126 Years of Family Fun! 1886 â€“ 2012 - Lagoon

1886 – 2012 

126 Years of Family Fun! 

www.lagoonpark.com

PRICING 

The Facts & More! 

2012 OPERATING SCHEDULE 

Weather permitting. Dates and times may vary. 

SPRING (Saturdays and Sundays) March 31 - May 28, 2012. 

Open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Open at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays. 

Open Memorial Day (Monday, May 28, 2012) at 11:00 a.m. 

SUMMER June 2 - August 28, 2012. Open Sunday - Friday at 11:00 a.m. 

Saturday opening at 10:00 a.m. 

FALL (Saturdays and Sundays) September 1- 16, 2012. 

Open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Open at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays. 

Open Labor Day (Monday, September 3, 2012) at 11:00 a.m. 

FRIGHTMARES Friday, September 21 - Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Park open Fridays at 

5:00 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays at 11:00 a.m.; Thursday, October 18 at 

11:00 a.m.; and Friday, October 19 at 11:00 a.m. Weather and other factors 

permitting. Please visit www.lagoonpark.com, or call 801-451- 8000 for 

more information. 

The regular PARKING fee at Lagoon is $9.00 per vehicle. The parking fee for oversized vehicles, campers, 

trailers, etc., is $12.00 per vehicle. Preferred parking, located on the north side of the ticket windows, is 

available on a limited basis for $16.00 per vehicle. 

The REGULAR SINGLE DAY PASSPORT (51" to 64 years of age) is 

priced at $44.95 + tax; KINDER SINGLE DAY PASSPORT (4 years of 

age up to 50") is $39.95 + tax; TODDLER SINGLE DAY PASSPORT 

(3 years of age and younger) is $28.95 + tax; and SENIOR CITIZEN 

SINGLE DAY PASSPORT (65 years of age and older) is priced at $39.95 

+ tax. Each SINGLE DAY PASSPORT includes Park Admission, Rides, 

Pioneer Village, Entertainment, Picnic Facilities and Lagoon A Beach 

Waterpark. The “X-Venture Zone” attractions are not included with the 

Single Day Passports. (A child two [2] years of age and younger may enter 

the Park and Lagoon A Beach at no charge. To participate on rides and 

special events a TODDLER SINGLE DAY PASSPORT, SEASON PASSPORT, or 

INDIVIDUAL RIDE TICKETS are required. Individual Ride Tickets are sold 

2 for $1.00; rides vary between 4 to 10 tickets per ride.)

STROLLERS ’N STUFF 

Lagoon offers a variety of rentals at Strollers ’N Stuff, located just 

inside the gates at the front entrance on the south side. Wheelchairs, 

strollers and wagons are rented on a first-come, first-served basis, 

and may not be reserved in advance. A Daily Rental Fee and Deposit 

are required with all rentals. Wheelchairs require daily rental fee 

plus a deposit of a credit card. Rental items are not permitted to leave 

the park property. 

THERE’S ONLY ONE LAGOON! 

Lagoon is easy to find. Lagoon is located in Farmington, Utah, midway 

between Salt Lake City and Ogden. Northbound I-15 – Take the “200 West” Exit #322. Southbound 

I-15 – Take the “Park Lane” Exit #325. Driving time from either city is approximately 20 minutes. There 

are a number of good hotels in the Salt Lake City and Ogden areas. It is always wise to make your 

reservations well in advance. Check lagoonpark.com for information on “STAY ’N PLAY” packages. 

Bus transportation is available from Salt Lake City or Ogden to Lagoon with the Utah Transit Authority 

(UTA), Route 70. We suggest you check with the UTA at 801-743-3882, or on-line at rideuta.com for 

schedule times and other information. 

Lagoon’s R.V. Park and Campground is a full-service campground adjacent to Lagoon. Reservations are 

suggested. Please call 801-451-8100. 

HELPFUL HINTS 

To make your stay more enjoyable, here are a few facts and suggestions to help in planning your day. 

Families should plan to spend a minimum of eight hours at Lagoon, Pioneer Village, and Lagoon A Beach. 

Pioneer Village alone, could turn into a one-day adventure. In planning your trip to Lagoon you may wish 

to consider a day other than Friday or Saturday. Fridays and Saturdays have traditionally been the “busiest” 

days at Lagoon. Sundays through Thursdays tend to be 

much “lighter.” 

Before entering onto the Park, be sure your family or 

group has a definite time and place to meet later in 

the day. We suggest you avoid the entrance area as a 

meeting place, as it is usually crowded in the evenings. 

Lagoon honors VISA, MasterCard, American Express and 

Discover Cards. Credit and Debit/ATM cards are honored 

at all ticket locations and major food and gift shops. 

ATMs are available on the Park. Checks are not accepted.

Information dealing with Lagoon’s Disabled Services and 

Restrictions is available at Guest Services or at any ticket 

window. Entertainment Guides are available through 

Guest Services, any ticket window and at Entrance Gates. 

Entertainment scheduled for the day is also posted on 

signs throughout the Park. 

Shirts and shoes are required at Lagoon. Appropriate swim 

wear (no cutoffs or jeans) is required for guests of Lagoon 

A Beach. No alcoholic beverages or glass bottles are 

allowed into Lagoon A Beach. 

Child care and nursery facilities are not provided inside the 

Park. 

Small children who become separated from their parents are taken to Safety and Security. There they are 

entertained until reunited with family. Sorry, we cannot page for lost or separated parties. 

Food stands are located throughout the Park. Pizza, hamburgers, tacos and other food items are found 

at a number of stands. In keeping with Lagoon’s policy as a family entertainment center, alcoholic 

beverages are not sold on the Park. Diet drinks are available. Coca-Cola ® is the official soft drink of Lagoon. 

All major food stands now accept debit cards. 

If you wish to bring your own food, we suggest you leave it in your vehicle until mealtime. Picnic areas are 

available for your use, free of charge, throughout the east section of the Park. These are on a first-come, 

first-served basis. Previously reserved areas are designated with signs and paper-covered tables. These are 

only available for the reserved group(s). Barbecue grills (propane, gas, charcoal, etc.) are not allowed. 

If you plan on leaving Lagoon, even for a short time, you may do so. Use your handstamp and ticket receipt 

received upon entering as your re-entry pass. Please re-enter through Gate #10, located on the 

north end of the entrance gates. Cars can leave and re-enter with ticket receipt or handstamp and paid 

Parking receipt. 

Kennel facilities are not provided by Lagoon. 

You may, however, take your pet onto the Park, 

provided the pet is on a leash and under 

control at all times. Pets may not be taken into 

the Lagoon A Beach facility.

A CAPSULE HISTORY OF LAGOON 

In the late 1800s, a number of recreational resorts 

sprang to life along the shores of the Great Salt Lake. 

One of these was the original Lagoon, then called 

“Lake Park.” It was “one of the most attractive 

watering places in the West,” opening to the 

public on July 15, 1886. Lake Park featured an open- 

air dancing pavilion with delicately carved lattice 

work and archways. Summer cottages on the Lake 

were rented to guests by the week or month. For a 50¢ 

admission, a guest could enjoy swimming, dancing, 

boating, riding the mule-drawn merry-go-round, roller skating, target shooting, and bowling alleys. 

Another 50¢ bought a full-course dinner in Lake Park’s restaurant. By the end of its first season, 53,000 

guests had visited Lake Park. In 1893, the Great Salt Lake began receding, leaving a sticky, blue mud 

that was miserable to swimmers and guests. In 1896, Lake Park was moved two and one-half miles 

inland to its present location, and the name was changed to “Lagoon” to suit its new home on the 

banks of a 9-acre lagoon. 

Row boating, swimming, and of course, dancing were the attractions that brought the crowds via the 

Bamberger Railway to enjoy Lagoon. A round-trip on the Bamberger Railway from Salt Lake to Ogden 

cost 25¢ for each rider. Within a few years, Lagoon could brag that there was a paved road all the way 

from Salt Lake City to Lagoon. 

Lagoon’s first thrill ride, the Shoot-the- 

Chutes, was soon in operation, and by 

1906, the scenic Bamberger Railway 

was the thrill of its day. Later that same 

year, a new Carousel with 45 hand- 

carved horses and characters was 

delivered and installed. That same 

carousel is still in operation today. In 

1921, the roar of the Roller Coaster 

began, and the excitement experi- 

enced on this ride hasn’t stopped 

since. In 1927, the million gallon swim- 

ming pool refreshed guests on hot 

summer days in “water fit to drink.”

During the ’30s and ’40s, the Dancing Pavilion 

inaugurated the Big Band Era with the hottest band 

of the day, Artie Shaw. The Railway stopped running 

to Lagoon in 1952. 

In October of 1953, the night sky of 

Farmington was red and smoking. Lagoon 

was on fire. The flames were so high, they 

could be seen 20 miles away in Salt Lake City. 

Fire swept down the west side of the midway 

destroying everything in its path. The front of 

the Roller Coaster was consumed, and the Fun 

House and Dancing Pavilion (with its many memories) 

were reduced to rubble. The Carousel was saved by firefighters spraying a constant stream of water over its 

roof. Before the smoke had cleared, Lagoon’s then president, Robert E. Freed, vowed to rebuild a new 

Lagoon, which was the beginning of the Lagoon that we know today, with new attractions and features 

to premiere each season. Lagoon installed the Speedway Senior ride. The youngsters were not forgotten 

with the creation of Mother Goose Land (an area filled specifically with children’s rides and attractions). 

A showboat cruised Lagoon lake in search of an elusive dragon, while the Lake Park Streamliner train 

circled on shore. 

The Patio Gardens became the concert spot of Utah during the ’50s and ’60s. Such luminaries as Ella 

Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Mathis, Frankie Avalon, The Everly Brothers, and even the Three 

Stooges, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and the Glenn Miller Orchestras appeared at 

Lagoon. Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll including Bill Haley and the Comets, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The 

Rolling Stones, The Doors, and the Beach Boys, were among those who entertained Lagoon’s guests. In 

the late ’70’s, the Patio Gardens was converted into a roller rink, and today it is the Game Time Arcade. 

In 1968, the Lagoon Opera House promoted and 

pioneered Utah summer theater, presenting such 

plays as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor 

Dreamcoat, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to 

the Forum, and other Broadway hits. 

Old and new merged in 1976 with the acquisition of 

Pioneer Village, a 6-acre restoration of Pioneer 

Utah. This outstanding preservation of history 

includes one of the country’s finest collections of 

horse-drawn carriages, a renowned gun collection, 

and many other interesting exhibits of pioneer 

artifacts. Guests stroll through the pioneer town 

enjoying the history on display for all to see.

In 1982, Lagoon began to expand its live 

entertainment program with the 

presentation of Music USA. Now, Lagoon 

offers a variety of singing, dancing, and 

musical performances as part of the 

Lagoon experience. 

Lagoon has always been synonymous 

with water fun since the early days of 

Lake Park in 1886. Lagoon continued the 

tradition with the installation of the 

Lagoon A Beach Waterpark. Arriving in 1989, this extraordinary waterpark features every twist, turn, 

and splash available in the water fun market. A lazy river, the Outrigger, tube, speed, and serpentine 

slides, and the pools are but a few of the many activities awaiting guests at Lagoon A Beach. 

More recently, new attractions on the park include Wicked (Lagoon’s Biggest Coaster), OdySea, Jumping 

Dragon, BomBora, Colossus – the Fire Dragon (a double-loop, steel roller coaster), Skycoaster, Rattlesnake 

Rapids, Wild Mouse, The Rocket, Double Thunder Raceway, Samurai, Cliffhanger, The Bat, The Catapult, 

The Spider, and 2012’s new – AIR RACE! 

When it comes to family entertainment, Lagoon has all the bases covered. Picnic pavilions are available 

for family parties and get-togethers. Mother Goose Land and Bongo’s Bay in Lagoon A Beach are 

specifically intended for the enjoyment of small children. Lagoon offers over 100 acres of excitement 

and fun. Rides, games, food facilities, Pioneer Village, Lagoon A Beach, and shops provide guests with a 

wide variety of experiences. Lagoon offers delicious food from franchises such as Subway ® , Arbys ® and 

Teriyaki Stix ® . Lagoon also offers meals 

featuring barbecued ribs and chicken, as well 

as the traditional fare of hamburgers, hot 

dogs, and fluffy cotton candy. It all adds up to 

a world of Family Fun. Come and enjoy the 

adventure that is Lagoon.

CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF ATTRACTIONS 

AT LAGOON (1896 - Present) 

1896 Gardens 

Fun House 

Restaurant 

Saloon 

Shoot-the-Chutes 

Dance Pavilion 

1900 Row Boating 

Swimming in Lagoon Lake 

Rockets over the Lake 

1906 Merry-Go-Round (Carousel) 

1911 Horse Racing 

1921 Giant Coaster 

1927 Pool Cemented 

1929 Attractions included: 

Fun House 

The Lagoon Dipper 

Shoot-the-Chutes 

Tilt-a-Whirl 

Aeroplane Swing 

Merry-go-Round 

Rockets 

1940 Dodgem 

1947 Cafe and Tavern 

Streamliner 

Swim Entrance 

The Ghost Train 

Sky Ride 

New Entrance 

Swim Building 

Baseball-Darts 

Telequiz 

1948 Picnic Arrangements 

1949 Swimming Pool (Perkins Filter) 

Dressing Room 

1950 Skee-Ball 

1951 Remodeled Fun House 

Lakeshore Express 

Dodgem Cars 

Shooting Gallery 

Balloon Race 

Roman Target 

1952 Rex McKean and 

Chef Harmon Walker 

1953 Ferris Wheel 

1954 Patio Gardens 

Reconditioned Coaster (new cars) 

Tilt-a-Whirl 

Octopus 

Rock-o-Plane 

Roll-o-Plane 

1954 (con’t.) Spook House 

Lakeshore Express Train 

Kiddie Planes 


Spill-the-Milk 

Arcade 

Poker Darts 

Shoot-til-U-Win 

Candy Race Track 

Lite-the-Lite 

Prize Center 

Patio Room 

New Terrace 

1956 Sky Fighter 

1957 Bulgy the Whale 

1958 Fun House 

Reduced Rate Tickets 

1959 Showboat 

1960 Speedway 

1961 Space Scrambler 

Spook House 

Fascination 


Enlarged Patio Room 

New Tap Room 

I.Q. Zoo 

1962 Golf-Fun 

1963 Helicopters 

Shooting Water 

1964 European Carousel 

Spin-a-Picture 

Hi-Striker 

Spiral Slide in Fun House 

Flying Swings (Flying Aces) 

Basketball Toss 

Pop-in-Ball 

Hi-Land Playland 

1965 Popcorn Wagon 

Wild Mouse 

Julian M. Bamberger Fountain 

1966 Paratrooper 

Auto Skooter 

Picnic Train 

Haunted Shack 

1967 Terroride 

Animaland Train (Wild Kingdom Train) 

1968 Lagoon Opera House 

Opera House Square 

Flying Saucer 

1969 Roller Skating

CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF ATTRACTIONS AT LAGOON 

(1896 - Present) (continued) 

1970 Rodeo 

1971 Campground 

Paddle Boats 

1973 Zugspitz 

Rotor 

Wilder Wild Mouse 

1974 Sky Ride 

Dracula’s Castle 

1976 Jet Star 2 

Pioneer Village 

Log Flume 

1978 Acapulco High Divers 

Speedway Junior 

Boomerang 

Scamper 

1979 Tri-Star 

1980 Tidal Wave 

New Entrance 

1981 Putter Around the Park (Golf) 

Carousel Square 

Wac-a-Mole 

1982 UFO 

Musik Express 

Flying Elephants 

Lagoon Music Theatre (Music USA) 

1983 Colossus: The Fire Dragon 

Moonraker 

Village Green Stage (remodeled) 

Coke Plaza 

1984 The Whirlwind 

The Red Baron 

Carousel Stage (remodeled) 

Entryway Cemented 

1985 Puff, A Little Fire Dragon 

Mother Gooseland (remodeled) 

Cyclone 

Tin Can Alley 

Leap Frog 

1986 The Flying Carpet 

The Flying Aces (return) 

Scallywagger (Scaliwags) 

1987 Centennial Screamer 

Turn of the Century 

Carousel Amphitheater 

1988 Sun ‘n’ Fun Theatre 

High Diving/Sea Lion Show 

Pig Races 

1989 Lagoon A Beach 

1991 The Sky Scraper 

Wacky Wire 

1992 International High Diving Show 

Midway Widened 

1993 New Auto Gate/Parking Lot 

Lagoon On Ice 

Lagoon A Beach expansion 

Boat Tag 

Old Fishing Hole 

1994 Hydro Luge 

1995 Skycoaster 

New Game Pavilion 

FRIGHTMARES! 

1996 Top Eliminator 

Subway ® 

1997 Rattlesnake Rapids 

1998 Wild Mouse 

Arby’s ® 

1999 The Rocket 

2000 Double Thunder Raceway 

Samurai 

2001 Cliffhanger 

2002 The Catapult 

Teriyaki Stix ® 

Break A Plate 

2003 The Spider 

Guacamole Grill 

Tic Tac Toe 

Lucky Duck 

2004 Interactive Fountain 

Kontiki 

The Dragonfly 

Mother Gooseland (remodeled) 

2005 The Bat 

2006 Ladybug Bop and Dinosaur Drop 

2007 Wicked Coaster 

2008 OdySea 

2009 Jumping Dragon 

2011 BomBora 

2012 Air Race

LOOK WHO’S PLAYED AT LAGOON 

Al Donohue 1950 

Allan Sherman 1965 

Alvino Rey 1951 

Andy Williams 1960 

Anson Weeks 1950 

Benny Strong 1951, 1952 

Bill Haley and the Comets 1962 

Billy Eckstein 1957 

Beau Brummels 1966 

Blue Barron 1951 

Bobby Lee 1967 

Bobby Vinton 1964 

Brenda Lee 1961 

Bryan Hyland 1969 

Buck Owens 1967 

Charlie Barnet Orchestra 1950 

(with ‘Doc’ Severinsen) 

Chubby Checker 1988 

Connie Francis 1961 

Count Basie 1951, 1954, 1956, 

1958, 1965, 1988 

Dan Seals 1988 

Dave Brubeck 1955, 1957, 1958, 

1960, 1962 

Dell Bush 1948 

Don McLean 1986 

Duke Ellington 1955, 1956, 1960 

Eddie Brendt 1951 

Ella Fitzgerald 1949, 1960, 1961, 

1962 

Errol Garner 1962 

Evil Knievel 1972 

Fats Domino 1957, 1959, 1961, 

1965 

Four Freshmen 1957, 1958, 1959, 

1960, 1961, 1963, 

1964, 1966, 1967, 

1968 

Fran Warren 1952 

Frankie Avalon 1963, 1964 

Frankie Carle 1955 

Frankie Laine 1961, 1962 

Frankie Masters 1948 

Gary Lewis & the Playboys 1966 

Gene Krupa 1950 

George Engar Orchestra 1951, 1952, 1954 

George Gobel 1962 

George Hamilton IV 1958 

George Scott 1960 

George Shearing 1957, 1959, 1961, 

1962 

Glen Campbell 1968 

Glen Henry 1950, 1951 

Glen Yarbrough 1965, 1967 

Guy Williams 1960 

Hank Thompson 1958, 1966 

Harper’s Bazaar 1968 

Harry James w/Buddy Rich 1952, 1956, 1960 

Henry Busse 1952, 1954 

Herman’s Hermits 1966, 1967, 1968, 

1986 

Jan and Dean 1964 

Jan Garber 1954 

Janis Joplin 1968 

Jefferson Airplane 1968 

Jerry Fielding 1954 

Jerry Gray 1950 

Jimi Hendrix 1968 

Joe Reichman 1948 

Johnny Cash 1959, 1960, 1961, 

1962, 1963, 1964, 

1965, 1966, 1967, 

1968 

Johnny Mathis 1960, 1961, 1962, 

1964, 1965

LOOK WHO’S PLAYED AT LAGOON (continued) 

Johnny Ray 1958 

Joni James 1953 

June Christy 1961 

Les Brown 1954, 1956, 1957, 

1958, 1959, 1960, 

1961 

Les Elgart 1957 

Les Paul and Mary Ford 1960 

Lillian Roth 1956 

Lionel Cartwright 1990 

Lionel Hampton 1950, 1951, 1952, 

1955, 1964 

Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong 1955, 1956, 1957, 

1960, 1963, 1964, 

1966 

Louis Jordan 1954 

Martin Denny 1963 

Marty Robbins 1961 

Minnie Pearl 1968 

Mel Hall and his Orchestra 1959 

Mel Torme 1956 

Mert Draper & His Orchestra 1951 

Mitch Ryder 1967 

Mojo Men 1967 

Nat “King” Cole 1958, 1959, 1962 

Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra 1958 

Page Cavanaugh 1951 

Pat Boone 1961 

Paul and Paula 1964 

Paul Casey as Elvis 1989, 1990 

Paul Revere & the Raiders 1965, 1966, 1967, 

1968, 1969, 1986 

Peter and Gordon 1964 

Peter, Paul and Mary 1962 

Ralph Flanagan 1956 

Ray Anthony 1959 

Ray Charles 1963, 1966 

Red Nichols & His 5 Pennies 1948, 1957, 1959ˆ 

Roy Clark 1968, 1969 

Sam the Sham & the Pharoahs 1968 

Sarah Vaughn 1949 

Sauter-Finegan 1955 

Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 1966, 1967 

Shep Fields & His Orchestra 1948 

Shangri-Las 1965 

Skinnay Ennis 1954, 1955 

Shelly Manne & His Orchestra 1958 

Sopwith Camel 1967 

Southern Pacific 1988 

Spike Jones 1949, 1951, 1953, 

1954 

Stewart Grow Orchestra 1951, 1952 

Strawberry Alarm Clock 1968 

Stan Kenton 1948, 1957, 1958, 

1962 

T. Texas Tyler 1950 

Tex Beneke 1952, 1953 

The Ames Brothers 1954, 1958, 1959 

The Animals 1966, 1968 

The Artie Shaw Orchestra 1988 

The Association 1967, 1968 

The Beach Boys 1963, 1964, 1965, 

1966, 1968, 1969, 

1970 

The Bossmen 1967 

The Brothers Four 1960, 1965 

The Buckinghams 1967, 1968 

The Crosby Brothers 1962 

The Dave Clark Five 1966 

The Doors 1967, 1968 

The Electric Prunes 1967 

The Everly Brothers 1958, 1959, 1961, 

1962, 1963, 1964, 

1965, 1966, 1967, 

1968 

The Four Aces 1958 

The Four Coins 1955, 1958 

The Four Knights 1956, 1957, 1958

LOOK WHO’S PLAYED AT LAGOON (continued) 

The Four Lads 1963 

The Four Preps 1962, 1964, 1966 

The Gaylords 1955, 1956, 1957, 

1958 

The Glenn Miller Orchestra 1958, 1959, 1960, 

1989 

The Harmonicats 1962 

The Ink Spots 1956 

The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra 1960 

The Kingston Trio 1959, 1960, 1961, 

1962, 1963, 1964, 

1965, 1966, 1967 

The Lennon Sisters 1960 

The Lettermen 1962, 1964 

The Limeliters 1961, 1963 

The Mamas & The Papas 1988 

The Mills Brothers 1960, 1962 

The Modernaires 1948 

The Monkees 1968, 1986 

The Mothers of Invention 1968 

The New Christy Minstrels 1963, 1964, 1965 

The Osmonds 1965 

The Platters 1962, 1968 

The Righteous Brothers 1965 

The Rolling Stones 1966 

The Sandpipers 1967 

The Smothers Brothers 1964 

The Spiral Staircase 1969 

The Statler Brothers 1965 

The Three Stooges 1960 

The Turtles 1967, 1968 

The Young Americans 1965 

Three Dog Night 1988 

Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey 1953 

Tommy Roe 1969 

Tony Angelo, Hypnotist 1990 

Tony Pastor 1947, 1955 

We Five 1966 

Woody Herman 1955, 1956, 1963, 

1988

NEW FOR 2012! 

AIR RACE delivers an exciting ride experience combined with an impressive visual impact; it takes riders on an 

amazing journey which replicates the thrill and sensations of an acrobatic airplane flight, with banks, loops, dives, 

and weightlessness that will test even the most enthusiastic thrill seekers. Accommodating up to 24 riders in six fourseater 

airplanes, this electrifying ride combines a 6 rpm rotation with a motor driven sweep undulation that provides 

the various multi-vectored sensations observed by riders. The action takes place up to 26 feet above the ground, and 

riders (“pilots”) feel the accelerations of almost 4G, right-side-up and upside down. The over-the-shoulder restraints 

incorporated into the seats hold riders during the amazing simulated flight. Guests under 48 inches in height may 

not ride. 

To participate on AIR RACE, you must be in good health and free from heart conditions, neck and back injury, and 

other physical limitations. Prior to riding, we suggest that guests observe AIR RACE in operation to determine its 

suitability relative to their own physical condition. Please consider your physical condition and any other personal 

physical limitations in deciding whether to board AIR RACE. 

We suggest that elderly persons and expectant mothers refrain from riding. Guests under 48 inches in height may 

not ride. To ride, each rider seat restraint must be securely closed and locked. Please obey all instructions given by 

the ride operator and attendants. 

Due to the nature of this ride, loose or hand-held articles, such as cameras, cellular telephones, stuffed animals, keys, 

glassware, etc. cannot be accommodated. Loose items must be left with a non-rider. Ride attendants may not hold 

personal items for riders, and are not responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced items. 

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 

• Ground Dimensions 52 feet diameter to center of gondola body at rest. 

82 feet operational diameter. 

• Operating Height 29 feet height of gondola; 42 feet top of tower. 

• Center Rotational Speed Programmed steady speed, max 6 rpm. 

Gondola ranging from 0 to 20 rpm. 

• Number of Gondolas 6 gondolas with individual seating (four individual seats 

per gondola in two stadium row styles). 

• Rider Seating Capacity Four individual seats and restraints each gondola. 

• Hourly Capacity Approximately 480 riders per hour. 

• Height Restriction Under 48 inches may not ride. 

• Year Installed 2012

BOMBORA is a dynamic coaster with numerous state-of-the-art high speed thrilling elements including sudden drops, 

banked turns, compound spirals, and more. An innovative 16-seat train pairs riders side by side accompanied by 

rocking music and elegantly lighted theming. The amply padded seat and restraint securely holds riders at the waist 

to provide exhilarating upper body freedom during the ride. Each seat may accommodate an adult or child rider. 

To experience BomBora, you must be in good health and free from heart conditions, neck and back injury, and 

other physical limitations. Prior to participating, we suggest that guests observe BomBora in operation to determine 

its suitability relative to their own physical condition. Please consider these and other physical limitations in making 

your decision whether to participate on this attraction. 

Due to the nature of this ride, loose or hand held articles must be left with a non-rider or in a locker located at the ride exit. 

BomBora is included with your Single Day and Season Passports. 


• Footprint: 100 feet x 165 feet 

• Highest Height: 50 feet 

• Speed: 31 mph 

• Length of Track: 1,040 feet 

• Ride Seating Capacity: Two trains, 16-riders each 

• Hourly Capacity: Approximately 950 riders per hour 

• Height Restriction: Under 36" may not ride. Between 36" and 48" 

must be accompanied by a responsible person 

• Year Installed: 2011

The JUMPING DRAGON was Lagoon’s new ride in 2009. This roundabout motion ride is circular with hills and dales 

creating considerable centrifugal force. The ride quickly accelerates and will run both forward and backward. 

The dragon consists of a large, ornately decorated serpent-like figure with 18 carriers imbedded in its undulating body, 

culminating dramatically in a whipping upward 15 foot tail. As the dragon circles round and round chasing its tail, 

it leaps up to two meters and travels through a Chinese pagoda that is over 40 feet tall. 

Seats are equipped with adjustable, locking restraints to securely hold riders. Each rider compartment will 

accommodate two riders – two adults, or an adult and child. Children under 46 inches in height must sit in the inside 

seat and be accompanied by a responsible person. 

Within the queue, guests waiting to ride will walk past Foo Dog sculptures wishing them good luck. Next to the ride 

is a mysteriously beautiful dragon path. Those who dare, enter a spectacular sculpture of a dragon through its mouth. 

Jumping Dragon is included with your Single Day and Season Passports. 


• Ground Dimensions: 58 foot radius 

• Operating Height: 18 feet (top of tail of dragon) 

• Ride Seating Capacity: 18 gondolas with 2 seats each, 36 riders 

• Hourly Capacity: Approximately 720 riders per hour 

• Speed: Up to 13 rpm 

• Height Requirements: Under 46" must be accompanied by a supervising companion. 


ODYSEA is an exciting family interactive ride. Guests will enjoy flying as they control the vertical motion of their vehicle. During 

the course of the ride, riders will receive a warning from the vehicle communication system that spitting fish will be spraying streams 

of water into the ride path. Lighted arrows on the vehicle dashboard will direct riders to dive or climb to avoid contact with the 

water. Guests will have their flying skills tested if they are to avoid the streams of water. There will be some that experience 

the contact with a refreshing water spray from the spitting fish. Seats are equipped with an adjustable locking restraint to 

securely hold riders. Each gondola will accommodate two riders, adult or child. Children under 46 inches in height must sit on the 

inside seat of the gondola and be accompanied by a supervising companion next to them. 

Due to the nature of OdySea, loose or handheld articles such as 

cameras, cellular telephones, stuffed animals, keys, glassware, 

etc., must be left with a non-rider. Ride attendants may not 

hold personal items for riders and are not responsible for 

lost, stolen, or misplaced items. There is a good chance 

riders will get wet. 

OdySea is included with your Single Day and Season Passports. 


• Dimensions: Operating diameter, 67 feet 

Height, 22 feet 

• Gondola Lifting Height: 20 feet 

• Ride Seating Capacity: 12 gondolas with 2 seats each, 24 riders 

• Hourly Capacity: Approximately 576 riders per hour including 

loading and unloading time 

• Speed: Lifting speed 3.3 feet per second 

Gondola speed, 18 feet per second 

• Height Requirements: Under 46" must be accompanied by a 

supervising companion. 


Manufactured by Zierer, Germany 

COASTER 


• Dimensions: 112 feet x 404 feet 

• Highest Height: 110 feet high 

• Length of Track: 2,000 feet long 

• Speed: 55 mph 

• Max G-Force: 4.85 g 

• Height Requirements: Under 46" may not ride. 

Between 46-50" must sit 

in designated seats and 

be accompanied by 

responsible person. 

• Approximate Cost: $10 million 

• Year Installed: 2007 

It’s BIG, it’s FAST, it’s WICKED! Lagoon’s most thrilling coaster, EVER! This state-of-the-art coaster will thrill riders of 

all ages with its unique ride elements. Riders are launched to the top of the 110 ft. tower at speeds close to 41 mph. 

This element is especially unique as most roller coasters slowly lift riders to the top of the first hill, letting gravity do 

the rest. Wicked riders will instead be propelled by means of a linear synchronous motor (LSM) drive system, essentially 

rocketing riders up and over the top of the first hill. 

The 8-rider vehicles travel individually and achieve speeds up to 55 mph, passing through steep valleys, high bank 

turns, a half-pipe, heart-roll inversion and more. Riders will be seated in two rows of four, facing forward, with the 

back row seats elevated above the front row. The lap/leg restraints will provide an exhilarating upper body freedom 

for riders. Wicked is included with your Single Day and Season Passports.

Dinosaur Drop & 

Ladybug Bop 

The DINOSAUR DROP and LADYBUG BOP 

consist of two semi-independent vertical fall 

towers. These are family rides that may appeal to 

all ages. Each ride has five double seats attached 

to a motorized ring driven around each vertical 

tower. Both towers offer several different ride 

programs, both vertical and rotational movement 

can be controlled, providing different ride 

experiences. The Dinosaur Drop and Ladybug 

Bop are included with each Single Day and 

Season Passport. 


• Dimensions: Width – 18 feet 

Depth – 18 feet 

Height – 39- 45 feet 

• Gondola Lifting Height: 27 feet high 

• Gondola Capacity: 10 riders 

1 gondola, 5 seat units with 2 seats each 

• Hourly Capacity: Approx. 360 riders per hour including loading 

& unloading time 

• Height Requirements: 36” to 42" must be accompanied by 

responsible person 


The Bat 

Manufactured by Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V. 

Vlodrop, Netherlands 

THE BAT is Lagoon’s first suspended coaster that 

provides fun for the whole family to enjoy. Riders 

are suspended – feet dangling – below 1,122 feet 

of twisting track that banks and weaves through 

the trees creating an exciting sensation of flying. 

The Bat is unlike any other ride or coaster at Lagoon 

and is included with each Single Day and Season 

Passport. 



• Highest Height: 48.6 feet high 


• Capacity: 650 passengers per hour 

• Number of Coaches: 10 coaches on train 

• Height Requirements: Under 42” may not ride 



Interactive Water Attraction 

and Show 

In 2004 Lagoon added a spectacular new water feature 

that’s located just inside the entry of the park. This 

interactive water attraction reestablishes a strong 

entrance to the park and welcomes visitors with a 

visually exciting display. It features stone paving and 

walls from India, and uses over 190 nozzles positioned 

to create a 30 - foot diameter “water cage” with a 

60-foot “leaping” water tunnel. 

Lagoon entertains guests with daily and nightly 

dynamic water productions programmed to music. 

Theatrical lights provide color and at the center of the 

water cage, jets force water 35 feet in the air producing 

an eye-catching show. During the remainder of the day, 

the water feature provides a fun, interactive water 

experience for visitors to enjoy. 

This interactive fountain also includes over 80 lineal feet 

of water walls along with two memorial water garden 

features, one of which incorporates 15 custom wave 

nozzles to create a crashing wave effect. In total, there 

are over 18 separate pumps capable of producing 

350,000 gallons of water per hour. 

There are two special water features that flank the 

fountain. The first is a 36" diameter sphere that rolls 

on a water base. The sphere is made from colored 

Meerfelsen granite from Sweden. 

The second feature is a beautiful 60" ring on a rotating 

base. The ring is made from Verde-Candaias granite 

imported from Brazil. The stone for the sphere and the 

ring were shipped to Germany, where they were cut to 

fit with Furstensteiner granite stone bases. Both features 

rotate on a thin water film and will allow direct patron 

contact that will provide fun for all ages. 

The new water plaza celebrates the life of Robert E. 

Freed, under whose vision and innovation Lagoon 

operated from 1946 until 1974. A man of integrity, he 

was a leader in the international amusement industry 

and a pioneer in Utah civil rights. Robert E. Freed loved 

and contributed to the 

world of art and 

entertainment, 

his family, his 

community, 

and his 

country. 

From his 

loving family, 

this beautiful 

attraction is 

provided for 

Lagoon guests 

to enjoy in 

his memory. 


• Location: Park Entry – Midway 

• Number of Nozzles: 138 

• Number of Pumps: 18 Separate Pumps 

• Water Pumped: 350,000 Gallons an hour 

• Size of Water Cage: 60 Feet Diameter 

• Height of Water: Over 35 Feet in the Air 

• Water Walls: Over 80 Lineal Feet 

• Water Garden Features: Two Memorial Gardens 

One with 15 custom wave 

nozzles to create a crashing 

wave effect 


The Kontiki 

Manufactured by Zierer in Germany 

THE KONTIKI is an island themed boat ride that both children and adults can enjoy. The 

ride simulates a trip on the ocean in an island boat. As it starts out, the boat begins swinging 

with a seesaw, back and forth motion that suddenly turns into a churning experience as 

though caught in an ocean whirlpool. A combination of swinging and rotational motions create 

a unique ride experience. 


• Footprint: 15 meters long x 

10 meters wide 

x 5.7 meters high 

• Number of 24 children or 

Riders: 8 adults and 

12 children 

• Potential 600-700 

Capacity: riders per hour 

• Height Less than 46" 

Requirements: must be 

accompanied 

by an adult 


The boat is log themed with a sail 

and lion heads on each end. It 

consists of six bench seats, three 

on either end facing the center. 

Palm trees with coconuts, tiki 

heads, and sand with lava rock, 

add to the attraction decor. 

Ride experience differs depending 

on guest seating in the boat. 

The Kontiki is included with your 

Single Day and Season Passports.

The Dragonfly 

Manufactured by Eli Bridge Company of Jacksonville, Illinois 

THE DRAGONFLY is a fun new swing ride for kids and 

adults. Lagoon employees developed and designed the 

theme for this new ride, in addition to creating the 

Dragonfly that sits on top of the ride. Weighing 200 lbs., 

the 12-foot long Dragonfly has a wing span of 16 feet. 

Guests access the ride through a custom-made, colorful 

entrance enhanced with friendly bugs and flowers. 

The Dragonfly consists of 24 seats suspended by chains 

from three rotating arms which rotate around a center 

mast. Riders experience a smooth orbiting ride with mild 

centrifugal forces. The ride experience is smooth and non- 

threatening to children. The Dragonfly is made by the 

same manufacturer which created Lagoon’s Space 

Scrambler in 1961 and is included with your Single Day 

and Season Passports. 


• Footprint: 49 feet wide x 52 feet deep 

x 35 feet high 

• Rider Capacity: 48 Children/24 Adults 

• Chair Capacity: 2 Children/1 Adult 

• Potential Capacity: 1,200 Children/600 Adults 

per hour 

• Height Requirements: Guests under 36 inches in 

height may not ride. Due 

to the design of the seat 

and restraint system, 

exceptionally large and/or 

tall guests may not be 

able to ride. 


The Spider 

Manufactured by Maurer Sohne, Germany 

A first of its kind in North America, this spinning coaster 

takes riders to a new extreme. Four passengers load into the 

coaster car – two facing forward and two facing back. The 

car remains in this locked position as it descends the initial 

drop. As the car begins to ascend the second hill it then 

unlocks, allowing free horizontal spin – up to 20 rotations 

per minute depending on weight and gravity! 

With unique track configurations, which include an 82 

degree embankment called the Immelmann, a stretch of 

slalom track, and a 360 degree carousel turn, riders are 

given a truly unique experience. 

THE SPIDER is included with Season and Single Day 

Passports. 





• Top Speed: 38 miles per hour 

• Capacity: 900 passengers per hour 

• Number of Cars: Eight (8) four-passenger 

cars 

• Maximum Banking: 82 degrees 

• Minimum Slope: 50 degrees 

• Height Requirements: 46-50 inches must be 

accompanied by an 

individual over 50 inches 

in height. Riders over 

50 inches may ride alone. 

Under 46 inches may 

not ride. 



Colossus: 

The Fire Dragon 

Manufactured by the Anton Schwarzkopf Company. 

The FIRE DRAGON was selected by People Magazine in 1984 

as one of the top 10 coaster rides in the country! This ride will 

have you racing upside down through breathtaking 65 foot 

diameter loops where 75% of your body’s weight will be 

pressed into the seat.... Don’t even think of standing up! 

Located on the South Midway area of the Park, this roller 

coaster is one and a half times as high as the existing Roller 

Coaster and twice as high as the Jet Star 2. The Fire Dragon 

consists of three trains; each holds 28 passengers. In operation 

at Lagoon, the capacity for the Fire Dragon is 1,600 

passengers per hour. The ride is almost totally automated; 

and is run by a computer, however, 4 to 6 operators and 

attendants are also on site to operate the ride. 

The Fire Dragon is included with Season and Single Day 

Passports. 




• Speed: 55 miles per hour 

• Original Cost: 2.5 million 


• Duration of ride: 1 minutes 45 seconds 

• Lights: 12,000 +

The 

Catapult 

The Catapult is an X-Venture Zone attraction and not 

included with Lagoon’s Season or Single Day Passports. 

In the amusement industry, THE CATAPULT is frequently called the world’s hottest new attraction, providing 

riders a unique, high adrenaline, vertical experience. The Catapult, manufactured in Europe, utilizes a specially 

designed spring machine that operates by applying over forty (40) tons of force to extension springs. This 

incredible propulsion energy is then transferred to the rider capsule prior to launch. When launched, riders will 

experience forces similar to astronauts as they are rocketed from ground level to well over 200 feet in the air. At 

the highest point, riders will become weightless momentarily as they freely rotate forward and backward before 

they are pulled back to Earth. After several oscillations up and down, the capsule is lowered to the boarding area 

to unload and load another group of riders. 

The Catapult is designed and manufactured to the highest amusement industry safety standards including the 

A.S.T.M. standards of the U.S. and the T.U.V. standards of Europe. The two riders are secured in the capsule seats 

by full harness restraints with multiples, redundant locking mechanisms for safety and comfort. Four independent 

steel cables connect the rider capsule to the spring machine and all connections consist of two independent 

systems to maximize rider safety. All ride systems are monitored and controlled by an integrated computer to 

provide every rider, whether light or heavy, the same amount of thrust. 

Additional Features: 

The Capsule includes several battery operated strobe lights for visibility at night and a high resolution video 

camera and microphone with remote broadcast capability to transmit video of riders in the capsule to monitors 

on the ground. Prepare to be blasted! 


• Tower Height: 196 feet 

• Maximum Capsule 

Height: 250 feet 

• Number of Capsules: 1 

Number of Seats: 2 

• Height Restrictions: Under 46" may not participate 

• Cycle Time: Approximately 2 minutes 


The Cliffhanger 

Added in 2001, the CLIFFHANGER, consists of two seat gondolas, accommodating 20 guests each, 

connected to a large mast that turns and rotates the gondolas. The operation of the ride produces a rocking, 

somersault experience in both the forward and reverse directions. Each gondola may be locked in position 

or allowed to turn during the ride cycle. The gondolas may swing freely and/or rock back and forth with the 

turning of the ride. The Cliffhanger has a water feature that operates with the ride, and through which the 

gondolas may travel. You will get wet, possibly soaked as the gondolas pass through the water. 

To experience the Cliffhanger, you must be 

in good health and free from heart conditions, 

neck and/or back injury, and other physical 

limitations. Enjoy the ride! 

The Cliffhanger is included with Season and 

Single Day Passports. 


• Number of Gondolas: Two 

• Seats: Forty 

• Hourly Capacity: 1,000 persons 

• Height Restrictions: Guests must be 50 inches 


or taller to ride

The Rocket 

THE ROCKET was Lagoon’s new attraction for the 1999 

season. It is made up of three independent structural 

steel towers 217 feet tall. Two of the three towers are 

tracks for two very different thrill rides. 

ROCKET BLAST OFF: 

This ride accelerates guests (12 at a time) from ground 

level to 200 feet straight up in less than 3 seconds. The 

initial powered blast creates a force on the rider of 4.5 G 

and upon reaching the top position, guests are blasted 

downward with a 2 G-force. They are slowed by gradually 

increasing pressure as they enjoy several air-cushioned 

bounces up and down the tower. 

ROCKET RE-ENTRY: 

This ride is similar to the “Blast Off” but it works in the 

opposite direction. Guests are slowly raised to the top of 

the 200 foot tower in approximately 20-25 seconds and 

are then blasted downward. As they near the bottom of 

the tower they enjoy several air-cushioned bounces 

experiencing 4.5 G-force as they are slowed by gradually 

increasing pressure. 

The Rocket was manufactured by S & S Sports Tower 

located in Logan, Utah. They currently have 

approximately 60 towers in 16 different 

countries around the world. 

The Rocket is included with Season and 



• Height of Towers: 217 feet each 

• Passenger Capacity: 12 guests per tower 

• Capacity per Hour: 900 passengers 

• Acceleration: 4.5 G-force 


Samurai 

During the 2000 summer season Lagoon added the 

SAMURAI attraction. The Samurai consists of six 

radial arms which spin as the entire ride rotates through 

an oval arc. The ride may be programmed to operate in 

either direction. As the centrifugal forces increase, the 

entire ride rises to a near vertical position and the 

gathering forces allow each arm to freely rotate. The 

sensation of flying and performing loops is achieved in 

a smooth, yet thrilling experience. 

To experience the Samurai you must be in good health and free from heart conditions, neck and back injury, 

and other physical limitations. Prior to participating, we request that guests observe the attraction in operation 

to determine its suitability relative to their own physical condition. Please consider these and any other physical 

limitations in making your decision whether to participate on this attraction. 

We suggest that elderly persons and expectant mothers refrain from riding. Guests under 50" in height may 

not ride and guests under 54" in height shall ride in designated seats. Each rider must occupy their own seat, 

no lap riding is allowed. Due to the design of the ride restraint system, exceptionally large people may not be 

allowed to ride. The safety restraint system must be adequately secure. Please obey all instructions given by 

the ride operator and attendants. 

Due to the nature of this ride, loose or hand-held articles such as cameras, cellular telephones, pagers, stuffed 

animals, and glassware are not allowed on the ride, and such items must be left with a non-rider. Ride 

attendants may not hold any personal items for riders, 

and are not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced 

items. 

Don’t lose your Sushi! 

The Samurai is included with Season and Single 

Day Passports.

Wild Mouse 

The WILD MOUSE is a full-fledged fun trap that is 

sure to send your tail spinning. Strap yourself into a 

one-car coaster and hold on tight as you climb, 

drop, and spin your way back to the surface 50 feet 

below. The all-new Wild Mouse is so wild, so crazy, 

you’ll squeak with glee! 

The ride contains three distinct phases. The first 

phase will rush riders through a three-tiered 

configuration containing seven 180 degree turns. 

The second phase will treat riders to negative g- 

forces and a straight section of track with several 

camel back hill effects. The last phase is the ride’s 

braking zone. 

The Wild Mouse is included with Season and 



• Highest Height: 50 feet 

• Maximum Speed: 28 miles per hour 

• Capacity: 1,030 persons per hour 

• Length of Track: 1,200 feet 

• Cars: 8 four-passenger cars 

• Manufacturer: Maurer Sohne 


Rattlesnake Rapids 

New at Lagoon for the 1997 Season, RATTLESNAKE 

RAPIDS is a river raft ride designed to transport park 

guests down 1/3 of a mile of lightning-quick water. 

Rattlesnake Rapids is located at the east end of 

Pioneer Village. Up to nine people can ride on a circular 

raft that carries them through rapid white water, rising 

swells and splashy waterfalls. The rafts travel in ever- 

changing directions, from left to right, backwards and 

forwards, and up and down. Rafters should expect to get 

wet, maybe even soaked! 

The river channel is built of concrete and white water 

effects are created by the placement of specially 

designed barricades and obstacles throughout the waterway. Don’t 

forget to watch out for the waterfalls and other surprises on this 

swirling, swooshing, splashing, thrilling, white water rafting 

ride. 

At the end of the turbulent river, the rafts are guided onto 

a wooden conveyor lift and are brought up to the 

revolving platform where guests are unloaded, and new 

guests are loaded, while the platform constantly rotates. 

Rattlesnake Rapids is included with Season and Single 

Day Passports. 


• Water: 1.2 million gallons 

• Length of River: 1,625 feet 

• Rafts: 15 nine-man rafts 

• Capacity: 1,500 persons per hour 

• Pumps: Three at 215 horsepower each 

• Duration of Ride: Five to six minutes 

• Manufacturer: Intamin Company 


Roller Coaster 

Designed by John Miller 

Almost 90 years old, the Lagoon ROLLER COASTER remains one of the most popular attractions at the Park and 

is one of only a few wooden coasters between Denver and the West Coast. In 1953 a fire destroyed the front of 

this coaster. It was rebuilt the following year, and sections of the Roller Coaster are rebuilt from year to year. To 

ensure the safety of this ride, the morning begins very early for some people. The tracks are walked and thoroughly 

checked over each day before being put into use for the public. 

The Roller Coaster was designed by John Miller, who also designed coasters at Coney Island. The wooden Roller 

Coaster consists of two trains. Each train is made up of four cars, with six passengers to a car. In operation at 

Lagoon, the capacity for this coaster is 1,920 passengers per hour, per train. The Roller Coaster is included with 

Season and Single Day Passports. 





• Built in: 1921 

• Duration of Ride: 1 minute 56 seconds 


The JET STAR 2 is a high speed roller coaster type 

ride. It starts by spiraling up a steel track to the top of 

the ride. At this point the cars cascade down and 

around the track at varying angles. There are eight 

cars which require six passengers each; two passengers 

per seat section. In operation at Lagoon the capacity 

for the Jet Star 2 is 1,680 passengers per hour. 

After this coaster’s six-month run at the 1974 Expo in 

Spokane, Washington, it was moved to Lagoon and 

reerected for the 1976 summer season. In 1991 part of 

the track was rebuilt by Fabri-Weld. 

Jet Star 2 is included with Season and Single Day 

Passports. 

Jet Star 2 

Manufactured by the Anton Schwarzkopf Company. 





• Duration of ride: 1 minutes 30 seconds 


Lagoon A Beach 

550,000 GALLONS OF FUN! 

In the summer of 1989, Lagoon welcomed LAGOON A BEACH to its line-up 

of thrills, chills, and entertainment. It promised to be the most exciting season 

at Lagoon since 1886, when sunbathers flocked to the original Lagoon (then 

called Lake Park) on the shores of the Great Salt Lake. More than 6 acres of the 

Park were transformed into the hottest beach front property this side of the 

California coast! Lagoon A Beach has hundreds of thousands of gallons of 

water fun; for swimming, soaking, floating, splashing and sliding, to sunning, 

eating and volleyballing the day away. 

Lagoon A Beach has something for everyone including some great slides! 

For thrill seekers, there are three “serpentine” slides that drop you from a 56 

foot tower, and send you twisting and splashing to the bottom. Two of these 

slides require a tube and one is a body slide. For those even more daring at 

heart, there are two “drop slides” which produce the sensation of falling straight down until you glide smoothly to 

a stop in the splash pool below. There are “pipeline” slides, and the “Outrigger” slide which uses a tube and has six 

splash pools on the way down. 

bridges, slides, swings, and a giant spouting volcano! 

For a “totally tubular” time, ride a jet stream of water 65 feet down through four 

twisting, turning, totally-enclosed tubes. Or if a tranquil river is more your pace, 

relax and float in the Lazy River, surrounded by crystal waterfalls, exotic tunnels, 

tropical lagoons, and a castaway island for kids! 

Lagoon A Beach features two activity pools for water lovers of all ages. The south 

activity pool is a tropical oasis where you can relax and swim. The second activity 

pool is especially for kids. This pool features a castaway island of fun with tunnels, 

If catching rays is more your scene, Lagoon A Beach is the hottest tanning spot in Utah with enough coastline for 

lounge lizards to soak up the sun. With sundecks and lots of 

lounge chairs, guests can laze away the day enjoying the sun and 

the sights poolside or in the relaxing grassy area. 

Lagoon A Beach is the spot for everyone who likes the sun, 

water and fun. It’s a refreshing diversion on a hot summer day! 

Lagoon A Beach is included with Season and Single Day 

Passports.

Pioneer Village 

Memories of the Old West abound at Lagoon each summer as 

Pioneer homes, businesses, and antique artifacts transport the 

Lagoon guest 100 years back in time. 

PIONEER VILLAGE is the reconstruction of a typical frontier 

community as it might have existed in the late 1800’s. Guests 

take a stroll along rustic wooden sidewalks, shop for gifts and 

frontier treats in authentic 19th century stores and buildings. 

This community consists of 42 buildings and the artifacts with 

which they may have once been furnished. 

Pioneer Village features one of the finest collections of small arms in the country, including guns, slingshots, 

crossbows and cannons. The Carriage Hall features almost every type of wheeled conveyance used at the turn-of- 

the-century. One of the carriages was owned by William Stanton, the controversial Secretary of War for Lincoln 

from 1862 through 1867. The carriage was in the Stanton family until Lagoon obtained it. 

A Rock Chapel stands at the head of Pioneer Village. Originally constructed in Coalville, Utah in 1853, the building 

was first used as a fort against the Indians. It later became a courthouse, a schoolhouse and, in 1857, a church. It 

was dismantled in Coalville and transported stone by stone to its new location. 

Among the many other items in the Village are a one-room schoolhouse, a two-story sawed log house, smokehouse, 

millinery shop, clock shop, tool museum, hardware store, cobbler shop, co-op, print shop, music hall, gingerbread 

house, doll museum and town hall. Other buildings were actually 

dismantled and rebuilt for Pioneer Village including the log 

schoolhouse, the Kaysville Railway Station and the Maw home at the 

Village entrance. A telephone exhibit displaying the work of Alexander 

Graham Bell is a fascinating journey through early communication. 

“Pioneer Village brings to life the way people lived during the first 

100 years of Utah’s existence,” says Peter Freed of Lagoon. “We must 

preserve it for future generations.” Pioneer Village is the result of a 

year’s work of transporting nearly all the buildings and exhibits from a 

5-acre residential area of Salt Lake City. This labor of love has seen 

continual improvements since 1976 and, in the coming years, will 

continue to grow. Yes, Pioneer Village is being preserved for future 

generations.

Sky Scraper 

Manufactured by the Nauta Company. 

Located on the North Midway area, the SKY SCRAPER 

hovers above the Park. This enormous ferris wheel is 

engineered to withstand hurricane force winds, consists of 

36 gondolas capable of holding 4-6 passengers each. 

Requiring 13 semi-trailers to ship it to Lagoon, this ride 

offers a magnificent view of the valley. The ride, with 

lights, draws 280kw of electricity. This is equivalent to the 

power necessary to service 140 homes. The Sky Scraper 

is equipped with a special generator which is capable of 

operating the ride (without lights). 

The Sky Scraper is included with Season and Single Day 

Passports. 



• Original Cost: $1.5 million 

• Duration of Ride: 20 minutes (minimum) 

• Lights on Ride: 180,000 lights 


Lagoon’s Carousel 

Lagoon’s CAROUSEL, or MERRY-GO-ROUND, was manufactured 

in 1893 by the Herschell-Spillman Company, and is one of fewer 

than 170 intact wooden carousels in operation for the public 

today. . . and the only one in Utah! Since it’s installation, Lagoon has 

honored a commitment to maintain the Carousel in good 

condition and preserve its magic for children for the next 100 years 

to come. 

What makes the Carousel a priceless attraction is its intricate 

woodwork. Over 110 years ago, the gifted hands, loving hearts, and 

forgotten names of master craftsmen and wood carvers created 

each character separately. These artists were highly skilled; most 

were European-trained. Russian immigrants were well-known as the 

most talented of the carvers. Lagoon’s 47 carousel animals were 

carved from many pieces of wood laminated together with pegs and glue. The most commonly used woods were yellow 

poplar and bass. After many countless hours of carving, as well as painstaking sanding, painting and finishing, the artist 

produced just one unique animal, adorned with a wide range of features based on the whim of the carver and painter. 

Aside from the popular carousel horses, the Merry-Go-Round is host to a menagerie of animals, 

including a chicken; a delightful little frog in short pants and bow tie; a sea dragon, similar to 

Coney Island-style sea creatures; a long-horned goat; a zebra without a saddle; a charming 

cat; a sleeping baby with a bouquet of flowers, nestled in the folds of fabric held by a stork; 

a lion and a giraffe. The carved figures are adorned with a wide range of subjects including 

Mother Goose figures, bathing beauties, and the American flag. There is also a patriotic 

“Uncle Sam” sled, a spinning “love tub” and a Victorian rocker. Some of the figures have 

glass eyes and are decorated with jewels on the trappings. 

An equal amount of craftsmanship was also invested to create intricate carvings and artwork 

on the structure of the ride which showcased the beautiful animals. Such features include 

nostalgic landscape paintings, beveled mirrors and light-catching jewels, which were popular 

at the time. 

In 1953, a terrible fire destroyed over 50 percent of Lagoon, and threatened the Carousel. 

Firefighters directed a constant stream of water on the Carousel structure to protect it from the roaring 

fire which loomed just 15 feet away. This near tragedy endeared the Carousel to Lagoon’s owners and the commitment to 

its long-term preservation was renewed. 

In the Spring of 2003, Lagoon spent many hours getting the 

Carousel ready for its 110th birthday! The restoration of this 

remarkable work of Victorian art to its original splendor, makes 

it a highlight of Lagoon. 

The Carousel is included with your Single Day and Season 

Passports. 


• Year Built: 1893 

• Arrived at Lagoon: 1906 

• Motor: 7.5 horsepower electric motor 

• Motor Speed: 1100 Revolutions per minute 

• Duration of ride: 1 min. 30 sec.

Skycoaster 

Designed by Sky Fun 1, Inc. 

The Skycoaster is an X-Venture Zone attraction and not included with Lagoon’s Season and Single Day Passports. 

The SKYCOASTER is a sport/amusement attraction designed by Sky Fun 1, Inc. of Boulder, Colorado. 

The attraction offers all the thrills and excitement of skydiving and hang gliding. 

The attraction operates by putting the participant in a full body harness (usually referred to as a flight suit), that 

supports the flyer (from one to three at a time), in a prone position. The harness is then connected to the flight 

support cables. 

From a static point approximately 6 feet above the ground, the flyers are then pulled aloft by a launch cable 

to nearly the top of the launch tower. At this point the flyers are approximately 143 feet above the ground with 

the flight cables taut and the flight is ready to begin. Upon being given the signal, the flyers pull the rip cord, 

releasing them from the launch cable, and they begin to rapidly swing towards the ground at speeds reaching 

up to 80 mph. The overall feeling is similar to that of swooping along the ground in a hang glider, or that of 

skydiving. 


• Main Arch: 173 feet 

• Launch Tower: 153 feet 

• Speed: 40-80 mph 

• Flight Cables: 2 sets 

• Flyers Per Set: 1-3 


Double Thunder 

Raceway 

Double Thunder Raceway is an X-Venture Zone attraction and 

not included with Lagoon’s Single Day Passport. 

New during the 2000 season, the DOUBLE THUNDER RACEWAY 

consists of side-by-side go-kart tracks that serpentine over a course 

of nearly half a mile. The Lightning Track and the Thunder Track are 

independent tracks with several sweeping turns, overpasses, 360 degree spirals, straight-aways, and camel-backs. 

Each track will accommodate 28 go-karts operating in two 

heats simultaneously. Both tracks and all go-karts are 

equipped with a remote control safety system, ground 

control speed devices, and traffic signal lights to indicate the 

status of the track. 

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Lightning Track Thunder Track 

Length of Track 1,146 feet 1,142 feet 

Type of Go-Kart Sidewinder Double Thunder 

Number of Go-Karts 28 28 

Go-Kart Engines Honda 9hp, 4 stroke Honda 9hp, 4 stroke 

Driver Restraint System 4 pt safety harness 4 pt safety harness 

Duration of Ride Cycle 5 minutes/heat 5 minutes/heat

Lodging, Camping & 

Travel Information 

LODGING: 

For overnight lodging, the following hotels/motels are located within easy driving distance to Lagoon. They offer 

discount Lagoon Passports and/or Lagoon “Stay & Play” packages. Call for more details. 

SOUTH OF LAGOON: 

Best Western Cottontree Inn (North Salt Lake) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-292-7666 

Comfort Inn & Suites (North Salt Lake) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-410-9866 

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson (Bountiful) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-292-8100 

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson (West Valley City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-908-0311 

Crystal Inn (Salt Lake City). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-366-4466 

Embassy Suites (Salt Lake City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-325-7643 

Econo Lodge (Salt Lake City). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-363-0062 

Hampton Inn (Woods Cross) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-296-1211 

Little America (Salt Lake City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-596-5700 

Marriott Fairfield Inn (Salt Lake City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-355-3331 

Radisson Hotel – Airport (Salt Lake City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-364-5800 

Radisson Hotel Downtown (Salt Lake City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-531-7500 

Ramada Limited (South Salt Lake City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-486-2400 

NORTH OF LAGOON: 

Best Western High Country Inn (Ogden) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-594-8979 

Comfort Inn & Suites (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-544-5577 

Hampton Inn (Layton). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-775-8800 

Hilton Garden Inn (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-416-8899 

Holiday Inn Express (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-773-3773 

La Quinta Inns & Suites (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-776-6700 

Marriott Courtyard (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-217-2300 

Marriott Fairfield Inn (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-444-1600 

Marriott Ogden (Ogden) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-825-3163 

Marriott TownePlace Suites (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-779-2422 

Home2 Suites (Layton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-820-9222 

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Lodging, Camping & 

Travel Information (continued) 

CAMPING: 

LAGOON’S R.V. PARK & CAMPGROUND is located adjacent to Lagoon. Our grassy, shaded campground is a 

short walk from Lagoon’s main entrance. All Lagoon campground guests receive discounts on Lagoon Regular 

Single Day Passports. For campground reservations, please call (801) 451-8100 or 1-800-748-5246, ext. 3100. 

TRAVEL INFORMATION: 

For further information to help plan your Lagoon and Utah vacation please call: 

Lagoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-748-5246 

Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801-521-2822 

Golden Spike Empire Travel Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801-629-8288 

Utah Travel Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801-538-1030

126 Years of Family Fun! 1886 â€“ 2012 - Lagoon

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