Wild mouse

A wild mouse is a type of roller coaster consisting of single or spinning cars traversing a tight-winding track with an emphasis on sharp, unbanked turns.

Wild mouse coasters first appeared in the 1950s, and following a period of decline in the 1980s, new innovations and layout designs in the late 1990s led to a resurgence in demand.

During the 1950s, wild mouse roller coasters began to appear at amusement parks and traveling fairs throughout the United States.

In the original wooden Wild Mouse coasters of the 1960s and 1970s, the cars were so small that they could only fit two adults in close contact.

While the low capacity of these rides led to long lines, the cars were small by design.