Reef Diver
Defunct amusement ride at Dreamworld
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Reef Diver was an Enterprise amusement ride in the Ocean Parade section of Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.[1][2]
| Reef Diver | |
|---|---|
| |
| Dreamworld | |
| Area | Ocean Parade |
| Coordinates | 27°51′53.10″S 153°18′58.76″E |
| Opening date | 1983 |
| Closing date | 28 April 2014 |
| Replaced by | Tail Spin |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Enterprise |
| Manufacturer | Meisho |
| Theme | Ocean |
| Height | 18.3 m (60 ft) |
| Speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) |
| G-force | 3 |
| Capacity | 500 riders per hour |
| Vehicles | 20 |
| Riders per vehicle | 2 |
| Height restriction | 110 cm (3 ft 7 in) |
| Previous name | Enterprise |
| Maximum angle | 87° |
History
Reef Diver opened in the County Fair section of Dreamworld in 1983. At that time it operated under the name Enterprise.[1][3][4] In 2000, the actual ride from Schwarzkopf Industries was replaced with a new one from Meisho.[1] In 2002, Ocean Parade was expanded to encompass the remaining rides in County Fair. The processed involved the renaming and retheming of the ride to Reef Diver.[1][5][6] On 28 April 2014, Reef Diver closed and was subsequently removed.[1]
Ride
The Reef Diver is an Enterprise ride.[1] Two riders sit inline in each of 20 gondolas arranged in an 18.3-metre (60 ft) circle.[1][7] The ride spins clockwise at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph),[1] dispelling a slight amount of centrifugal force.[7] A hydraulically powered arm underneath the ride then raises and tilts the frame so that the ride is rotating at 87° from the horizontal, transforming the ride from a horizontal experience to a nearly vertical one.[7] The Reef Diver features no safety restraints as the centrifugal force applied to the riders is sufficient to keep them pinned in their seats.[7][8] Riders can experience up to 3 times the force of gravity during the ride.[1]