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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 含羞草研究社渢he largest single attraction investment made by Playland.含羞草研究社�
The new roller coaster at will be called ThunderVolt, to thrill riders starting next year.
含羞草研究社� 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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含羞草研究社淭he three-car train blasts off with 1.3 G含羞草研究社檚 of acceleration through an illuminated tunnel, up a steep incline before an 18-metre drop.含羞草研究社�
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 含羞草研究社淚ce Bumper Cars含羞草研究社� on a Tim Hortons-sponsored rink and 含羞草研究社淣utcracker on Ice含羞草研究社� at Pacific Coliseum. .
