Hersheypark today unveiled plans for Laff Trakk, which the park is touting as the first “indoor, spinning glow-coaster” in the United States when it opens in May 2015.
The park’s 13th roller coaster, Laff Trakk “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.”
Watch an onride animation of Laff Trakk below:
Dubbed a “21st century Fun House,” Laff Trakk offers guests a new experience with every trip as riders enjoy the sensation of floating along the coaster track.
“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.”
Set to open in May 2015, Laff Trakk, part dark ride, part family coaster, will deliver a different sensory experience with each trip on the innovative attraction. “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.
“As soon as riders enter the queue line, they will see a glimpse of the whimsy which awaits them in Laff Trakk and be able to capture the anticipation in sharable photo opportunities.”
The Maurer Söhne coaster will feature a free-spinning, “four-seat ride vehicle with two seats in two rows, back-to-back.”
Reaching a maximum speed of approximately 40 mph, Laff Trakk takes its riders along 1,400 feet of track which includes an Immelman turn (riders enter a half loop and then go through a half twist and curve out in the opposite direction in which they came), multiple high-banked curves (85 degrees maximum) and Camelback air time hills.
With seven ride vehicles each holding four riders, the 70-second ride has an estimated ride capacity of approximately 850 riders per hour. The ride system utilizes a combination of the most modern magnetic and pinch braking systems to give everyone the smoothest and safest ride possible.
The coaster will be built inside a 130 feet long by 75 feet tall red, white and blue building along the Midway America area.
Hersheypark worked with the award-winning team at Raven Sun Creative, a New York-based immersive entertainment design group that has worked with internationally known brands.
“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.”
For more information or to take a “virtual” ride on Laff Trakk, please visit the Laff Trakk website.
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