Sea Dragon (roller coaster)

Pacific Park Retires Original Sea Dragon Via Helicopter, Debuts All-New, Improved Sea Dragon Swinging Amusement Park Ride

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The original Sea Dragon ride opened with Pacific Park on May 26, 1996, and after carrying more than 12 million guests, took its last ride via heavy-duty helicopter from Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier and landed at the Port of Hueneme in Ventura County into retirement on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The new Sea Dragon lights up the evenings with LED energy-efficient lights lining the ride car and 40-feet tall ride supports.
  • The ever popular, classic Sea Dragon is a swinging ship ride with two lifelike dragonheads making passengers feel as if they're caught in the turbulent waters.
  • Pacific Park's custom, all-new Sea Dragon ride is designed and built by Chance Rides Manufacturing, Inc. in Wichita, Kan.
  • Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, LA's only admission free amusement park, offers 12 amusement rides, 14 midway games, an oceanfront food plaza and beachside shopping.