Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Hersheypark Announces New Ride for for 2015: Laff Trakk

Hersheypark Announced Tuesday morning a new attraction for 2015
Via Hersheypark's web site, they announced their new coaster called "Laff Trakk".  According to the web site

Laff Trakk is the first indoor, spinning, glow-coaster in the United States. This family friendly house of laughs spins riders through an exciting adventure of sights and sounds complete with glimpses of colorful characters, a dizzying hall of mirrors, and more! Laff Trakk is the fun house of the 21st century offering a new experience with every ride.

It's described as America's first indoor, spinning, glow-coaster



The coaster's fast facts include that it will include

  • 7 360 degree spinning trains (4 seats per train)
  • the ride will last approximately 70 seconds with speeds up to 40 mph
  • 1,400 feet of track
  • and will be able to handle 850 riders per hour
In a press release from Hersheypark, it was announced the ride will open in May of 2015 and will be located within a 130 feet long by 75 feet high red, white and blue building along Midway America between the Whip and Midway Tent.

Laff Trakk will be the park's 13th rollercoaster.

Source
http://www.hersheypark.com/2015/