White Water Landing (Dorney Park)
White Water Landing is a Shoot-the-Chutes ride at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom amusement park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, 10 years after a sister park named Cedar Point built a defunct flume using the same name: White Water Landing (Cedar Point). This ride is identical to Snake River Falls at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. It is located in the upper side near Hydra the Revenge.
| White Water Landing | |
|---|---|
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| Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom | |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 1993 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Shoot the Chute |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics |
| Lift system | Chain |
| Drop | 80 ft (24 m) |
| Length | 445 ft (136 m) |
| Speed | 42 mph (68 km/h) |
| Max vertical angle | 50° |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
 Fast Lane available | |
Experience
The ride uses a chain lift hill as opposed to the conveyor belt used on most water rides. The boat rises 80 feet (24 m) then turns around under a tunnel at the top. It then drops 80 feet (24 m) at a 50 degree angle at a speed of 42 miles per hour (68 km/h).[1] The ride ends with a giant wave that drenches people on and off ride. A bridge is installed at the bottom of the hill where visitors can stand to get soaked.
References
- Kenneth Lelen (1993-08-16). "Dorney Park Is Making Big Splash With New Ride White Water Landing Proves Popular. - Philly.com". Articles.philly.com. Retrieved 2013-02-03.