Scooby's Ghoster Coaster Explained

Scooby's Ghoster Coaster should not be confused with Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster.

Scooby's Ghoster Coaster
Location:Kings Island
Section:Hanna-Barbera Land
Type:Steel
Type2:Suspended
Status:Removed
Replacement:Surf Dog
Manufacturer:Caripro
Model:Batflyer
Height Ft:35
Speed Mph:8
Gforce:1.0
Duration:0:50
Restriction In:36
Rcdb Number:505
Lift:Elevator lift

Scooby's Ghoster Coaster was a suspended roller coaster at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio. Opened in 1998, it was billed as the first suspended roller coaster in the United States designed for children.[1] [2] The ride is also the first in the country from Caripro Amusement Technology, a defunct company once based out of the Netherlands and later bought by Vekoma.[3] [4] Scooby's Ghoster Coaster was removed in the 2005-2006 off-season to make room for other rides during the area's conversion from Hanna-Barbera Land to Nickelodeon Universe.

History

Hanna-Barbera Land underwent a major refurbishment for the 1998 season. This included an area expansion, an improved entrance, and new attractions. Scooby's Ghoster Coaster, a suspended roller coaster based on the Scooby-Doo franchise, was among the new rides. The area's other children coaster, Scooby Zoom, was renamed Top Cat's Taxi Jam.[5]

Scooby's Ghoster Coaster officially opened to the public on April 18, 1998.[6] It was closed in 2005.[7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Kings Island Has Big Plans For Little Ones. https://web.archive.org/web/20160308234003/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-67842980.html. dead. March 8, 2016. Yeager. Connie. August 13, 1997. The Cincinnati Post. 5 March 2012.
  2. News: Two Paramount Themers Focus On Young Families. O'Bien. Tim. September 8, 1997. AllBusiness.com. 5 March 2012.
  3. Web site: Parks Are The Number One Draw For State's Tourists. O'Brien. Tim. AllBusiness.com. 5 March 2012.
  4. News: Manufacturers Tackle A Rapidly Changing Market. https://web.archive.org/web/20160309015503/https://business.highbeam.com/53/article-1G1-80024057/manufacturers-tackle-rapidly-changing-market. dead. March 9, 2016. November 5, 2001. Amusement Business. 5 March 2012.
  5. News: Knippenberg. Jim. August 13, 1997. Cartoon playland to expand. The Cincinnati Enquirer. November 9, 2021. Newspapers.com.
  6. News: April 17, 1998. Kings Island aims at kids with 'Rugrats', 'Scooby Doo' attractions. Dayton Daily News. November 9, 2021. Newspapers.com.
  7. Scooby's Ghoster Coaster. Kings Island. https://rcdb.com/505.htm. November 9, 2021.