Cosmic Coaster (Valleyfair) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cosmic Coaster |
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| Previously known as Dragon Coaster at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom | |
| Valleyfair | |
| Park section | Planet Snoopy |
| Coordinates | 44°47′58″N 93°27′28″W / 44.799472°N 93.457757°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 14 May 2011 |
| at at RCDB | |
| Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom | |
| Name | Dragon Coaster |
| Coordinates | 40°34′39″N 75°32′16″W / 40.577608°N 75.537689°W |
| Status | Relocated to Vallyfair |
| Opening date | 1992 |
| Closing date | 2010 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Junior – Powered |
| Manufacturer | Zamperla |
| Model | Powered Coaster |
| Height | 14 ft (4.3 m) |
| Length | 215 ft (66 m) |
| Speed | 15 mph (24 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 2:30 |
| Trains | Single train with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 16 riders per train. |
Cosmic Coaster is a fun roller coaster ride located at Valleyfair amusement park. It's a special type of steel junior coaster, which means it's designed to be exciting for younger riders and families. You can find it in the "Planet Snoopy" section of the park.
Cosmic Coaster: A Journey Through Fun
Cosmic Coaster is a popular attraction at Valleyfair. It offers a smooth and enjoyable ride experience. The coaster is made of steel, which makes it very strong and durable. It's known as a "junior" coaster because it's not as tall or fast as some of the bigger rides. This makes it perfect for kids aged 12-15 and their families.
From Dragon to Cosmic: A Coaster's History
Did you know Cosmic Coaster used to have a different name and location? This roller coaster started its life as the Dragon Coaster. It was first built in 1986. From 1992 until 2010, it thrilled riders at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, USA.
After the 2010 season, Dragon Coaster was moved. It traveled all the way to Valleyfair! Here, it got a new name: Cosmic Coaster. It has been operating and bringing joy to riders at Valleyfair since 2011. It's cool how a roller coaster can move to a new home and get a fresh start!
What's the Ride Like?
Cosmic Coaster has one train that takes riders on its journey. This train is made up of 4 cars. Each car has 2 rows, and each row can seat 2 people. This means a total of 16 passengers can ride Cosmic Coaster at one time.
The ride is 14 feet tall and 215 feet long. It reaches a top speed of 15 miles per hour. The whole ride lasts about 2 minutes and 30 seconds. It's a great ride for those who enjoy gentle thrills without any upside-down loops or inversions.
