"Dare to ride ... ICON"
Name Icon Project Name Construction MMXVIII Opened 25 May 2018 Inversions 2 Launches 2 Height 88 ft Length 3,750 ft Model LSM Launch Manufacturer Mack Rides Cost £16.25 million
A decade after the debut of Infusion, the park was in the market for a new roller coaster. After reviewing a number of options, it was decided to once again collaborate with Mack Rides who had introduced their LSM roller coaster concept at their own Europa Park in 2009.
Built on the former Tom Sawyer lake (that had previously been home to the Tom Sawyer Raft Ride, Swamp Buggies and Spin Doctor), the ride features two LSM launches, two inversions and several close interactions with the Big One, Big Dipper, Steeplechase and Pleasure Beach Express along an extremely twisted course.
❓Did You Know❓
The Big One, Icon, Valhalla & Launch Pad have soundtracks that can be heard in their queues and stations, each was especially composed by The Notable Stranger who is a longstanding contributor to the Hot Ice Show.
The aesthetics of the ride received close attention, with a custom soundtrack, beautiful trains and several themed sculptures.
For the 2022 season, one of the ride’s trains was upgraded to include the ‘Enso’ experience, allowing riders to experience Icon in a spinning seat – completely changing the dynamics of the ride.