Schwarzkopf Shuttle Loop Coaster Planned to Open at Niagara Amusement Park

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We just recently posted about the reopening of Niagara Amusement Park, and soon after the park confirmed that they plan to reopen one of Schwarzkopf's Shuttle Loop roller coasters at the property.  The announcement was made on social media, and notes that they plan to "begin construction as soon as the weather cooperates."

The coaster is one of the flywheel launch models, and most recently was located at La Feria Chapultepec Magico in Mexico.  Prior to that, the ride originated at Kennywood as Laser Loop where it gained much notoriety with fans of the park.  The coaster operated at Kennywood from 1980 until 1990, then in Mexico from 1994 to 2019.

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The ride at Niagara Amusement Park will join another flywheel launched Shuttle Loop coaster at Knott's Berry Farm, Montezooma's Revenge, as the only two of their kind in the U.S.  However the Knott's ride has just entered a year long refurbishment that is rumored to possibly change the launch method... meaning the ride at Niagara Amusement Park may be even more unique than expected.

The amusement park confirmed their plans to start construction as soon as they can, but that does not necessairly mean a 2022 opening date.  We will stay tuned for more information from the park about the ride's opening plans.