Jubilee Odyssey
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Jubilee Odyssey is a roller coaster
at Fantasy Island
in Ingoldmells
, England
. Built by Vekoma
of the Netherlands
in 2002, it was named to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. It is Vekoma's tallest example of their Suspended Looping Coaster (SLC) design in the world. Standing at 167 feet (51 metres), it is the third tallest roller coaster in the UK, after the Pepsi Max Big One
(213 feet) and Stealth
(205 feet). It has a maximum speed of 63mph and is capable of forces up to 4.8g.
in the world and seventh tallest overall. The plans were scrapped due to complaints from local residents, limiting the height to a maximum of 180' (54.60m).
. It was initially sponsored by the chocolate bar Kit Kat
, but this association has now ceased.
During the 2003 season the restraint design was modified, due to complaints from several riders of "nipple burn", the restraints were changed at a cost of about £60,000.
In September 2005 the trains were returned to Vekoma
factories after a major breakdown in the form of a restraint connector snapping occurred. All the restraints were equipped with toughened steel and, presumably in an attempt to increase the smoothness the wheels were also tightened, this was thought to be the reason for a rollback on the first test run (due to the increased friction), however it is said to be a one-off occurrence.
It is frequently affected by high winds and will not operate with winds speeds in excess of 35 mph due to the high risk of the train stalling.
Its lift-hill motors and brakes are powered by a £4 million dung-powered generator, which converts manure into methane gas.
, which was completed in 2010 at a cost of £15,000,000.
Jubilee Odyssey is the largest SLC (Suspended Looping Coaster) in the world. Its 38 metre vertical loop is the highest in the United Kingdom and the fourth highest in the world. With a maximum height of 51 metres, it is the third tallest UK roller coaster. Its 43 metre drop is also the third highest in the country. Its top speed of 63 mph, makes it the fourth fastest roller coaster in the UK.
It was ranked 209th in Mitch Hawker's Roller Coaster Poll in 2007 and 177th in 2008.
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Image:Jubilee Odyssey Brake Run.JPG
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Image:Jubilee Odyssey's Cobra Roll.JPG
Image:Jubilee Odyssey's Corkscrew Inversion.JPG
Image:An Overview Of Jubilee Odyssey.JPG
Image:Jubilee Odyssey's Station.JPG
Roller coaster
The roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. LaMarcus Adna Thompson patented the first coasters on January 20, 1885...
at Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island UK
Fantasy Island is a family amusement park in Ingoldmells, near Skegness on the East Coast of England. It sits in the middle of one of the biggest spreads of holiday parks in the United Kingdom. Whilst entry to the park is free, guests either pay per ride or purchase an unlimited ride wristband...
in Ingoldmells
Ingoldmells
Ingoldmells is a coastal village, civil parish and resort in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, on the A52.-Geography:In terms of villages it is relatively large, and receives a lot of tourism yearly due its close position to Skegness. Most housing is found in the west of the...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. Built by Vekoma
Vekoma
Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V. is a roller coaster and thrill ride designer with its facilities based in the Netherlands. The company was founded in 1926 by Hendrik op het Veld under the name "Veld Koning Machinefabriek" and had first manufactured agricultural machinery and mining equipment...
of the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
in 2002, it was named to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. It is Vekoma's tallest example of their Suspended Looping Coaster (SLC) design in the world. Standing at 167 feet (51 metres), it is the third tallest roller coaster in the UK, after the Pepsi Max Big One
Pepsi Max Big One
The Big One is a steel roller coaster located at Pleasure Beach Blackpool in the United Kingdom. The ride was originally manufactured by Arrow Dynamics, a now defunct steel coaster manufacturer, and was sponsored by the soft drinks firm Pepsi, under their brand of Pepsi Max until 2011...
(213 feet) and Stealth
Stealth (roller coaster)
Stealth is a steel roller coaster built by Intamin of Switzerland. The coaster is located in the Amity Cove area of Thorpe Park in Surrey, England, UK and opened in 2006. The ride reaches a maximum height of 62.5 m...
(205 feet). It has a maximum speed of 63mph and is capable of forces up to 4.8g.
Initial plans
Original plans for the ride showed a SLC ride 265 feet (81 metres) in height, which would have made it the tallest Inverted CoasterInverted roller coaster
An inverted roller coaster is a roller coaster in which the train runs under the track with the seats directly attached to the wheel carriage. This latter attribute is what sets it apart from the older suspended coaster, which runs under the track, but "swings" via a pivoting bar attached to the...
in the world and seventh tallest overall. The plans were scrapped due to complaints from local residents, limiting the height to a maximum of 180' (54.60m).
Opening
It was opened and ridden on by Prince Edward, Duke of KentPrince Edward, Duke of Kent
The Duke of Kent graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on 29 July 1955 as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Scots Greys, the beginning of a military career that would last over 20 years. He was promoted to captain on 29 July 1961. The Duke of Kent saw service in Hong Kong from 1962–63...
. It was initially sponsored by the chocolate bar Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is a chocolate-coated wafer confection that was created by Rowntree's of York, England, and is now produced worldwide by Nestlé, which acquired Rowntree in 1988, except in the United States where it is made under licence by The Hershey Company. Each bar consists of fingers composed of three...
, but this association has now ceased.
Modifications
In September 2005 the trains were returned to Vekoma
Vekoma
Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V. is a roller coaster and thrill ride designer with its facilities based in the Netherlands. The company was founded in 1926 by Hendrik op het Veld under the name "Veld Koning Machinefabriek" and had first manufactured agricultural machinery and mining equipment...
factories after a major breakdown in the form of a restraint connector snapping occurred. All the restraints were equipped with toughened steel and, presumably in an attempt to increase the smoothness the wheels were also tightened, this was thought to be the reason for a rollback on the first test run (due to the increased friction), however it is said to be a one-off occurrence.
Operation
Jubilee Odyssey currently operates with only one train, which seats 20 riders in a 2 across in 10 rows formation. It currently costs £3.50 per ride or can be accessed with the Fantasy Island wristband system.It is frequently affected by high winds and will not operate with winds speeds in excess of 35 mph due to the high risk of the train stalling.
Its lift-hill motors and brakes are powered by a £4 million dung-powered generator, which converts manure into methane gas.
Rankings
Its reported construction cost of £28,000,000 is the highest of any roller coaster ever built in the United Kingdom. Its nearest competitor is Thirteen at Alton TowersAlton Towers
Alton Towers is a theme park and resort located in Staffordshire, England. It attracts around 2.7 million visitors per year making it the most visited theme park in the United Kingdom. Alton Towers is also the 9th most visited theme park in Europe...
, which was completed in 2010 at a cost of £15,000,000.
Jubilee Odyssey is the largest SLC (Suspended Looping Coaster) in the world. Its 38 metre vertical loop is the highest in the United Kingdom and the fourth highest in the world. With a maximum height of 51 metres, it is the third tallest UK roller coaster. Its 43 metre drop is also the third highest in the country. Its top speed of 63 mph, makes it the fourth fastest roller coaster in the UK.
It was ranked 209th in Mitch Hawker's Roller Coaster Poll in 2007 and 177th in 2008.
Stalling
A year after the ride's opening, the Cobra Roll and Horse Shoe were lowered in an attempt to prevent the train stalling, as it had done numerous times in its opening year. Whilst lowering the track has had a beneficial impact, the most recent occurrence was during March 2009 where the train stalled on the cobra roll element whilst testing.Inversions
Jubilee Odyssey has five inversions:- 124' tall Loop
- Cobra Roll (Boomerang) (two inversions)
- Sidewinder
- Corkscrew (barrel roll)
Gallery
Image:JUbilee Odyssey's Lift Hill.JPG
Image:Jubilee Odyssey Lift Hill.JPG
Image:Jubilee Odyssey Brake Run.JPG
Image:Mid Section Of Jubilee Odyssey.JPG
Image:Jubilee Odyssey's Cobra Roll.JPG
Image:Jubilee Odyssey's Corkscrew Inversion.JPG
Image:An Overview Of Jubilee Odyssey.JPG
Image:Jubilee Odyssey's Station.JPG