In December 2016, it was speculated that Fun Spot America Kissimmee was going to build a new roller coaster for $6 million.[2] The name for the attraction was announced on February 5, 2017, during the 2017 Super Bowl.[3][4] In May 2017, parts of the roller coaster were revealed during construction, including the 115° overbanked turn.[5] On June 15, 2017, it was announced that Mine Blower would be opening later in the month.[6][7] Mine Blower opened to the public eight days later, on June 23.[8][9]
Ride experience
The ride starts with a mild 180° turn to the left, taking it straight into the lift hill. It takes approximately 23 seconds to ascend before the ride hits another 180° turnaround to the left, and plunges just over 80 feet before going into the only inversion, a zero-gravity roll. Then, it goes into the first high speed turnaround of many to the left, leading straight up an airtime hill that's followed by a "double down", then passing another bunny hill, and into a right hand turnaround. Two more small hills follow, and then goes towards the 115° over-banked turn to the right. A few more curvy airtime hills sprint the train towards a low lying, left hand turnaround, up another two hills, and into the brake run.[10][11][12]
Mine Blower is a Gravity Group wooden roller coaster that is built with a steel support structure.[11]
Trains
Mine Blower utilizes two custom themed "Timberliner" trains that seat 12 passengers each.[11][14][15] The train front consists of a firework and dynamite figurehead.[14]
Statistics
Mine Blower is 2,290 feet (700 m) long, 83 feet (25 m) tall, and reaches a top speed of 48.5 mph (78 km/h).[11] This is currently the longest, tallest, and fastest of the three operating wooden coasters in Florida.[citation needed]
