The theme of the Dragon Khan roller coaster is based on Chinese mythology. According to legend, the Dragon Khan is the reincarnated spirit of Prince Hu, an evil prince from Beijing. The legend goes on to tell that the Dragon Khan became furious any time a human dared to climb upon its back. The dragon threw off any unsuspecting humans. As an homage to this legend, the Dragon Khan roller coaster is located in the back of the park. It can be seen there from any point in the park as well as the local hotels.
The eight loops of the Dragon Khan roller coaster are one of the many traits for which the coaster is famous. In addition to earning the roller coaster a spot among world-record holders for the number of loops in the coaster, the roller coaster's design also earned the distinction of having one of the tallest roller coaster loops in the world. One of the eight inverted loops of the Dragon Khan reaches 118 feet in height at the top of the loop, making it one of the most intense roller coasters in the world.
The Dragon Khan roller coaster has a total of three operable trains. These trains each feature seven rows that hold a maximum of four passengers at a time, creating a maximum load for each train of 28 riders. During slower periods, the Dragon Khan may operate with only one train; though it generally runs two trains simultaneously. A third train may be put into use during highly busy times of the year to speed up the boarding process. The third train cannot be run while the other two trains are running on the track.
The Dragon Khan is a steel, seated roller coaster. The tracks of the coaster are approximately 4,165 feet long. It can reach operational speeds of up to 67 mph. A typical ride through the entire length of the Dragon Khan roller coaster takes only one minute and 45 seconds. The initial lift hill features a chain system with an initial drop of 161 feet. At the coaster track's highest point, it reaches approximately 148 feet high.
