The Legend Wooden Roller Coaster
Don’t Look Back!
The theme of The Legend wooden roller coaster is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. On it, riders race through the woods as if chased in terror by the relentless Headless Horseman. In 2016, Legend was “reborn,” with nearly 1,400 feet of new track (all eight layers!) plus the addition of a fifth tunnel and a new double-down element!
The most dramatic drops measure 113 feet, 77 feet, and 64 feet (the 77-foot drop features the world’s first spiral drop). The double helix throws riders from side to side and the disorienting finish (with a new double-down feature added in 2016) sends riders back to Ichabod Crane’s one-room schoolhouse to study up on just how extreme a coaster can be!
Fun fact: The Legend is known for its lateral (sideways) G-Forces. The ride is full of twists and turns that are sure to surprise.
Tips for your visit
First time riding coasters? Work your way up by riding The Raven first, then The Legend ; save The Voyage for last! For a different coaster experience, don’t forget to check out Thunderbird and Good Gravy!
Wait till the afternoon to ride, as lines are shortest then.
Wait times tend to be longer for the front or back seats.
Don’t forget to leave any loose items you wish to keep – especially cell phones and keys – in the designated area of the station so the Headless Horseman won’t be able to snatch them from you.
If you manage to ride with your eyes open, you’ll get a lovely (if brief) view of Splashin’ Safari.
It should come as no surprise that a roller coaster themed for the Headless Horseman includes multiple “headchoppers,” including charges through five tunnels.
Ride Opened
May 6, 2000
Theme
Named for Washington Irving’s classic, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Ride Designer
Custom Coasters, Inc.
Coaster Type
Wooden terrain roller coaster
Terrain
From woods to water slides, The Legend takes you on a grand tour our parks.
Accessibility Information
Please Ride Responsibly
This attraction is not recommended for Guests who have high blood pressure, a back or neck condition, recent surgery, injury, or illness, are pregnant, prone to motion sickness or dizziness, have a heart condition, or a fear of heights.
No loose articles
Loose articles – especially cell phones and keys – should be stored in the designated storage area in the station or left with a non-rider. Filming and/or photography while on-ride is prohibited.
Vehicles
Two PTC trains, holding 24 passengers each.
Rider Restraints
The Legend requires the use of individual lap bars and seat belts. Bench seats have a seat divider; base of each seat is 15” across. Seat belt encircles a maximum of approximately 50” when fully extended (the ends attach in the back corners); lap bar must be latched. A test seat is available at the entrance to The Legend.
Ride Description
An intense high-speed wooden roller coaster with steep drops, banked turns, dark tunnels and sudden stops.
Riding Position
Riders must be able to maintain an upright position and control of upper torso, head, and neck throughout the ride. At minimum, riders must have at least one functioning arm, one leg, and one leg remnant at or below the knee. The Legend has a full-body harness available for Guests who do not meet this requirement. In order to ride The Legend with the full-body harness, Guest must have, at minimum, one functioning arm remnant with the ability to grip or brace and two leg remnants that extend at least 4” beyond the leg straps of the harness. Guests with an arm cast must be seated on the side of the car that keeps the cast away from
the adjacent rider.
Attraction Access
Accessible entrance at ride exit. Must transfer from wheelchair/ECV. A transfer device is available.
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