Surf Dance at night video shot by M. Fischer (3.0 MB) ©M. Fischer
LOCATION: Long Island Adventureland, East Farmingdale, New York
RIDE TYPE: Super Nova
MANUFACTURER: Mondial Fair Attractions, Holland
YEARS OPERATED: 1993-2005
CAPACITY: 44 (11 rows of 4)
DURATION OF RIDE: Between 2 and 4 minutes, depending on operator and/or program used
This is the first Super Nova ride to be installed in the United States. It was purchased form Schaefer, a travelling fair in Europe, where it operated for two years (1991-1992) before being brought to the United States. The wave shaped ship swings naturally depending on the independent movements of each arm. The ride is able to be programed for automatic playback of arm movements, or can be operated manually each time, thus creating endless possibilities. The ride is especially impressive when diagonals are accomplished and when it is operate at night. The ride was sold after the 2005 season, leaving only one Mondial Super Nova in the country, "Indiago", which is owned by Amusements Inc. of Dallas, Texas.
