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{{about|the amusement ride|the balloon competition|Balloon flight contest}} |
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[[Image:La Villa Española de Shima, Parque España - Globos Amigos.jpg|thumb|''Globos Amigos'' at Parque Espana-Shima Spain Village ([[Japan]]), model ''Balloon Race'']] |
[[Image:La Villa Española de Shima, Parque España - Globos Amigos.jpg|thumb|''Globos Amigos'' at Parque Espana-Shima Spain Village ([[Japan]]), model ''Balloon Race'']] |
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[[Image:Pallokaruselli Linnanmäki Helsinki.JPG|thumb|Model ''Samba balloon'', a children's Samba Balloon ride.]] |
[[Image:Pallokaruselli Linnanmäki Helsinki.JPG|thumb|Model ''Samba balloon'', a children's Samba Balloon ride.]] |
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The Zamperla '''Balloon Race''' is a tilting, circular motion [[amusement park ride]] manufactured by Antonio [[Zamperla]] [[Società per Azioni|S. |
The Zamperla '''Balloon Race''' is a tilting, circular motion [[amusement park ride]] manufactured by Antonio [[Zamperla]] [[Società per Azioni|S.p.A]]. The ride makes its way up a structure, and at a certain height, it starts tilting.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Schock |first1=Beverly |title=Dorney Park unveils thrilling new rides |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/467537204/?terms=zamperla%2Bballoon%2Brace |access-date=12 July 2020 |work=Pottsville Republican |date=June 16, 1988}}</ref> |
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== Designs == |
== Designs == |
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==Some locations== <!-- sorted by title, then park --> |
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Number of balloons or pirate ships is in [[parentheses]]. |
Number of balloons or pirate ships is in [[parentheses]]. |
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*Big Easy Balloons (12) - [[Six Flags Great America]]. |
*Big Easy Balloons (12) - [[Six Flags Great America]]. |
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*Ballons (8 Samba) - [[Storybook Land]] in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. |
*Ballons (8 Samba) - [[Storybook Land]] in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. |
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*Balloon Race (8) - [[Idlewild and Soak Zone]] moved in 1995 from [[Kennywood]] where it lasted for four years. |
*Balloon Race (8) - [[Idlewild and Soak Zone]] moved in 1995 from [[Kennywood]] where it lasted for four years. |
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*Balloon Race (8) - [[Great Escape (amusement park)|Great Escape]] in [[Queensbury, NY]]. |
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*Balloon Race (8) - [[Knott's Berry Farm]]'s [[Camp Snoopy]] in [[Buena Park, CA]]. |
*Balloon Race (8) - [[Knott's Berry Farm]]'s [[Camp Snoopy]] in [[Buena Park, CA]]. |
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*Balloon Race (8) - [[Six Flags New England]] Agawam, MA. |
*Balloon Race (8) - [[Six Flags New England]] Agawam, MA. |
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*Balloon Race - [[Waldameer Park]], [[Erie, Pennsylvania|Erie]], [[Pennsylvania|PA]] |
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*Flying Ace Balloon Race (was Boo Boo's Balloon Race) (8) - [[Carowinds]]<ref>{{cite book |last1=Rutherford |first1=Scott |title=Carowinds |date=2013 |publisher=Arcadia Publishing |isbn=9781467120036 |page=85}}</ref> |
*Flying Ace Balloon Race (was Boo Boo's Balloon Race) (8) - [[Carowinds]]<ref>{{cite book |last1=Rutherford |first1=Scott |title=Carowinds |date=2013 |publisher=Arcadia Publishing |isbn=9781467120036 |page=85}}</ref> |
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*The Pirate's Flight (12) - [[Geauga Lake (amusement park)|Geauga Lake]] in Ohio (themed to pirate ships instead of balloons.) |
*The Pirate's Flight (12) - [[Geauga Lake (amusement park)|Geauga Lake]] in Ohio (themed to pirate ships instead of balloons.) |
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*Samba Balloons (8) - [[Victorian Gardens]] at Wollman Rink in [[Central Park, NYC]]. |
*Samba Balloons (8) - [[Victorian Gardens]] at Wollman Rink in [[Central Park, NYC]]. |
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*Up, Up, and Away (8) - [[Six Flags Over Georgia]]. |
*Up, Up, and Away (8) - [[Six Flags Over Georgia]]. (2004–Present) |
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*Weather Balloons (8 Samba) - [[Darien Lake]] Darien Center, NY. (1996–Present) |
*Weather Balloons (8 Samba) - [[Darien Lake]] Darien Center, NY. (1996–Present) |
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*Balloon Race (8) - [[Santa's Village AZoosment Park]] East Dundee, IL (1992–Present) |
*Balloon Race (8) - [[Santa's Village AZoosment Park]] East Dundee, IL (1992–Present) |
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*Up, Up, and Away (10) - [[Enchanted Kingdom]] [[Santa Rosa, Laguna|Santa Rosa]], [[Laguna (province)|Laguna]], [[Philippines]] (1995–Present) |
*Up, Up, and Away (10) - [[Enchanted Kingdom]] [[Santa Rosa, Laguna|Santa Rosa]], [[Laguna (province)|Laguna]], [[Philippines]] (1995–Present) |
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*Balloon Race (12) - [[Mega Parc]] [[Quebec City]], Quebec, Canada |
*Balloon Race (12) - [[:fr:Méga_Parc|Mega Parc]] [[Quebec City]], Quebec, Canada (1988–2017) |
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*Balloon Race (8) - [[The Flambards Experience]] [[Helston, Cornwall]], UK. |
*Balloon Race (8) - [[The Flambards Experience]] [[Helston, Cornwall]], UK. |
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*Balloon Race (12) - [[Flamingo Land Resort]] [[Malton, Yorkshire]], UK. |
*Balloon Race (12) - [[Flamingo Land Resort]] [[Malton, Yorkshire]], UK. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.zamperla.com/ Zamperla Rides] |
*[http://www.zamperla.com/ Zamperla Rides] |
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{{Amusement rides}} |
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[[Category:Amusement rides by type]] |
[[Category:Amusement rides by type]] |
Revision as of 02:16, 1 May 2024
The Zamperla Balloon Race is a tilting, circular motion amusement park ride manufactured by Antonio Zamperla S.p.A. The ride makes its way up a structure, and at a certain height, it starts tilting.[1]
Designs
Gondola designs
Twelve balloons with gondolas hold up to 4 passengers each. This ride also comes in 8 balloon and 12 balloon versions. There is also an essentially identical ride with pirate ships instead of balloons. Seat belts and locking doors provide safety. At some installations, a rider may exit themselves, while in other ones, an operator must let them out.
Similar designs
The Chance Morgan company manufacture a version of the Balloon Race, which is similar except the balloons are much bigger.
Samba Balloons
A smaller version of this ride called Samba Balloons is also in existence. The ride does a similar motion, but the 'balloons' can be spun by riders. This version of the ride is often found in areas of amusement parks, and at traveling carnivals.
Some locations
Number of balloons or pirate ships is in parentheses.
- Big Easy Balloons (12) - Six Flags Great America.
- Ballons (8 Samba) - Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
- Balloon Race (8) - Idlewild and Soak Zone moved in 1995 from Kennywood where it lasted for four years.
- Balloon Race (8) - Knott's Berry Farm's Camp Snoopy in Buena Park, CA.
- Balloon Race (8) - Six Flags New England Agawam, MA.
- Balloon Race - Waldameer Park, Erie, PA
- Flying Ace Balloon Race (was Boo Boo's Balloon Race) (8) - Carowinds[2]
- The Pirate's Flight (12) - Geauga Lake in Ohio (themed to pirate ships instead of balloons.)
- Samba Balloons (8) - Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink in Central Park, NYC.
- Up, Up, and Away (8) - Six Flags Over Georgia. (2004–Present)
- Weather Balloons (8 Samba) - Darien Lake Darien Center, NY. (1996–Present)
- Balloon Race (8) - Santa's Village AZoosment Park East Dundee, IL (1992–Present)
- Up, Up, and Away (10) - Enchanted Kingdom Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines (1995–Present)
- Balloon Race (12) - Mega Parc Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (1988–2017)
- Balloon Race (8) - The Flambards Experience Helston, Cornwall, UK.
- Balloon Race (12) - Flamingo Land Resort Malton, Yorkshire, UK.
References
- ^ Schock, Beverly (June 16, 1988). "Dorney Park unveils thrilling new rides". Pottsville Republican. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ Rutherford, Scott (2013). Carowinds. Arcadia Publishing. p. 85. ISBN 9781467120036.
External links
- Media related to Balloon Race (ride) at Wikimedia Commons
- Zamperla Rides