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Python (Coney Island, Cincinnati, Ohio)

Coordinates: 39°03′14″N 84°25′08″W / 39.053917°N 84.419020°W / 39.053917; -84.419020
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Python
One of the trains entering a turn
Coney Island
LocationConey Island
Park sectionSunlite Water Adventure
Coordinates39°03′14″N 84°25′08″W / 39.053917°N 84.419020°W / 39.053917; -84.419020
StatusRemoved
Opening date1999
Closing dateSeptember 21, 2019
General statistics
TypeSteel
ManufacturerPinfari
DesignerDaniel Pinfari
ModelCompact Family Coaster
Track layoutZyklon/Galaxi
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height40 ft (12 m)
Length1,100 ft (340 m)
Inversions0
Duration1:24
Python at RCDB

The Python was a D.P.V. Rides designed Zyklon-style steel roller coaster. It operated from 1996 to 1999 at Splash Zone Water Park, but was relocated to Coney Island at the end of the 1999 season. Following Coney Island's removal of all their amusement rides in 2019, the Python was sold to an independent ride operator - Kissel Entertainment, who refurbished the coaster and began touring with it in 2023.[1]


2008 incident

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On May 26, 2008, the Python slightly derailed at the top of its first drop, leaving its lone passenger stranded just over the edge of the drop. There were no injuries. It was closed after the incident. The ride reopened on May 28, 2008.[2]

References

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  1. ^ www.mwdwebdesign.com, Matt's Web Design-. "Python Roller Coaster". Kissel Entertainment.
  2. ^ http://www.kiextreme.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3266