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'''Reef Diver''' was an [[Enterprise (ride)|Enterprise]] [[amusement ride]] in the [[Ocean Parade (Dreamworld)|Ocean Parade]] section of [[Dreamworld (Australian theme park)|Dreamworld]] on the [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]], [[Australia]].<ref name=Parkz>{{Parkz|ride_name=Reef Diver|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=1|accessdate=8 July 2011}}</ref><ref name="Park Map 2011-06-25">{{cite web|title=Dreamworld & WhiteWater World Park Map|url=http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Resources/Documents/Park-Map.pdf.pdf|work=Park Map|publisher=Dreamworld|accessdate=8 July 2011|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5zgwOGDud|archivedate=22 June 2014}}</ref>
'''Reef Diver''' was an [[Enterprise (ride)|Enterprise]] [[amusement ride]] in the [[Ocean Parade (Dreamworld)|Ocean Parade]] section of [[Dreamworld (Australia)|Dreamworld]] on the [[Gold Coast, Queensland]], [[Australia]].<ref name=Parkz>{{Parkz|ride_name=Reef Diver|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=1|accessdate=8 July 2011}}</ref><ref name="Park Map 2011-06-25">{{cite web|title=Dreamworld & WhiteWater World Park Map|url=http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Resources/Documents/Park-Map.pdf.pdf|work=Park Map|publisher=Dreamworld|accessdate=8 July 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120819175352/http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Resources/Documents/Park-Map.pdf.pdf|url-status=live|archivedate=19 August 2012}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
''Reef Diver'' opened in the [[List of former Dreamworld attractions#County Fair|County Fair]] section of Dreamworld in 1983. At that time it operated under the name ''Enterprise''.<ref name=Parkz/><ref name="Map 1982">{{cite web|author=Dreamworld|title=Park Map|url=http://www.scottware.com.au/theme/dream/logos_maps_etc/map1.JPG|publisher=Scottware|accessdate=8 July 2011|year=1982}}</ref><ref name="Map 1983">{{cite web|author=Dreamworld|title=Park Map|url=http://www.scottware.com.au/theme/dream/logos_maps_etc/map2.JPG|publisher=Scottware|accessdate=8 July 2011|year=1983}}</ref> In 2000, the actual ride from Schwarzkopf Industries was replaced with a new one from Meshio.<ref name=Parkz/> In 2002, Ocean Parade was expanded to encompass the remaining rides in County Fair. The processed involved the renaming and retheming of the ride to ''Reef Diver''.<ref name=Parkz/><ref name="Map 2000">{{cite web|author=Dreamworld|title=Park Map|url=http://www.scottware.com.au/theme/dream/logos_maps_etc/map9.JPG|publisher=Scottware|accessdate=8 July 2011|year=2000}}</ref><ref name="Map 2002">{{cite web|author=Dreamworld|title=Park Map|url=http://www.scottware.com.au/theme/dream/logos_maps_etc/map10.JPG|publisher=Scottware|accessdate=8 July 2011|year=2002}}</ref> On 28 April 2014, Reef Diver closed and was subsequently removed.<ref name=Parkz />
''Reef Diver'' opened in the [[List of former Dreamworld attractions#County Fair|County Fair]] section of Dreamworld in 1983. At that time it operated under the name ''Enterprise''.<ref name=Parkz/><ref name="Map 1982">{{cite web|author=Dreamworld|title=Park Map|url=http://www.scottware.com.au/theme/dream/logos_maps_etc/map1.JPG|publisher=Scottware|accessdate=8 July 2011|year=1982}}</ref><ref name="Map 1983">{{cite web|author=Dreamworld|title=Park Map|url=http://www.scottware.com.au/theme/dream/logos_maps_etc/map2.JPG|publisher=Scottware|accessdate=8 July 2011|year=1983}}</ref> In 2000, the actual ride from Schwarzkopf Industries was replaced with a new one from Meisho.<ref name=Parkz/> In 2002, Ocean Parade was expanded to encompass the remaining rides in County Fair. The processed involved the renaming and retheming of the ride to ''Reef Diver''.<ref name=Parkz/><ref name="Map 2000">{{cite web|author=Dreamworld|title=Park Map|url=http://www.scottware.com.au/theme/dream/logos_maps_etc/map9.JPG|publisher=Scottware|accessdate=8 July 2011|year=2000}}</ref><ref name="Map 2002">{{cite web|author=Dreamworld|title=Park Map|url=http://www.scottware.com.au/theme/dream/logos_maps_etc/map10.JPG|publisher=Scottware|accessdate=8 July 2011|year=2002}}</ref> On 28 April 2014, Reef Diver closed and was subsequently removed.<ref name=Parkz />


==Ride==
==Ride==
The ''Reef Diver'' is an Enterprise ride.<ref name=Parkz/> Two riders sit inline in each of 20 gondolas arranged in an {{Convert|18.3|m|adj=on}} circle.<ref name=Parkz/><ref name=ARE>{{cite web|last=Burton|first=David|title=Enterprise|url=http://www.ride-extravaganza.com/thrill/enterprise/|publisher=Amusement Ride Extravaganza|accessdate=8 July 2011}}</ref> The ride spins clockwise at speeds of up to {{Cvt|60|km/h|mi/h}},<ref name=Parkz/> dispelling a slight amount of [[centrifugal force]].<ref name=ARE/> A hydraulically powered arm underneath the ride then raises and tilts the frame so that the ride is rotating at 87° from the horizontal, transforming the ride from a horizontal experience to a nearly vertical one.<ref name=ARE/> The Reef Diver features no safety restraints as the centrifugal force applied to the riders is sufficient to keep them pinned in their seats.<ref name=ARE/><ref name="KW PR">{{cite web|title=Kid's World - Where kids really do rule|url=http://about.dreamworld.com.au/Media-Centre/Media-Kit/Media-Kit-Pages/Nick-Central-Where-Kids-Rule.aspx|work=Press Release|publisher=Dreamworld|accessdate=8 July 2011|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5zfufz2fw|archivedate=24 June 2011|date=24 June 2011}}</ref> Riders can experience up to 3 times the [[g-force|force of gravity]] during the ride.<ref name=Parkz/>
The ''Reef Diver'' is an Enterprise ride.<ref name=Parkz/> Two riders sit inline in each of 20 gondolas arranged in an {{Convert|18.3|m|adj=on}} circle.<ref name=Parkz/><ref name=ARE>{{cite web|last=Burton|first=David|title=Enterprise|url=http://www.ride-extravaganza.com/thrill/enterprise/|publisher=Amusement Ride Extravaganza|accessdate=8 July 2011}}</ref> The ride spins clockwise at speeds of up to {{Cvt|60|km/h|mi/h}},<ref name=Parkz/> dispelling a slight amount of [[centrifugal force]].<ref name=ARE/> A hydraulically powered arm underneath the ride then raises and tilts the frame so that the ride is rotating at 87° from the horizontal, transforming the ride from a horizontal experience to a nearly vertical one.<ref name=ARE/> The Reef Diver features no safety restraints as the centrifugal force applied to the riders is sufficient to keep them pinned in their seats.<ref name=ARE/><ref name="KW PR">{{cite web|title=Kid's World - Where kids really do rule|url=http://about.dreamworld.com.au/Media-Centre/Media-Kit/Media-Kit-Pages/Nick-Central-Where-Kids-Rule.aspx|work=Press Release|publisher=Dreamworld|accessdate=8 July 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110403204542/http://about.dreamworld.com.au/Media-Centre/Media-Kit/Media-Kit-Pages/Nick-Central-Where-Kids-Rule.aspx|archivedate=3 April 2011|url-status=dead|date=24 June 2011}}</ref> Riders can experience up to 3 times the [[g-force|force of gravity]] during the ride.<ref name=Parkz/>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Amusement rides manufactured by Sanoyas Hishino Meisho]]
[[Category:Amusement rides that closed in 2014]]
[[Category:Amusement rides that closed in 2014]]
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Latest revision as of 21:45, 10 June 2022

Reef Diver
Dreamworld
AreaOcean Parade
Coordinates27°51′53.10″S 153°18′58.76″E / 27.8647500°S 153.3163222°E / -27.8647500; 153.3163222
Opening date1983 (1983)
Closing date28 April 2014 (2014-04-28)
Replaced byTail Spin
Ride statistics
Attraction typeEnterprise
ManufacturerMeisho
ThemeOcean
Height18.3 m (60 ft)
Speed60 km/h (37 mph)
G-force3
Capacity500 riders per hour
Vehicles20
Riders per vehicle2
Height restriction110 cm (3 ft 7 in)
Previous nameEnterprise
Maximum angle87°

Reef Diver was an Enterprise amusement ride in the Ocean Parade section of Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.[1][2]

History

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Reef Diver opened in the County Fair section of Dreamworld in 1983. At that time it operated under the name Enterprise.[1][3][4] In 2000, the actual ride from Schwarzkopf Industries was replaced with a new one from Meisho.[1] In 2002, Ocean Parade was expanded to encompass the remaining rides in County Fair. The processed involved the renaming and retheming of the ride to Reef Diver.[1][5][6] On 28 April 2014, Reef Diver closed and was subsequently removed.[1]

Ride

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The Reef Diver is an Enterprise ride.[1] Two riders sit inline in each of 20 gondolas arranged in an 18.3-metre (60 ft) circle.[1][7] The ride spins clockwise at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph),[1] dispelling a slight amount of centrifugal force.[7] A hydraulically powered arm underneath the ride then raises and tilts the frame so that the ride is rotating at 87° from the horizontal, transforming the ride from a horizontal experience to a nearly vertical one.[7] The Reef Diver features no safety restraints as the centrifugal force applied to the riders is sufficient to keep them pinned in their seats.[7][8] Riders can experience up to 3 times the force of gravity during the ride.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Reef Diver (Dreamworld)". Parkz. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  2. ^ "Dreamworld & WhiteWater World Park Map" (PDF). Park Map. Dreamworld. Archived (PDF) from the original on 19 August 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  3. ^ Dreamworld (1982). "Park Map". Scottware. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  4. ^ Dreamworld (1983). "Park Map". Scottware. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  5. ^ Dreamworld (2000). "Park Map". Scottware. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  6. ^ Dreamworld (2002). "Park Map". Scottware. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  7. ^ a b c d Burton, David. "Enterprise". Amusement Ride Extravaganza. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  8. ^ "Kid's World - Where kids really do rule". Press Release. Dreamworld. 24 June 2011. Archived from the original on 3 April 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
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