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Rollercoasters:
Alpengeist
Alpengeist is an inverted roller coaster that ascends to 195 feet, soaring through six exhilarating inversions at speeds of up to 67 miles per hour.
Rider Height Req: 54in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 7/10
Park Tip: This ride has smaller seats, it is made for kids. Larger riders may not be able to ride.
Rider Height Req: 52in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 7/10
Apollos Chariot
Apollos Chariot is a towering 200-foot hyper coaster featuring over 4,882 feet of track in two minutes, reaching speeds of up to 73 miles per hour.
Park Tip: This ride may not accommodate riders over 245 pounds. Be Sure to try the test seat.
Big Bad Wolf: The Wolfs Revenge
Big Bad Wolf: The Wolfs revenge is a family inverted rollercoaster that has 2 lift hills, and 2500 feet of track. The ride is themed to a Wolf seeking revenge on a German Village.
Rider Height Req: 42in Tall
Scream Scale: 3/5
Ride Operations: 5/10
Park Tip: This ride does not have the best capacity. It is advised to hit this ride at the beginning of your day. Riders over 200 pounds may not be able to ride, try the test seat at the entry to the ride.
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Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
Scream Scale: 4/5
Ride Operations: 4/10
DarKoaster
DarKoaster is a indoor straddle rollercoaster that has two launches and repeats the track twice. Riders ride on snow mobile trains through the rides 2,454 feet of track.
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Park Tip: Due to the restraint configuration, some riders over 240 pounds may not fit. It is suggested to try the test seat at the front of the ride.
Griffon
Griffon is a 205-foot dive rollercoaster that features a thrilling 90-degree drop, two inversions, and speeds of to 75 mph. The ride concludes with an exciting splashdown finale.
Rider Height Req: 54in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 6/10
Park Tip: This ride may not accommodate riders over 250 pounds, it is suggested to try the test seat at the front of the ride.
InvadR
InvadR is a family wooden rollercoaster that has a 74ft drop and reaches 50 mph with its swooping hills.
Rider Height Req: 46in Tall
Scream Scale: 4/5
Ride Operations: 4/10
Park Tip: This ride does not have great capacity, it is recommended to hit this ride at the beginning of the day.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 5/10
Loch Ness Monster
The Loch Ness Monster is a classic steel coaster that has a 100 foot drop, interlocking loops, a long tunnel and reaches 60 mph.
Park Tip: This ride can cause head banging, it is recommended to keep your head back during the ride.
Rider Height Req: 52in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 6/10
Pantheon
Pantheon is an exciting steel rollercoaster that includes two inversions, a vertical spike, and launches both forward and backward, complete with a switch track. It reaches a thrilling top speed of 73mph.
Park Tip: This ride may not accommodate riders over 230 pounds. It is best to try the test seat at the front of the ride.
Tempesto
Tempesto is a steel launched roller coaster that offers both forward and backward launches. It rises to a height of 154 feet, features an inversion at its highest point, and accelerates to speeds of 63 miles per hour.
Rider Height Req: 54in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 5/10
Park Tip: This ride has only one train, so this ride can get a line on busier day. This ride is best to hit in the morning.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 6/10
Verbolten: Forbidden Turn
Verbolten: Forbidden Turn is an launched rollercoaster featuring both outdoor and indoor sections. This ride a thrilling surprise drop track and culminates in a dramatic descent from a covered bridge, plunging into the water below.
Park Tip: This ride is best to hit a night. The ride has a spookier effect in the woods in the dark.
Rider Height Req: 41in Tall
Scream Scale: 3/5
Ride Operations: 5/10
Grovers Alpine Express
Grovers Alpine Express is a family steel rollercoaster that has small sweeping turns and dips.
Park Tip: This ride is best to hit a night. The ride has a spookier effect in the woods in the dark.