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A wild mouse is a type of roller coaster consisting of single or spinning cars traversing a tight-winding track with an emphasis on sharp, unbanked turns. The upper portion of the track usually features multiple 180-degree turns, known as flat turns, that produce high lateral G-forces even at modest speeds. Cars are often designed to be wider than the track to enhance the illusion of hanging over the edge. Lower portions of the track typically feature small hills and bunny hops. Wild mouse coasters first appeared in the 1950s, and following a period of decline in the 1980s, new innovations and layout designs in the late 1990s led to a resurgence in demand.
History
During the 1950s, wild mouse roller coasters began to appear at amusement parks and traveling fairs throughout the United States.[1] One of the earliest manufacturers, B.A. Schiff & Associates, made over 70 beginning as early as 1950. The company was founded by Ben Schiff in what is believed to be 1947, and it ceased operation in 1960 following an acquisition.[2] Schiff offered two general models – one for stationary parks and a smaller, portable model for traveling fairs.[3] None of the rides produced by the company remain in operation.[1]
The modern Wild Mouse was invented by German designer Franz Mack. In the original wooden Wild Mouse coasters of the 1960s and 1970s, the cars were so small that they could only fit two adults in close contact. While the low capacity of these rides led to long lines, the cars were small by design.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, the Wild Mouse-type roller coaster was nearly extinct. However, beginning in the mid-1990s, Wild Mouse-style rides made a comeback for two reasons: first, they were cheaper than larger, conventional coasters; second, they added to a park's "coaster count" with minimal impact on cost and area.[4]
Installations
Name | Park | Type | Make | Opened | Closed/Status | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apple Zapple | Kings Dominion | Steel | Mack Rides | 2002 | Operating | [5] |
Black Hole
Wild Mouse |
Fun 'n Wheels
Lakewood Park |
Steel | B.A. Schiff & Associates | 1983
1955 |
1985
1982 |
[6] |
Crazy Mouse | Fantasy Island | Spinning, Steel | Zamperla | 2005 | 2019 | |
Coast Rider | Knott's Berry Farm | Steel | Mack Rides | 2013 | Operating | [8] |
The Dark Knight Coaster | Six Flags Great America | Steel | Mack Rides | 2008 | Operating | [9] |
The Dark Knight Coaster | Six Flags Great Adventure | Steel | Mack Rides | 2008 | Operating | [10] |
The Dark Knight Coaster | Six Flags Mexico | Steel | Mack Rides | 2009 | Operating | [11] |
Dizzy Mouse | Wiener Prater | Spinning | Reverchon | 1998 | Operating | [12] |
Doo Wopper | Morey's Pier | Steel | Zamperla | 1998 | Operating | [13][14] |
Eureka Mountain Mine Ride | Dreamworld | Steel | B.A. Schiff & Associates | 1986 | 2006 | [15] |
Exterminator | Kennywood | Spinning | Reverchon | 1999 | Operating | [16] |
Gold Digger | Mirabilandia | Steel | L&T Systems | 1998 | Operating | |
Ghost Chasers
Mad Manor Tom and Jerry's Mouse in the House |
Movie Park Germany | Steel | Mack Rides | 2007
2005 2000 |
Operating
2007 2005 |
[17] |
Goofy's Sky School | Disney California Adventure | Steel | Mack Rides | 2001 | Operating | [18] |
Gotham City Gauntlet Escape from Arkham Asylum
Road Runner Express |
Six Flags New England | Steel | Maurer Rides | 2011
2000 |
Operating
2009 |
[19][20] |
Project X Jungle Coaster | Legoland Florida | Steel | Mack Rides | 2018
2011 2004 |
Operating
2018 2009 |
[21] |
Project X | Legoland Malaysia Resort | Steel | Mack Rides | 2018
2012 |
Operating
2017 |
|
Das Große LEGO Rennen | Legoland Deutschland Resort | Steel | Mack Rides | 2002 | Operating | [22] |
Insider
Spinning Coaster Maihime |
Wiener PraterTokyo Dome City | Spinning, Indoor | Maurer Rides | 2013
2000 |
Operating
2011 |
[23] [24] |
Käpt’n Jacks Wilde Maus
Holly's Wilde Autofahrt RatWild Mouse |
Eifelpark | Steel | Maurer Rides | 2017
2010 2005 1998 |
Operating
2016 2009 2004 |
[25] |
Maskerade | Wiener Prater | Spinning | Gerstlauer | 2015 | Operating | [26] |
Matterhorn Blitz | Europa-Park | Steel | Mack Rides | 1999 | Operating | [27] |
Opa | Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park | Spinning | Zamperla | 2006 | 2014 | [28] |
Psycho Mouse | California's Great America | Steel | Arrow Dynamics | 2001 | Operating | [29] |
Ragin' Cajun
Ragin' Cajun |
Six Flags America | Spinning | Zamperla | 2014
2004 |
Operating
2013 |
[30][31] |
Rattlesnake | Chessington World of Adventures | Steel | Maurer Rides | 1998 | Operating | [32] |
Ricochet | Carowinds | Steel | Mack Rides | 2002 | Operating | [33] |
Sand Serpent
Wild Maus |
Busch Gardens Tampa | Steel | Mack Rides | 2004
1996 |
2023
2003 |
[34][35] |
Souris Mécaniques | Jardin d'Acclimatation | Spinning | Reverchon | 2002 | Operating | [36] |
Speedy Bob | Bobbejaanland | Steel | Mack Rides | 1998 | Operating (right track)
2008 (left track) |
[37] |
Tambang Mas Coaster
Wild Mine Coaster |
Suroboyo Carnival Night Market | Steel | L&T Systems | 2014
2002 |
Operating
2006 |
[38][39] |
Technic Coaster | Legoland California | Steel | Mack Rides | 2001 | Operating | [40] |
Tickler | Luna Park | Spinning | Zamperla | 2010 | Operating | [41] |
Tiger Express
Flying Dutchman Gold Mine |
Mer de Sable | Steel | Mack Rides | 2011
2000 |
Operating
2010 |
[42][43] |
Toboggan Nordique | La Ronde | Steel | Zamperla | 2003 | Operating | [44] |
Torbellino | Parque de la Costa | Spinning | Beijing Jiuhua Amusement Rides Manufacturing Co. | 2010 | Operating | [45] |
Torbellino | Parque Diversiones | Spinning | Zamperla | 2018 | Operating | [46] |
Tornado | Parc Angl Michel | Spinning | Zamperla | 2013 | Operating | [47] |
Trans-Siberian Express | Terra Park | Spinning | SBF Visa Group | 2012 | 2016 | [48] |
Tree Top Racers | Adventure City | Steel | Miler Manufacturing | 1999 | 2012 | [49] |
Twister | Lightwater Valley | Spinning | Reverchon | 2001 | Removed | [50] |
Twister Coaster | Aktur Park | Spinning | Zamperla | 2008 | Operating | [51] |
Twister Coaster | Basrah Land | Spinning | Zamperla | 2005 | Operating | [52] |
Twister Coaster | Bostanci Luna Park | Spinning | Zamperla | 2008 | Operating | [53] |
Twister Coaster | Chimelong Paradise | Spinning | Golden Horse | 2006 | 2011 | [54] |