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canarymoon · 09-22-2009, 09:48 PM

New 'ride' at Labadee -
Dragon's Tail Coaster

Has anyone tried this? Sounds interesting...

Here's the description from the Roiyal Caribbean Website:

Take a ride on the wild side! Roar down the side of the mountain on this thrilling alpine coaster ride. Minimum age to be a single rider is 12 years old. Children between the ages of 5 and 11 may ride in the same cart with their parent/guardian. Maximum occupancy per cart is 2 persons with a maximum combined weight of 360 pounds. Total ride time is approximately 3-5 minutes. Purchase a ticket and you can take a person along in your cart for free!

Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Labadee as you slowly rise up from the beach on Santa Maria's lookout mountain. Once you reach 680 feet, you'll have just enough time to catch your breath and marvel at the view before turning and whooshing down at 30 miles per hour. As you race through 360-degree turns as well as dips, waves and curves, you can catch glimpses of the ocean. Roaring down the gorgeous mountainside forest, this alpine coaster is one thrilling ride you and your family will be talking about long after you get home

Blizzard · 09-22-2009, 11:50 PM

I heard the price of the ticket was a bit steep. I think it was $45, for one ride.

canarymoon · 09-23-2009, 08:38 AM

Here''s what is linsted on the Royal Caribbean site... $35.00. Still sounds like a lot to pay for a 3-5 minute thrill ...

Prices starting from:
*35.00 USD (Adult)
*35.00 USD (Child)
*0.00 USD (Infant)

Restrictions:
Minimum Age: 12 Years Old

*Prices shown above are representative. Dates, times and prices are subject to change and may not be available for your sailing.

canarymoon · 09-23-2009, 08:38 AM

OK - It also says THIS, which makes it a bit better:

Maximum occupancy per cart is 2 persons with a maximum combined weight of 360 pounds. Total ride time is approximately 3-5 minutes. Purchase a ticket and you can take a person along in your cart for free!