Lagoon retiring Jet Star 2 on November 9th; ”worthy successor” planned

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One more classic Schwarzkopf biting the dust.

ONE LAST RIDE: Jet Star 2’s Final Countdown!

Since its thrilling debut in the Summer of 1976, Jet Star 2 has provided a generation of thrills at Lagoon.

The 1,900-foot coaster isn’t just a ride; it’s a piece of #Utah history, and one of the park’s most popular attractions for nearly five decades.

Lagoon will be retiring Jet Star 2 following the conclusion of the 2025 season.

Join us to celebrate the incredible legacy of Jet Star 2 and take one last unforgettable ride. The park will be open TWO BONUS WEEKENDS: October 31st - November 9th, 2025*.

Don’t worry- the park is planning a worthy successor!

*Park Hours: Weather and other factors permitting.

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[JuliOverbank]

Sad to hear. I think that leaves the oddly-named Jet Star 3 at Lunapark Robland in Poland as the only operating Jet Star 2 model in the world. But I might have missed a travelling coaster of this model.

 

[Steely Dan]

Bummer.

And with the recent closure of Montana Rusa at Parque del Café down in Colombia, I believe this news will leave SFGAm's Whizzer as the last remaining Schwarzkopf spiral lift in the western hemisphere.

Indiana Beach does still have Tig'rr, but that's a first-gen Schwarzkopf Jet Star that didn't utilize the spiral lift (still a totally fun zippy little ride, though).

However, there are about a half-dozen Wildcats still left in this part of the world...... which is nice.

 

[bratcurry]

Holy ****! We just rode it in September and it was running absolutely smooth and reliable.

 

[patrickferris]

I’m looking forward to its successor! The last time I rode Jet Star (last year), my neck and back were messed up. I also had some strange kid sitting in my lap because he needed someone to ride with so I was trying not to hit his head with mine. I love roller coasters but that one has seen better days. My condolences to those who still love it though.

 

[Eclipso127]

Bummer.

And with the recent closure of Montana Rusa at Parque del Café down in Colombia, I believe this news will leave SFGAm's Whizzer as the last remaining Schwarzkopf spiral lift in the western hemisphere.

Indiana Beach does still have Tig'rr, but that's a first-gen Schwarzkopf Jet Star that didn't utilize the spiral lift (still a totally fun zippy little ride, though).

However, there are about a half-dozen Wildcats still left in this part of the world...... which is nice.

Can they just replace the regular lift hill with the jet star 2 spiral lift hill

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Checkered banners are up around the site for a 2027 replacement;

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