Disk'O
A standard Disk'O at Fraispertuis City, France
The Disk'O (also known as Skater or Surf's Up) is a type of flat ride manufactured by Zamperla of Italy. The ride is a larger version of a Rockin' Tug, also manufactured by Zamperla.
Versions
| Model name | Length | Width | Height | Riders | Capacity | Description | Portable | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skater | 21.5 m (71 ft) | 11.65 m (38.2 ft) | 10.69 m (35.1 ft) | 24 | 600 | Small halfpipe with inwards-facing seats. | Yes | [1] |
| Disk'O | 24.55 m (80.5 ft) | 9.68 m (31.8 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) | 24 | 600 | Small halfpipe with outwards-facing seats. | Yes | [2] |
| Surf's Up | 29 m (95 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) | 7.5 m (25 ft) | 20 | 480 | Small halfpipe with hill in middle. Guests stand on rectangular platform. | Yes | [3] |
| Mega Disk'O | 37.5 m (123 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) | 15.5 m (51 ft) | 24 | 600 | Large halfpipe with outwards-facing seats. | No | [4] |
| 40 | 1000 | No | ||||||
| Skater Coaster | 81.5 m (267 ft) | 11.3 m (37 ft) | 15.5 m (51 ft) | 24 | 500 | Large halfpipe with hill in middle. Inwards-facing seats shaped like a skateboard. | No | [5] |
| Disk'O Coaster | 81.5 m (267 ft) | 11.3 m (37 ft) | 15.5 m (51 ft) | 24 | 500 | Large halfpipe with hill in middle. Outwards-facing seats. | No | |
| 40 | 600 | No |
Ride
On a traditional Disk'O, Mega Disk'O or Disk'O Coaster, riders sit on a circular platform with outward-facing seats. On a Skater or a Skater Coaster, riders sit on a rectangular platform with inwards facing seats. On a Surf's Up, riders stand on a rectangular platform. Regardless of the model, the ride experience is very similar. The platform moves back and forth along a halfpipe track while spinning. A Disk'O Coaster or a Skater Coaster both feature a small hill in the middle of the halfpipe.
Installations
Mega Disk'O at Kennywood, US
Disk'O Coaster at Nigloland, France
Hanghai at Liseberg, Sweden
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| Ride name | Park | Model | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avatar Airbender | Pleasure Beach Blackpool | Mega Disk'O | 2011-05 |
| Cosmic Chaos | Kennywood | Mega Disk'O | 2007 |
| Crazy Surfer | Movie Park Germany | Disk'O Coaster | Unknown |
| De Grote Golf (most beautiful theming) | Plopsaland De Panne | Disk'O Coaster | 1/7/2013 |
| Disk'O | Adventuredome | Disk'O | 2007 |
| Disk'O | Casino Pier, Seaside Heights, NJ | Disk'O | Unknown |
| Disk'O | Parque Diversiones, Costa Rica | Mega Disk'O | 2006 |
| Disk'O | Oaks Amusement Park | Disk'O | 2007[6] |
| Disk'O Flashback Boogie Ride | Wild Waves Theme Park | Disk'O | 2008 |
| Disk'O Magic | Enchanted Kingdom | Disk'O | 2012 |
| Disko | Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach | Disk'O | 2004[7] |
| Dizzy Disk | Dollywood | Disk'O | 2005 |
| Edge | Paultons Park | Disk'O Coaster | 2009-03 |
| Electro Spin | Luna Park | Mega Disk'O | 2010 |
| Electro Spin | Silver Dollar City | Mega Disk'O | 2006 |
| Giant Redback | Aussie World | Disk'O | 2011-04-01 |
| Girabugia | Miragica | Disk'O Coaster | 2009 |
| Goon-E | Electric Daisy Carnival | Disk'O | 2010 |
| HangHai | Liseberg | Mega Disk'O | 2009 |
| The Invader | Rainbow's End | Disk'O Coaster | 2009-12-11 |
| Kobra | Chessington World of Adventures | Disk'O Coaster | 2010 |
| Mega Disk'O | Martin's Fantasy Island | Mega Disk'O | 2009 |
| The Mega Vortex | Waldameer | Mega Disk'O | 2009-05 |
| Navigator | Flamingo Land | Mega Disk'O | 2005 |
| Northern Lights | Valleyfair | Skater Coaster | 2014[8] |
| Pipe Scream | Cedar Point | Skater Coaster | 2014[9] |
| Ramba Zamba | Adventure Island | Disk'O | 2004 |
| Rev-O-Lution | Lake Compounce | Mega Disk'O | 2011 |
| Revolution 360 | Seabreeze | Disk'O | 2010 |
| Shockwave | Dreamworld | Disk'O Coaster | 2011-06-25 |
| Skater | Canobie Lake Park | Skater | 2005 |
| Snoopy's GR8 SK8 | Carowinds | Disk'O Coaster | 2010 |
| Surf Dog | Kings Island | Skater Coaster | 2006[10] |
| Surf's Up | Luna Park | Surf's Up | 2010-05-30 |
| Tiki Twirl | California's Great America | Disk'O Coaster | 2006 |
| Tail Spin | Wild Adventures | Mega Disk'O | 2013 |
| Tyrsky | Särkänniemi | Disk'O Coaster | 2009 |
References
- ↑ "Zamperla – Skater". Zamperla. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- ↑ "Zamperla – Disk'O". Zamperla. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- ↑ "Zamperla – Surf's Up". Zamperla. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- ↑ "Zamperla – Mega Disk'O". Zamperla. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- ↑ "Zamperla – Disk'O Coaster". Zamperla. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- ↑ "Thrill Rides at Oaks Amusement Park". Oaks Amusement Park. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- ↑ "Rides at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach". Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach. Retrieved 21 August 2011.
- ↑ "Valleyfair to add coaster, area geared toward families". Chanhassen Villager. 25 September 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- ↑ Cedar Point (August 27, 2013). "New for 2014 at Cedar Point" (Press release). PointBuzz. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ↑ "Surf Dog". Cedar Fair Entertainment. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
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