Matterhorn Blitz
Height
52 ft
Speed
35 mph
Length
1,257 ft
Matterhorn Blitz begins with a unique vertical lift that hoists individual cars toward a rustic mountain peak before releasing them into a series of tight, unbanked turns. Riders experience the classic lateral forces characteristic of a wild mouse layout, feeling as though the car might overshoot the edge of each sharp hairpin. Following the upper zig-zag section, the cars plunge into a surprising sequence of steep drops and rising hills that provide moments of sudden airtime. The journey concludes with a final dash through a themed landscape, maintaining a brisk pace until the brakes engage.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| Type | Wild Mouse |
| Propulsion | Elevator Lift |
| Opened | 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Mack Rides |
| Designer | Mack Rides |
| Height | 52 ft |
| Max Speed | 35 mph |
| Length | 1,257 ft |
| Duration | 3 minutes 5 seconds |
| Capacity | 960 riders per hour |