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2025 KittyCoasters
Vortex opened to much anticipation in 1992, due to its unconventional stand-up trains. This ride is a long-time favorite among park visitors and roller coaster enthusiasts alike. After boarding the South's first stand-up rollercoaster, riders begin the climb up the ride’s 90 foot lift hill.
- Status
- In operation
- Category
- Rollercoaster
- Park
- Carowinds
- Manufacturer
- Bolliger & Mabillard
- Length
- 621.00 m
- Height
- 27.00 m
- Top speed
- 80 km/h
- Duration
- 02:30 min.
- Inversions
- 1
- FastPass
Safety Regulation
Unaccompanied
from 137 cm / from 0 years
Prohibit
under 137 cm
Ride elements
- 1 Chain Lift
- 1 Corkscrew
Other data
- Number of trains
- 2
- Persons per train
- 24
- Restraint
- Over-the-shoulder harness