boldikus Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Too many Intamins biting the dust these last few years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zand Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Too many Intamins biting the dust these last few years... Not sure what you're referencing but there's only one Intamin in that park that I care about and it's not a coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfkk Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Plans were just released that heavily suggest that Dorney will be getting a shuttle wooden coaster in 2021 similar to switchback railway at ZDT's. The only thing that some are worried about is it appears that Possessed is not in the site plans. I however do see the corresponding station for it, so I think the worry is a bit premature. But Cedar Fair has been looking to get rid of rides with low reliability/high operating and maintenance costs, so it could be on its way out. But it looks like finally a new coaster for Dorney after 16 years which is fantastic! https://southwhitehall.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dorney-Park-Attraction-Master-Site-Development-Plan-Sheet.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoulderDash Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 If the plans are happening, Possessed is leaving. They are keeping the mechanical building and modifying pathways around it and adding a path that leads from the road. The plans show them cutting concrete around the paths and even pouring concrete over where the entrance sign is. Seems like a bad decision to me especially with a park with so few coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenban Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Planning Commission Notice It clearly states the park is removing an attraction, and building a new attraction. I am pretty confident that the ride being removed is Possessed. The other item which sticks out to me is that it lists the height as 106 ft tall, while Switchback is only 64 ft tall, so its going to be a much bigger version, or the height in that document is a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfkk Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Planning Commission Notice It clearly states the park is removing an attraction, and building a new attraction. I am pretty confident that the ride being removed is Possessed. The other item which sticks out to me is that it lists the height as 106 ft tall, while Switchback is only 64 ft tall, so its going to be a much bigger version, or the height in that document is a mistake. I believe you. Also I could see them wanting to make it bigger to easily advertise it with 100 foot drop and to differentiate it from Oscar's Wacky Taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorneyKid14 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Possessed uses the highest electricity out of any right in the park. The main reason why the holding break was turned off. Plus ever since it was hit by lightning, they have had problems with it. That maintenance building in the plans houses all the electricity for the lower part of the park i believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 This is great news. The park could really use a modern wooden coaster (or just a new coaster in general), even if it comes at the expense of Possessed. It is the oldest operating Intamin Impulse coaster after all, and we know that Cedar Fair is on a spree of removing high-maintenance rides. Cedar Fair has not worked with Gravity Group yet (assuming that is the manufacturer), so this will be an interesting project to watch unfold. It is refreshing to read some good news out of the industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Dorney getting a new coaster? Yay!!! Dorney removing one of their few good coasters? Booooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Possessed is awesome, all yall haters can go suck an egg. Second best coaster in the park by a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyToro Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 I absolutely love Possessed and I'm sad to see it go. That said, bravo to the park/ Cedar Fair for coming up with this. Assuming it is a much larger version of a Gravity Group shuttle, I think this is the perfect fit for this park. It's something I would've never thought of for Dorney, but this is something very marketable and should be a great ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hershey_flags Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Both decisions make a lot of sense to me. With all of the negative things happening out there, it sure is nice that Dorney out of all parks is giving us some hope. If this is a large version of Switchback, we sure are in for a big treat! That kind of coaster will be amazing for a variety of age groups, and it will be a very reridable experience. I have already reserved my front row ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 I absolutely love Possessed and I'm sad to see it go. That said, bravo to the park/ Cedar Fair for coming up with this. Assuming it is a much larger version of a Gravity Group shuttle, I think this is the perfect fit for this park. It's something I would've never thought of for Dorney, but this is something very marketable and should be a great ride. For what it's worth, Switchback placed at #39 wooden coaster on the TPR Coaster Poll this year, so Dorney Park's new coaster should be great indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Possessed is awesome, all yall haters can go suck an egg. Second best coaster in the park by a mile. Agreed. It and Talon are basically the only good coasters there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Possessed is awesome, all yall haters can go suck an egg. Second best coaster in the park by a mile. Agreed, love that ride! I'm just shocked Dorney is adding something to its dry side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 It's a bummer that Possessed has to be removed as well, but I'm glad the park is finally adding a new coaster to its lineup. An original one, at that, and not a relocated one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 I would've been satisfied if they "relocated" Laser back to the park. It was up for sale a while ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 It says Dorney's application was withdrawn from the April 16 meeting. https://southwhitehall.com/news/april-16-2020-planning-commission-public-notice/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hershey_flags Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Other projects were also withdrawn from the South Whitehall township website. I think it is possible they will delay the project. Still exciting to see the park possibly making a huge step in the right direction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 I LOVED Possessed. . but then again, when I rode it, the Holding Brake was still working, so that might be why I really loved it (way more than Wicked Twister, which is just "meh" to me). the only thing I was sad about not getting to experience at Dorney during our visit was Stinger. . it was down during our visit, and now gone. hopefully they do get a new coaster on the dry side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryonisys Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 I liked Possessed, but overall I really won't be that sad to see it go. Without the holding break it's kind of "meh" for me. Very happy for Dorney Park if this happens. (pretty much anything will be better than what Stinger was, that was the most unpleasant coaster experience I had ever had) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zand Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 I like Possessed but I feared the worst when I saw Intamin being removed and thought of everyone's favorite car crash simulating tower. Demon Drop is literally the only reason I ever stop at Dorney. Wonder if this will stay in Cedar Fair's possession. Maybe King's Dominion so they can keep pace with BGW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 If Possessed is getting removed, I am willing to bet Cedar Fair will scrap it. But then again, if they relocated it to Kings Dominion, that would be hilariously ironic to replace a problematic Intamin launched inverted coaster with... a problematic Intamin launched inverted coaster. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 We'll take it in Kansas City, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zand Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 We'll take it in Kansas City, please. I was going to say maybe they'll throw a bone Michigan's way. Wouldn't be the first time they got something off the Cedar Fair scrap heap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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