Lost City · Flat ride
Vortex
Spinning pendulum ride combining a huge swing with rotating outward-facing seats.
🔧 Refurbishment
Flat ride
High thrill
56"
min height
Visitor rating★ 1.01 rating
Before you ride
Listed as closed for maintenance in 2026; spins while swinging.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Watch one full cycle before joining; the changing spin direction feels much wilder than it looks.
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Vortex stats
Vortex is a 65-foot flat ride at Thorpe Park that reaches 35 mph. It was built by KMG, opened in 2002 and lasts about 2 minutes. Riders must be at least 56 inches tall.
- Type
- Flat ride
- Manufacturer
- KMG
- Model
- Afterburner
- Opened
- 2002
- Top speed
- 35 mph
- Height
- 65 ft
- Duration
- 2 min 20 sec
- Height requirement
- 56 in
💡 Fun facts
- Spinning pendulum
- Approximately 15 rotations per minute