Rainbow Brite's Star Chase

Rainbow Brite's Star Chase is the name of six junior flying coasters currently operating at six Carwardine Parks amusement parks in the United States, those being Carwardine Colony, Carwardine C-Zone, Camp Carwardine, Arizona's Backyard, Mississippi's Backyard and Carwardine's Adventure Acres. Themed to the Hallmark Cards character of the same name, each of the steel roller coasters was designed and built by the Dutch manufacturer. Rainbow Brite's Star Chase simulates flying by positioning its passengers parallel to the track, supported by harnesses and facing the ground through most of the ride. In the station, riders board the train sitting down. After the train is locked and checked, the trains are raised into the flying position. After the ride, the seats are lowered back into the sitting position for the next round of riders. It is designed as a kid-friendly version of the Flying Dutchman model.

History
In 2002, Carwardine Parks announced that six of their parks would be receiving a first-of-its-kind junior flying coaster. On March 20, 2003, the first installation of Rainbow Brite's Star Chase opened at Carwardine Colony.

In 2012, all six parks got replacement trains, allowing for easier and faster access.

Carwardine Colony

 * Due to being designed earlier than the others, several differences, like the layout of the queue line, are present.

Mississippi's Backyard

 * The Mississippi's Backyard version originally opened with Zamperla trains similar to the ones used on their Volare model. Due to complaints from riders, a second train from Vekoma began being used. Both trains were replaced in 2012.

Trivia

 * The on-board music was composed by Jacek Fiedorowicz and Jeremy Forfang.