de Turenne Reinhold von Rosen  (POW)Strength 9,650 total 4,300 infantry, 5,300 cavalry, 9 guns 6,000 men&#...

 

 

Farewell, My Lovely (1975 film)

1975 film by Dick Richards Farewell, My LovelyTheatrical release posterDirected byDick RichardsScreenplay byDavid Zelag GoodmanBased onFarewell, My Lovely1940 novelby Raymond ChandlerProduced byElliott KastnerJerry BruckheimerGeorge PappasStarringRobert MitchumCharlotte RamplingJohn IrelandSylvia MilesAnthony ZerbeCinematographyJohn A. AlonzoEdited byJoel CoxWalter ThompsonMusic byDavid ShireProductioncompanyITC EntertainmentDistributed byAvco Embassy PicturesRelease date August 8, ...

 

 

1974 British Airways bombing attempt

IRA bombing attempt 1974 British Airways bombing attemptA British Airways Hawker Siddeley Trident similar to the aircraft involvedIncidentDate23 July 1974[1]SummaryAttempted bombingAircraft typeHawker Siddeley TridentOperatorBritish AirwaysRegistrationUnknownFlight originAldergrove Airport, Antrim Town, Northern IrelandDestinationHeathrow Airport, Middlesex, Great BritainPassengers85CrewUnknownFatalities0Survivors85+ On 23 July 1974, a small bomb was found aboard a British Airway...

Daftar varietas bahasa Tionghoa

Distribusi kelompok dialek di Tiongkok Raya. Video ini menjelaskan perbedaan pengucapan dan kosakata antara Mandarin standar (Mandarin Sichuan, Mandarin Timur Laut) dengan Bahasa Kanton. Berikut ini adalah daftar bahasa Huayu dan dialeknya. Untuk membahas dialektologis tradisional, lihat juga bahasa Tionghoa lisan. Klasifikasi Proporsi penutur bahasa pertama[1]   Mandarin (65.7%)  Min (6.2%)  Wu (6.1%)  Yue (5.6%)  Jin (5.2%) ...

 

 

Mesa (Moab)

Untuk kegunaan lain, lihat Mesa (disambiguasi). Prasasti Mesa (Mesha Stele) dari Moab (840 SM) yang mencatat pemberontakan Moab atas Israel dan memuat nama YHWH dan Daud Mesa adalah nama Raja Moab dalam zaman Ahab, Ahazia dan Yoram, raja-raja Kerajaan Israel (Samaria), serta zaman raja Yosafat dari Kerajaan Yehuda menurut catatan Alkitab Ibrani dan Perjanjian Lama Alkitab Kristen. Pada waktu mulai menjadi raja, Moab merupakan jajahan Kerajaan Israel (Samaria). Mesa adalah seorang peternak dom...

 

 

Legacy Christian Academy (Frisco, Texas)

For other uses, see Legacy Christian Academy. This article contains content that is written like an advertisement. Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links, and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view. (June 2019) (Learn how and when to remove this message) School in Frisco, , Texas, United StatesLegacy Christian AcademyAddress5000 Academy DriveFrisco, (Collin County), Texas 75034United StatesCoordinates33°07′43″N...

Nicholas Read

For the 18th century English sculptor, see Nicholas Read (sculptor). Nicholas ReadFRSBorn (1958-11-22) November 22, 1958 (age 65)[1]London, United KingdomAlma materImperial College, London,[1]Cambridge UniversityKnown forFermion model for quantum hall systemsAwardsOliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize (2002)Scientific careerFieldsCondensed matter theoryInstitutionsYale University American physicist Nicholas Read FRS is an American physicist, noted for his wor...

 

 

Electoral district of Burdekin

State electoral district of Queensland, Australia Australian electorate BurdekinQueensland—Legislative AssemblyElectoral map of Burdekin 2017StateQueenslandMPDale LastPartyLiberal NationalNamesakeBurdekin RiverElectors34,920 (2020)Area78,681 km2 (30,378.9 sq mi)DemographicRuralCoordinates20°26′S 147°30′E / 20.433°S 147.500°E / -20.433; 147.500 Electorates around Burdekin: ThuringowaMundingburra Townsville Coral Sea Traeger Burdekin Whitsun...

 

 

Asian elephant

Second largest elephant species Asian elephantTemporal range: Pleistocene–Recent PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N ↓ A tusked bullBandipur National Park, Karnataka, India A cow and juvenilesYala National Park, Sri Lanka Conservation status Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[2] CITES Appendix I (CITES)[3] Scientific classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Proboscidea Family: Elephantidae Genus: Elephas Species: E. maxi...

2000

Disambiguazione – Se stai cercando altri significati, vedi 2000 (disambigua). XIX secolo · XX secolo · XXI secolo Anni 1980 · Anni 1990 · Anni 2000 · Anni 2010 · Anni 2020 1996 · 1997 · 1998 · 1999 · 2000 · 2001 · 2002 · 2003 · 2004 Il 2000 (MM in numeri romani) è un anno bisestile del XX secolo. È stato l'ultimo anno del XX secolo e del II millennio secondo il calendario gregoriano. Nel calendari...

 

 

Trampled Under Foot (band)

Trampled Under FootBackground informationOriginKansas City, Missouri, United States[1]GenresSoul blues, blues rock, blues[1]Years active2000–2015LabelsVarious including TelarcPast membersDanielle SchnebelenNick SchnebelenKris SchnebelenJan FairclothMike Shinetop SedovicWebsiteOfficial website Trampled Under Foot was an American soul blues and blues rock band. The original trio consisted of the siblings Danielle Schnebelen (lead vocals and bass), Nick Schnebelen (guitars and ...

 

 

Szymon Pośnik

Szymon PośnikNazionalità Polonia Altezza188 cm Peso77 kg Canottaggio Specialità2 di coppia, 4 di coppia CarrieraNazionale Polonia Palmarès Competizione Ori Argenti Bronzi Mondiali 0 1 0 Europei 0 0 1 Vedi maggiori dettagliStatistiche aggiornate al 14 settembre 2023 Modifica dati su Wikidata · Manuale Szymon Pośnik (Varsavia, 13 giugno 1993) è un canottiere polacco.[1] Indice 1 Biografia 2 Palmarès 3 Note 4 Altri progetti 5 Collegamenti esterni Biografia Agli euro...

مصر السفلى

مصر السفلى مملكة مصر السفلى غير معروف – 3150 ق.م مصر السفلىشعار مقاطعات مصر السفلى القديمة عاصمة منف نظام الحكم ملكية مطلقة اللغة الرسمية اللغة المصرية الديانة ديانة قدماء المصريين ملك غير معروف (الأول) غير معروف واش (الأخير) 3150 ق.م التاريخ التأسيس غير معروف الزوال 3150 ق....

 

 

Streljački Klub Partizan

Shooting club in Belgrade, Serbia SK PartizanFounded27 May 1959; 65 years ago (1959-05-27)ColorsBlack and white   Websitepartizanshooting.com Active sport clubs of JSD Partizan AthleticsAuto racing3x3Basketball(Men's)Basketball(Women's)BowlingBoxingChessCyclingEsportsFootballGymnasticsHandballIce HockeyJudoKarateMMARowingRugby UnionShootingSwimmingTable tennisTennisVolleyball(Men's)Volleyball(Women's)Water Polo(Men's)Water Polo(Women's)WeightliftingWrestlingRugby l...