Redwall: Escape from Malkariss (Carwardine Colony)

Redwall: Escape from Malkariss is a flying roller coaster located in the Mine Shaft area of Carwardine Colony in, United States. It opened on March 17, 2003 as the fastest and tallest flying roller coaster in the world. It was built by. The ride is themed to the Redwall franchise.

History
In 2000, Christopher R. Carwardine saw a report on CNN about the opening of a new coaster in California by the name of Stealth at California's Great America that emphasized the feeling of flight by "flying" close to the ground by way of suspended cars that harnessed riders in a prone position during the duration of the ride. Carwardine wanted to introduce a similar coaster that emphasized not only that, but also height and speed. Carwardine Colony asked for proposals from Vekoma, Intamin, TOGO, Arrow Dynamics, MSC, Bolliger & Mabillard and Hopkins Rides to build a similar flying roller coaster. Carwardine chose Bolliger & Mabillard, as they were working on a concept for one with British designer. After installing Air at Alton Towers and the first installation of Superman: Ultimate Flight at Six Flags Over Georgia, Bolliger & Mabillard were ready to install Carwardine Colony's flying coaster.

Construction and opening
Redwall: Escape from Malkariss was announced publicly alongside the PBS Kids Neighborhood concept on September 20, 2002, construction had already begun on August 26. Redwall creator was one of the first people to ride the coaster, boarding the train after one test cycle. It officially opened to the public on March 17, 2003 as the world's tallest and fastest flying coaster. It was measured for the Guinness Book of World Records on June 1, using a helicopter.

Modifications
Shortly after opening, a brake run was added towards the end of the coaster after complaints of head-banging on that section.

In 2011, metal detectors were added to the ride's station due to the 2010 season having a calculated total of over 12,000 dropped cell phones.

Theme Song

 * "I'm a Fighter" - Van Zant

Trivia

 * The ride's station was the first outdoor station at Carwardine Colony to have air conditioning, rather than just fans on the roof.
 * The ride has been sponsored by Petco since first opening.