“Trabant” is the German word for “satellite” which in English is defined as a natural body that revolves around a planet. The Trabant ride at Michigan’s Adventure sure fits the bill, as your natural body will be revolving around the ride’s center – plus doing lots of other crazy, out-of-this world motions.
The ride starts spinning on its platform, kind of like a mild-mannered carousel. Not so bad, you think. Then the entire circular platform lifts up and tilts to the side. Then tilts to the other side, all along its axis, all while continuing to spin. Very fast. For you, this means several minutes of stomach-churning, adrenaline-pumping, absolutely awesomeness that you’ll want to ride again and again.
Height Requirement: 42" minimum or accompanied by a Supervising Companion. No hand-held infants.
Rider Safety Information
- Min Height
- 42"
- This is a circular ride that rises to a tilted position while rotating forward producing changes of force and direction rapidly.
- Maximum weight is 340 lb. per seat.
- A shared lap bar secures all riders in the row across the thighs and pelvis.
- Riders must have a minimum of two functioning extremities; one functioning leg and one functioning arm. Two functioning arms are sufficient instead of one functioning leg and one functioning arm if the rider has normal center of gravity and lower extremities are sufficiently strong to support weight under the dynamic conditions of the ride. Amputations must be at the knee or below.
- Guests with cervical collars, back braces, broken collar bones, or braced arm casts are not permitted on the ride.
- Guests who do not demonstrate appropriate observed behavior must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
- Alternate access is available through the exit of the ride. Riders will need to take several steps, on their own or with the assistance of a companion. Riders will need to step up and shift sideways to enter the ride unit.
- Please do not use the ride restraints for entering and exiting as they may shift.
- Visit our Guest Assistance Guide for additional Accessibility information.