What happened to the Ravine Flyer at Waldameer?
The Ravine Flyer II took place of the park’s old Ravine Flyer, which was removed in 1938 due to a tragedy resulting in a man’s death….
| Ravine Flyer II | |
|---|---|
| Type | Wood |
| Manufacturer | The Gravity Group |
| Designer | The Gravity Group |
| Track layout | Terrain |
What happened to the Ravine Flyer 1?
Waldameer’s Ravine Flyer ran from peninsula hill to Presque Isle over Peninsula Drive. It was removed in 1938 because of an accidental death on the Flyer. The ride came to a sudden stop and he fell to his death on Peninsula Drive.
How old is the Ravine Flyer 2?
Ride Statistics
| Opened | 2008 |
|---|---|
| First Drop | 118 ft [36 m] |
| Total Elevation Difference | 132 ft [40 m] |
| Track Length | 2900 ft [884 m] |
| First Drop Angle | 60° |
How fast is the Ravine Flyer 2 at Waldameer?
60 mphRavine Flyer II / Max speed
Ravine Flyer II is an intense wooden roller coaster that features high speeds up to 60 MPH, drops as high as 120′, and unexpected changes in speed, direction, and elevation.
How tall do you have to be to ride the Ravine Flyer 2?
4′ 0″Ravine Flyer II / Height restriction
When was the Ravine Flyer built?
May 17, 2008Ravine Flyer II / Opened
How many roller coasters does waldameer have?
36 Roller coasters
Waldameer & Water World
| Attractions | |
|---|---|
| Total | 36 |
| Roller coasters | 5 |
| Water rides | 1 |
| Website | Waldameer.com |
When did waldameer first open?
1896Waldameer & Water World / Opened
How tall do you have to be to ride the Ravine Flyer?
What rides are at Waldameer?
Ravine Flyer II
CometSteel DragonX-ScreamRavine Flyer III
Waldameer & Water World/Rides
When was the Ravine Flyer 2 built?
How old is Paul Nelson Erie?
The pandemic year of 2020, “without any doubt,” was when Waldameer plunged to its all-time financial nadir, said the 87-year-old Nelson, who started out as general manager of Waldameer at 23 and went on to own the place. He quickly added, “this is the second-most difficult year,” referring to 2021.