Adventure Island · Operating
Solar Vortex
Dual tailspin waterslide · Adventure Island
Photo: Adventure Island · Official park / manufacturer media
America’s first dual Tailspin waterslide — twin spinning bowls that opened for the 2020 Adventure Island season.
At a glance
Key facts for Solar Vortex.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Dual tailspin waterslide
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Solar Vortex.
Ride profile
Water ride · Dual tailspin waterslide
- raft
- thrill
- water
Experience
Dual tailspin waterslide
Specs source: adventureisland.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Solar Vortex.
Timeline
Solar Vortex operating
Background
Solar Vortex debuted in 2020 as the first dual Tailspin installation in the United States — paired bowls, rafts, and a bright Tampa color stack.
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Sources & official links
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- Solar Vortex — official ride pageadventureisland.com(opens in a new tab)
- Adventure Island — official siteadventureisland.com(opens in a new tab)
- Adventure Island on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Adventure Island rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Adventure Island · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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