Golden Zephyr

Editors' Comments

Editor: Denise   Thrill: 2  Theme: 3  Overall: 3 (10/17/2007)
A peaceful drift in the air is what this beautiful attraction will provide. Sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacular view.

Reader Comments

User ID: darcy-becker   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (8/26/2005)
I liked swinging out over the water but otherwise this one is pretty boring.

User ID: disneymom5   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/8/2004)
FUN RIDE!! and I love the lights at night

User ID: Stanley 45   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (10/21/2003)
Reminiscent of Pacific Ocean Park.

User ID: run_steve_run   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (10/21/2003)
Nice! (When its open...)

User ID: stans42   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (7/31/2003)
Nice ride. Reminscent of Pacific Ocean Park.

User ID: videoogamer10   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/13/2003)
A 3 because it offers great veiws of the park, thats not why we went on, we went on for fun and thrills so srry for the people that enjoy the ride.

User ID: kirbysloan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/13/2003)
I'm going to plus this ride a little bit by giving it a 4.

This is a modern day view of a classic attraction by the GREAT coaster designer Harry Traver. His Circle Swing made its debut in 1903.

99 years later I was able to ride Traver's ride in a Disney Park. I loved it!

Try to find a copy of the 1982 Biography of Harry Traver "Legends of Terror".

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User ID: skaterfreakboi   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (11/22/2002)
nice old style ride


User ID: goldenstate5   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (7/2/2002)
Nice, fun ride. That's all, it is worth-your-while...

User ID: Disney-Dude16   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/5/2002)
VERY VERY FUN! ITS GREAT! I LOVED IT! HINT: FUN TO WATCH THE ELECTRICAL PARADE ON IT!

User ID: indyxena   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/25/2001)
So glad more than one attraction on the Pier didn't have a height requirement. Gentle and fun for those who can't ride anything else here or don't want to. Seems to be broken down a lot though.

User ID: gamecubefreek   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/18/2001)
really a fascinating ride. Best at night. great way to end the day!

User ID: Disneytom   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/12/2001)
This attraction IS Paradise Pier!
Looks great!

User ID: Futurist   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (4/8/2001)
Taking it for what it is, a simple spinner from the past.... It is fun. Adds atmosphere to Paradise Pier. Makes me feel like it's 1910, and I've taken a trip back to when this was the "Pirates of the Caribbean" for folks back then. Could be another minute longer. And not worth the wait if it's more than 20 minutes.

User ID: Irishman4000   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (4/1/2001)
Fun ride but it only works at night.

User ID: disneynut111   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (3/23/2001)
what a waste of time, I stood in line for 5 minutes and it wasn't worth the wait. Its also too short, all its good for is relaxing

User ID: keithles   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (3/22/2001)
Im 8. The ride is too slow.

User ID: keithles   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (3/22/2001)
I'm 9 . . . TOO SLOW!!!

User ID: DoodleDuck   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (3/10/2001)
2 for ride experience 4 for looks. Too short ride time on this relaxing float.

User ID: lindsy   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (2/25/2001)
First, it's a SILVER Zephyr (I saw no gold...why's it called Golden if it's not?). The ride was decent (if brief) and it does add to the ambiance of the pier.

User ID: DSNILSEN   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (2/24/2001)
We spent more time getting buckled in vs actual ride time. For adults and teens this ride is super boring. For young kids it was gentle and enjoyable. However, even though this ride is not exactly a top ten it makes the area look so cool and it is one of the best looking rides at night.

User ID: dlport   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (2/23/2001)
A fun but tame ride. I rated it higher for two reasons: (1) it adds to the theme of Paradise Pier by bringing back a classic ride, and (2) this is a ride Disney had to have completely re-designed for modern audiences as it was an extinct relic.

User ID: canyon blaster 21   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (2/13/2001)
Should be longer.It is a very short ride.

User ID: KarenW2   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (2/12/2001)
Very boring. I'd rather have Rocket Jets - at least you could make them go up and down!

User ID: tsantacruz   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (2/12/2001)
Booooooring

User ID: trent24   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (2/12/2001)
It was ok but it gave a nice view of the lake

User ID: Nectarmaiden   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (2/4/2001)
Cool ride...just like one I rode as a kid!

User ID: boscal   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (2/4/2001)
Very boring and short.

User ID: Brer Rabbit   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (2/4/2001)
Not all that great. Besides nice views and a little wind in your face, there is definitely not much to this ride.

User ID: WeirdOne   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (2/4/2001)
I think this is the best lost ride Disney has recreated and I am proud of Disney. Although, It could have spun a little bit faster.

User ID: MM2U   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (2/2/2001)
Appearance, the ride looks great but is too short. A good thrill to take younger children on who cannot ride jumping jellyfish!!!

User ID: Gregmh4886   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (2/2/2001)
All this ride does is spin very slowly in a circle. From the pictures I thought it would spin a little faster and rise off the ground a little more, but it doesn't. You know what it is like before you get on and in the future I will only ride it to relax and look at the great views.