1886 – 2014
128 Years of Family Fun!
www.lagoonpark.com
The Facts & More!
2014 OPERATING SCHEDULE
Weather permitting. Dates and times may vary.
SPRING
(Saturdays and Sundays) March 29 - June 1, 2014.
Open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Open at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays.
Open Memorial Day (Monday, May 26, 2014) at 11:00 a.m.
SUMMER
June 1 - August 24, 2014. Open Sunday - Friday at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday opening at 10:00 a.m.
FALL
(Saturdays and Sundays) August 30 - September 14, 2014.
Open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Open at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays.
Open Labor Day (Monday, September 1, 2014) at 11:00 a.m.
FRIGHTMARES
Friday, September 19 – Thursday, October 30, 2014. Park open Fridays at
5:00 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays at 11:00 a.m.; Thursday, October 16 at
11:00 a.m.; and Friday, October 17 at 11:00 a.m. Weather and other factors
permitting. Please visit www.lagoonpark.com, or call 801-451- 8000 for
more information.
2014 PRICING
The regular Parking Fee at Lagoon is $10.00 per vehicle. The Parking Fee for oversized vehicles, campers,
trailers, etc., is $13.00 per vehicle. Preferred Parking, located on the north side of the ticket windows, is
available on a limited basis for $18.00 per vehicle.
The REGULAR SINGLE DAY PASSPORT (48 inches in height to 65
years of age) is priced at $47.95 + tax; YOUTH SINGLE DAY PASSPORT
under 48 inches in height) is $35.95 + tax; and SENIOR CITIZEN
SINGLE DAY PASSPORT (65 years of age and older) is priced at
$42.95 + tax. Each SINGLE DAY PASSPORT includes Park Admission,
Rides, Pioneer Village, Entertainment, Picnic Facilities and Lagoon A
Beach Waterpark. (A child two [2] years of age and younger may enter
the Park and Lagoon A Beach at no charge. To participate on rides and
special events a YOUTH SINGLE DAY PASSPORT, SEASON PASSPORT, or
INDIVIDUAL RIDE TICKETS are required. Individual Ride Tickets are sold
2 for $1.00; ride prices vary between 4 to 10 tickets per ride.) The “XVenture Zone” attractions are not included with the Single Day Passports.
STROLLERS ’N STUFF
Lagoon offers a variety of rentals at Strollers ’N Stuff, located just
inside the gates at the front entrance on the south side. Wheelchairs,
strollers and wagons are rented on a first-come, first-served basis,
and may not be reserved in advance. A Daily Rental Fee and Deposit
are required with all rentals. Wheelchairs require daily rental fee
plus a deposit of a credit card. Rental items are not permitted to leave
the park property.
THERE’S ONLY ONE LAGOON!
Lagoon is easy to find. Lagoon is located in Farmington, Utah, midway between
Salt Lake City and Ogden. Northbound I-15 – take the “200 West” Exit #322. Southbound I-15 –
take the “Park Lane” Exit #325. Driving time from either city is approximately 20 minutes. There are many
good hotels to choose from between Salt Lake City and Ogden. It is always wise to make your
reservations well in advance. Check lagoonpark.com under PARK INFO/LODGING for information
on hotel packages.
Bus transportation is available from Salt Lake City or Ogden to Lagoon with the Utah Transit Authority
(UTA), Routes 470 or 455. We suggest you check with the UTA at 801-743-3882, or on-line at
rideuta.com for schedule times and other information.
Lagoon’s R.V. Park and Campground is a full-service campground adjacent to Lagoon. Please call the
Campground at 801-451-8100 for information and to make reservations.
HELPFUL HINTS
To make your stay more enjoyable, here are a few facts and suggestions to help in planning your day.
Families should plan to spend a minimum of eight hours at Lagoon, Pioneer Village, and Lagoon A Beach.
Pioneer Village alone, could turn into a one-day adventure. In planning your trip to Lagoon you may wish
to consider a day other than Friday or Saturday. Fridays
and Saturdays have traditionally been the “busiest”
days at Lagoon. Sundays through Thursdays tend to be
much “lighter.”
Before entering onto the Park, be sure your family or
group has a definite time and place to meet later in
the day. We suggest you avoid the entrance area as a
meeting place, as it is usually crowded in the evenings.
Lagoon honors VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and
Discover Cards. Credit, ISIS and Debit/ATM cards are
honored at all ticket locations and major food and gift shops.
ATMs are available on the Park. Checks are not accepted.
Information dealing with Lagoon’s Disabled Services and
Restrictions is available at Guest Services or at any ticket
window. Map /Entertainment Brochures are available at
Guest Services, any ticket window and at Entrance Gates.
Entertainment scheduled for the day is also posted on signs
throughout the Park.
Shirts and shoes are required at Lagoon. Appropriate swim
wear (no cutoffs or jeans) is required for guests of Lagoon A Beach. No alcoholic beverages or glass bottles
are allowed into Lagoon A Beach.
Child care and nursery facilities are not provided inside the Park.
Small children who become separated from their parents are taken to Safety and Security. There they are
entertained until reunited with family. Sorry, we cannot page for lost or separated parties.
Food stands are located throughout the Park. Pizza, hamburgers, tacos and other food items are found at
a number of stands. In keeping with Lagoon’s policy as a family entertainment center, alcoholic beverages
are not sold on the Park. Diet drinks are available. Coca-Cola® is the official soft drink of Lagoon. All major
food stands now accept debit cards.
If you wish to bring your own food, we suggest you leave it in your vehicle until mealtime. Picnic areas are
available for your use, free of charge, throughout the east section of the Park. These are on a first-come,
first-served basis. Previously reserved areas are designated with signs and paper-covered tables. These are
only available for the reserved group(s). Barbecue grills (propane, gas, charcoal, etc.) are not allowed.
If you plan on leaving Lagoon, even for a short time, you may do so. Use your handstamp and ticket receipt
received upon entering as your re-entry pass.
Please re-enter through Gate #10, located on
the north end of the entrance gates. Cars can
leave and re-enter with ticket receipt or handstamp and paid Parking receipt.
Kennel facilities are not provided by Lagoon.
You may, however, take your pet onto the Park,
provided the pet is on a leash and under
control at all times. Pets may not be taken into
the Lagoon A Beach facility.
A CAPSULE HISTORY OF LAGOON
In the late 1800s, a number of recreational resorts
sprang to life along the shores of the Great Salt Lake.
One of these was the original Lagoon, then called
“Lake Park.” It was “one of the most attractive
watering places in the West,” opening to the
public on July 15, 1886. Lake Park featured an openair dancing pavilion with delicately carved lattice
work and archways. Summer cottages on the Lake
were rented to guests by the week or month. For a
50¢ admission, a guest could enjoy swimming, dancing,
boating, riding the mule-drawn merry-go-round, roller skating, target shooting, and bowling alleys.
Another 50¢ bought a full-course dinner in Lake Park’s restaurant. By the end of its first season, 53,000
guests had visited Lake Park. In 1893, the Great Salt Lake began receding, leaving a sticky, blue mud
that was miserable to swimmers and guests. In 1896, Lake Park was moved two and one-half miles
inland to its present location, and the name was changed to “Lagoon” to suit its new home on the
banks of a 9-acre lagoon.
Row boating, swimming, and of course, dancing were the attractions that brought the crowds via the
Bamberger Railway to enjoy Lagoon. A round-trip on the Bamberger Railway from Salt Lake to Ogden
cost 25¢ for each rider. Within a few years, Lagoon could brag that there was a paved road all the way
from Salt Lake City to Lagoon.
Lagoon’s first thrill ride, the Shoot-theChutes, was soon in operation, and by
1906, the scenic Bamberger Railway
was the thrill of its day. Later that same
year, a new Carousel with 45 handcarved horses and characters was
delivered and installed. That same
carousel is still in operation today. In
1921, the roar of the Roller Coaster
began, and the excitement experienced on this ride hasn’t stopped
since. In 1927, the million gallon swimming pool refreshed guests on hot
summer days in “water fit to drink.”
During the ’30s and ’40s, the Dancing Pavilion
inaugurated the Big Band Era with the hottest band
of the day, Artie Shaw. The Railway stopped running
to Lagoon in 1952.
In October of 1953, the night sky of
Farmington was red and smoking. Lagoon
was on fire. The flames were so high, they
could be seen 20 miles away in Salt Lake City.
Fire swept down the west side of the midway
destroying everything in its path. The front of
the Roller Coaster was consumed, and the Fun
House and Dancing Pavilion (with its many memories)
were reduced to rubble. The Carousel was saved by firefighters spraying a constant stream of water over its
roof. Before the smoke had cleared, Lagoon’s then president, Robert E. Freed, vowed to rebuild a new
Lagoon, which was the beginning of the Lagoon that we know today, with new attractions and features
to premiere each season. Lagoon installed the Speedway Senior ride. The youngsters were not forgotten
with the creation of Mother Goose Land (an area filled specifically with children’s rides and attractions).
A showboat cruised Lagoon lake in search of an elusive dragon, while the Lake Park Streamliner train
circled on shore.
The Patio Gardens became the concert spot of Utah during the ’50s and ’60s. Such luminaries as Ella
Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Mathis, Frankie Avalon, The Everly Brothers, and even the Three
Stooges, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and the Glenn Miller Orchestras appeared at
Lagoon. Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll including Bill Haley and the Comets, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The
Rolling Stones, The Doors, and the Beach Boys, were among those who entertained Lagoon’s guests. In
the late ’70’s, the Patio Gardens was converted into a roller rink, and today it is the Game Time Arcade.
In 1968, the Lagoon Opera House promoted and
pioneered Utah summer theater, presenting such
plays as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the
Forum, and other Broadway hits.
Old and new merged in 1976 with the acquisition of
Pioneer Village, a 6-acre restoration of Pioneer
Utah. This outstanding preservation of history
includes one of the country’s finest collections of
horse-drawn carriages, a renowned gun collection,
and many other interesting exhibits of pioneer
artifacts. Guests stroll through the pioneer town
enjoying the history on display for all to see.
In 1982, Lagoon began to expand its
live entertainment program with the
presentation of Music USA. Lagoon continues to offer a variety of singing,
dancing, and musical performances as
part of the Lagoon experience.
Lagoon has always been synonymous
with water fun since the early days of
Lake Park in 1886. Lagoon continued the
tradition with the installation of the
Lagoon A Beach Waterpark. Arriving in 1989, this extraordinary waterpark featured every twist, turn,
and splash available in the water fun market. A lazy river, the Outrigger, tube, speed, and serpentine
slides, and the pools, are but a few of the many activities awaiting guests at Lagoon A Beach.
More recently, some of the new attractions on the park include Wicked (Lagoon’s Biggest Coaster),
Air Race, OdySea, Jumping Dragon, BomBora, Rattlesnake Rapids, Wild Mouse, The Rocket, The
Spider, Red Rock Rally, and Tipsey Tea Cups!
When it comes to family entertainment, Lagoon has all the bases covered. Picnic pavilions are available
for family parties and get-togethers. Mother Goose Land and Bongo’s Bay in Lagoon A Beach are
specifically intended for the enjoyment of small children. Lagoon offers over 100 acres of excitement
and fun. Thrilling Rides, Lagoon A Beach Waterpark, Pioneer Village, games to test your skills, and
different shops to explore, provide guests with a wide variety of experiences.
Lagoon provides delicious food options, too, including franchises such as Subway®, Arbys® and Teriyaki
Stix®. Lagoon also offers catered meals for
groups of 50 or more, featuring the traditional fare of hamburgers, hot dogs, and
accompanying salad choices. Barbecued ribs,
chicken, fresh fruit, and other options are also
available for catered meals. And last but not
least, no trip to Lagoon is complete without a
churro, caramel apple, or some fluffy cotton
candy.
It all adds up to a world of Family Fun. Come
and enjoy the adventure that is Lagoon!
CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF ATTRACTIONS
AT LAGOON (1896 - Present)
1896
1900
1906
1911
1921
1927
1929
1940
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
Gardens
Fun House
Restaurant
Saloon
Shoot-the-Chutes
Dance Pavilion
Row Boating
Swimming in Lagoon Lake
Rockets over the Lake
Merry-Go-Round (Carousel)
Horse Racing
Giant Coaster
Pool Cemented
Attractions included:
Fun House
The Lagoon Dipper
Shoot-the-Chutes
Tilt-a-Whirl
Aeroplane Swing
Merry-go-Round
Rockets
Dodgem
Cafe and Tavern
Streamliner
Swim Entrance
The Ghost Train
Sky Ride
New Entrance
Swim Building
Baseball-Darts
Telequiz
Picnic Arrangements
Swimming Pool (Perkins Filter)
Dressing Room
Skee-Ball
Remodeled Fun House
Lakeshore Express
Dodgem Cars
Shooting Gallery
Balloon Race
Roman Target
Rex McKean and
Chef Harmon Walker
Ferris Wheel
Patio Gardens
Reconditioned Coaster (new cars)
Tilt-a-Whirl
Octopus
Rock-o-Plane
Roll-o-Plane
1954
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
(con’t.)
Spook House
Lakeshore Express Train
Kiddie Planes
Shooting Gallery
Spill-the-Milk
Arcade
Poker Darts
Shoot-til-U-Win
Candy Race Track
Lite-the-Lite
Prize Center
Patio Room
New Terrace
Sky Fighter
Bulgy the Whale
Fun House
Reduced Rate Tickets
Showboat
Speedway
Space Scrambler
Spook House
Fascination
Shooting Gallery
Enlarged Patio Room
New Tap Room
I.Q. Zoo
Golf-Fun
Helicopters
Shooting Water
European Carousel
Spin-a-Picture
Hi-Striker
Spiral Slide in Fun House
Flying Swings (Flying Aces)
Basketball Toss
Pop-in-Ball
Hi-Land Playland
Popcorn Wagon
Wild Mouse
Julian M. Bamberger Fountain
Paratrooper
Auto Skooter
Picnic Train
Haunted Shack
Terroride
Animaland Train (Wild Kingdom Train)
Lagoon Opera House
Opera House Square
Flying Saucer
Roller Skating
CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF ATTRACTIONS AT LAGOON
(1896 - Present) (continued)
1970
1971
1973
1974
1976
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
Rodeo
Campground
Paddle Boats
Zugspitz
Rotor
Wilder Wild Mouse
Sky Ride
Dracula’s Castle
Jet Star 2
Pioneer Village
Log Flume
Acapulco High Divers
Speedway Junior
Boomerang
Scamper
Tri-Star
Tidal Wave
New Entrance
Putter Around the Park (Golf)
Carousel Square
Wac-a-Mole
UFO
Musik Express
Flying Elephants
Lagoon Music Theatre (Music USA)
Colossus: The Fire Dragon
Moonraker
Village Green Stage (remodeled)
Coke Plaza
The Whirlwind
The Red Baron
Carousel Stage (remodeled)
Entryway Cemented
Puff, A Little Fire Dragon
Mother Gooseland (remodeled)
Cyclone
Tin Can Alley
Leap Frog
The Flying Carpet
The Flying Aces (return)
Scallywagger (Scaliwags)
Centennial Screamer
Turn of the Century
Carousel Amphitheater
Sun ‘n’ Fun Theatre
High Diving/Sea Lion Show
Pig Races
Lagoon A Beach
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2011
2012
2013
The Sky Scraper
Wacky Wire
International High Diving Show
Midway Widened
New Auto Gate/Parking Lot
Lagoon On Ice
Lagoon A Beach expansion
Boat Tag
Old Fishing Hole
Hydro Luge
Skycoaster
New Game Pavilion
FRIGHTMARES!
Top Eliminator
Subway ®
Rattlesnake Rapids
Wild Mouse
Arby’s ®
The Rocket
Double Thunder Raceway
Samurai
Cliffhanger
The Catapult
Teriyaki Stix®
Break A Plate
The Spider
Guacamole Grill
Tic Tac Toe
Lucky Duck
Interactive Fountain
Kontiki
The Dragonfly
Mother Gooseland (remodeled)
The Bat
Ladybug Bop and Dinosaur Drop
Wicked Coaster
OdySea
Jumping Dragon
BomBora
Air Race
Red Rock Rally and Tipsey Tea Cups
LOOK WHO’S PLAYED AT LAGOON
Al Donohue
1950
Fran Warren
1952
Allan Sherman
1965
Frankie Avalon
1963, 1964
Alvino Rey
1951
Frankie Carle
1955
Andy Williams
1960
Frankie Laine
1961, 1962
Anson Weeks
1950
Frankie Masters
1948
Benny Strong
1951, 1952
Gary Lewis & the Playboys
1966
Bill Haley and the Comets
1962
Gene Krupa
1950
Billy Eckstein
1957
George Engar Orchestra
1951, 1952, 1954
Beau Brummels
1966
George Gobel
1962
Blue Barron
1951
George Hamilton IV
1958
Bobby Lee
1967
George Scott
1960
Bobby Vinton
1964
George Shearing
Brenda Lee
1961
1957, 1959, 1961,
1962
Bryan Hyland
1969
Glen Campbell
1968
Buck Owens
1967
Glen Henry
1950, 1951
Charlie Barnet Orchestra
(with ‘Doc’ Severinsen)
1950
Glen Yarbrough
1965, 1967
Guy Williams
1960
Chubby Checker
1988
Hank Thompson
1958, 1966
Connie Francis
1961
Harper’s Bazaar
1968
Count Basie
1951, 1954, 1956,
1958, 1965, 1988
Harry James w/Buddy Rich
1952, 1956, 1960
Dan Seals
1988
Henry Busse
1952, 1954
Dave Brubeck
1955, 1957, 1958,
1960, 1962
Herman’s Hermits
1966, 1967, 1968,
1986
Dell Bush
1948
Jan and Dean
1964
Don McLean
1986
Jan Garber
1954
Duke Ellington
1955, 1956, 1960
Janis Joplin
1968
Eddie Brendt
1951
Jefferson Airplane
1968
Ella Fitzgerald
1949, 1960, 1961,
1962
Jerry Fielding
1954
Jerry Gray
1950
Errol Garner
1962
Jimi Hendrix
1968
Evil Knievel
1972
Joe Reichman
1948
Fats Domino
1957, 1959, 1961,
1965
Johnny Cash
Four Freshmen
1957, 1958, 1959,
1960, 1961, 1963,
1964, 1966, 1967,
1968
1959, 1960, 1961,
1962, 1963, 1964,
1965, 1966, 1967,
1968
Johnny Mathis
1960, 1961, 1962,
1964, 1965
LOOK WHO’S PLAYED AT LAGOON
(continued)
Johnny Ray
1958
Sam the Sham & the Pharoahs 1968
Joni James
1953
Sarah Vaughn
1949
June Christy
1961
Sauter-Finegan
1955
Les Brown
1954, 1956, 1957,
1958, 1959, 1960,
1961
Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66
1966, 1967
Shep Fields & His Orchestra
1948
Shangri-Las
1965
Skinnay Ennis
1954, 1955
Shelly Manne & His Orchestra
1958
Sopwith Camel
1967
Southern Pacific
1988
Spike Jones
1949, 1951, 1953,
1954
Les Elgart
1957
Les Paul and Mary Ford
1960
Lillian Roth
1956
Lionel Cartwright
1990
Lionel Hampton
1950, 1951, 1952,
1955, 1964
Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong
1955, 1956, 1957,
1960, 1963, 1964,
1966
Stewart Grow Orchestra
1951, 1952
Strawberry Alarm Clock
1968
Louis Jordan
1954
Stan Kenton
Martin Denny
1963
1948, 1957, 1958,
1962
Marty Robbins
1961
T. Texas Tyler
1950
Minnie Pearl
1968
Tex Beneke
1952, 1953
Mel Hall and his Orchestra
1959
The Ames Brothers
1954, 1958, 1959
Mel Torme
1956
The Animals
1966, 1968
Mert Draper & His Orchestra
1951
The Artie Shaw Orchestra
1988
Mitch Ryder
1967
The Association
1967, 1968
Mojo Men
1967
The Beach Boys
Nat “King” Cole
1958, 1959, 1962
1963, 1964, 1965,
1966, 1968, 1969,
1970
The Bossmen
1967
The Brothers Four
1960, 1965
The Buckinghams
1967, 1968
The Crosby Brothers
1962
The Dave Clark Five
1966
The Doors
1967, 1968
The Electric Prunes
1967
The Everly Brothers
1958, 1959, 1961,
1962, 1963, 1964,
1965, 1966, 1967,
1968
The Four Aces
1958
The Four Coins
1955, 1958
The Four Knights
1956, 1957, 1958
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra 1958
Page Cavanaugh
1951
Pat Boone
1961
Paul and Paula
1964
Paul Casey as Elvis
1989, 1990
Paul Revere & the Raiders
1965, 1966, 1967,
1968, 1969, 1986
Peter and Gordon
1964
Peter, Paul and Mary
1962
Ralph Flanagan
1956
Ray Anthony
1959
Ray Charles
1963, 1966
Red Nichols & His 5 Pennies
1948, 1957, 1959ˆ
Roy Clark
1968, 1969
LOOK WHO’S PLAYED AT LAGOON
(continued)
The Four Lads
1963
Tony Angelo, Hypnotist
1990
The Four Preps
1962, 1964, 1966
Tony Pastor
1947, 1955
The Gaylords
1955, 1956, 1957,
1958
We Five
1966
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
1958, 1959, 1960,
1989
Woody Herman
1955, 1956, 1963,
1988
The Harmonicats
1962
The Ink Spots
1956
The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra
1960
The Kingston Trio
1959, 1960, 1961,
1962, 1963, 1964,
1965, 1966, 1967
The Lennon Sisters
1960
The Lettermen
1962, 1964
The Limeliters
1961, 1963
The Mamas & The Papas
1988
The Mills Brothers
1960, 1962
The Modernaires
1948
The Monkees
1968, 1986
The Mothers of Invention
1968
The New Christy Minstrels
1963, 1964, 1965
The Osmonds
1965
The Platters
1962, 1968
The Righteous Brothers
1965
The Rolling Stones
1966
The Sandpipers
1967
The Smothers Brothers
1964
The Spiral Staircase
1969
The Statler Brothers
1965
The Three Stooges
1960
The Turtles
1967, 1968
The Young Americans
1965
Three Dog Night
1988
Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey
1953
Tommy Roe
1969
Red Rock Rally
RED ROCK RALLY utilizes beautifully decorated, off-road themed vehicles that each seat two riders. The
eight off-road vehicles run on an oval track with an exciting whip action for extreme fun. Each seat may
accommodate an adult or child rider. This is a family ride that may appeal to all ages. Red Rock Rally is
included with each Single Day and Season Passport.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Ground Dimensions:
40 feet long, 24 feet wide
• Center Rotational Speed:
Programmed steady speed, max 6 rpm, clockwise
• Number of Vehicles:
8 off-road themed vehicles (two individual seats per vehicle)
• Rider Seating Capacity:
Two riders each vehicle (one adult/one child, or two children)
• Hourly Capacity:
Approximately 320 riders per hour
• Height Restriction:
Guests under 36” in height must sit in the inside seat of the vehicle and
be accompanied by a responsible person in the other seat. Parents are
encouraged to ride with their children.
• Year Installed:
2013
Tipsey Tea Cups
The TIPSEY TEA CUPS is “a spin” on the classic Tea Cup ride. The platform rotates while riders may spin
their individual cup at their own pace for a wild, dizzying, fun-filled ride. Each seat may accommodate an
adult or child rider. This is a family ride that may appeal to all ages. Tipsey Tea Cups is included with each
Single Day and Season Passport.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Ground Dimensions:
26 feet 3 inches
• Center Rotational Speed:
Programmed steady speed, max 5.5 rpm
• Number of Tea Cups:
6 tea cups (two individual seats per tea cup)
• Rider Seating Capacity:
Two adults or four children each tea cup
• Hourly Capacity:
Approximately 480 riders per hour
• Height Requirements:
Guests under 36” in height must be accompanied by a responsible
person. Parents are encouraged to ride with their children.
• Year Installed:
2013
AIR RACE delivers an exciting ride experience combined with an impressive visual impact; it takes riders on an
amazing journey which replicates the thrill and sensations of an acrobatic airplane flight, with banks, loops, dives,
and weightlessness that will test even the most enthusiastic thrill seekers. Accommodating up to 24 riders in six fourseater airplanes, this electrifying ride combines a 6 rpm rotation with a motor driven sweep undulation that provides
the various multi-vectored sensations observed by riders. The action takes place up to 26 feet above the ground, and
riders (“pilots”) feel the accelerations of almost 4G, right-side-up and upside down. The over-the-shoulder restraints
incorporated into the seats hold riders during the amazing simulated flight.
To participate on AIR RACE, you must be in good health and free from heart conditions, neck and back injury, and
other physical limitations. Prior to riding, we suggest that guests observe AIR RACE in operation to determine its
suitability relative to their own physical condition. Please
consider your physical condition and any other personal
physical limitations in deciding whether to board AIR RACE.
We suggest that elderly persons and expectant mothers
refrain from riding. Guests under 48 inches in height may
not ride. To ride, each rider seat restraint must be securely
closed and locked. Please obey all instructions given by the
ride operator and attendants.
Due to the nature of this ride, loose or hand-held articles,
such as cameras, cellular telephones, stuffed animals,
keys, glassware, etc. cannot be accommodated. Loose
items must be left with a non-rider. Ride attendants
may not hold personal items for riders, and are not
responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced items.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Ground Dimensions
• Operating Height
• Center Rotational Speed
• Number of Gondolas
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•
•
•
Rider Seating Capacity
Hourly Capacity
Height Restriction
Year Installed
52 feet diameter to center of gondola body at rest.
82 feet operational diameter.
29 feet height of gondola; 42 feet top of tower.
Programmed steady speed, max 6 rpm.
Gondola ranging from 0 to 20 rpm.
6 gondolas with individual seating (four individual seats
per gondola in two stadium row styles).
Four individual seats and restraints each gondola.
Approximately 480 riders per hour.
Under 48 inches may not ride.
2012
BOMBORA is a dynamic coaster with numerous state-of-the-art high speed thrilling elements including sudden drops,
banked turns, compound spirals, and more. An innovative 16-seat train pairs riders side by side accompanied by
rocking music and elegantly lighted theming. The amply padded seat and restraint securely holds riders at the waist
to provide exhilarating upper body freedom during the ride. Each seat may accommodate an adult or child rider.
To experience BomBora, you must be in good health and free from heart conditions, neck and back injury, and
other physical limitations. Prior to participating,
we suggest that guests observe BomBora in operation to
determine its suitability relative to their own physical
condition. Please consider these and other physical
limitations in making your decision whether to participate
on this attraction.
Due to the nature of this ride, loose or hand held articles
must be left with a non-rider or in a locker located at the
ride exit.
BomBora is included with your Single Day and
Season Passports.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Footprint:
100 feet x 165 feet
• Highest Height:
50 feet
• Speed:
31 mph
• Length of Track:
1,040 feet
• Ride Seating Capacity:
Two trains, 16-riders each
• Hourly Capacity:
Approximately 950 riders per hour
• Height Restriction:
Under 36" may not ride. Between 36" and 48"
must be accompanied by a responsible person
• Year Installed:
2011
The JUMPING DRAGON was Lagoon’s new ride in 2009. This roundabout motion ride is circular with hills and dales
creating considerable centrifugal force. The ride quickly accelerates and will run both forward and backward.
The dragon consists of a large, ornately decorated serpent-like figure with 18 carriers imbedded in its undulating body,
culminating dramatically in a whipping upward 15 foot tail. As the dragon circles round and round chasing its tail,
it leaps up to two meters and travels through a Chinese pagoda that is over 40 feet tall.
Seats are equipped with adjustable, locking restraints to securely hold riders. Each rider compartment will accommodate two riders – two adults, or an adult and child. Children under 46 inches in height must sit in the inside seat
and be accompanied by a responsible person.
Within the queue, guests waiting to ride will walk past Foo Dog sculptures
wishing them good luck. Next to the ride is a mysteriously beautiful
dragon path. Those who dare, enter a spectacular sculpture of a dragon
through its mouth. Jumping Dragon is included with your Single Day
and Season Passports.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Ground Dimensions:
58 foot radius
• Operating Height:
18 feet (top of tail of dragon)
• Ride Seating Capacity: 18 gondolas with 2 seats each, 36 riders
• Hourly Capacity:
Approximately 720 riders per hour
• Speed:
Up to 13 rpm
• Height Requirements:
Under 46" must be accompanied by
a supervising companion.
• Year Installed:
2009
ODYSEA is an exciting family interactive ride. Guests will enjoy flying as they control the vertical motion of their vehicle. During
the course of the ride, riders will receive a warning from the vehicle communication system that spitting fish will be spraying streams
of water into the ride path. Lighted arrows on the vehicle dashboard will direct riders to dive or climb to avoid contact with the
water. Guests will have their flying skills tested if they are to avoid the streams of water. There will be some that experience
the contact with a refreshing water spray from the spitting fish. Seats are equipped with an adjustable locking restraint to
securely hold riders. Each gondola will accommodate two riders, adult or child. Children under 46 inches in height must sit on the
inside seat of the gondola and be accompanied by a supervising companion next to them.
Due to the nature of OdySea, loose or handheld articles such as
cameras, cellular telephones, stuffed animals, keys, glassware,
etc., must be left with a non-rider. Ride attendants may not
hold personal items for riders and are not responsible for
lost, stolen, or misplaced items. There is a good chance
riders will get wet.
OdySea is included with your Single Day and Season Passports.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Dimensions:
Operating diameter, 67 feet
Height, 22 feet
• Gondola Lifting Height:
20 feet
• Ride Seating Capacity:
12 gondolas with 2 seats each, 24 riders
• Hourly Capacity:
Approximately 576 riders per hour including
loading and unloading time
• Speed:
Lifting speed 3.3 feet per second
Gondola speed, 18 feet per second
• Height Requirements:
Under 46" must be accompanied by a
supervising companion.
• Year Installed:
2008
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
COASTER
• Dimensions:
112 feet x 404 feet
• Highest Height:
110 feet high
• Length of Track:
2,000 feet long
• Speed:
55 mph
• Max G-Force:
4.85 g
• Height Requirements:
Under 46" may not ride.
Between 46-50" must sit
in designated seats and
be accompanied by
responsible person.
• Approximate Cost:
$10 million
• Year Installed:
2007
Manufactured by Zierer, Germany
It’s BIG, it’s FAST, it’s WICKED! Lagoon’s most thrilling coaster, EVER! This state-of-the-art coaster will thrill riders of
all ages with its unique ride elements. Riders are launched to the top of the 110 ft. tower at speeds close to 41 mph.
This element is especially unique as most roller coasters slowly lift riders to the top of the first hill, letting gravity do
the rest. Wicked riders will instead be propelled by means of a linear synchronous motor (LSM) drive system, essentially
rocketing riders up and over the top of the first hill.
The 8-rider vehicles travel individually and achieve speeds up to 55 mph, passing through steep valleys, high bank
turns, a half-pipe, heart-roll inversion and more. Riders will be seated in two rows of four, facing forward, with the
back row seats elevated above the front row. The lap/leg restraints will provide an exhilarating upper body freedom
for riders. Wicked is included with your Single Day and Season Passports.
Dinosaur Drop &
Ladybug Bop
The DINOSAUR DROP and LADYBUG BOP
consist of two semi-independent vertical fall
towers. These are family rides that may appeal to
all ages. Each ride has five double seats attached
to a motorized ring driven around each vertical
tower. Both towers offer several different ride
programs, both vertical and rotational movement
can be controlled, providing different ride
experiences. The Dinosaur Drop and Ladybug
Bop are included with each Single Day and
Season Passport.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Dimensions:
Width – 18 feet
Depth – 18 feet
Height – 39- 45 feet
• Gondola Lifting Height:
27 feet high
• Gondola Capacity:
10 riders
1 gondola, 5 seat units with 2 seats each
• Hourly Capacity:
Approx. 360 riders per hour including loading
& unloading time
• Height Requirements:
36” to 42" must be accompanied by
responsible person
• Year Installed:
2006
The Bat
Manufactured by Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V.
Vlodrop, Netherlands
THE BAT is Lagoon’s first suspended coaster that provides
fun for the whole family to enjoy. Riders are suspended – feet
dangling – below 1,122 feet of twisting track that banks and
weaves through the trees creating an exciting sensation of
flying. The Bat is unlike any other ride or coaster at Lagoon
and is included with each Single Day and Season Passport.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Footprint:
194 feet x 122 feet
• Highest Height:
48.6 feet high
• Length of Track:
1,122 feet long
• Capacity:
650 passengers per hour
• Number of Coaches:
10 coaches on train
• Height Requirements:
Under 42” may not ride
• Approximate Cost:
$3 million
• Year Installed:
2005
Interactive Water Attraction
and Show
In 2004 Lagoon added a spectacular new water feature
that’s located just inside the entry of the park. This interactive water attraction reestablishes a strong entrance
to the park and welcomes visitors with a visually
exciting display. It features stone paving and walls from
India, and uses over 190 nozzles positioned to create a
30 - foot diameter “water cage” with a 60 - foot
“leaping” water tunnel.
Lagoon entertains guests with daily and nightly dynamic
water productions programmed to music. Theatrical
lights provide color and at the center of the water cage,
jets force water 35 feet in the air producing an eyecatching show. During the remainder of the day, the
water feature provides a fun, interactive water
experience for visitors to enjoy.
This interactive fountain also includes over 80 lineal feet of
water walls along with two memorial water garden
features, one of which incorporates 15 custom wave nozzles
to create a crashing wave effect. In total, there are over
18 separate pumps capable of producing 350,000
gallons of water per hour.
There are two special water features that flank the
fountain. The first is a 36" diameter sphere that rolls on a
water base. The sphere is made from colored Meerfelsen
granite from Sweden.
The second feature is a beautiful 60" ring on a rotating
base. The ring is made from Verde-Candaias granite imported
from Brazil. The stone for the sphere and the ring were
shipped to Germany, where they were cut to fit with
Furstensteiner granite stone bases. Both features rotate on
a thin water film and will allow direct patron contact that
will provide fun for all ages.
The new water plaza
celebrates the life
of Robert E. Freed,
under whose
vision an
innovation
Lagoon
operated from
1946 until
1974. A man of
integrity, he was
a leader in the
international
amusement
industry and a
pioneer in Utah
civil rights. Robert
E. Freed loved
and contributed to
the world of art and entertainment, his family, his
community, and his country. From his loving family, this
beautiful attraction is provided for Lagoon guests to
enjoy in his memory.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Location:
Park Entry – Midway
• Number of Nozzles:
138
• Number of Pumps:
18 Separate Pumps
• Water Pumped:
350,000 Gallons an hour
• Size of Water Cage:
60 Feet Diameter
• Height of Water:
Over 35 Feet in the Air
• Water Walls:
Over 80 Lineal Feet
• Water Garden Features:
Two Memorial Gardens
One with 15 custom wave
nozzles to create a crashing
wave effect
• Year Installed:
2004
The Kontiki
Manufactured by Zierer in Germany
THE KONTIKI is an island themed boat ride that both children and adults can enjoy. The
ride simulates a trip on the ocean in an island boat. As it starts out, the boat begins swinging
with a seesaw, back and forth motion that suddenly turns into a churning experience as
though caught in an ocean whirlpool. A combination of swinging and rotational motions create
a unique ride experience.
The boat is log themed with a sail
and lion heads on each end. It
consists of six bench seats, three
on either end facing the center.
Palm trees with coconuts, tiki
heads, and sand with lava rock,
add to the attraction decor.
Ride experience differs depending
on guest seating in the boat.
The Kontiki is included with your
Single Day and Season Passports.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Footprint:
15 meters long x
10 meters wide
x 5.7 meters high
• Number of
Riders:
24 children or
8 adults and
12 children
• Potential
Capacity:
600-700
riders per hour
• Height
Requirements:
Less than 46"
must be
accompanied
by an adult
• Year Installed:
2004
The Dragonfly
Manufactured by Eli Bridge Company of Jacksonville, Illinois
THE DRAGONFLY is a fun new swing ride for kids and
adults. Lagoon employees developed and designed the
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
theme for this new ride, in addition to creating the
• Footprint:
49 feet wide x 52 feet deep
x 35 feet high
• Rider Capacity:
48 Children/24 Adults
• Chair Capacity:
2 Children/1 Adult
• Potential Capacity:
1,200 Children/600 Adults
per hour
Dragonfly that sits on top of the ride. Weighing 200 lbs.,
the 12-foot long Dragonfly has a wing span of 16 feet.
Guests access the ride through a custom-made, colorful
entrance enhanced with friendly bugs and flowers.
threatening to children. The Dragonfly is made by the
• Height Requirements: Guests under 36 inches in
height may not ride. Due
to the design of the seat
and restraint system,
exceptionally large and/or
tall guests may not be
able to ride.
same manufacturer which created Lagoon’s Space
• Year Installed:
The Dragonfly consists of 24 seats suspended by chains
from three rotating arms which rotate around a center
mast. Riders experience a smooth orbiting ride with mild
centrifugal forces. The ride experience is smooth and non-
Scrambler in 1961 and is included with your Single Day
and Season Passports.
2004
The Spider
Manufactured by Maurer Sohne, Germany
A first of its kind in North America, this spinning coaster
takes riders to a new extreme. Four passengers load into the
coaster car – two facing forward and two facing back. The
car remains in this locked position as it descends the initial
drop. As the car begins to ascend the second hill it then
unlocks, allowing free horizontal spin – up to 20 rotations
per minute depending on weight and gravity!
With unique track configurations, which include an 82
degree embankment called the Immelmann, a stretch of
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
slalom track, and a 360 degree carousel turn, riders are
• Footprint:
78 feet x 146 feet
given a truly unique experience.
• Highest Height:
53 feet high
THE SPIDER is included with Season and Single Day
• Length of Track:
1,414 feet long
Passports.
• Top Speed:
38 miles per hour
• Capacity:
900 passengers per hour
• Number of Cars:
Eight (8) four-passenger
cars
• Maximum Banking:
82 degrees
• Minimum Slope:
50 degrees
• Height Requirements:
46-50 inches must be
accompanied by an
individual over 50 inches
in height. Riders over
50 inches may ride alone.
Under 46 inches may
not ride.
• Approximate Cost:
$3 million
• Year Installed:
2003
Colossus:
The Fire Dragon
Manufactured by the Anton Schwarzkopf Company.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
The FIRE DRAGON was selected by People Magazine in 1984
• Highest Height:
85 feet high
as one of the top 10 coaster rides in the country! This ride will
• Length of Track:
2,850 feet long
have you racing upside down through breathtaking 65 foot
• Speed:
55 miles per hour
diameter loops where 75% of your body’s weight will be
• Original Cost:
2.5 million
pressed into the seat.... Don’t even think of standing up!
• Year Installed:
1983
Located on the South Midway area of the Park, this roller
• Duration of ride:
1 minutes 45 seconds
coaster is one and a half times as high as the existing Roller
• Lights:
12,000 +
Coaster and twice as high as the Jet Star 2. The Fire Dragon
consists of three trains; each holds 28 passengers. In operation
at Lagoon, the capacity for the Fire Dragon is 1,600
passengers per hour. The ride is almost totally automated;
and is run by a computer, however, 4 to 6 operators and
attendants are also on site to operate the ride.
The Fire Dragon is included with Season and Single Day
Passports.
The
Catapult
The Catapult is an X-Venture Zone attraction and not
included with Lagoon’s Season or Single Day Passports.
In the amusement industry, THE CATAPULT is frequently called the world’s hottest new attraction, providing
riders a unique, high adrenaline, vertical experience. The Catapult, manufactured in Europe, utilizes a specially
designed spring machine that operates by applying over forty (40) tons of force to extension springs. This
incredible propulsion energy is then transferred to the rider capsule prior to launch. When launched, riders will
experience forces similar to astronauts as they are rocketed from ground level to well over 200 feet in the air. At
the highest point, riders will become weightless momentarily as they freely rotate forward and backward before
they are pulled back to Earth. After several oscillations up and down, the capsule is lowered to the boarding area
to unload and load another group of riders.
The Catapult is designed and manufactured to the highest amusement industry safety standards including the
A.S.T.M. standards of the U.S. and the T.U.V. standards of Europe. The two riders are secured in the capsule seats
by full harness restraints with multiples, redundant locking mechanisms for safety and comfort. Four independent
steel cables connect the rider capsule to the spring machine and all connections consist of two independent
systems to maximize rider safety. All ride systems are monitored and controlled by an integrated computer to
provide every rider, whether light or heavy, the same amount of thrust.
Additional Features:
The Capsule includes several battery operated strobe lights for visibility at night and a high resolution video
camera and microphone with remote broadcast capability to transmit video of riders in the capsule to monitors
on the ground. Prepare to be blasted!
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Tower Height:
196 feet
• Maximum Capsule
Height:
250 feet
• Number of Capsules: 1
Number of Seats:
2
• Height Restrictions:
Under 46" may not participate
• Cycle Time:
Approximately 2 minutes
• Year Installed:
2002
The Cliffhanger
Added in 2001, the CLIFFHANGER, consists of two seat gondolas, accommodating 20 guests each,
connected to a large mast that turns and rotates the gondolas. The operation of the ride produces a rocking,
somersault experience in both the forward and reverse directions. Each gondola may be locked in position
or allowed to turn during the ride cycle. The gondolas may swing freely and/or rock back and forth with the
turning of the ride. The Cliffhanger has a water feature that operates with the ride, and through which the
gondolas may travel. You will get wet, possibly soaked as the gondolas pass through the water.
To experience the Cliffhanger, you must be
in good health and free from heart conditions,
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
neck and/or back injury, and other physical
• Number of Gondolas: Two
limitations. Enjoy the ride!
• Seats:
Forty
The Cliffhanger is included with Season and
• Hourly Capacity:
1,000 persons
Single Day Passports.
• Height Restrictions:
Guests must be 50 inches
or taller to ride
• Year Installed:
2001
The Rocket
THE ROCKET was Lagoon’s new attraction for the 1999
season. It is made up of three independent structural
steel towers 217 feet tall. Two of the three towers are
tracks for two very different thrill rides.
ROCKET BLAST OFF:
This ride accelerates guests (12 at a time) from ground
level to 200 feet straight up in less than 3 seconds. The
initial powered blast creates a force on the rider of 4.5 G
and upon reaching the top position, guests are blasted
downward with a 2 G-force. They are slowed by gradually
increasing pressure as they enjoy several air-cushioned
bounces up and down the tower.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
ROCKET RE-ENTRY:
• Height of Towers:
This ride is similar to the “Blast Off” but it works in the
217 feet each
• Passenger Capacity: 12 guests per tower
opposite direction. Guests are slowly raised to the top of
• Capacity per Hour:
900 passengers
the 200 foot tower in approximately 20 -25 seconds and
• Acceleration:
4.5 G-force
are then blasted downward. As they near the bottom of
• Year Installed:
1999
the tower they enjoy several air-cushioned bounces
experiencing 4.5 G-force as they are slowed by gradually
increasing pressure.
The Rocket was manufactured by S & S Sports Tower
located in Logan, Utah. They currently have
approximately 60 towers in 16 different
countries around the world.
The Rocket is included with Season and
Single Day Passports.
Samurai
During the 2000 summer season Lagoon added the
SAMURAI attraction. The Samurai consists of six
radial arms which spin as the entire ride rotates through
an oval arc. The ride may be programmed to operate in
either direction. As the centrifugal forces increase, the
entire ride rises to a near vertical position and the
gathering forces allow each arm to freely rotate. The
sensation of flying and performing loops is achieved in
a smooth, yet thrilling experience.
To experience the Samurai you must be in good health and free from heart conditions, neck and back injury,
and other physical limitations. Prior to participating, we request that guests observe the attraction in operation
to determine its suitability relative to their own physical condition. Please consider these and any other physical
limitations in making your decision whether to participate on this attraction.
We suggest that elderly persons and expectant mothers refrain from riding. Guests under 50" in height may
not ride and guests under 54" in height shall ride in designated seats. Each rider must occupy their own seat,
no lap riding is allowed. Due to the design of the ride restraint system, exceptionally large people may not be
allowed to ride. The safety restraint system must be adequately secure. Please obey all instructions given by
the ride operator and attendants.
Due to the nature of this ride, loose or hand-held articles such as cameras, cellular telephones, pagers, stuffed
animals, and glassware are not allowed on the ride, and such items must be left with a non-rider. Ride
attendants may not hold any personal items for riders,
and are not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced
items.
Don’t lose your Sushi!
The Samurai is included with Season and Single
Day Passports.
Wild Mouse
The WILD MOUSE is a full-fledged fun trap that is
sure to send your tail spinning. Strap yourself into a
one-car coaster and hold on tight as you climb,
drop, and spin your way back to the surface 50 feet
below. The all-new Wild Mouse is so wild, so crazy,
you’ll squeak with glee!
The ride contains three distinct phases. The first
phase will rush riders through a three-tiered
configuration containing seven 180 degree turns.
The second phase will treat riders to negative gforces and a straight section of track with several
camel back hill effects. The last phase is the ride’s
braking zone.
The Wild Mouse is included with Season and
Single Day Passports.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Highest Height:
50 feet
• Maximum Speed: 28 miles per hour
• Capacity:
1,030 persons per hour
• Length of Track:
1,200 feet
• Cars:
8 four-passenger cars
• Manufacturer:
Maurer Sohne
• Year Installed:
1998
Rattlesnake Rapids
New at Lagoon for the 1997 Season, RATTLESNAKE
RAPIDS is a river raft ride designed to transport park
guests down 1/3 of a mile of lightning-quick water.
Rattlesnake Rapids is located at the east end of
Pioneer Village. Up to nine people can ride on a circular
raft that carries them through rapid white water, rising
swells and splashy waterfalls. The rafts travel in everchanging directions, from left to right, backwards and
forwards, and up and down. Rafters should expect to get
wet, maybe even soaked!
The river channel is built of concrete and white water
effects are created by the placement of specially
designed barricades and obstacles throughout the waterway. Don’t
forget to watch out for the waterfalls and other surprises on this
swirling, swooshing, splashing, thrilling, white water rafting
ride.
At the end of the turbulent river, the rafts are guided onto
a wooden conveyor lift and are brought up to the
revolving platform where guests are unloaded, and new
guests are loaded, while the platform constantly rotates.
Rattlesnake Rapids is included with Season and Single
Day Passports.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Water:
1.2 million gallons
• Length of River:
1,625 feet
• Rafts:
15 nine-man rafts
• Capacity:
1,500 persons per hour
• Pumps:
Three at 215 horsepower each
• Duration of Ride:
Five to six minutes
• Manufacturer:
Intamin Company
• Year Installed:
1997
Roller Coaster
Designed by John Miller
Almost 90 years old, the Lagoon ROLLER COASTER remains one of the most popular attractions at the Park and
is one of only a few wooden coasters between Denver and the West Coast. In 1953 a fire destroyed the front of
this coaster. It was rebuilt the following year, and sections of the Roller Coaster are rebuilt from year to year. To
ensure the safety of this ride, the morning begins very early for some people. The tracks are walked and thoroughly
checked over each day before being put into use for the public.
The Roller Coaster was designed by John Miller, who also designed coasters at Coney Island. The wooden Roller
Coaster consists of two trains. Each train is made up of four cars, with six passengers to a car. In operation at
Lagoon, the capacity for this coaster is 1,920 passengers per hour, per train. The Roller Coaster is included with
Season and Single Day Passports.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Highest Height:
60 feet high
• Length of Track:
2,500 feet long
• Speed:
45 miles per hour
• Built in:
1921
• Duration of Ride:
1 minute 56 seconds
• Year Installed:
1921
Jet Star 2
Manufactured by the Anton Schwarzkopf Company.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
The JET STAR 2 is a high speed roller coaster type
ride. It starts by spiraling up a steel track to the top of
the ride. At this point the cars cascade down and
around the track at varying angles. There are eight
cars which require six passengers each; two passengers
per seat section. In operation at Lagoon the capacity
for the Jet Star 2 is 1,680 passengers per hour.
After this coaster’s six-month run at the 1974 Expo in
Spokane, Washington, it was moved to Lagoon and
reerected for the 1976 summer season. In 1991 part of
the track was rebuilt by Fabri -Weld.
Jet Star 2 is included with Season and Single Day
Passports.
• Highest Height:
45 feet high
• Length of Track:
1,900 feet long
• Speed:
45 miles per hour
• Duration of ride:
1 minutes 30 seconds
• Year Installed:
1976
Lagoon A Beach
550,000 GALLONS OF FUN!
In the summer of 1989, Lagoon welcomed LAGOON A BEACH to its line-up
of thrills, chills, and entertainment. It promised to be the most exciting season
at Lagoon since 1886, when sunbathers flocked to the original Lagoon (then
called Lake Park) on the shores of the Great Salt Lake. More than 6 acres of the
Park were transformed into the hottest beach front property this side of the
California coast! Lagoon A Beach has hundreds of thousands of gallons of
water fun; for swimming, soaking, floating, splashing and sliding, to sunning,
eating and volleyballing the day away.
Lagoon A Beach has something for everyone including some great slides!
For thrill seekers, there are three “serpentine” slides that drop you from a 56
foot tower, and send you twisting and splashing to the bottom. Two of these
slides require a tube and one is a body slide. For those even more daring at
heart, there are two “drop slides” which produce the sensation of falling straight down until you glide smoothly to
a stop in the splash pool below. There are “pipeline” slides, and the “Outrigger” slide which uses a tube and has six
splash pools on the way down.
For a “totally tubular” time, ride a jet stream of water 65 feet down through four
twisting, turning, totally-enclosed tubes. Or if a tranquil river is more your pace,
relax and float in the Lazy River, surrounded by crystal waterfalls, exotic tunnels,
tropical lagoons, and a castaway island for kids!
Lagoon A Beach features two activity pools for water lovers of all ages. The south
activity pool is a tropical oasis where you can relax and swim. The second activity
pool is especially for kids. This pool features a castaway island of fun with tunnels,
bridges, slides, swings, and a giant spouting volcano!
If catching rays is more your scene, Lagoon A Beach is the hottest tanning spot in Utah with enough coastline for
lounge lizards to soak up the sun. With sundecks and lots of
lounge chairs, guests can laze away the day enjoying the sun and
the sights poolside or in the relaxing grassy area.
Lagoon A Beach is the spot for everyone who likes the sun,
water and fun. It’s a refreshing diversion on a hot summer day!
Lagoon A Beach is included with Season and Single Day
Passports.
Pioneer Village
Memories of the Old West abound at Lagoon each summer as
Pioneer homes, businesses, and antique artifacts transport the
Lagoon guest 100 years back in time.
PIONEER VILLAGE is the reconstruction of a typical frontier
community as it might have existed in the late 1800’s. Guests
take a stroll along rustic wooden sidewalks, shop for gifts and
frontier treats in authentic 19th century stores and buildings.
This community consists of 42 buildings and the artifacts with
which they may have once been furnished.
Pioneer Village features one of the finest collections of small arms in the country, including guns, slingshots,
crossbows and cannons. The Carriage Hall features almost every type of wheeled conveyance used at the turn-ofthe-century. One of the carriages was owned by William Stanton, the controversial Secretary of War for Lincoln
from 1862 through 1867. The carriage was in the Stanton family until Lagoon obtained it.
A Rock Chapel stands at the head of Pioneer Village. Originally constructed in Coalville, Utah in 1853, the building
was first used as a fort against the Indians. It later became a courthouse, a schoolhouse and, in 1857, a church. It
was dismantled in Coalville and transported stone by stone to its new location.
Among the many other items in the Village are a one-room schoolhouse, a two-story sawed log house, smokehouse,
millinery shop, clock shop, tool museum, hardware store, cobbler shop, co-op, print shop, music hall, gingerbread
house, doll museum and town hall. Other buildings were actually
dismantled and rebuilt for Pioneer Village including the log
schoolhouse, the Kaysville Railway Station and the Maw home at the
Village entrance. A telephone exhibit displaying the work of Alexander
Graham Bell is a fascinating journey through early communication.
“Pioneer Village brings to life the way people lived during the first
100 years of Utah’s existence,” says Peter Freed of Lagoon. “We must
preserve it for future generations.” Pioneer Village is the result of a
year’s work of transporting nearly all the buildings and exhibits from a
5-acre residential area of Salt Lake City. This labor of love has seen
continual improvements since 1976 and, in the coming years, will
continue to grow. Yes, Pioneer Village is being preserved for future
generations.
Sky Scraper
Manufactured by the Nauta Company.
Located on the North Midway area, the SKY SCRAPER
hovers above the Park. This enormous ferris wheel is
engineered to withstand hurricane force winds, consists of
36 gondolas capable of holding 4-6 passengers each.
Requiring 13 semi-trailers to ship it to Lagoon, this ride
offers a magnificent view of the valley. The ride, with
lights, draws 280kw of electricity. This is equivalent to the
power necessary to service 140 homes. The Sky Scraper
is equipped with a special generator which is capable of
operating the ride (without lights).
The Sky Scraper is included with Season and Single Day
Passports.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Highest Height:
150 feet high
• Original Cost:
$1.5 million
• Duration of Ride:
20 minutes (minimum)
• Lights on Ride:
180,000 lights
• Year Installed:
1991
Lagoon’s Carousel
Lagoon’s CAROUSEL, or MERRY-GO-ROUND, was manufactured
in 1893 by the Herschell-Spillman Company, and is one of fewer
than 170 intact wooden carousels in operation for the public
today. . . and the only one in Utah! Since it’s installation, Lagoon has
honored a commitment to maintain the Carousel in good
condition and preserve its magic for children for the next 100 years
to come.
What makes the Carousel a priceless attraction is its intricate
woodwork. Over 110 years ago, the gifted hands, loving hearts, and
forgotten names of master craftsmen and wood carvers created
each character separately. These artists were highly skilled; most
were European-trained. Russian immigrants were well-known as the
most talented of the carvers. Lagoon’s 47 carousel animals were
carved from many pieces of wood laminated together with pegs and glue. The most commonly used woods were yellow
poplar and bass. After many countless hours of carving, as well as painstaking sanding, painting and finishing, the artist
produced just one unique animal, adorned with a wide range of features based on the whim of the carver and painter.
Aside from the popular carousel horses, the Merry-Go-Round is host to a menagerie of animals,
including a chicken; a delightful little frog in short pants and bow tie; a sea dragon, similar to
Coney Island-style sea creatures; a long-horned goat; a zebra without a saddle; a charming
cat; a sleeping baby with a bouquet of flowers, nestled in the folds of fabric held by a stork;
a lion and a giraffe. The carved figures are adorned with a wide range of subjects including
Mother Goose figures, bathing beauties, and the American flag. There is also a patriotic
“Uncle Sam” sled, a spinning “love tub” and a Victorian rocker. Some of the figures have
glass eyes and are decorated with jewels on the trappings.
An equal amount of craftsmanship was also invested to create intricate carvings and artwork
on the structure of the ride which showcased the beautiful animals. Such features include
nostalgic landscape paintings, beveled mirrors and light-catching jewels, which were popular
at the time.
In 1953, a terrible fire destroyed over 50 percent of Lagoon, and threatened the Carousel.
Firefighters directed a constant stream of water on the Carousel structure to protect it from the roaring
fire which loomed just 15 feet away. This near tragedy endeared the Carousel to Lagoon’s owners and the commitment to
its long-term preservation was renewed.
In the Spring of 2003, Lagoon spent many hours getting the
Carousel ready for its 110th birthday! The restoration of this
remarkable work of Victorian art to its original splendor, makes
it a highlight of Lagoon.
The Carousel is included with your Single Day and Season
Passports.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Year Built:
1893
• Arrived at Lagoon:
1906
• Motor:
7.5 horsepower electric motor
• Motor Speed:
1100 Revolutions per minute
• Duration of ride:
1 min. 30 sec.
Skycoaster
Designed by Sky Fun 1, Inc.
The Skycoaster is an X-Venture Zone attraction and not included with Lagoon’s Season and Single Day Passports.
The SKYCOASTER is a sport/amusement attraction designed by Sky Fun 1, Inc. of Boulder, Colorado.
The attraction offers all the thrills and excitement of skydiving and hang gliding.
The attraction operates by putting the participant in a full body harness (usually referred to as a flight suit), that
supports the flyer (from one to three at a time), in a prone position. The harness is then connected to the flight
support cables.
From a static point approximately 6 feet above the ground, the flyers are then pulled aloft by a launch cable
to nearly the top of the launch tower. At this point the flyers are approximately 143 feet above the ground with
the flight cables taut and the flight is ready to begin. Upon being given the signal, the flyers pull the rip cord,
releasing them from the launch cable, and they begin to rapidly swing towards the ground at speeds reaching
up to 80 mph. The overall feeling is similar to that of swooping along the ground in a hang glider, or that of
skydiving.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Main Arch:
173 feet
• Launch Tower:
153 feet
• Speed:
40-80 mph
• Flight Cables:
2 sets
• Flyers Per Set:
1-3
• Year Installed:
1995
Double Thunder
Raceway
Double Thunder Raceway is an X-Venture Zone attraction and
not included with Lagoon’s Single Day Passport.
New during the 2000 season, the DOUBLE THUNDER RACEWAY
consists of side-by-side go-kart tracks that serpentine over a course
of nearly half a mile. The Lightning Track and the Thunder Track are
independent tracks with several sweeping turns, overpasses, 360 degree spirals, straight-aways, and camel -backs.
Each track will accommodate 28 go-karts operating in two
heats simultaneously. Both tracks and all go-karts are
equipped with a remote control safety system, ground
control speed devices, and traffic signal lights to indicate the
status of the track.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Lightning Track
Thunder Track
Length of Track
1,146 feet
1,142 feet
Type of Go-Kart
Sidewinder
Double Thunder
Number of Go-Karts
28
28
Go-Kart Engines
Honda 9hp, 4 stroke
Honda 9hp, 4 stroke
Driver Restraint System
4 pt safety harness
4 pt safety harness
Duration of Ride Cycle
5 minutes/heat
5 minutes/heat
Lodging, Camping &
Travel Information
LODGING:
For overnight lodging, the following hotels / motels are located within easy driving distance to Lagoon. They offer
discount Lagoon Passports and/or Lagoon “Stay & Play” packages. Call for more details.
SOUTH OF LAGOON:
Best Western Cottontree Inn (North Salt Lake) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-292-7666
Comfort Inn & Suites (North Salt Lake) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-410-9866
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson (Bountiful) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-292-8100
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson (West Valley City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-908-0311
Crystal Inn (Salt Lake City). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-366-4466
Embassy Suites (Salt Lake City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 -325-7643
Econo Lodge (Salt Lake City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-363-0062
Hampton Inn (Woods Cross) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-296-1211
Little America (Salt Lake City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-596-5700
Marriott Fairfield Inn (Salt Lake City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-355-3331
Radisson Hotel – Airport (Salt Lake City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-364-5800
Radisson Hotel Downtown (Salt Lake City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-531-7500
Ramada Limited (South Salt Lake City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801- 486-2400
NORTH OF LAGOON:
Hampton Inn (Farmington) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-594-8979
Best Western High Country Inn (Ogden) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-594-8979
Comfort Inn & Suites (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-544-5577
Hampton Inn (Layton). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-775-8800
Hilton Garden Inn (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-416-8899
Holiday Inn Express (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-773-3773
La Quinta Inns & Suites (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-776-6700
Marriott Courtyard (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-217-2300
Marriott Fairfield Inn (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-444-1600
Marriott Ogden (Ogden) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888 -825-3163
Marriott TownePlace Suites (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-779-2422
Home2 Suites (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801- 820-9222
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Lodging, Camping &
Travel Information
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CAMPING:
LAGOON’S R.V. PARK & CAMPGROUND is located adjacent to Lagoon. Our grassy, shaded campground is a
short walk from Lagoon’s main entrance. All Lagoon campground guests receive discounts on Lagoon Regular
Single Day Passports. For campground reservations, please call (801) 451-8100 or 1-800-748-5246, ext. 3100.
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
For further information to help plan your Lagoon and Utah vacation please call:
Lagoon Amusement Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-748-5246
Davis Area Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801-774-8200
Visit Salt Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801-534-4900
Utah Office of Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801-538-1900