Millennium Roller Coaster

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For the roller coaster at Cedar Point, see Millennium Force.
Millennium
Millennium Roller Coaster.JPG
Fantasy Island
LocationFantasy Island
Coordinates53°11′31″N 0°20′49″E / 53.192°N 0.347°E / 53.192; 0.347Coordinates: 53°11′31″N 0°20′49″E / 53.192°N 0.347°E / 53.192; 0.347
StatusOperating
Opening dateMay 22, 1999 (1999-05-22)
Cost£15,000,000[1]
General statistics
TypeSteel
ManufacturerVekoma
ModelCustom MK-1200
Lift/launch systemChain Lift Hill
Height150 ft (46 m)
Drop110 ft (34 m)
Length2,736 ft (834 m)
Speed56 mph (90 km/h)
Inversions3
Duration1:40
Capacity450 riders per hour
Height restriction120 cm (3 ft 11 in)
TrainsSingle train with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train.
Millennium at RCDB
Pictures of Millennium at RCDB

Millennium (formerly Millennium Roller Coaster) is a roller coaster at Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells, United Kingdom. It was built by Vekoma, a Dutch roller coaster manufacturer, to celebrate the arrival of the new millennium but despite its name, was opened in May 1999. It was Fantasy Island's first "Extreme Thrill Ride", and circles the park's signature pyramid structure.

Layout and operation[]

Constructed - and correspondingly named - ahead of the new millennium in 1999, the ride features a vertical loop, a sidewinder and an additional vertical loop.[2] It finishes in a low helix, which swoops down to a level just above head height of those in the amusement park, frequently startling the unsuspecting public. Some of Millennium's track is intertwined with Jubilee Odyssey's, providing some Headchoppers especially when near the Odyssey's supports.

Like the adjacent Odyssey rollercoaster, Millennium is also affected by high winds (though not as significantly as the Odyssey) and so in the case of bad weather or high winds Millennium may not operate.

With a top speed of 55.9 mph, it is the seventh fastest roller coaster in the UK. It is also the fourth tallest British roller coaster, with a maximum height of 45.5 metres.

For years its striking yellow and red paintwork could be seen from several miles away. For the 2018 season opening the ride was given a new train and completely repainted. The track is now purple with green supports and the queue line is now in the Pyramd complex and features LED strip lights down both sides.

In 2011, a man continuously rode Millennium 140 times over two days in order to raise fund for charity.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Skegness Blue Anchors 15m Fantasy ride. Construction News. 9 January 1997. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  2. ^ Top 10: Britain's fastest roller coasters - The Telegraph. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  3. ^ 140 laps ridden on Fantasy Island rollercoaster for charity - RideRater. 6 August 2011. Retrieved 26 December 2019.

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