Hersheypark Readies Laff Trakk for Debut

Hersheypark is preparing Laff Trakk, America’s first “indoor, spinning, glow-coaster,” for a public debut tomorrow, Saturday, May 23, 2015.

The coaster is a Maurer Söhne indoor spinning coaster that features a four-seat ride vehicle with two seats in two rows, back-to-back. Reaching a maximum speed of approximately 40 mph. Its lift hill stands 50 feet tall. The coaster’s 1,400 feet of track includes an Immelman turn, multiple high-banked curves (85 degrees maximum) and Camelback air time hills.

Watch video of Laff Trakk in action below:


It “spins riders through an eye-popping adventure of sights and sounds complete with glimpses of colorful characters including classics like Laffing Sal plus an engaging hall of mirrors, house of cards, and more.”

“Fun Houses are an American amusement park treasure and an important part of the historical fabric at Hersheypark,” said Kevin Stumpf, General Manager Attractions & Entertainment. “We are thrilled to bring back some of the timeless elements from these classic attractions and, quite literally, put a new spin on them.”

“The number and size of riders affects the rotation of the cars giving riders a different view of the bright, colorful elements and playful surroundings providing endless amounts of fun on Laff Trakk,” continued Stumpf.

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As riders enter the queue line, the experience begins with a glimpse of the whimsy awaiting them. The roller coaster delivers larger than life experiences in an elaborately themed environment. The new attraction is located within a 130’ long x 75’ high red, white and blue building along Midway America between the Whip and Midway Tent.

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For the coaster’s thematic elements, Hersheypark worked with Raven Sun Creative, a New York-based immersive entertainment design group.

“Our team took inspiration from researching iconic Hersheypark Fun Houses,” said Louis Alfieri, Principal and Chief Creative Officer, Raven Sun. “We looked at archival images of ‘WHOOPS,’ ‘Laugh Land’ and ‘Laffing Sal’ with the goal of re-creating the nostalgic Fun Houses of yesteryear with the latest in technology in Laff Trakk.”

With seven ride vehicles each holding four riders, the 70-second ride can accommodate approximately 850 riders per hour.

Laff Trakk is Hersheypark’s 13th roller coaster. For more information, visit Hersheypark’s website.

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