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A 'drop tower' is a type of amusement ride, based around a central structure or tower. With most drop towers, the gondala is lifted to the top of a large vertical structure, before being released and falling towards the ground. Brakes activate to slow the ride prior to reaching the ground. Some designs expand on this concept, with some designs promoting rotating gondalas or that riders be 'bounced' several times before coming to a rest.
Most parks and carnivals require riders to be 48 inches or taller.
Drop towers vary in height, passenger capacity, lift type, and brake type. Many are custom made, although there are some mass-produced designs, which are listed below.
The drop tower ride type should not be confused with the observation tower ride type.

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Examples

Examples

Mass-produced tower rides include;

★ Double Shot

★ Giant Drop

★ Space Shot air-powered blast up and down

★ Spring Ride / Family Tower

★ Super Shot

★ Turbo Drop air-powered blast down

★ Intamin Drop Tower

★ The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

★ Z-Force (Zamperla drop tower)