When is gold striker opening

Representatives of the San Francisco 49ers were on hand at the ceremony as the ride is themed and named after the Gold Rush. On January 30, , one of the milestones took place as the ride's lift hill was topped off.

On February 20, , California's Great America announced the first drop will be fully enclosed setting the record for world's longest initial drop tunnel on a wooden coaster. On March 6, , the park announced they would be holding a first rider auction for Gold Striker. The park auctioned the first six trains through April 28, Members of the general public were able to take some early rides in from April 30, during a promotional shoot the park was doing.

Gold Striker opened on May 31, and had an official opening ceremony the next day. After departing the station, the train makes a slight turn to the right followed by another turn to the right, then the train turns left onto the foot 33 m lift hill. The coaster's first drop wraps around the park's signature Star Tower attraction.

The train then turns to the left into a bunny hop, passing by the station and lift hill. It then makes a turn-around to the right followed by an 80 degree banked turn.

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Guests with cervical collar, neck brace, or broken collar bone are not permitted to ride. Casts are not permitted on this ride. Alternate access is available at the ride exit or Fast Lane Entrance. Riders will have to transfer into the seat on their own or with the assistance of a companion.

A transfer device is available upon request which may assist a rider out of a wheelchair and into the ride unit. A wheelchair lift is available to transport guests from the Fast Lane Entrance to the ride platform.

Please use the intercom at the base of the lift to request assistance. Limit of one rider in a wheelchair and one companion in the lift at a time. Note : Glasses may only be worn on this attraction if they are secured with an athletic strap.