by Peter Panepento
Ravine Flyer 2 in the New York Times
11Jul2008 Filed under: Erie, Pa., Tourism, Waldameer Author: Peter PanepentoBoy, it’s been a good week for Waldameer and its new roller coaster, the Ravine Flyer 2.
I mentioned earlier how the new coaster was rated the fourth-best ride in the world by CoasterFanatics.com.
Today, the coaster is getting big play in the New York Times in a story about old-fashioned roller coasters.
It includes a great video about the coaster.
- Tags: Erie, Pa., New York Times, Ravine Flyer 2, Waldameer
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Tom K
July 11th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Peter,
Just went on the Ravine Flyer II yesterday for the first time and an encore ride later in the day. I was very impressed with it. I have been riding coasters all of my life and it is one of the best ones out there. Hats off to the Nelson’s! Keep up the great work at a Great American Amusement Park!
Amy Smith
July 11th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
I will admit that I have only a modest number of other coaster rides with which to compare the Ravine Flyer, but I loved it! I keep meaning to get over to the Tom Ridge Center to go to the top of the tower and just watch the ride for a while.