I had heard the owner was trying to get financial backing, but couldn't get it, and had scrap the entire project. I had the opportunity to visit the park in 1982,and it really was a nice little park, and set up. Went back in 1984, and found it was changed to a camp ground, which was disappointment. The western town was very realistic, and the area of fantasy land was a nice touch. One roller-coaster, Cyclone, similar to Jumbo Jet at Cedar Point was a fun ride.
I love Whips! Kennywood's might be my favorite but I've also ridden Knoebels, Dorney, Rye Playland, Camden, and Hershey's. Looking forward to Eldridge Park reopening one someday (even if it is a bit of a hike). Their inspired rides Mater's Junkyard Jamboree at DCA and Alient Swirling Saucers at WDW are also great fun!
Do you have any idea how many Americans have German ancestry? This coaster started in Germany and also operated in England and Mexico. Where do you think most American families come from? Seems pretty American to me, LOL
@@MattPerk7 I know what ancesters are yank, your point is just utter bs. yanks are always quick to praise their country and then claim to be from some other place entirely "muh great-great-great-great grand aunt from my mothers side's was Italian, which means I'm Italian"
The State of Ohio gave money to the park, I believe it was some sort of jobs creation thing. My wife and I thought it was a scam, as it was built literally in the middle of nowhere.
There's one in England, at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, but the racing mechanism is disconnected. The only other one I've seen was at Butlins Skegness. Does anyone know what happened to it?
@@randomtraveler9854 I definitely think Leap the Dips and Skyliner will be saved. I think it'd be cool if DelGrosso's got one of them, but where would you put it?
