As passengers and crew feared all was lost, an immense bird appeared in the sky. Legend: In 1620, as the Mayflower neared the end of its 66 days at sea, a mighty storm nearly capsized the ship, taking it hundreds of miles off course. Ride Designer: Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), Switzerland Trains: Two trains, each with five four-person coaches Ride Time: 1 minute, 18 seconds (station to station) Speed: Thunderbird’s top speed is 60 miles per hour Ride Height: 140 feet at Immelmann loop’s peak Height Limit: Riders must be at least 52 inches tall but no taller than 6’6″ Want more? There are lot more stories, videos and photos about Thunderbird here on our HoliBlog.This attraction is not recommended for Guests who have high blood pressure, a back or neck condition, recent surgery, injury, or illness, are pregnant, prone to motion sickness or dizziness, have a heart condition, fear of heights, or are sensitive to strobe lights.Be sure to leave any loose items, including those in your pockets (especially cell phones and keys) in the designated area of the station so they aren’t lost in flight.Take off flip-flops or other footwear that doesn’t fit snuggly before boarding the ride.Need a little more room? Seats in Rows 2 and 3 are equipped with a longer safety belt (and are still safe for smaller individuals to use, too).There are two different types of seats on the ride to best accommodate our Guests. Before you get in line, we encourage you to try out Thunderbird’s test seat.Wait times tend to be longer for the front seats.Love the thrill of a “near miss”? Be sure to ride on Thunderbird’s left wing – the outside seat.

The thunderbird