Big Dipper (Michigan's Adventure)

Big Dipper
Michigan's Adventure
Coordinates 43°20′32″N 86°16′51″W / 43.342255°N 86.280741°W / 43.342255; -86.280741Coordinates: 43°20′32″N 86°16′51″W / 43.342255°N 86.280741°W / 43.342255; -86.280741
Status Operating
Opening date July 10, 1999
General statistics
Type Steel
Manufacturer Chance Rides
Designer Chance Rides
Model Big Dipper
Lift/launch system friction drive
Height 16.1 ft (4.9 m)
Length 350 ft (110 m)
Speed 15 mph (24 km/h)
Inversions 0
Duration 45 seconds
Capacity 300 riders per hour
Acceleration no launch
Height restriction 36 in (91 cm)
Trains Single train with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 16 riders per train.
Big Dipper at RCDB
Pictures of Big Dipper at RCDB

Big Dipper is a steel roller coaster at Michigan's Adventure near Muskegon, Michigan. It was manufactured by Chance Rides. It is a family coaster aimed at smaller children. The height limit is 36 inches with a parent.

The roller coaster was part of a large upgrade to the entrance of the park. During this same year, new entrance turnstiles were installed, a new gate was constructed, Mad Mouse was built, and new buildings were constructed.[1]

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