Hydra the Revenge
Hydra the Revenge | |
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Floorless Coaster | |
Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
Designer | Werner Stengel |
Model | Floorless Coaster |
Track layout | Twister |
Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
Height | 95 ft (29 m) |
Drop | 105 ft (32 m) |
Length | 3,198 ft (975 m) |
Speed | 53 mph (85 km/h) |
Inversions | 7 |
Duration | 2:35 |
Max vertical angle | 68° |
Capacity | 1,245 riders per hour |
Height restriction | 54 in (137 cm) |
Trains | 2 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train. |
Fast Lane available | |
Hydra the Revenge at RCDB |
Hydra the Revenge, or simply Hydra, is a
History
On September 3, 2003, Dorney Park announced that Hercules would not reopen for the 2004 season.[1] The ride's last day of operation was on Labor Day, and site preparation began soon after.[2] On September 14, 2004, the park revealed plans to build Hydra the Revenge, which would cost $13 million.[3][4] Construction began in the spring of 2004 and continued through the winter.[5] Hydra the Revenge was topped off (highest piece of the lift hill) on August 20, 2004 and the entire track layout was completed on December 4, 2004.[5] The first cars for the coaster arrived at Dorney Park on December 10, 2004 and the first ride with people on a train took place on March 24, 2005.[5] The roller coaster officially opened to the public on May 7, 2005.[6][7]
Backstory
The name of the roller coaster comes from the story of
Ride experience
Once the floor drops and the front gate opens, the train is dispatched leading straight into the first inversion; a
Characteristics
Trains
Hydra the Revenge operates with two steel and fiberglass trains. Each train has eight cars that can seat four riders in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train.[6] Each train has two shades of green and pink on the bottom section while the seats and over-the-shoulder restraints are also pink. Each seat has an over-the-shoulder harness with an interlocking seatbelt. The trains have no floor as the riders' legs can dangle above the track.
Track
The steel track of Hydra the Revenge is approximately 3,198 feet (975 m) long, the height of the lift is approximately 95 feet (29 m) high and the entire track weighs about 1,368,000 pounds (621,000 kg).[4][6] It was manufactured by Clermont Steel Fabricators located in Batavia, Ohio.[9] The track has two shades of green while the supports are turquoise.
Reception
Jeremy Thompson from Roller Coaster Philosophy said that "the ride itself is okay, but I’m not sure if I really loved the whole experience.", but that "still, it’s got a more interesting layout."[10] A group of roller coaster enthusiasts also came to the conclusion that the ride wasn't the best but still good, "The general consensus is that it's a good, but not quite great, ride that's perfect for family-oriented Dorney."[11]
References
- ^ McDermott, Joe (September 3, 2003). "Hercules to get a rest from labors". The Morning Call. Allentown, Pennsylvania.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Hercules (Dorney Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ "Dorney Park unveils Hydra the Revenge; New floorless coaster for 2005". Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. September 14, 2004. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Hydra The Revenge arrives at Dorney Park". Gettysburg Times. May 11, 2005. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Hydra the Revenge Photo Desk". Dorney Park/Cedar Fair. Archived from the original on November 24, 2014. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e Marden, Duane. "Hydra the Revenge (Dorney Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ a b "Hydra". Dorney Park. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
- ^ "Hydra The Myth Becomes Reality at Dorney Park". Dorney Park/Cedar Fair. Archived from the original on November 24, 2014. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
- ^ Guido, Anna (November 7, 2005). "Steel plant's business on fast track". Cincinnati Enquirer. Archived from the original on January 7, 2006. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ "Dorney Park". Roller Coaster Philosophy. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
- ^ "MYTHICAL PROPORTIONS ** Enthusiasts meet Dorney's new Hydra head- on. The ride is the only floorless coaster in the state". The Morning Call. June 26, 2005. p. AA.1. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
External links
- Hydra the Revenge's official page Archived 2013-01-28 at the Wayback Machine