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Old 02-13-2006, 04:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Does any body know how long the launch platform is?
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Old 02-13-2006, 06:34 PM   #2 (permalink)
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California Screamin's launch length is about 215 feet.
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wasn't screamin supposed to close for a major refurb?
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^It's refurbing now?
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Itrefurbs in the middle of december.

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Itrefurbs in the middle of december.

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Hmm, never knew about that....my mind is always like this.
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I figured it out it's about 440 feet
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nooo lol. The launch platfor is around the same height as goliath as six rags
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it's a little large than 256 feet
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Here are some facts if you are interested (got these from Wikipedia):

Grand opening: February 8, 2001 (Opened with Disney's California Adventure)
Designers: Walt Disney Imagineering, and Intamin AG
Vehicles: 5 - 24 person trains (Red, Yellow, Orange, Blue, and Purple)/2 - 23 Person trains (Both Green)
Max trains on track: (2001) 6/(2002-Present) 5
Length: 6072'
LSM launch length: 215'
Largest hill/drop: 120'/108'
Inversions: 1 (Train loops around giant silhouette head of Mickey Mouse)
Top speed: 55 mph
Ride duration: 2:36
Max acceleration: 0 - 55 mph in 4.5 seconds
Height requirement: 48"
Ride system: Roller Coaster
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