BomBora is a family steel roller coaster at Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington, Utah, tucked just outside the entrance to Lagoon-A-Beach, the park’s water park. It opened to guests on April 2, 2011, after construction began the previous year on the site of former beach lockers.
The ride takes its name from an indigenous Australian term describing a submerged reef or a turbulent stretch of sea above one, a nod to the beachy, surf-rock soundtrack that plays throughout the ride. Rather than relying on an outside manufacturer, Lagoon built BomBora in-house, with the layout designed by ART Engineering.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Lagoon Amusement Park, Farmington, Utah
- Manufacturer: Lagoon (in-house build)
- Designer: ART Engineering
- Opened: April 2, 2011
- Height: about 45 feet
- Top speed: about 31 mph
- Length: about 1,040 feet
- Inversions: 0
The Ride Experience
Riders leave the station with a left turn into the lift hill, then crest the ride’s highest point before dropping into a string of smaller drops and twists. Surf rock plays over the ride’s speakers for the full circuit, reinforcing the beach theme suggested by the coaster’s name and its spot next to Lagoon’s water park.
Two trains run the course, each carrying eight cars with riders seated two across in a single row, for 16 guests per train. A 36-inch height requirement keeps the ride accessible to younger park-goers, placing it squarely among Lagoon’s family-friendly lineup rather than its thrill-seeker attractions.
A Family Ride Built for Lagoon
BomBora filled the space left behind when Lagoon-A-Beach’s old locker building was torn down in 2010, giving the park a new attraction right at the water park’s doorstep. Since it’s a Lagoon-built ride rather than a model from a major coaster manufacturer, BomBora is unique to the park and won’t be found anywhere else.
Its modest 45-foot height and 31 mph top speed keep the ride gentle by coaster standards, making it a common first coaster for younger visitors before they graduate to Lagoon’s larger rides elsewhere in the park.
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BomBora FAQs
Who manufactured BomBora?
Lagoon built BomBora itself rather than buying it from an outside manufacturer, with the ride’s layout designed by ART Engineering.
How tall do you have to be to ride BomBora?
Riders must be at least 36 inches tall to ride, making it one of Lagoon’s more accessible coasters for younger guests.
Does BomBora have any loops or inversions?
No. BomBora is a family-style coaster with drops and turns but no inversions.
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