Scooby's Ghoster Coaster
Scooby's Ghoster Coaster was a suspended roller coaster at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio. Opened in 1998, it was billed as the first suspended roller coaster in the United States designed for children.[1][2] The ride is also the first in the country from Caripro Amusement Technology, a defunct company once based out of the Netherlands and later bought by Vekoma.[3][4] Scooby's Ghoster Coaster was removed in the 2005-2006 off-season to make room for other rides during the area's conversion from Hanna-Barbera Land to Nickelodeon Universe.
| Scooby's Ghoster Coaster | |
|---|---|
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| Kings Island | |
| Location | Kings Island |
| Park section | Hanna-Barbera Land |
| Coordinates | 39.342289°N 84.269851°W |
| Status | Removed |
| Opening date | 1998 |
| Closing date | 2005 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Suspended |
| Manufacturer | Caripro |
| Model | Batflyer |
| Lift/launch system | Elevator lift |
| Speed | 8 mph (13 km/h) |
| G-force | 1.0 |
| Height restriction | 36 in (91 cm) |
| Scooby's Ghoster Coaster at RCDB Pictures of Scooby's Ghoster Coaster at RCDB | |
See also
References
- Yeager, Connie (August 13, 1997). "Kings Island Has Big Plans For Little Ones". The Cincinnati Post. Archived from the original on March 8, 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- O'Bien, Tim (September 8, 1997). "Two Paramount Themers Focus On Young Families". AllBusiness.com. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- O'Brien, Tim. "Parks Are The Number One Draw For State's Tourists". AllBusiness.com. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- "Manufacturers Tackle A Rapidly Changing Market". Amusement Business. November 5, 2001. Archived from the original on March 9, 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
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