22 Aug 2023

Dorney Park to Receive Dive Coaster “Iron Menace” in 2024

Dorney Park to Receive Dive Coaster “Iron Menace” in 2024

(eap) The American Dorney Park near Philadelphia has announced the arrival of a new roller coaster scheduled to open next year. The park, which belongs to the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, will receive a Dive Coaster from Bolliger & Mabillard. On the train ride, riders will be suspended 160 feet (about 49 meters) before coming to a stop at 152 feet (46 meters) and plummeting down at a 95-degree drop.

© Dorney Park/Cedar Fair Entertainment Company During the 2,169 feet (approx. 660 meter) long track, the coaster is expected to reach speeds of 64 mph (around 103 km/h) and go through four inversions, including a Tilted Loop and a Corkscrew. The theming around the new coaster called “Iron Menace” tells the story of a profitable steel mill operator who created a massive machine – Iron Menace – to further maximize his profit. Then suddenly, the greedy steel baron disappeared without a trace and guests are taken on a journey through the abandoned steel mill… ■

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