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Pendulum Ride Explained – Theme Park Definition
Also known as: giant frisbee · swinging gondola ride
A pendulum ride is a type of flat ride in which a gondola is suspended from a long arm that swings back and forth in an increasingly wide arc, often reaching near-vertical heights. As the arm swings, the gondola also rotates, combining the pendulum motion with axial spin for a highly intense experience.
The most iconic example is the Frisbee (Mondial), a disc-shaped gondola that swings like a pendulum while rotating. Other well-known pendulum rides include the KMG Afterburner and Intamin Giant Frisbee. Pendulum rides are a popular fixture in theme parks and travelling fairs worldwide, valued for their dramatic visual spectacle and relatively compact footprint.
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