Adventureland + Zamperla Open New Rides + Underground Renovation in 2024

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Zamperla and Adventureland Theme Park teamed up in 2023 to create a pair of attractions at the park that are both intertwined and themed as one cohesive expansion.  The addition consisted of a new log flume attraction that has a family roller coaster wrapping over and through it.  The integrated rides are very similar to the same pair that opened at Luna Park at Coney Island (which was delayed a bit due to the pandemic).

 

The rides have a light Viking theme to them and are said to be the park's largest ever single expansion project.

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The new family roller coaster is named the Flying Viking and comes with a super family-friendly 36 inch height requirement.  The coaster climbs to a height of around 50 feet but moves at a maximum speed of 26 miles per hour - perfect for kids just getting used to bigger roller coasters.  The 1,312 feet of track does not feature and large drops, instead it features swooping turns that navigate the combined space of the coaster and the flume.

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If you've read this blog for a while you'll know that traditional log flumes are a favorite of ours, and with some starting to disappear it's wonderful to see some modern versions popping up.  That's exactly what we got with the other addition at Adventureland this year, Draken Falls.  The flume features boats with side-by-side seating (maximum 6 guests per boat) and two drops (a double-down and a regular plunge).  Featuring a maximum height of 39 feet, Draken Falls soaks riders twice before returning to the station.

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Adventureland has also announced that changes are coming to The Underground for the park's 2024 season.  The ride did not operate in 2023 and is a unique 'underground' wooden roller coaster - built by Custom Coasters back in 1996.  When it reopens next year the park is promising that it will incorporate "new technology and effects, guests will find themselves in a story-driven experience like never before. As they venture deeper into the abandoned mine, riders will face new challenges, unexpected twists and opportunities to uncover hidden secrets along the way. "

While modern and improved theming sounds like it is on tap for the ride, it is unclear if the wooden coaster track will be updated or modified in anyway.  We'll find out more later on this renovation!