Who would think a 100-year-old coaster could continue to deliver thrills? Well, a popular theme park gave theirs a major overhaul to reopen with a roar.
Regardless, a popular theme park has given a historical step forward after saving its world-famous, 100-year-old roller coaster, pumping new life into it with a hybrid treatment.
Wildcat is back, and seeking vengeance. Our all-new wood and steel hybrid coaster, Wildcat’s Revenge, takes riders through one-of-a-kind thrills found only at Hersheypark. Climb a 140 foot hill, hit max speeds of 62 MPH, dive into an 82-degree drop, invert 4 times, and stalk your prey through the World’s Largest Underflip on three custom trains.
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Fortunately for thrill seekers, the 100-year-old coaster is now open and ready to roar at Hersheypark, and the Park celebrated the milestone by sharing a front-row POV video of Wildcat’s Revenge. You can see the video below:
Wildcat’s Revenge at Hersheypark is NOW OPEN! Experience our first hybrid coaster with a 140 foot hill, speeds of 62MPH and 4 inversions.
Hersheypark worked alongside Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) to bring Wildcat’s Revenge to life, adding an all-new steel track to the existing wooden framework to enhance the ride experience, length, and thrills. Wildcat’s Revenge is one of the 15 coasters at Hersheypark, with the wood and steel hybrid joining one of the largest and most iconic coaster collections in the United States.
Hersheypark states the following regarding the 100-year legacy of Wildcat’s Revenge:
In 1923, our very first roller coaster, The Wild Cat, excited guests from far and wide. Now, a century later, we celebrate our history with the opening of our newest one-of-a-kind coaster, Wildcat’s Revenge.
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Are you excited about the opening of Wildcat’s Revenge? Will you visit Hersheypark soon to enjoy its thrills? Let Inside the Magic know in the comments below!