Archive for May, 2007

Fans say Dorney Park’s new coaster for 2008 will be a 70-mph U-shaped ride.

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is getting a new roller coaster for the 2008 season, and amusement-park fans think they know which one it is.

Last week, the South Whitehall park got township approval for minor zoning changes that will allow it to build a coaster. The ride would be 184 feet tall and would be powered by a linear induction motor, a type of motor used in rapid-transit trains and conveyor belts as well as amusement rides. By comparison, Dorney’s Dominator free-fall thrill ride is 200 feet tall. more