Cyclone Sam's

Cyclone Sam's Cloudpoofer 2000 is an indoor Wipeout attraction at Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Cyclone Sam's officially opened to the public on April 1, 1995.^[1][2][3][4]

Cyclone Sam's Cloudpoofer 2000
Exterior of Cyclone Sam's in 2015
Worlds of Fun
Area	Wild West
Coordinates	39.1730°N 94.488°W / 39.1730; -94.488
Status	Operating
Opening date	April 1, 1995 (1995-04-01)
Replaced	Wobble Wheel
Ride statistics
Attraction type	Wipeout
Manufacturer	Chance Rides
Theme	Tornado
Vehicles	1
Riders per vehicle	40
Rows	20
Riders per row	2
Duration	2:30
Height restriction	48 in (122 cm)

History

In 1977, the Wobble Wheel, a Trabant ride manufactured by Chance Rides, was introduced to the park. The outdoor attraction was themed to resemble an old-western style wagon wheel and featured seating arrangements of two-person passenger rows facing the same direction. The Wobble Wheel was similar in design and operation to Cyclone Sam's, as it was capable of spinning and elevating in the air. The Wobble Wheel was removed from operation in 1993 and was temporarily replaced by a Ford Manufacturing exhibit for one season. This exhibit was subsequently replaced in 1995 by Cyclone Sam's.^[5]

Ride experience

Video of ride cycle in 2023

Cyclone Sam's Cloudpoofer 2000 is located within a building that is themed as a barn that appears to have been struck by a tornado.^[1][6][7] Guests enter an indoor queue area that previously included a video presentation featuring a 1930s-era scientist introducing the ride as his new invention.^[8]

The ride is themed to the effects of a storm and features a circular Chance Wipeout ride that elevates guests to heights of up to 30 feet. Riders experience a series of strong accelerations and varying forces as the ride rotates and tilts, mimicking the chaotic nature of a tornado. The attraction utilizes various special effects, including wind, lighting, fog, and sound effects, as well as video, to enhance the overall experience.^[1][6][7][9]

Cyclone Sam's Cloudpoofer 2000 accommodates up to 40 guests in 20 two-person passenger rows, with the rows facing each other. Each row is equipped with a shared lap bar and individual seat belts to secure riders during the experience.^[1]