Arkansas Twister, Hot Springs
Facts and practical information
Arkansas Twister is a wooden roller coaster at Magic Springs and Crystal Falls amusement park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Originally opening in 1978 as The Roaring Tiger at Circus World theme park, the roller coaster was purchased in 1991 by Magic Springs, where it reopened as Arkansas Twister on May 30, 1992. It features a 92-foot drop and reaches speeds of up to 50 miles per hour as it travels through the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. The ride was also known as "Florida Hurricane" and "Michael Jackson's Thrill Coaster" over the years. Magic Springs purchased the ride from Boardwalk and Baseball for $10,000, and relocation costs brought the total investment to roughly $900,000. ()
Hot Springs
Arkansas Twister – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, Hot Springs Mountain Tower, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, Hot Springs Mall.