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The Branson Coaster is an alpine coaster located on West 76 Country Boulevard in Branson, Missouri. The attraction opened on July 18, 2017, and was developed by FACE Amusement with equipment supplied by Wiegand Sports GmbH. The coaster is located at 2115 West 76 Country Boulevard in Branson's main tourism district, and was designed with two uphill lift sections and two downhill sections and was promoted as the first double alpine coaster in North America. Its track has a combined downhill length of approximately 2,700 feet and a total track length of approximately 3,980 feet.[1][2]
History
[edit]Development and opening
[edit]In 2016, FACE Amusement declared their intention to enter the Branson market. The Branson Coaster and other entertainment attractions were part of the company's Branson expansion. Wiegand Sports GmbH built the coaster, which was located along Highway 76 on a steep hillside. [1]
By early 2017, construction was in progress. The installation of the coaster's opening helix, mid-course lift hill, and return lift was detailed in a construction report from March 2017, while the station's ongoing development and the completion of several lift systems were documented in a July report. Building permits for the Branson Coaster and its ticket office were also included in the City of Branson's 2017 quarterly report.[3][4][5]
On July 18, 2017, The Branson Coaster became accessible to the general public. According to recent industry reports, Wiegand Sports GmbH is the ride supplier and FACE Amusement is the owner and operator. The attraction was marketed as the first double alpine coaster in North America when it initially opened. The Branson Coaster was built with two cable-powered uphill parts, letting riders to experience two distinct downhill sections during a single ride, in contrast to alpine coasters with a single lift hill. [1][6][2]
Branson Sawmill
[edit]FACE Amusement later expanded the property with additional attractions. In 2019, the company added the Branson BuzzSaw onto the property, a 123-foot swing ride. The attraction was later marketed as Branson Sawmill.[7]
The Branson Coaster continued operating as part of the Branson Sawmill complex. The coaster retained its original two-lift and 2,700-foot downhill track. The BuzzSaw was later removed, and the property returned to being primarily identified as The Branson Coaster.[2][8]
2021 accident
[edit]On June 20, 2021, an 11-year-old boy was seriously injured at The Branson Coaster. According to reporting by the Associated Press, the boy fell while getting off the ride before the ride was completed, and became trapped beneath its rails. He suffered severe injuries to both of his legs and one arm, and was transported to a hospital in Springfield, Missouri.[9]
The coaster was closed following the accident while Missouri officials investigated the incident. The state's Amusement Ride Safety Unit conducted inspections and tests, reviewed operating procedures, and interviewed the ride operator and witnesses. [9]
On July 9, 2021, the Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office approved the ride to reopen after a final inspection determined that it was safe for public operation. The state investigation into the accident continued after the reopening.[9][10]
Ride
[edit]The Branson Coaster is an alpine coaster in which riders control the speed of individual carts while traveling downhill. The ride begins at the loading station before descending through a series of curves and turns. Riders then travel uphill on the first lift before entering a second downhill section. A second lift returns riders toward the station. [6][2]
The attraction's original specifications listed approximately 1,280 feet of uphill track, 2,700 feet of downhill track, and 3,980 feet of total track. The coaster was designed to reach speeds of up to 27 miles per hour. The attraction was also designed for nighttime operation, with lighting along the track and in the surrounding wooded area. [1][2]
Location
[edit]The Branson Coaster is located at 2115 West 76 Country Boulevard in Branson, Missouri, along the city's main tourism corridor. The property previously contained the Cool Off Water Chute, which was removed before construction of the coaster. [1][8]
See also
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "Branson Landing bringing new experiences (and an alpine coaster) to Missouri". InPark Magazine. 2017-07-05. Retrieved 2026-09-03.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Weisenberger, Nick (2023-08-29). "Comprehensive Guide to the Alpine Coasters of Branson, Missouri - Coaster101". Retrieved 2026-09-03.
- ↑ "Branson Coaster (Branson Sawmill)". Retrieved 2026-09-03.
- ↑ "Branson Coaster (Branson Sawmill)". Retrieved 2026-09-03.
- ↑ "Reports | Branson, MO - Official Website". www.bransonmo.gov. Retrieved 2026-09-03.
- 1 2 "Branson Coaster - NOW OPEN (Branson Sawmill)". Retrieved 2026-09-03.
- ↑ "Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri Opening New Restaurant on Branson Landing". 94.7 KTTS. Retrieved 2026-09-03.
- 1 2 "Branson Coaster". coastergallery.com. Archived from the original on 2026-05-08. Retrieved 2026-09-03.
- 1 2 3 Press, Associated (2021-07-11). "Missouri coaster cleared to open after boy hurt in accident". KSMU Radio. Retrieved 2026-09-03.
- ↑ Staff, KY3 (2021-07-09). "Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office approves reopening of Branson Coaster". https://www.ky3.com. Retrieved 2026-09-03.
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