Mindbender
J3 · The Long Way Round
J3 · № 143/159
Mindbender
Galaxyland · CA · Schwarzkopf Custom Looping Coaster (Triple Loop)
UNOFFICIAL · NOT PARK-ENDORSED
Create your free accountAlso on The Long Way Round
Also by Schwarzkopf
Fast facts
- Mindbender opened at Galaxyland in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1985. coasterpedia.net
- The steel coaster was manufactured by Schwarzkopf and featured three inversions. coasterpedia.net
- Its structure rose forty-four point two metres above the indoor park floor. coasterpedia.net
- Trains reached a top speed of 96.6 kilometres per hour. coasterpedia.net
- The ride handled approximately 430 passengers per hour. coasterpedia.net
- Construction of Mindbender was reported to have cost six million dollars. latimes.com
The story of Mindbender
Galaxyland opened Mindbender in 1985, bringing a Schwarzkopf custom looping coaster beneath the great roof of West Edmonton Mall. It became the park’s principal large-scale thrill ride. coasterpedia.net· globalnews.ca
The ride was a substantial piece of indoor engineering: steel track climbed forty-four point two metres, gathered speed through the enclosed structure, and carried its passengers through three inversions. Its reported construction cost was six million dollars. coasterpedia.net· latimes.com
Mindbender’s early history also included a serious accident in June 1986, when the rear car derailed during operation. Three people were killed and nineteen were injured, after which the ride was subjected to investigation and further safety attention. latimes.com
The coaster last operated in July 2021. Galaxyland confirmed its permanent closure in January 2023, explaining that the surrounding area would be redeveloped; the remaining structure was removed by February 2025. coasterpedia.net· globalnews.ca
Sources
- coasterpedia.net Preferred source
- latimes.com Acceptable source
- globalnews.ca Acceptable source