Gutterflower Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) Around 8 years ago the old corkscrew coaster at Libertyland in Memphis was dismantled and shipped off to DelGrosso’s Amusement Park in Pennsylvania. The ride never opened at DelGrosso’s but was instead bought by Gloria’s Fantasy Land in the Philippines and is recently reopened as the oddly named Zimerman Corkscrew Coaster. Below are a couple of pictures during construction, I've not found any of it operating yet but there are trip reports which mention it. it’s always good to see an old ride get a new lease of life somewhere else even if it is an old corkscrew ride. Source: VHCoasters via Skyscraper City (needs login) Edited November 9, 2015 by Gutterflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 It's good to see an old Arrow stay alive. They did a good job with the restoration too. Hopefully it lasts the park a good long while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Does anybody know what the cultural reference to 'Zimerman' is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai Fox Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Wow...looking great for an old ride. I still have a soft spot for these old arrows, it's nice to see one so cared for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) I was bummed to hear that Delgrosso's couldn't pull off getting this ride installed after our visit in 2006, but it is great to see it living on, even if it is so far away! Edited May 11, 2014 by jedimaster1227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 So this leads me to ask the question - Anyone know why Delgrosso's opted NOT to install the ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Gloria's Fantasy Land? Sounds more like an adult film than an amusement park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon62 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I remember hearing someone mention that the ride footprint wouldn't fit onto the park property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 8 Years?!?!? That is amazing. I can't believe that it held up so well without the maintenance for 8 years. Must have been in a good storage facility. Maybe there is hope for Speed: The Ride in Vegas after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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