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From more than 3,000 ideas submitted, the winning ride name is ThunderVolt, PNE officials announced Wednesday, Nov. 22.
The $16-million ride, currently under construction, will open in 2024 on land previously occupied by the .
The contract was estimated at $9 million last November when considered 香蕉视频直播渢he largest single attraction investment made by Playland.香蕉视频直播�
The new roller coaster at will be called ThunderVolt, to thrill riders starting next year.
香蕉视频直播� Tom Zillich (@TomZillich)
The $16M Italian-made ride is shown here in drone video of construction.
The ride is built by the Italian company Zamperla, which also designed the Skybender at Playland.
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香蕉视频直播淭he three-car train blasts off with 1.3 G香蕉视频直播檚 of acceleration through an illuminated tunnel, up a steep incline before an 18-metre drop.香蕉视频直播�
Next year, before the ride opens to the general public, PNE Season Pass Holders, contest winners and other VIPs will get to experience ThunderVolt at an exclusive party.
Starting Dec. 8, the PNE Winter Fair will return with holiday lights, live music, skating and 香蕉视频直播淚ce Bumper Cars香蕉视频直播� on a Tim Hortons-sponsored rink and 香蕉视频直播淣utcracker on Ice香蕉视频直播� at Pacific Coliseum. .
