Looking for a reasonably-priced backyard water coaster? Hersheypark’s Roller Soaker may be your best bet. The park recently posted a listing for the coaster on the Rides4U website. The asking price: $799,000.
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Hersheypark has yet to announce plans for the 2013 season, but Roller Soaker’s removal should open up prime real estate in the Boardwalk waterpark area.
The 1,300-foot-long coaster opened in 2002 and features 9 4-seat cars equipped with 16 gallons of water that can be dumped on spectators below. Spectators and guests waiting in line can also blast water at riders. I thought it fit perfectly in the waterpark area of Hersheypark, so it will be interesting to see what replaces it.
Roller Soaker is the only remaining SetPoint water coaster. Carowinds’ Flying Super Saturator closed in 2008.
The above satellite image outlines the Roller Soaker ride area.
What do you think Hersheypark has up its sleeve for the Roller Soaker area? Share your ideas in the comments section below.
I saw the coaster but before I buy it I would like to know how much space it takes up and what I need to run it