Valley Road · Roller coaster
Thunderation
Arrow mine-train roller coaster that dives downhill through wooded hills, tunnels and a spiraling helix.
Roller coaster
High thrill
48"
min height
Before you ride
Fast curves and a lengthy spiral may feel intense for first-time coaster riders.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Prioritize this ride during your visit: its final operating day is scheduled for January 2, 2027.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 7 PM (~5 min) · also good around 4 PM (~8 min)
Busiest around 1 PM (~17 min)
| 1 PM | 17 minutes |
|---|---|
| 2 PM | 15 minutes |
| 4 PM | 8 minutes |
| 7 PM | 5 minutes |
Average standby wait from 3 days of live waits, in park time (CT). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
Thunderation stats
Thunderation is a 80-foot roller coaster at Silver Dollar City that reaches 48 mph and drops 80 feet. It was built by Arrow Dynamics, opened in 1993 and lasts about 2 minutes. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 7 PM or 4 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Arrow Dynamics
- Model
- Mine Train
- Opened
- 1993
- Track length
- 3,022 ft
- Top speed
- 48 mph
- Height
- 80 ft
- Drop
- 80 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 2 min
- Height requirement
- 48 in
💡 Fun facts
- Opened in 1993
- Retires after January 2, 2027
- 910-degree double helix
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