| The Odyssey | |
|---|---|
| Previously known as Jubilee Odyssey (2002-2014) | |
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| Fantasy Island (UK amusement park) | |
| Location | Fantasy Island (UK amusement park) |
| Coordinates | 53°11′32″N 0°20′46″E / 53.19222°N 0.34611°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 23 May 2002 |
| Cost | £28 million[1] |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Inverted |
| Manufacturer | Vekoma |
| Model | SLC (Custom) |
| Lift/launch system | Chain Lift Hill |
| Height | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Drop | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Length | 2,924 ft (891 m) |
| Speed | 63 mph (101 km/h) |
| Inversions | 5 |
| Duration | 2:52 |
| Max vertical angle | 75° |
| Capacity | 350 riders per hour |
| G-force | 4.8 |
| Height restriction | 51 in (130 cm) |
| Trains | Single train with 10 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 20 riders per train. |
| The Odyssey at RCDB | |
The Odyssey (formerly Jubilee Odyssey) is a roller coaster at Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells, England. Built by Vekoma of the Netherlands in 2002, it was named to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. It is Vekoma's tallest example of their Suspended Looping Coaster (SLC) design in the world. Standing at 167 feet (51 m), it is the fourth tallest roller coaster in the UK, after Hyperia (236 feet) the Big One (213 feet) and Stealth (205 feet).[2] It is tied for the second tallest full circuit inverted roller coaster in the world (alongside Banshee at Kings Island). It has a top speed of 63 mph and can exert forces up to 4.8 g's.
- ^ Koranteng, J. (2001) Jubilee Odyssey Honors Queen, Amusement business. New York: The Nielsen Company, p. 38–.
- ^ "Ten Tallest Roller Coasters In The UK - Roller Coaster Data Base". Archived from the original on 4 December 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2008.