NEW FOR 1975: SHOCKWAVE!
Shockwave is an Arrow Dynamics corkscrew coaster, and it's one of the first in the world. After traveling up a 65 foot lift, riders slowly turn right and drop down a 50 ft drop, and then travel through a large banked curve. Than riders immediately travel through a corkscrew (which contains two inversions), and then another sharp curve, and finally, the riders return to the station.
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Overview of Shockwave
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One of Shockwave's trains traveling through the corkscrew element.
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Shockwave officially opened on May 25, 1975. Just a few days after Knott's corkscrew opened. Even though Shockwave isn't technically the first, the guests still love it!
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No new rides were added in 1976, but Dragon Wagon and Vintage cars closed at the end of the season due to mechanical problems.
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In 1977 a new bumper boats attraction opened along with a new kiddy coaster
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Kiddy Koaster, an Intamin Children's coaster, opened in 1977.
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A very large area of land was cleared behind Kiddy Land in 1977.
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New track pieces have been showing up. Well that's all for this update! Next update: 1978! Comments and Critiscm appreciated!