Scooby's Ghoster Coaster

Roller coaster in the United States
Scooby's Ghoster Coaster
Kings Island
Location Mason, Ohio, USA
Status Defunct
Operated April 18, 1998 to 2005
Height restriction 36 inches (91 cm)
Replaced by Surf Dog
Statistics
Manufacturer Caripro
Product Batflyer
Type Steel - Suspended - Single rail - Kiddie
Riders per train 2
Propulsion Elevator lift
Height 35 feet
Top speed 8 mph
Inversions 0
Duration 0:50
HELP

Scooby's Ghoster Coaster was a steel suspended single rail kiddie roller coaster themed after the cartoon Scooby-Doo located at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, USA. It was built by Caripro and operated from 1998 to 2005.

History

In August 1997, Scooby's Ghoster Coaster was announced.[1] It opened April 18, 1998 and was billed as "America's first suspended coaster for kids".[2]

The ride utilized an elevator lift system that brought the car up vertically to the highest point of the ride.

Scooby's Ghoster Coaster was removed after the 2005 season.[3] The ride's track pieces sat in storage on the park's property for several years before ultimately being scrapped.

Design

Trains

Single car trains. Riders are arranged inline in 2 rows for a total of 2 riders per car.

Images

References

  1. "Cartoon playland to expand".
  2. "Kings Island aims at kids with 'Rugrats', 'Scooby Doo' attractions". Dayton Daily News. April 17, 1998. p. 84. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  3. "Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread". Theme Park Review. Retrieved November 17, 2020.

External links


Articles on Kings Island