The
Adventuredome at Circus Circus has gone “loco” – El Loco, that is! Only the
second of its kind in the United States, the new world-class roller coaster is
now open and invites thrill seekers of all ages to experience a 72-second,
adrenaline-pumping adventure complete with G drops, gravity-defying turns and
over-the-edge twists.
Designed
by S&S Worldwide, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of vertical and
family thrill rides, El Loco’s soaring eye-catching structure offers a unique
and exhilarating ride experience in a small footprint. Reaching a maximum speed
of 45 mph, El Loco pushes the limits with unique coaster elements that drop,
turn and twist riders around 1,300 feet of electric yellow track for a
thrill-a-second adventure, including:
90-foot
ascent followed by a high lateral G hairpin turn and a
greater-than-straight-down diving drop producing a negative 1.5 “vertical G”
Lateral
floater that transitions into a 45-degree outwardly banked curve and doughnut
roll
180-degree
turn that races over the edge into a barrel roll
Reverse
240-degree roll that zooms into an inverted drop before coming to a sudden and
complete stop
Allowing
the vehicle to make tighter and faster turns, El Loco’s small four-person cars
feature an innovative open-carriage design giving riders the feeling of flying
as they twist around every turn. With a surround-sound system built into each
seat of the coaster cars, riders also will enjoy a custom soundtrack featuring
the sounds of Latin, Hip Hop and Rock.
“El
Loco offers our guests something they have never experienced before and is the
perfect addition to The Adventuredome,” said Tom Nolan, vice president of
operations for The Adventuredome. “This is the first place in the country where
El Loco can be experienced indoors, which makes it even more exciting. Riders
enjoy El Loco’s twists, turns and drops in such close proximity to our other
rides that for an instant, they get the sensation that they may run into Canyon
Blaster or even touch the top of the dome creating a truly thrilling
experience.”
The
new centerpiece of The Adventuredome, El Loco is the only indoor coaster of its
kind in the United States and the second indoor El Loco coaster in the world.
El Loco roller coasters are famous for their record-breaking steep first drops
and one-of-a-kind moves. Worldwide, El Loco coasters can be found in Indiana,
UK, France, Australia and China.
El
Loco is included in the purchase of a $29.95 Adventuredome Premium all-day ride
pass or a $10 single ride ticket. Passengers must be at least 48 inches to
ride.
CIRCUS
CIRCUS HOTEL, CASINO AND THEME PARK – LAS VEGAS
Circus
Circus provides a fun-filled Las Vegas experience for all ages at an affordable
price. The resort’s hallmark lies under
its legendary Big Top, where celebrated circus acts perform as part of the
world's largest permanent circus. Circus
Circus features The Adventuredome, America’s largest indoor theme park; a
variety of restaurants including THE Steak House, rated the best steakhouse by
Zagat and recognized a record 20 times in Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of
Las Vegas” awards; and Vince Neil’s Tatuado Eat-Drink-Party!, where the rock
‘n’ roll vibe of the Sunset Strip comes to Las Vegas; a wedding chapel;
shopping and an RV park. Circus Circus is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM
Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information, please visit
www.circuscircus.com, www.adventuredome.com.
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