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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Waldameer's Ravine Flyer II ranks 4th among best coasters in US
(WJET/WFXP) – A beloved Erie roller coaster is receiving national recognition. Waldameer & Water World's Ravine Flyer II has been ranked the #4 roller coaster in the country, according to USA Today's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Splash Lagoon offering free admission for firefighters on May 4 Thrill seekers and coaster fanatics were able to vote on coasters based on nominations from a panel of amusement park experts. According to voters, Ravine Flyer II's combination of modern and classic features contributed to its high placement on the list. Fans also enjoyed the coaster's fast-paced thrills and one-of-a-kind bridge. Poverty Knob hosts celebrity bartending night for Autism Society of NWPA Ravine Flyer II is no stranger to awards. The coaster won Amusement Today magazine's Golden Ticket Award for Best New Ride in a Park for 2008, the year of the coaster's inception. It is also consistently listed among their top wooden coasters. 'We are incredibly honored to have our premier coaster named one of the top roller coasters in the country,' said Steve Gorman, CEO of Waldameer. For more information about park hours, tickets, and attractions, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Kennywood's Phantom's Revenge voted best roller coaster in the country
Kennywood's Phantom's Revenge was voted best roller coaster in the country, a recent poll found. The roller coaster at the amusement park in West Mifflin took home the top spot on USA Today's 10Best list of roller coasters in the United States, USA Today announced on Wednesday. "The 3,365-foot-long track of Phantom's Revenge at Kennywood brings visitors frighteningly close to another of the park's coasters, Thunderbolt. A hair-raising highlight is the ride's second drop — a 232-foot thriller at 85 miles per hour," USA Today said of the coaster. Phantom's Revenge took home the No. 1 ranking this year after finishing No. 3 in 2024. Three other roller coasters in Pennsylvania made the Top 10. The Phoenix at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Northumberland County came in at No. 2, the Ravine Flyer II at Waldameer & Water World in Erie County came in at No. 4 and Wildcat's Revenge at Hersheypark in Dauphin County came in at No. 9. The Steel Vengeance at Cedar Point in Ohio slotted in at No. 3 on the list. Kennywood among best theme parks in U.S. Kennywood took home the No. 5 spot on USA Today's 10Best list of theme parks in the country. "If you love a theme park with oodles of history and a collection of iconic rides, Kennywood is your place," USA Today said. Knoebels was No. 2 on the list, while Hershey Park was No. 8. Winners for each 10BEST category were chosen by readers after a "panel of experts" nominated their top picks, USA Today said.
