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{{Short description|American amusement ride manufacturer}}
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{{Infobox Company
{{Infobox company
| name = Premier Rides
| name = Premier Rides, Inc.
| logo = ]
| logo = Premier Rides logo.png
| type = Private company
| type = Private company
| foundation = ] (1994)
| foundation = ] (1995)
| founder = Peter Schnabel
| location_city = ], | location_city = ],
| location_country = ] | location_country = ]
| area_served = Worldwide | area_served = Worldwide
| key_people = Jim Seay<br />Peter Schnabel<br />Randy Schmidt | key_people = Jim Seay<br />Randy Schmidt
| products = ]<br />Family attractions<br />] | products = ]<br />Family attractions<br />]<br />Observation Wheels & Towers
| services = | services =
| owner = Jim Seay | owner = Jim Seay
| num_employees = | num_employees =
| homepage = {{url|Premier-Rides.com}}
| slogan = ''Inspire. Create. Entertain.''
| homepage =
}} }}
]


'''Premier Rides''' is an ] manufacturer based in the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rcdb.com/cd21.htm |title=Premier Rides |publisher=] |access-date=March 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218114428/http://rcdb.com/cd21.htm |archive-date=February 18, 2009 }}</ref> The company was the first to use ]s (LIMs) on their ]. Jim Seay has been the sole owner and company president since 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.premier-rides.com/people.htm |title=Premier Rides: People |access-date=September 19, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070918080607/http://premier-rides.com/people.htm |archive-date=September 18, 2007 }}</ref>


The first roller coaster by Premier Rides was Runaway Mountain at ], which opened on June 12, 1996.<ref>{{cite news|date=June 15, 1996|title=Runaway Mountain opens|work=Fort Worth Star-Telegram|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53865646/runaway-mountain-opens/|access-date=June 23, 2020|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref>
'''Premier Rides''' is an ] manufacturer based in the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rcdb.com/cd21.htm |title=Premier Rides |publisher=] |accessdate=2007-09-19}}</ref> The company was the first to use ]s (LIMs) on their ]. Jim Seay has been the sole owner and company president since 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.premier-rides.com/people.htm |title=Premier Rides: People |accessdate=2007-09-19}}</ref>


==List of roller coasters==
==History==


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Premier Rides, Inc. is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of innovative rides and attractions. Teaming with the industry’s best structural analysis group, the office of Werner Stengel, Premier Rides is best known for their award winning high-tech roller coasters. Premier Rides is also a global supplier of family attractions such as water rides including the industry recognized Water Coaster, traditional roller coasters (steel and wood), observation towers, Ferris wheels such as the Coaster Wheel and custom designed attractions.


As of 2019, Premier Rides has built 36 ]s<!--see ref--> around the world.<ref></ref> Premier Rides was also the broker involved with the ] steel roller coaster at the ] in ]. However, the ride was manufactured by S&MC.<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=High Roller|location=Stratosphere Tower|rcdb_number=141|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
Premier Rides develops its attractions with powerful computer aided design (CAD) equipment in association with leading ride safety organizations such as TÜV. Premier’s attractions represent absolutely the most technologically advanced designs incorporating the latest in rider safety elements, low maintenance parts and extensive use of Finite Element Analysis.


{| class="wikitable sortable"
Premier Rides has a library of existing rides to choose from, as well as an incredibly talented group of engineers capable of designing an attraction to meet your specific needs. Premier recognizes the need for their clients to get the best possible ride for their investment and they work to ensure your goals are met.



Premier Rides is committed to producing a safe, quality attraction. Premier’s safety record is enviable and the quality control procedures they have in place assure that all their attractions meet the most stringent design parameters. Premier values their relationships with their customers and works relentlessly to satisfy their needs. They are an extremely dedicated team of individuals with U.S., European, and Asian based offices available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to those who have placed their trust in them.

PREMIER RIDES, INC. DESIGN CRITERIA

Premier Rides, Inc. takes the most conservative approach to ride design, fabrication and installation in order to produce an attraction that has safety at the core of every element. Their efforts provide a high level of reliability in order to keep operational and maintenance costs at a minimum. From the initial structural analysis to the field verification testing including accelerometer and strain gauge analysis performed by Premier Rides’ technicians, every element of the ride is analyzed with respect to theoretical and actual performance parameters.

The design work is performed using the most advanced computer aided design techniques available. Finite element analysis is performed using Algor, considered one of the most advanced modeling programs available. In addition to computer modeling, critical component testing is performed using strain gauge testing analysis to verify computer modeling results.


During installation, Premier’s engineering and project management staff will be on-site to provide technical supervision. They have significant experience in performing projects as is evident in their attraction, Speed-The Ride, which was built by Premier Rides on a turnkey basis in Las Vegas, Nevada, one of the most demanding regulatory environments.

Premier’s scope includes complete testing and analysis of the ride prior to turnover to the customer. Upon the rides’ completion and opening to the public, Premier Rides continues its high level of support with its 24 hour a day, 365 days a year commitment.

==Sample Awards==


'''First Place—Best New Product: “Maximum RPM!”''' Technology Applied to Amusements; 90th Annual IAAPA Convention; Orlando, FL 2008

'''Honorable Mention—Best New Product: “The Italian Job: Stunt Track™”''' Major Theme / Amusement Park Ride and Attraction; 87th Annual IAAPA Convention; Atlanta, GA 2005

'''Honorable Mention—Best New Product: Dark Ride/Coaster''' Major Theme / Amusement Park Ride and Attraction; 86th Annual IAAPA Convention; Orlando, FL 2004


'''Honorable Mention--Best New Product: Kross Kart''' Family Entertainment Center Ride and Attraction85th Annual IAAPA Convention; Orlando, FL 2003

'''First Place–Best New Product: Advanced Passenger Restraint System''' Technology Applied to Amusements; 83rd Annual IAAPA Convention; Orlando, FL 2001

'''First Place – Best New Product: “Liquid Coaster”''' Major Theme / Amusement Park Ride and Attraction; 81st Annual IAAPA Convention; Atlanta, GA 1999

State of Maryland – Greater Baltimore Technological Council, '''“Ten to the Power of 10” ''' Top Ten Preeminent Companies in Baltimore Region; Baltimore, MD 1999

'''First Place–Best New Product: Integrated Dual LIM Platform''' Technology Applied to Amusements; 80th Annual IAAPA Convention; Dallas, TX 1998

'''First Place–Best New Product: Linear Induction Motor (LIM) System''' Technology Applied to Amusements; 77th Annual IAAPA Convention; New Orleans, LA 1995

'''First Place – Best New Product – “The Outer Limits Flight of Fear” LIM Coaster''' Major Theme / Amusement Park Ride and Attraction; 77th Annual IAAPA Convention; New Orleans, LA 1995

==Sample of Products==


• “'''PEPSI GLOBE'''” ''Tallest Big Wheel in USA, 286 ft'' Meadowlands New Jersey (Under Construction)

• “'''MAXIMUM RPM'''” ''Revolver™ Coaster'' Hard Rock Park; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

• “'''SLIPPERY WHEN WET'''” ''HydroFighter™'' Hard Rock Park; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

• “'''MANHATTAN EXPRESS'''” ''Steel Coaster Trains'' New York New York Hotel & Casino; Las Vegas, Nevada

• “'''THE ITALIAN JOB'''” ''LIM Terrain Coaster'' Kings Dominion; Dosewell, Virginia

• “'''FLYING ACES'''” ''Flying Scooter'' Idlewild & Soakzone Park; Ligonier, Pennsylvania

• “'''AUTOPIA'''” ''Interactive Electric Vehicle Ride'' Hong Kong Disneyland; Hong Kong

• “'''MAD COBRA'''” ''LIM Catapult Coaster'' Golden Pebble Beach; Dalian, China

• “'''REVENGE OF THE MUMMY'''” ''Dark Ride Coaster'' Universal Studios Orlando; Orlando, Florida

• “'''REVENGE OF THE MUMMY'''” ''Dark Ride Coaster'' Universal Studios Hollywood; Universal City, California

• “'''THE ITALIAN JOB'''” ''LIM Terrain Coaster'' Kings Island; Cincinnati, Ohio

• “'''THE ITALIAN JOB'''” ''LIM Terrain Coaster'' Canada’s Wonderland; Vaughn, Ontario, Canada

• “'''FRONTIER FLYER'''” ''Flying Scooter'' Hershey Park Amusement Park; Hershey, Pennsylvania

• “'''FLYING EAGLES'''” ''Flying Scooter'' Great America; Santa Clara, California

• “'''VONKAPUTOUS'''” ''Water Coaster'' Linnanmäki Amusement Park; Helsinki, Finland

• “'''SPEED: THE RIDE'''” ''Linear Induction Shuttle Loop Coaster'' Sahara Casino and Hotel; Las Vegas, Nevada

• “'''THE JOKER’S JINX'''” ''Linear Induction Catapult Coaster'' Six Flags America; Largo, Maryland

• “'''POLTERGEIST'''” ''Linear Induction Catapult Coaster'' Six Flags Fiesta Texas; San Antonio, Texas

• “'''BUZZ SAW FALLS'''” ''Liquid Coaster'' Silver Dollar City; Branson, Missouri

• “'''SON OF BEAST'''” ''Looping Wood Coaster Cars'' Kings Island; Cincinnati, Ohio

• “'''WILD WILD WEST'''” ''Wood Coaster Cars'' Warner Bros. Movie World; Bottrop, Germany

• “'''THE OUTER LIMITS: FLIGHT OF FEAR'''” ''Linear Induction Catapult Coaster'' Kings Dominion; Richmond, Virginia

• “'''THE OUTER LIMITS: FLIGHT OF FEAR'''” ''Linear Induction Catapult Coaster'' Kings Island, Cincinnati, Ohio

• “'''RUNAWAY MOUNTAIN'''” ''Mine Train Coaster'' Six Flags Over Texas; Arlington, Texas

• “'''BATMAN & ROBIN: THE CHILLER'''” ''Dueling Linear Induction Shuttle Loop Coaster'' Six Flags Great Adventure; Jackson, New Jersey

• “'''MR. FREEZE'''” ''Linear Induction Shuttle Loop Coasters'' Six Flags St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri

• “'''MR. FREEZE'''” ''Linear Induction Shuttle Loop Coasters'' Six Flags Over Texas; Arlington, Texas

• “'''THE MAD COBRA'''” ''Linear Induction Catapult Coaster'' Suzuka Circuitland; Suzuka, Japan

• “'''TOTAL TOWER'''” ''Observation Tower'' Elitch Gardens; Denver, Colorado

• “'''360 SIMULATION THEATRE'''” Suzhou Amusement Land; Shanghai, China



==Locations of Premier Rides Roller Coasters==
]
{| class= "wikitable sortable"
|- |-
! Name !! Model !! Location !! Opened !! Status ! Name !! Model !! Location !! Country !! Opened !! Status !! class="unsortable" | Ref
|- |-
| ] || Steel Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 1996 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Runaway Mountain|location=Six Flags Over Texas|rcdb_number=31|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
| '']'' || ''LIM Catapult Coaster'' ||] || 1996 || Operating
|- |-
| '']'' || ''LIM Catapult Coaster'' || ] || 1996 || Operating | ]<br /><small>Formerly Outer Limits: Flight of Fear</small> || LIM Coaster ||] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 1996 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Flight of Fear|location=Kings Dominion|rcdb_number=138|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
|- |-
| ]<br /><small>Formerly Outer Limits: Flight of Fear</small> || LIM Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 1996 || {{yes|Operating}} ||<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Flight of Fear|location=Kings Island|rcdb_number=66|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
| '']'' || ''Steel Coaster'' || ] || 1996 || Operating
|- |-
| ]<br /><small>Formerly Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast</small> || LIM Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 1998 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast|location=Six Flags Over Texas|rcdb_number=281|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
| '']'' || ''Dueling LIM Shuttle Loop Coaster'' || ] || 1998 || In Storage
|- |-
| '']'' || ''Diving LIM Shuttle Loop Coaster'' || ] || 1998 || Operating | ]<br /><small>Formerly Mr. Freeze</small> || LIM Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 1998 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast|location=Six Flags St. Louis|rcdb_number=427|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
|- |-
| ]<br /><small>Formerly BuzzSaw Falls</small> || Water Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 1999 || {{no|Modified by ]}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Powder Keg: A Blast in the Wilderness|location=Silver Dollar City|rcdb_number=1903|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
| '']'' || ''Diving LIM Shuttle Loop Coaster'' || ] || 1998 || Operating
|- |-
| '']'' || ''LIM Catapult Coaster'' || ] || 1999 || Operating | ] || LIM Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 1999 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Joker's Jinx|location=Six Flags America|rcdb_number=544|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
|- |-
| '']'' || ''LIM Catapult Coaster'' || ] || 1999 || Operating | ] || LIM Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 1999 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Poltergeist|location=Six Flags Fiesta Texas|rcdb_number=528|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
|- |-
| ] || Water Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|Finland}} Finland || 2001 || {{no|Removed}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Vonkaputous|location=Linnanmäki|rcdb_number=1893|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
| '']'' || ''LIM Double Launch Shuttle Coaster'' || ] || 2000 || Closed
|- |-
| ] || LIM Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 2004 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Revenge of the Mummy|location=Universal Studios Florida|rcdb_number=2232|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
| '']'' || ''Water Coaster'' || ] || 2001 || Operating
|- |-
| '']'' || ''LIM Dark Coaster'' || ] || 2004 || Operating | ] || LIM Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 2004 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Revenge of the Mummy|location=Universal Studios Hollywood|rcdb_number=2464|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
|- |-
| ]<br /><small>Formerly Italian Job: Stunt Track</small> || LIM Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|Canada}} Canada || 2005 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Backlot Stunt Coaster|location=Canada's Wonderland|rcdb_number=2861|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
| '']'' || ''LIM Dark Coaster'' || ] || 2004 || Operating
|- |-
| '']'' || ''LIM Terrain Following Coaster'' || ] || 2005 || Operating | ]<br /><small>Formerly Italian Job: Stunt Track</small> || LIM Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 2005 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Backlot Stunt Coaster|location=Kings Island|rcdb_number=2860|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
|- |-
| '']'' || ''LIM Terrain Following Coaster'' || ] || 2005 || Operating | ]<br /><small>Formerly Italian Job Turbo Coaster</small> || LIM Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 2006 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Backlot Stunt Coaster|location=Kings Dominion|rcdb_number=3302|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
|- |-
| Crazy Cobra<br /><small>Formerly Mad Cobra</small> || LIM Coaster || Discoveryland (China)|Discoveryland<br /><small>]</small> || {{flagicon|China}} China || 2006<br /><small>1998 to 2003</small> || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Crazy Cobra|location=Discoveryland|rcdb_number=3511|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Mad Cobra|location=Suzuka Circuit|rcdb_number=1223|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
| '']'' || ''LIM Terrain Following Coaster'' || ] || 2006 || Operating
|- |-
| ] || LIM Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|Singapore}} Singapore || 2010 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Revenge of the Mummy|location=Universal Studios Singapore|rcdb_number=4327|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
| ''Mad Cobra'' || ''LIM Catapult Coaster'' || Kingdoms of Discovery, ] || 2006 || Operating
|- |-
| ] || Sky Rocket I || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 2010 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Sky Rocket|location=Kennywood|rcdb_number=8612|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
| ''Slippery When Wet'' || ''HydroFighter Coaster'' || ] || 2008 || Closed
|- |-
| Yamaha Racing Coaster || LSM Coaster || ]<br />inside the Transmart Bandung Supermall || {{flagicon|Indonesia}} Indonesia || 2011 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Yamaha Racing Coaster|location=Trans Studio Bandung|rcdb_number=9551|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
| ''Maximum RPM!'' || ''Steel Coaster'' || ] || 2008 || Closed
|-
| ] || ] || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 2012 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Superman: Ultimate Flight|location=Six Flags Discovery Kingdom|rcdb_number=10139|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
|-
| {{N/A|Unknown}}<br /><small>Formerly ]</small> || LIM Coaster || ]<br /><small>]</small> || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 2012<br /><small>2000 to 2011</small> || {{no|In storage}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Unknown|location=Akita Plaza|rcdb_number=10611|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Speed – The Ride|location=Nascar Café|rcdb_number=593|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
|-
| {{N/A|Unknown}}<br /><small>Formerly ]</small> || Dueling LIM Coaster || ]<br /><small>]</small> || {{flagicon|Brazil}} Brazil || 2012<br /><small>1998 to 2007</small> || {{no|Removed}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Unknown|location=Beto Carrero World|rcdb_number=10797|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Batman & Robin: The Chiller|location=Six Flags Great Adventure|rcdb_number=424|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
|-
| ] || LSM Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|India}} India || 2013 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{cite RCDB|coaster_name=Deep Space|location=Adlabs Imagica|rcdb_number=11297|accessdate=May 19, 2013}}</ref>
|-
| ] || Sky Rocket III || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 2013 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Full Throttle|location=Six Flags Magic Mountain|rcdb_number=10948|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
|-
| Sky Scream || ] || ] || {{flagicon|Germany}} Germany || 2014 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=unknown|location=Holiday Park|rcdb_number=6736|accessdate=August 26, 2013}}</ref>
|-
| ] || ] || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 2015 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Tempesto|location=Busch Gardens Williamsburg|rcdb_number=12277|accessdate=July 11, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| ] || ] || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 2016 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Phobia Phear Coaster|location=Lake Compounce|rcdb_number=12897|accessdate=July 11, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| Highway Boat (Sun World Danang Wonders)|Highway Boat <br /><small>Formerly Soak'd<br />Formerly Slippery When Wet</small> || HydroFighter Coaster || Sun World Danang Wonders <br /><small>]<br />]</small> || {{flagicon|Vietnam}} Vietnam || 2017<br /><small>2009<br />2008</small> || {{no|Removed}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Highway Boat|location=Sun World Danang Wonders|rcdb_number=10373|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Soak'd|location=Freestyle Music Park|rcdb_number=3809|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
|-
| Paradise Fall (Sun World Danang Wonders)|Paradise Fall <br /><small>Formerly Round About<br />Formerly Maximum RPM!</small> || Revolver Coaster || Sun World Danang Wonders<br /><small>]<br />]</small> || {{flagicon|Vietnam}} Vietnam || 2017<br /><small>2009<br />2008</small> || {{no|Removed}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Paradise Fall|location=Sun World Danang Wonders|rcdb_number=12647|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Round About|location=Freestyle Music Park|rcdb_number=3853|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
|-
| Hype (roller coaster)|Hype || ] || ] || {{flagicon|Finland}} Finland || 2017 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Hype|location=Särkänniemi Amusement Park|rcdb_number=14759|accessdate=July 11, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| Sky Rocket (Chimelong Paradise)|Sky Rocket || ] || ] || {{flagicon|China}} China || 2017 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Sky Rocket|location=Chimelong Paradise|rcdb_number=15110|accessdate=July 11, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| ] || ] || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 2018 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Electric Eel|location=SeaWorld San Diego|rcdb_number=14683|accessdate=July 11, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| ] || ] || ] || {{Flagicon|USA}} United States || 2019 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Tigris|location=Busch Gardens Tampa|rcdb_number=16607|accessdate=July 11, 2015}}</ref><br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/busch-gardens-tampa-bay-will-open-new-roller-coaster-tigris-in-spring-2019/67-593354115|title=Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will open new roller coaster 'Tigris' in spring 2019|first=Chelsea|last=Tatham|date=September 12, 2018|website=WTSP|access-date=September 12, 2018}}</ref>
|-
| ] || Dueling Launch Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 2020 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=West Coast Racers|location=Six Flags Magic Mountain|rcdb_number=16588|accessdate=July 11, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| EpiQ Coaster || LSM Coaster || ] || {{flagicon|Qatar}} Qatar || 2021 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=EpiQ Coaster|location=Doha Quest|rcdb_number=12042|accessdate=July 11, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| ] || Sky Rocket || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 2022 || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Ice Breaker|location=SeaWorld Orlando|rcdb_number=17420|accessdate=July 11, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| Sky Loop || ] || ]<br /><small>]</small> || {{flagicon|Saudi Arabia}} Saudi Arabia || 2022<br /><small>2022</small> || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Sky Loop|location=BLVD World|rcdb_number=20477|accessdate=July 11, 2015}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Sky Loop|location=Riyadh Winter Wonderland|rcdb_number=19641|accessdate=July 11, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| Drakko: The Flying Beast<br /><small>Formerly Zombie Ride</small> || ] || ]<br /><small>Bosque Mágico</small> || {{flagicon|Colombia}} Colombia || 2023<br /><small>2015 to 2022</small> || {{yes|Operating}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Drakko: The Flying Beast|location=Salitre Magico|rcdb_number=20890|accessdate=July 11, 2015}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Zombie Ride|location=Bosque Mágico|rcdb_number=12096|accessdate=July 11, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| {{N/A|Unknown}} || ] || ] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 2024 || {{maybe|Under construction}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Unknown|location=Steel Pier|rcdb_number=20503|accessdate=July 11, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| ] || Sky Rocket III || ] || {{flagicon|CAN}} Canada || 2025 || {{maybe|Under construction}} || <ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=AlpenFury|location=Canada's Wonderland|rcdb_number=22016|accessdate=July 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.canadaswonderland.com/alpenfury?utm_source=park_facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cw_aug8_fb_alpenfury&utm_id=24SPP&fbclid=IwY2xjawEhbT9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTPB5mZH78hsMrSbicobeKE-6yh6xYFTII44mHYwFJBuDWs85HSyb9bOFw_aem_X-va6mFoSDH8-iLYVZfx4w | title=Launch Coaster &#124; AlpenFury &#124; Canada's Wonderland }}</ref>
|} |}


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American amusement ride manufacturer

Premier Rides, Inc.
Company typePrivate company
FoundedU.S. (1995)
HeadquartersBaltimore, Maryland,, U.S.
Area servedWorldwide
Key peopleJim Seay
Randy Schmidt
ProductsRoller coasters
Family attractions
Water rides
Observation Wheels & Towers
OwnerJim Seay
Websitepremier-rides.com
Mr. Freeze, a Premier Rides roller coaster.

Premier Rides is an amusement ride manufacturer based in the United States. The company was the first to use Linear Induction Motors (LIMs) on their roller coasters. Jim Seay has been the sole owner and company president since 1996.

The first roller coaster by Premier Rides was Runaway Mountain at Six Flags Over Texas, which opened on June 12, 1996.

List of roller coasters

As of 2019, Premier Rides has built 36 roller coasters around the world. Premier Rides was also the broker involved with the High Roller steel roller coaster at the Stratosphere in Las Vegas. However, the ride was manufactured by S&MC.

Name Model Location Country Opened Status Ref
Runaway Mountain Steel Coaster Six Flags Over Texas United States United States 1996 Operating
Flight of Fear
Formerly Outer Limits: Flight of Fear		 LIM Coaster Kings Dominion United States United States 1996 Operating
Flight of Fear
Formerly Outer Limits: Flight of Fear		 LIM Coaster Kings Island United States United States 1996 Operating
Mr. Freeze
Formerly Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast		 LIM Coaster Six Flags Over Texas United States United States 1998 Operating
Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast
Formerly Mr. Freeze		 LIM Coaster Six Flags St. Louis United States United States 1998 Operating
Powder Keg: A Blast into the Wilderness
Formerly BuzzSaw Falls		 Water Coaster Silver Dollar City United States United States 1999 Modified by S&S Worldwide
Joker's Jinx LIM Coaster Six Flags America United States United States 1999 Operating
Poltergeist LIM Coaster Six Flags Fiesta Texas United States United States 1999 Operating
Vonkaputous Water Coaster Linnanmäki Finland Finland 2001 Removed
Revenge of the Mummy LIM Coaster Universal Studios Florida United States United States 2004 Operating
Revenge of the Mummy the Ride LIM Coaster Universal Studios Hollywood United States United States 2004 Operating
Back Lot Stunt Coaster
Formerly Italian Job: Stunt Track		 LIM Coaster Canada's Wonderland Canada Canada 2005 Operating
Backlot Stunt Coaster
Formerly Italian Job: Stunt Track		 LIM Coaster Kings Island United States United States 2005 Operating
Back Lot Stunt Coaster
Formerly Italian Job Turbo Coaster		 LIM Coaster Kings Dominion United States United States 2006 Operating
Crazy Cobra
Formerly Mad Cobra		 LIM Coaster Discoveryland
Suzuka Circuit		 China China 2006
1998 to 2003		 Operating
Revenge of the Mummy LIM Coaster Universal Studios Singapore Singapore Singapore 2010 Operating
Sky Rocket Sky Rocket I Kennywood United States United States 2010 Operating
Yamaha Racing Coaster LSM Coaster Trans Studio Indoor Theme Park Bandung
inside the Transmart Bandung Supermall		 Indonesia Indonesia 2011 Operating
Superman: Ultimate Flight Sky Rocket II Six Flags Discovery Kingdom United States United States 2012 Operating
Unknown
Formerly Speed – The Ride		 LIM Coaster Akita Plaza
Sahara Hotel and Casino		 United States United States 2012
2000 to 2011		 In storage
Unknown
Formerly Batman & Robin: The Chiller		 Dueling LIM Coaster Beto Carrero World
Six Flags Great Adventure		 Brazil Brazil 2012
1998 to 2007		 Removed
Deep Space LSM Coaster Adlabs Imagica India India 2013 Operating
Full Throttle Sky Rocket III Six Flags Magic Mountain United States United States 2013 Operating
Sky Scream Sky Rocket II Holiday Park Germany Germany 2014 Operating
Tempesto Sky Rocket II Busch Gardens Williamsburg United States United States 2015 Operating
Phobia Phear Coaster Sky Rocket II Lake Compounce United States United States 2016 Operating
Highway Boat
Formerly Soak'd
Formerly Slippery When Wet		 HydroFighter Coaster Sun World Danang Wonders
Freestyle Music Park
Hard Rock Park		 Vietnam Vietnam 2017
2009
2008		 Removed
Paradise Fall
Formerly Round About
Formerly Maximum RPM!		 Revolver Coaster Sun World Danang Wonders
Freestyle Music Park
Hard Rock Park		 Vietnam Vietnam 2017
2009
2008		 Removed
Hype Sky Rocket II Särkänniemi Amusement Park Finland Finland 2017 Operating
Sky Rocket Sky Rocket II Chimelong Paradise China China 2017 Operating
Electric Eel Sky Rocket II SeaWorld San Diego United States United States 2018 Operating
Tigris Sky Rocket II Busch Gardens Tampa United States United States 2019 Operating
West Coast Racers Dueling Launch Coaster Six Flags Magic Mountain United States United States 2020 Operating
EpiQ Coaster LSM Coaster Doha Quest Qatar Qatar 2021 Operating
Ice Breaker Sky Rocket SeaWorld Orlando United States United States 2022 Operating
Sky Loop Sky Rocket II Boulevard World
Riyadh Winter Wonderland		 Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia 2022
2022		 Operating
Drakko: The Flying Beast
Formerly Zombie Ride		 Sky Rocket II Salitre Mágico
Bosque Mágico		 Colombia Colombia 2023
2015 to 2022		 Operating
Unknown Sky Rocket II Steel Pier United States United States 2024 Under construction
AlpenFury Sky Rocket III Canada's Wonderland Canada Canada 2025 Under construction

Notes

References

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  2. "Premier Rides: People". Archived from the original on September 18, 2007. Retrieved September 19, 2007.
  3. "Runaway Mountain opens". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. June 15, 1996. Retrieved June 23, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. Premier Rides - rcdb.com
  5. Marden, Duane. "High Roller  (Stratosphere Tower)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  6. Marden, Duane. "Runaway Mountain  (Six Flags Over Texas)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  7. Marden, Duane. "Flight of Fear  (Kings Dominion)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  8. Marden, Duane. "Flight of Fear  (Kings Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  9. Marden, Duane. "Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast  (Six Flags Over Texas)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  10. Marden, Duane. "Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast  (Six Flags St. Louis)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  11. Marden, Duane. "Powder Keg: A Blast in the Wilderness  (Silver Dollar City)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  12. Marden, Duane. "Joker's Jinx  (Six Flags America)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  13. Marden, Duane. "Poltergeist  (Six Flags Fiesta Texas)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  14. Marden, Duane. "Vonkaputous  (Linnanmäki)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  15. Marden, Duane. "Revenge of the Mummy  (Universal Studios Florida)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  16. Marden, Duane. "Revenge of the Mummy  (Universal Studios Hollywood)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  17. Marden, Duane. "Backlot Stunt Coaster  (Canada's Wonderland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  18. Marden, Duane. "Backlot Stunt Coaster  (Kings Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  19. Marden, Duane. "Backlot Stunt Coaster  (Kings Dominion)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  20. Marden, Duane. "Crazy Cobra  (Discoveryland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  21. Marden, Duane. "Mad Cobra  (Suzuka Circuit)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  22. Marden, Duane. "Revenge of the Mummy  (Universal Studios Singapore)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  23. Marden, Duane. "Sky Rocket  (Kennywood)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  24. Marden, Duane. "Yamaha Racing Coaster  (Trans Studio Bandung)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  25. Marden, Duane. "Superman: Ultimate Flight  (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  26. Marden, Duane. "Unknown  (Akita Plaza)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  27. Marden, Duane. "Speed – The Ride  (Nascar Café)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  28. Marden, Duane. "Unknown  (Beto Carrero World)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  29. Marden, Duane. "Batman & Robin: The Chiller  (Six Flags Great Adventure)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  30. Marden, Duane. "Deep Space  (Adlabs Imagica)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  31. Marden, Duane. "Full Throttle  (Six Flags Magic Mountain)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  32. Marden, Duane. "unknown  (Holiday Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  33. Marden, Duane. "Tempesto  (Busch Gardens Williamsburg)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  34. Marden, Duane. "Phobia Phear Coaster  (Lake Compounce)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  35. Marden, Duane. "Highway Boat  (Sun World Danang Wonders)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  36. Marden, Duane. "Soak'd  (Freestyle Music Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  37. Marden, Duane. "Paradise Fall  (Sun World Danang Wonders)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  38. Marden, Duane. "Round About  (Freestyle Music Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  39. Marden, Duane. "Hype  (Särkänniemi Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  40. Marden, Duane. "Sky Rocket  (Chimelong Paradise)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  41. Marden, Duane. "Electric Eel  (SeaWorld San Diego)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  42. Marden, Duane. "Tigris  (Busch Gardens Tampa)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  43. Tatham, Chelsea (September 12, 2018). "Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will open new roller coaster 'Tigris' in spring 2019". WTSP. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
  44. Marden, Duane. "West Coast Racers  (Six Flags Magic Mountain)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  45. Marden, Duane. "EpiQ Coaster  (Doha Quest)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  46. Marden, Duane. "Ice Breaker  (SeaWorld Orlando)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  47. Marden, Duane. "Sky Loop  (BLVD World)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  48. Marden, Duane. "Sky Loop  (Riyadh Winter Wonderland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  49. Marden, Duane. "Drakko: The Flying Beast  (Salitre Magico)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  50. Marden, Duane. "Zombie Ride  (Bosque Mágico)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  51. Marden, Duane. "Unknown  (Steel Pier)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  52. Marden, Duane. "AlpenFury  (Canada's Wonderland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  53. "Launch Coaster | AlpenFury | Canada's Wonderland".

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