Zambezi Zinger (2023)

Zambezi Zinger is an upcoming hybrid roller coaster under construction at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Manufactured by Great Coasters International (GCI) and designed by Skyline Design, the roller coaster is scheduled to open to the public on May 26, 2023.[1] The ride is named after the original Zambezi Zinger (1973–1997), a popular steel coaster featured at the park's grand opening. The updated version will share a few similarities to the original and will be the first new coaster at Worlds of Fun in over a decade since the debut of Prowler in 2009.

For the 1973 roller coaster with the same name, see Zambezi Zinger (1973).
Zambezi Zinger
Worlds of Fun
LocationWorlds of Fun
Park sectionAfrica
StatusUnder construction
Opening dateMay 26, 2023 (2023-05-26)
General statistics
TypeWood
ManufacturerGreat Coasters International
DesignerSkyline Design
Lift/launch systemBooster Wheel lift hill
Height74 ft (23 m)
Length2,428 ft (740 m)
Speed45 mph (72 km/h)
Inversions0
Duration2:00
Trains2 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 16 riders per train.
Zambezi Zinger at RCDB

History

When Worlds of Fun first opened to the public in 1973, the original Zambezi Zinger was one of three roller coasters featured at the park.[2] It became one of the most popular rides among guests and operated until 1997, when it was removed and relocated to Parque del Café in Colombia, reopening as Montaña Rusa in 1999.[2]

For its 50th anniversary, Worlds of Fun decided to add a new roller coaster to its ride lineup, one that would pay homage to original Zinger as a "nostalgic nod to the past".[3] The reimagined version was designed to feature some similarities to the original, including a spiral lift hill, a mid-course tunnel, and the same line queue building with revamped theming.[3] It will also be built in the same location as the former.[2][3]

References
  1. Savage, Sydnie (May 11, 2023). "Worlds of Fun Announces Opening Date for New Zambezi Zinger Roller Coaster". Fox4KC.com. WDAF-TV. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. Cronkleton, Robert A. (August 11, 2022). "'Zambezi Zinger' Name Returns to Worlds of Fun as Part of 50th Anniversary Celebration". The Kansas City Star. Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  3. "New Roller Coaster: Zambezi Zinger". Worlds of Fun. Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
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