Adventureland Adding A Maurer Spinning Coaster in 2019

After wowing crowds with the Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster, Monster, in 2016, Iowa’s Adventureland has made the announcement for their next roller coaster: The Phoenix.

Phoenix will be a family-style spinning coaster, built by Germany’s Maurer Rides.

“It’s a whole new degree of craziness,” said Molly Vincent, spokesperson for Adventureland told the Des Moines Register. 

Riders will reach heights of 50′ tall and speeds of 40mph as the 4-passenger cars will rotate 360-degrees along the track.

Based on the specifications, we’re speculating that The Phoenix will be a Maurer SC2000, similar to Undertow at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (pictured above), Laff Trak at HersheyPark, and Steel Dragon at Waldameer.

Built at a cost of $6 million, The Phoenix will replace the Inverter, a Chance-Morgan ride that operated from 2000-2017. Construction is expected to begin in February 2019, with the ride expected to open in June.

Adventureland opens for the 2019 Season in April.

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