Sonic Hopper!
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| System(s): Large attraction | ||||||||||
| Developer: Sega | ||||||||||
| Number of players: 1-10 | ||||||||||
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Sonic Hopper! was a Sonic the Hedgehog-themed drop tower located at Dubai's Sega Republic. First opened on August 21, 2009, it remained in operation until the venue's closure in June 2017.
Description
| “ | Take a ride with one of the world’s best-known video game characters, Sonic the Hedgehog, and feel the jaw-dropping sensation of a 9 metre drop - with a twist! | „ |
| — Official website[1] | ||
Ride experience
Sonic Hopper! was a 9-meter drop tower attraction topped with a statue of Sonic the Hedgehog holding a Sega Republic flag. Unlike most drop towers, it featured the ability for the cars to rotate around the tower in a corkscrew motion, giving the ride a unique twist. The attraction featured five differently-colored ride vehicles which could hold a maximum of two riders each, for a total of 10 riders altogether.
History
Sonic Hopper! was first opened on August 21, 2009, as one of nine opening-day attractions at Sega Republic.[2]
Following the closure of Sega Republic on June 1, 2017, the attraction was purchased by VR Park Dubai and rebranded as Burj Drop, with the addition of virtual reality headsets to fit the park's theme.
External links
- Official website (archived)
References
- ↑ http://segarepublic.com/en/Explore/attractionsdetail.aspx?block=8#.Vw_NOuj7SUk/ (Wayback Machine: 2016-04-14 17:02)
- ↑ http://blogs.sega.com/2009/08/21/sega-republic-opens-in-dubai/ (Wayback Machine: 2013-07-24 16:55)
| Sonic the Hedgehog amusement rides |
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| Toyland Tours (1994) | Sonic Hopper! (2009) | Sonic Spinball (2010) | Gekion Live Coaster (2012) | Sonic Ghost Shooting (2013) |
| Related |
| Sonic Suite (2010) |