Volume 2, No. 7.   April 12, 2002

New Arrivals

It’s two flat rides!
Paramount’s Great America in Santa Clara, California, announces the arrival of Delirium and Flying Eagles, March 29, 2002. Delirium measurements: 37.8 feet high (11 meters) with pendulum swinging to 65.3 feet (20 meters), eight sets of four seats. Flying Eagles measurements: 27 feet high (8 meters), 86-foot (26-meter) diameter when in motion, eight two-passenger vehicles. Delirium delivered by Chance Morgan Rides, Flying Eagles delivered by Larson International.

For the first time in memory, Paramount’s Great America slated its VIP day for a regular operating day, and the 1,400 invited guests could visit any time after the park’s regular 10 a.m. (10,00) opening. “We had a line at 9,” said Timothy Chanaud, the park’s manager of communications.

With temperatures in the 70s and not a cloud in the sky, the official opening event began at 6 p.m., with a stage full of characters representing all that was new at the park this year: Nickelodeon characters Dora the Explorer and Jimmy Neutron, Angelica Pickles representing the new Nick Slime Time: The Live Show, Mr. Mysterious from another new show, It’s Magic: The Art and Illusion of Nicholas Night featuring Kinga, and Ernie the Eagle representing the Flying Eagles. Delirium served as the stage’s backdrop. After speeches from park and local officials and a rain of confetti, Delirium started up on its first official ride with eight sets of twins.

For the background story on the installation of these two rides, see the May issue of Amusement Today.

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