Pepsi Orange Streak

Pepsi Orange Streak (formerly known as Pepsi Ripsaw) is a custom Zierer roller coaster located in Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America.[1] It is located in the west side of the park, and debuted with the park in August 1992. The track color is green with cream colored pylons. The Orange Streak used to have rustic looking, mine cart themed trains when it was known as Ripsaw, but around the time The Park at MOA became Nickelodeon Universe, these were changed to sleek orange trains.

Pepsi Orange Streak
Previously known as Pepsi Ripsaw
Pepsi Orange Streak(After Re-Theming)
Nickelodeon Universe
LocationNickelodeon Universe
Coordinates44.8547316°N 93.2439231°W / 44.8547316; -93.2439231
StatusOperating
Opening dateAugust 11, 1992
General statistics
TypeSteel – Indoor
ManufacturerZierer
DesignerWerner Stengel
Lift/launch systemFriction Wheels
Height60 ft (18 m)
Drop40 ft (12 m)
Length2,680 ft (820 m)
Speed40 mph (64 km/h)
Inversions0
Duration2:30
Capacity1000 riders per hour
Trains2 trains with 15 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 30 riders per train.
Pepsi Orange Streak at RCDB
Pictures of Pepsi Orange Streak at RCDB

Some of its features include two lift hills, a tunnel through the Log Chute, and three large helices, twisting its way through the park. The Pepsi Orange Streak's station shares space with the Rugrats Reptarmobiles in a blue building with designs similar to the front of many Pepsi bottles and cans. The ride is sponsored by Pepsi (Mall of America's official soft drink) and Nickelodeon. The Orange Streak sits by Rock Bottom Plunge.

History

Pepsi Orange Streak opened as the Pepsi Ripsaw when Camp Snoopy was opened in 1992.[2] The coaster was renamed the Pepsi Orange Streak during the rebranding as Nickelodeon Universe.

References
  1. Greder, Andy (December 24, 2018). "Gophers senior Emmit Carpenter, ailing 5-year-old boy forge unique friendship". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  2. Aaseng, Nathan (2002). Business Builders in Real Estate. The Oliver Press p. 145. ISBN 978-1-8815-0879-3.
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