Holiday World · Operating
Firecracker
Calypso · Fourth of July
A restored vintage Calypso ride — one of only a handful still running in North America — with patriotic theming.
At a glance
Key facts for Firecracker.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Calypso
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Firecracker.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Calypso
- thrill
Experience
Calypso
Specs source: holidayworld.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Firecracker.
Timeline
Firecracker opens
Background
Firecracker runs the increasingly rare Calypso format, where the base rotates one direction while its tubs spin the other, restored for the 2017 season with a red-white-and-blue theme.
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Sources & official links
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- Firecracker — official ride pageholidayworld.com(opens in a new tab)
- Holiday World — official siteholidayworld.com(opens in a new tab)
- Holiday World on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Holiday World rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Holiday World · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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