Area Britannia Opening date 2003 (2003) Opening date 1999 (1999) Height restriction 1.37 m Vehicles 16 Manufacturer Nauta Bussink Baily | Status Operating Area Fantasy Forest Address Eureka, MO 63025, USA Opened 2003 Riders per vehicle 4 Height 113 ft (34 m) | |
Status Relocated to Six Flags St. Louis Similar River King Mine Train, Colossus, The Boss, Screamin' Eagle, MR FREEZE: Reverse | ||
Xcalibur is a spinning thrill ride at Six Flags St. Louis, that opened in Spring 2003.
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History
Before being built at Great Adventure, Xcalibur was used in carnivals in Europe.
Six Flags Great Adventure (1999-2002)
Xcalibur was announced at Six Flags Great Adventure as Evolution, for the 1999 season along with 24 other attractions, known as War on Lines. Evolution was supposed to be built in Movietown but later the ride was built where Fantasy Fling was located in the Fantasy Forest section of the park. Before it opened the ride went through rigorous testings and state inspections. Since Evolution opened the ride faced multiple problems with operations on the control panel that few can operate. Just after four seasons at the park Evolution was removed and relocated to Six Flags St. Louis. Currently the new Fender Benders (bumper cars) are currently being constructed at the former site of Evolution and opened in Summer 2012.
Six Flags St. Louis (2003-present)
Evolution was relocated to Six Flags St. Louis and opened at the Missouri park in Spring 2003 as Xcalibur. During the relocation Xcalibur received a better control panel than before and enhanced Medieval theme elements. Also each of the 16 gondolas received a sound system where the ride operator can talk during the ride and play theme music. The ride is currently operating.
Ride
Unlike Pirate ship rides that let gravity to control the ride, Xcalibur motion is controlled. Xcalibur's speed and direction is determined by motors located in the hub of the ride at the top of the leg supports. Xcalibur is manufactured by Nauta Bussnik Baily. The spinning ride is 113 feet (34 m) tall. It has 16 gondolas and can carry 64 people per ride.