Flight Of Fear

About Flight Of Fear

A launched "dark" coaster, Flight of Fear rockets riders from 0 to 54 mph in four seconds. It also features 4 inversions and pretty good station theming. It also has a Cobra Roll, a Sidewinder and a Corkscrew.
When the ride opened, it was equipped with over-the-shoulder restraints, making for an often uncomfortable ride. The park replaced them with lap restraints, making the ride a much more comfortable, as well as more fun experience. It was the first coaster to use a linear induction motor (LIM) launch. The ride itself is a knot of steel track in a dark room, leaving guests to guess where they'll end up next. The ending packs a punch with a quick corkscrew. -- Last edited by Ty Mullins

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Readers' Opinions

I love this Ride, its a lot shorter wait than Firehawk - J Goodman

I love this ride! I never knew what it looked like without the building. Was the building something KI and KD added after? - Adam Clinard

If you thought Vortex was good, wait till you ride this. It's a launched coaster, which means no lift hill, but other than that, expect more of the same- as in going upside down multiple times. It may have 2 less inversions than Vortex, but it does this indoors where there is no light and is not very rough at all. It can easily give the Beast and Diamondback a run for their money. - Jon Williams

Interesting ride that I honestly didn't expect much from, initially. A sudden launch into darkness, and lots of twists and turns left me disoriented but pleasantly surprised. - Erin B

Decent ride. Identical to the Kings Dominion version. - Will Chilcote

The best day coaster in the park... power launch+ darkness + cool waiting area= a must ride at KI - Byron Smith

It's back to lights off in 2009, and the launch is as disorienting as ever. The train stops in the middle of the ride, then proceeds thru a short segment to the finish. Nice ride! Great theming. So THIS is where the aliens are buried...? - Larry Zimmerman

After making their way through a highly-themed queue, guests board a small train and are launched into oblivion. The dark ride experience tosses riders upside-down four times, along with throwing passengers on their sides countless times. The attraction is very enjoyable and a must-ride. - Ty Mullins

great indoor roller coaster - Brandon S

This ride was in it's prime a few years ago, right after they removed the shoulder harnesses. For some reason though, they decided to turn on some lights. It used to be pitch black. Coaster and launch is still effective, but is starting to show age a little. - Derek Potter

The Ride has A long wait but its worrth it. First time riders have HUGE amounts of Second thoughts about riding it. When they see how fast it shoots off. And I'd Give it 2-thumbs up and a rating of 999 million out of 10. - Connor Sweeney

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