Big Easy Boulevard · Flat ride
Detonator
Compact 100-foot drop tower with an abrupt near-freefall overlooking the park.
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Flat ride
Extreme thrill
52"
min height
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Before you ride
Sudden tower drop; fear of heights may be triggered.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Look out over the lake at the top—the short pause makes the drop feel even sharper.
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Detonator stats
Detonator is a 100-foot flat ride at Thorpe Park that reaches 50 mph and drops 100 feet. It was built by Fabbri, opened in 2001 and lasts about 70 seconds. Riders must be at least 52 inches tall.
- Type
- Flat ride
- Manufacturer
- Fabbri
- Model
- Mega Drop
- Opened
- 2001
- Top speed
- 50 mph
- Height
- 100 ft
- Drop
- 100 ft
- Duration
- 1 min 10 sec
- Height requirement
- 52 in
💡 Fun facts
- 100 ft tower
- Approximate 50 mph drop
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