Possessed (roller coaster) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Possessed |
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| Previously known as Superman: Ultimate Escape (2000–2003) Steel Venom (2004–2006) Voodoo (2008) |
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Full layout as seen from the parking lot
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| Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom | |
| Coordinates | 40°34′48″N 75°32′01″W / 40.579868°N 75.533559°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 17, 2008 |
| Replaced | Skyscraper |
| Geauga Lake | |
| Coordinates | 41°20′58″N 81°22′46″W / 41.349567°N 81.379445°W |
| Status | Relocated to Dorney Park |
| Opening date | May 5, 2000 |
| Closing date | 2006 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Inverted – Launched |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Designer | Werner Stengel |
| Model | Twisted Impulse Coaster |
| Track layout | Shuttle roller coaster |
| Lift/launch system | LIM launch |
| Height | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Length | 704 ft (215 m) |
| Speed | 70 mph (110 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Max vertical angle | 90° |
| Capacity | 950 riders per hour |
| G-force | 3.7 |
| Height restriction | 52–78 in (132–198 cm) |
| Trains | Single train with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train. |
 Fast Lane available |
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| Possessed at RCDB | |
Possessed is an exciting inverted impulse launched roller coaster. You can find it at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This thrilling ride was built by Intamin and designed by Werner Stengel.
The coaster first opened on May 5, 2000. Back then, it was called Superman: Ultimate Escape and was located at Geauga Lake amusement park. After a few changes and moves, it found its permanent home at Dorney Park. It's similar to five other impulse coasters around the world. A larger version, Wicked Twister, is at Cedar Point.
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History of the Coaster
Possessed has had a few different names and homes over the years. It started as Superman: Ultimate Escape and later became Steel Venom and Voodoo before its current name.
Early Days at Geauga Lake (2000-2006)
The roller coaster first opened in 2000. It was built by Six Flags at what was then called Six Flags Ohio in Aurora, Ohio. Its original name was Superman: Ultimate Escape.
In March 2004, the park was sold to Cedar Fair. This meant all references to Looney Tunes and DC Comics characters had to be removed. So, the coaster was renamed Steel Venom. Even with the new name, it kept its original blue, red, and yellow Superman track colors.
The coaster was taken apart at the end of the 2006 season. It was then put into storage. This happened because the amusement park section of Geauga Lake was going to close.
Moving to Dorney Park (2007-Present)
The coaster was moved to Dorney Park in the fall of 2007. Construction to rebuild it finished in April 2008. The ride was expected to open in early May, but it opened a little later.
On May 16, 2008, the coaster was ready to go. It had a soft opening the very next day. The grand opening for everyone was a few days later.
In 2009, its name was changed to Possessed. Before that, it was briefly called Voodoo. The new name was chosen to avoid a legal issue with another park company. Dorney Park's owners, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, decided to change the name. They even made it sound like the ride was "super-saturated with evil spirits" as a fun marketing idea!
How Possessed Works
The layout of Possessed is like a giant "U" shape. It has two tall spikes, one twisted and one straight. A launch track connects these spikes.
The Ride Experience
Your ride begins with a powerful launch forward. This is done using special linear induction motors, which are like super-strong magnets. The train speeds up the twisted spike, turning 180 degrees as it goes.
Then, the train falls back down. It is launched backwards up the straight vertical spike. The coaster goes back and forth three times, gaining speed with each pass. On the final backward launch, the train used to briefly stop at the top of the straight spike. This "holding brake" would hold you in place for a moment. However, this holding brake no longer works on Possessed.
The ride has a maximum G-force of 3.7 Gs. This means you feel about 3.7 times your normal weight during certain parts of the ride.
Gallery
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Twisted spike
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Twisted spike
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Straight spike
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Straight spike
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Train exiting the straight spike
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Station and queue line
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Images for kids
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Entrance sign when known as Voodoo
