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Lets Start The New Year Off With a Wooden Rollercoaster! This is called: Giant Dipper, It is in the top 10 oldest coasters in the world. It was built in 1924. Here are some more facts i found online... Ps. Its my Bday :)
The Giant Dipper is a historic wooden roller coaster located at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, an amusement park in Santa Cruz, California. It took 47 days to build at a cost of $50,000. It opened on May 17, 1924, and replaced the Thompson's Scenic Railway. With a height of 70 feet (21 m) and a speed of 55 miles per hour (89 km/h), it is one of the most popular wooden roller coasters in the world. As of 2012, over 60 million people have ridden the Giant Dipper since its opening. The ride has received several awards such as being named a National Historic Landmark, a Golden Age Coaster award, and a Coaster Landmark award; it has been ranked annually in Mitch Hawker's Best Wooden roller coaster poll.The Thompson's Scenic Railway was built on the site of the current Giant Dipper in 1908 as the longest roller coaster in the United States. In October 1923, manager R.L. Cardiff and Walter Looff began negotiations to build a new ride to replace the Scenic Railway. The price was set at $50,000, $15,000 more than the Scenic Railway. In January 1924, the permit to build the Giant Dipper was granted to Arthur Looff. He wanted to create a ride that had the thrill of a plunge down a mine shaft, a balloon ascent, a parachute jump, airplane acrobatics, a cyclone, a toboggan ride, and a ship in a storm. Demolition of the Scenic Railway began in January 1924 to make room for the Giant Dipper. It took 5 months to demolish the Scenic Railway and construct the Giant Dipper.[3] The actual construction of the Giant Dipper took 47 days.[4] The ride opened to the public for the first time on May 17, 1924.[5] The ride had a few incidents over the years in which three people have died.[6]
In 1974, the ride received a new coat of paint with Victorian-style architecture around the station.[7] In the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, the Giant Dipper was almost completely untouched. The ride was closed for about a month to be inspected. The park held a benefit for victims of the earthquake.[8][9] In 2002, the ride celebrated its 50 millionth rider.[6] Ten years after the 50 millionth rider, the park celebrated the Giant Dipper's 60 millionth rider on July 27, 2012. The park gave out trivia coasters leading up to the event. The 24 riders that were on the train when it hit 60 million riders received a hoodie among other prizes.[10]
View of Giant Dipper
The Giant Dipper was built by Arthur Looff and designed by Frederick Church. It required 327,000 feet (100,000 m) of lumber, 743,000 nails, and 24,000 bolts to construct. The lumber was provided by Homer T. Maynard Lumber, and the 70 horsepower motor, which is still used today, was provided by Santa Cruz Electric. The concrete was done by T.F. Costello, and the steel work was done by Berger and Carter.[3]
Fatalities[edit]
The first death on Giant Dipper occurred four months after it debuted, on September 21. A 15-year-old boy fell from the ride while standing up near the end of the ride. The emergency brake was applied, but the boy fell head first onto the track and was crushed by the roller coaster train. Other fatalities also occurred in 1940 and 1970. Several modifications have been made to the trains as a result.[3]After departing from the station, the train immediately enters a tunnel. After going through some drops and turns in the tunnel, the train emerges at the base of the lift hill. Once climbing 70 feet (21 m) to the top, the train drops 65 feet (20 m), reaching a top speed of 55 miles per hour (89 km/h). The train then rises up into a banked turn to the left. Riders then go through two hills next to the lift hill followed by a turnaround that is positioned over the tunnel at the beginning of the ride. The train then travels over three small hills situated next to the lift hill followed by another turnaround. Riders then go through three more small hills and enter the final brake run.[7][11]The Giant Dipper currently operates with two trains with six cars per train. Riders are arranged two across in two rows for a total of 24 riders per train.[4] The trains were built by Dana Morgan from D.H. Morgan Manufacturing. When the Giant Dipper opened, it ran with three trains, each with ten cars. Over time, the trains have been redesigned several times with changes to the restraint system. However, they are almost unchanged since they opened.[3] The trains have changed colors several times since the ride opened.Track
Giant Dipper's yellow train
The wooden track is approximately 2,640 feet (800 m) in length, and the height of the lift is approximately 70 feet (21 m).[4] The track is colored red with white supports.[6] When built in 1924, 327,000 feet (100,000 m) of lumber was used. The track is inspected every two hours.
Giant Dipper Roller Coaster Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz California.
Filmed on June 23rd. 2016. This is my daughter Sasha's first ride on the Giant Dipper. She was scared to go and didn't like the ride as you can see by her expression on her face. Now she loves it!!! The Giant Dipper is a historic wooden roller coaster located at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, an amusement park in Santa Cruz, California. It took 47 days to build at a cost of $50,000. It opened on May 17, 1924, and replaced the Thompson's Scenic Railway.
On February 27, 1987, the United States National Park Service recognized the Giant Dipper as a National Historic Landmark.
The Giant Dipper, also known as the Mission Beach Roller Coaster and historically by other names, is a historical wooden roller coaster located in Belmont Park, a small amusement park in the Mission Beach area of San Diego, California. Built in 1925, it and its namesake at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are the only remaining wooden roller coasters on the West Coast designed by noted roller coaster designers Frank Prior and Frederick Church, and the only whose construction they supervised. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1978.
Giant Dipper Hypersmooth On-ride Front Seat (4K POV) Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Experience one of the classic wooden roller coaster Giant Dipper built in 1924 located at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz California, USA.
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STATISTICS:
Opened: 5/17/1924
Roller Coaster, Wood, Sit Down
Length 2,640 ft
Height 70 ft
Drop 65 ft
Speed 55 mph
Inversions 0
Duration 1:52
Arrangement: 6 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train.
Details:
Cost $50,000 USD
Builder Arthur Looff
Designer Frederick ChurchFrank Prior
Facts
1/2 mile long. Built in 47 days.
Original fare for the half-mile ride was 15 cents for a one-ride ticket.
Used in some movies such as The Lost Boys, Dangerous Minds, US, and more.
History
Given National Historic Landmark status on February 27, 1987, as recognized by the US National Park Service.
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Giant Dipper Roller Coaster - San Diego - 2012
A pleasant ride on Giant Dipper Roller Coaster in 2012, in San Diego. On the Theme Park around Mission Beach.
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Giant Dipper, Front Row HD POV, Belmont Park, March 2016
Giant Dipper, Belmont Park, San Diego, CA - Front Row HD POV
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The Giant Dipper at Belmont Park is one of two classic Prior & Church wooden coasters still standing on the West Coast; the other being the slightly more famous coaster of the same name at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, as seen in the 80's film The Lost Boys. This is one of the ten oldest coasters in the United States, an ACE Coaster Landmark, and I'm glad to have checked this off my bucket list, as it's an extremely fun ride filled with tons of pops of airtime and a unique layout!
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San Diego 2016 (Roller Coaster, USS Midway, Kissing Statue, Pacific Beach, White Church, ...)
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- Giant Dipper (0:00)
- USS Midway Aircraft Carrier (0:31)
- Unconditional Surrender Sculpture (0:56)
- Town and Country Resort (1:02)
- Mission Beach (1:12)
- Bonita Cove Park (1:31)
- Embarcadero Marina Park South (1:44)
- Petco Park (1:59)
- Qualcomm Stadium (2:27)
- San Diego California Temple (2:53)
- Mission San Diego de Alcalá (3:14)
San Diego (Spanish for Saint Didacus) is a major city in California, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, approximately 120 miles (190 km) south of Los Angeles and immediately adjacent to the border with Mexico. With an estimated population of 1,381,069 as of July 1, 2014, San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest in California. It is part of the San Diego–Tijuana conurbation, the second-largest transborder agglomeration between the US and a bordering country after Detroit–Windsor, with a population of 4,922,723 people. San Diego is the birthplace of California and is known for its mild year-round climate, natural deep-water harbor, extensive beaches, long association with the United States Navy and recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center. Historically home to the Kumeyaay people, San Diego was the first site visited by Europeans on what is now the West Coast of the United States. Upon landing in San Diego Bay in 1542, Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo claimed the entire area for Spain, forming the basis for the settlement of Alta California 200 years later. The Presidio and Mission San Diego de Alcalá, founded in 1769, formed the first European settlement in what is now California. In 1821, San Diego became part of the newly-independent Mexico, which reformed as the First Mexican Republic two years later. In 1850, it became part of the United States following the Mexican–American War and the admission of California to the union. The city is the seat of San Diego County and is the economic center of the region as well as the San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan area. San Diego's main economic engines are military and defense-related activities, tourism, international trade, and manufacturing. The presence of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), with the affiliated UCSD Medical Center, has helped make the area a center of research in biotechnology:
POV of Giant Dipper at Belmont Park in San Diego.
One of only a few remaining examples of Prior and Church's work still around. Its rebirth in 1990 after sitting idle since 1976 is a testament to the community and the efforts that many people went into it to saving this gem.
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Inside Belmont Park Amusement Park- San Diego, California
Belmont Park is a historic oceanfront amusement park located in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, California. The park was developed by sugar magnate John D. Spreckels and opened on July 4, 1925 as the Mission Beach Amusement Center. In addition to providing recreation and amusement it also was intended as a way to help Spreckels sell land in Mission Beach. Located on the beach, it attracts millions of people each year.
The park's most iconic attraction is the historic Giant Dipper roller coaster, which is considered a local landmark.
West Roller Coaster at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier - On Ride Video
The following is On Ride Video of West Roller Coaster at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. The park was giving double rides this particular day. It's not a very thrilling ride. But the view is great and it is a smooth ride. Remember to always be safe when taking on-ride videos. Ride a few times before trying to record. Get familiar with the ride. Always wear a wrist strap and be safe. Most importantly follow the parks guidelines, only take on-ride video if the park allows it.
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The parks at the beginning of the video in order...
Dollywood - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Lagoon Park - Farmington, Utah
Nickelodeon Universe - Bloomington, Minnesota
Silverwood Theme Park - Athol, Idaho
Disneyland California - Anaheim, California
LaRonde - Montreal, Quebec
Alton Towers - Staffordshire, England
Universal Studios Orlando - Orlando, Florida
Holiday World - Santa Claus, Indiana
Great Escape - Queensbury, New York
Six Flags America - Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Michigan's Adventure - Muskegon, Michigan
Silver Dollar City - Branson, Missouri
Lake Compounce - Bristol, Connecticut
Kentucky Kingdom - Louisville, Kentucky
Six Flags St. Louis - St. Louis, Missouri
Knoebels - Elysburg, Pennsylvania
Legoland California - Carlsbad, California
Elitch Gardens - Denver, Colorado
Disney's Magic Kingdom - Orlando, Florida
SeaWorld San Diego - San Diego, California
Universal Studios Hollywood - Hollywood, California
Disney's Hollywood Studios - Orlando, Florida
Six Flags Over Texas - Arlington, Texas
Thorpe Park - Surrey, England
Adventuredome - Las Vegas, Nevada
Kings Dominion - Doswell, Virginia
Universal's Islands Of Adventure - Orlando, Florida
Europa Park - Rust, Germany
Disney's California Adventure - Anaheim, California
SeaWorld Orlando - Orlando, Florida
Legoland Florida - Winter Haven, Florida
Canada's Wonderland - Vaughan, Ontario
Disney's Epcot - Orlando, Florida
California's Great America - Santa Clara, California
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - Vallejo, California
Six Flags Great Adventure - Jackson, New Jersey
Disney's Animal Kingdom - Orlando, Florida
Hersheypark - Hershey, Pennsylvania
SeaWorld San Antonio - San Antonio, Texas
Six Flags Mexico - Tlalpan, Mexico City
Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Williamsburg, Virginia
Cedar Point - Sandusky, Ohio
Valleyfair - Shakopee, Minnesota
Fun Spot America Orlando - Orlando, Florida
Fun Spot America Kissimmee - Kissimmee, Florida
Fun Spot America Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia
Six Flags Magic Mountain - Valencia, California
Kings Island - Mason, Ohio
Luna Park - Coney Island, New York
Busch Gardens Tampa - Tampa, Florida
Dorney Park - Allenstown, Pennsylvania
Kennywood - West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
Adventureland Park - Altoona, Iowa
Six Flags Fiesta Texas - San Antonio, Texas
Six Flags Great America - Gurnee, Illinois
Worlds Of Fun - Kansas City, Missouri
Knotts Berry Farm - Buena Park, California
Six Flags Over Georgia - Cobb County, Georgia
Carowinds - Charlotte, North Carolina/Fort Mill, South Carolina
Six Flags New England - Agawam, Massachusetts
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0:24 Twister ll - Elitch Gardens
0:31 New Texas Giant - Six Flags Over Texas
0:38 Superman: The Ride - Six Flags New England
0:41 Giant Dipper - Belmont Park
0:44 Expedition GeForce - Holiday Park
0:48 Diamondback - Kings Island
0:50 Leviathan - Canada's Wonderland
0:52 Iron Rattler - Six Flags Fiesta Texas
0:53 Nitro - Six Flags Great Adventure
0:54 Taron - Phantasialand/Thunderbird - Holiday World
0:55 Xcelerator - Knotts Berry Farm/Millennium Force - Cedar Point
0:57 Lightning Rod - Dollywood
1:05 Cannibal - Lagoon
1:13 SpongeBob Rock Bottom Plunge- Nickelodeon Universe
1:20 Tremors - Silverwood Theme Park
1:28 Millennium Force - Cedar Point
1:46 Xcelerator - Knotts Berry Farm
2:03 Boulder Dash - Lake Compounce
2:07 Mako - SeaWorld Orlando
2:10 - Formula Rossa - Ferrari World
2:35 Twisted Colossus - Six Flags Magic Mountain
2:53 Skyrush - Hersheypark
3:09 Steel Vengeance - Cedar Point
3:16 Hades 360 - Mt Olympus Theme Park
3:23 Hydra - Dorney Park
3:40 Intimidator 305 - Kings Dominion
3:55 Mine Blower - Fun Spot America Kissimmee
4:02 Superman Ride Of Steel - Six Flags America
4:10 Phantom's Revenge - Kennywood
4:33 Maverick - Cedar Point
4:48 Phoenix - Knoebels
5:18 Monster - Adventureland Park
5:48 Smiler - Alton Towers
6:04 Fury 325 - Carowinds
6:20 Kingda Ka - Six Flags Great Adventure
6:50 Voyage - Holiday World
7:06 Electric Eel - SeaWorld San Diego
7:21 Fahrenheit - Hersheypark
7:37 X2 - Six Flags Magic Mountain
7:51 Goliath - Six Flags Great America
8:14 Kumba - Busch Gardens Tampa
8:29 X-Flight - Six Flags Great America
8:44 Tatsu - Six Flags Magic Mountain
8:49 Manta - SeaWorld San Diego
9:07 Banshee - Kings Island
9:14 Medusa Steel Coaster - Six Flags Mexico
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Belmont Park - Giant Dipper Restoration Part 1
A music video documenting the restoration of the Giant Dipper roller coaster in San Diego. The Giant Dipper opened 7/4/25 as part of Mission Beach's Belmont Park. The 17-acre amusement park and coaster closed 11/28/76 due to economical instability. It stood inoperable for nearly 14 years and suffered two fires while the community debated its fate. A grass roots Save the Coaster Committee formed in 1982. They cosmetically restored the coaster while warding off the wrecking ball. In 1973 it was delcared a local landmark, in 1978 it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1987 the committee successfully had it delcared a National Historical Landmark. In 2005 it became a State Landmark and in 2010, was declared an ACE Landmark by the American Coaster Enthusiasts. It is one to two remaining wooden seaside roller coasters in California when there were once hundreds. Its restoration was completed in 1990 by its current operators The San Diego Coaster Company. Music: WORKING ON IT by Chris Rea (C) New Light Through Old Windows 1988.
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The Giant Dipper at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk,front seat and backward (POV) filmed during the European Coaster Club's 2002 California Screaming, USA Tour.
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Belmont Park is located in San Diego, California. The Giant Dipper is an original attraction dating back to 1924
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