Rock-O-Plane (Knoebels)

Ride
Rock-O-Plane
The ride in 2013 at Joyland Amusement Park
Knoebels Amusement Resort
Location Elysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates 40°52′45″N 76°30′10″W / 40.879175°N 76.502723°W / 40.879175; -76.502723
Status Operating since 2023
Rider height
  • Minimum: 42 inch
  • Min. unaccompanied: 48 inch
Replaced Power Surge
Joyland Amusement Park
Location Lubbock, Texas, USA
Operated 1990s to 2022
Six Flags AstroWorld
Location Houston, Texas, USA
Operated Unknown to 1990s
Statistics
Manufacturer Eyerly Aircraft Company
Product Rock-O-Plane
Type
Height 52 feet
Diameter 46 feet
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Rock-O-Plane is a Rock-O-Plane manufactured by Eyerly Aircraft Company located at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania.

History

The ride originally opened in Six Flags AstroWorld until the early 1990s when it was relocated to Joyland Amusement Park until the park's closing in 2022. It was then purchased by Knoebels and reopened in 2023.[1][2]

References

  1. Staff, A. O. L. (2023-09-23). "Knoebels will debut new ride, update aging PowerSurge". www.aol.co.uk (in British English). Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  2. [email protected], Sean Adams | (2023-09-25). "New ride coming to Knoebels: What will it replace? And can the second ride be saved?". pennlive (in English). Retrieved 2024-02-08.