Kentucky Kingdom · Operating · 2015
Skycatcher
Tower swing · Kentucky Kingdom · Funtime
A towering swing ride that lifts seats high above the fairgrounds before wide-arc spins.
At a glance
Key facts for Skycatcher.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Tower swing
Opened
2015
Manufacturer
Funtime
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Skycatcher.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Tower swing
- thrill
- tower-swing
Experience
Tower swing
Built by Funtime
Specs source: kentuckykingdom.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Skycatcher.
Timeline
2015
Skycatcher opens
Background
Skycatcher brought Funtime tower-swing thrills to Kentucky Kingdom after the 2014 reopening era — riders climb, then swing out over the Louisville skyline.
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Sources & official links
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- Skycatcher — official ride pagekentuckykingdom.com(opens in a new tab)
- Kentucky Kingdom — official sitekentuckykingdom.com(opens in a new tab)
- Kentucky Kingdom on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Kentucky Kingdom rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Kentucky Kingdom · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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