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Adventureland unveils new attractions

Adventureland unveils new attractions
NEW TONIGHT IF YOU ARE A FAN OF THE MIDDLE AGES, GET READY FOR THIS! VIKINGS ARE INVADING THE ADVENTURELAND AMUSEMENT PARK IN ALTOONA - THIS COMING SUMMER. 2 NEW ATTRACTIONS WERE UNVEILED TODAY. THE FIRST IS THE MIDWEST'S FIRST SUPER FLUME WATER RIDE - CALLED "DRAKEN FALLS." IT HAS VIKING SHIPS - THAT SEAT UP TO 6 PEOPLE. THE OTHER RIDE IS THE FLYING VIKING ROLLER-COASTER - THAT SOARS OVER - UNDER - AND AROUND DRAKEN FALLS. BOTH ATTRACTIONS WILL
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Adventureland unveils new attractions
Adventureland unveiled a new attraction coming to Altoona next summer.At an expo in Orlando, representatives showed off the "ships that will set sail" next summer on the viking-themed super flume water ride called "Draken Falls."Each of the 10 viking ships seats six people in a three-row boat. Nordic theming will turn riders into vikings as they take on Draken Falls.According to Adventureland, the falls alternate between tranquil beauty and exhilarating thrills, including speeds up to 33 miles per hour. “Our guests voiced a desire for a new log flume ride, and this next-generation version is bigger and better than anything else in the country,” said Adventureland General Manager Bill Lentz. Adventureland staff members say the new "Super Flume" ride features the biggest wave of any flume ride on the market, plus airtime and speed hill moments.Draken Falls is one of two new integrated rides manufactured by Zamperla for Adventureland in 2023. The 1,312-foot "Flying Viking" roller coaster will soar over, under and around Draken Falls. Adventureland says Season Passes are available in a special "early Black Friday" sale for a limited time.

Adventureland unveiled a new attraction coming to Altoona next summer.

At an expo in Orlando, representatives showed off the "ships that will set sail" next summer on the viking-themed super flume water ride called "Draken Falls."

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Each of the 10 viking ships seats six people in a three-row boat. Nordic theming will turn riders into vikings as they take on Draken Falls.

According to Adventureland, the falls alternate between tranquil beauty and exhilarating thrills, including speeds up to 33 miles per hour.

“Our guests voiced a desire for a new log flume ride, and this next-generation version is bigger and better than anything else in the country,” said Adventureland General Manager Bill Lentz.

Adventureland staff members say the new "Super Flume" ride features the biggest wave of any flume ride on the market, plus airtime and speed hill moments.

Draken Falls is one of two new integrated rides manufactured by Zamperla for Adventureland in 2023. The 1,312-foot "Flying Viking" roller coaster will soar over, under and around Draken Falls.

Adventureland says Season Passes are available in a special "early Black Friday" sale for a limited time.