Adventureland · Operating · 1978
Red Barons
Helicopter / planes · Dragon Island
Allan Herschell planes riders can raise and lower while spinning.
At a glance
Key facts for Red Barons.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Helicopter / planes
Opened
1978
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Red Barons.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Helicopter / planes
- family
- kids
Experience
Helicopter / planes
Specs source: adventurelandpark.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Red Barons.
Timeline
1978
Red Barons operating
Background
Red Barons evolved from the 1974 Helicopters ride when airplane vehicles arrived in 1978.
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Sources & official links
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- Red Barons — official ride pageadventurelandpark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Adventureland — official siteadventurelandpark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Adventureland on Coaster AtlasPark page
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