Lagoon · Operating · 1980
Tidal Wave
Swinging ship · South Midway · HUSS · 66 ft
HUSS swinging ship that builds height and hangtime over the South Midway.
At a glance
Key facts for Tidal Wave.
Type
Thrill ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Swinging ship
Opened
1980
Height
66 ft
Manufacturer
HUSS
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Tidal Wave.
Ride profile
Thrill ride · Swinging ship
- flat
- swinging-ship
Height
66 ft
Highlighted stat for Tidal Wave
Spec sheet
Subtype
Swinging ship
Manufacturer
HUSS
Min height
3'
Thrill level
Medium
Specs source: lagoonpark.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Tidal Wave.
Timeline
1980
Tidal Wave opens
Opens in South Midway per Lagoon ride listing.
Background
Tidal Wave is a South Midway flat with a Medium thrill rating and a 36-inch minimum, adding rocking motion to the classic corridor near the wood coaster and Wicked.
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Sources & official links
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- Tidal Wave — official ride pagelagoonpark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Lagoon — official sitelagoonpark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Lagoon on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Lagoon rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Lagoon · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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