Hersheypark has made significant progress on its indoor spinning “glow coaster,” Laff Trakk, ahead of its schedule May 2015 opening. Some new photos of the coaster were recently posted on the park’s Facebook page.
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.”
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 camel-back air time hills.
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.
The Maurer Söhne coaster will feature free-spinning, four-seat ride vehicles with riders facing back-to-back. The trains, seen above, have already arrived at the park.
All Images © Hersheypark
For a chance to be one of the first to ride Laff Trakk (along with a four tickets to Hersheypark), check out this contest.
For more information, stay tuned to Hersheypark’s website.
What do you think about Laff Trakk? Discuss in the comments section below.
Wow. I didn’t realize from watching the POV animation that this coaster had anImmelman. Guess that explains the OTSR.
I don’t there will be any OTSR. The ride layout is exactly like the Steel Dragon at Waldameer Park. Which I have ridden( with no OTSR), and I think is a very fun ride. The extra glow coaster part this ride puts this coaster over the top for me. I can not wait to see the final product.