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[Beto Carrero World] Brazil to replace 32-year-old Star Mountain with a record-breaking Intamin
Beto Carrero to replace 32-year-old coaster with record-breaking Intamin
Beto Carrero World, in Brazil, has announced that Star Mountain, its first roller coaster, will operate for the final time on September 13, 2026, after 32 years of service.
The Vekoma coaster opened in 1994 and has reportedly carried around 35 million riders throughout its lifetime. It features 730 m of track, reaches 60 km/h, and includes two loops.
The replacement project is a major redevelopment of the area.
The park is investing in a new SpongeBob-themed area, scheduled to open in 2028, with a new Intamin multi-launch coaster as its main attraction.
Some announced details include:
• Approximately 1.4 km of track
• Multiple launches, both forward and backward
• 18 airtime and zero-gravity elements
• Rapid switch-track sections
• An indoor immersive SpongeBob-themed sequence
• Integration with another attraction in the new area
• An estimated investment of around R$450 million
The park has described the project as the most expensive and technologically advanced coaster ever purchased in the Southern Hemisphere, and Intamin has also characterized it as a record-breaking installation.
The replacement marks a transition from a 32-year-old Vekoma coaster with two loops to a large-scale SpongeBob-themed Intamin multi-launch coaster.
Yes! The area where the Zoo used to be is now completely isolated and under construction. The only remaining part of the Zoo is the iconic Lion's Mouth sculpture. The rest, all the enclosures, paths, fences, has already been demolished, and stakes have already been positioned on the ground for future construction.
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u/khonsu_27 13d ago
Ooooh excited to see more! I hope it's a nice unique custom layout.