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Is Pa.’s oldest roller coaster retired? Riders hope not.

Blair County’s Leap-the-Dips roller coaster is one of a kind, say fans of the 123-year-old wooden ride. “I heard it once said that it was like a rolling sofa, and I would have to agree with that,” ...
Yahoo

Where is the oldest roller coaster in Connecticut? Here's how to ride it

Love adrenaline and theme parks? Chances are you are always looking for a new ride to try, from drop rides to suspension rides to virtual reality adventures. However, Connecticut not only has plenty ...
WGAL

Take a ride on Comet, the oldest roller coaster at Hersheypark

Hersheypark has 15 roller coasters but only one can claim the title of being the park's oldest - Comet. Video above: Take a ride on Comet!Comet was built in 1946 by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, ...
Tampa Bay Times

Fans take one last nostalgic ride on Scorpion, Busch Gardens’ oldest rollercoaster

TAMPA — Lines were long on Saturday for Busch Gardens’ oldest roller coaster, Scorpion, that had just a few days left before it closes operations. The park’s long-operating coaster opened in 1980, and ...
Orlando Sentinel

Roller coaster roll call: Lining up Central Florida’s thrill rides

If Space Mountain were a person, it could be eligible for AARP benefits. The Magic Kingdom coaster turned 50 this month. Although it’s nowhere near retiring, it seems like a good time to round up ...
The Times Leader

Is Pennsylvania’s oldest roller coaster retired? Riders hope not

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Is Pa.’s oldest roller coaster retired? Riders hope not.

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