Great Adventure already had a solid coaster lineup and JDC just adds to it.
You sit low with your legs straddling each side of the single-rail RMC Raptor patented track design. The trains themselves are very comfortable and for those wondering they are also forgiving even for larger riders. Jersey Devil features four themed trains that hold 12 riders each in a single file inline configuration. With so much history and folklore behind the JDC theme Six Flags designers made sure to incorporate historical “Easter eggs” in the coasters entrance and within the queue design to add to the intrigue and enjoyment for folklore buffs. We’ll immerse riders in this iconic piece of New Jersey history on our monstrous, new scream machine.” Great Adventure’s Park President, John Winkler, added, “Jersey Devil folklore has been a source of fear and intrigue here in the Pine Barrens for more than 200 years.
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Modern-Day folklore places this beast near Prospertown Lake, with its menacing, curled horns manifesting under a full moon. Glad you asked, Legend says the Jersey Devil has haunted the Pine Barrens for centuries, soaring stealthily through the woods in the dark of night before attacking its prey. Having ridden this before, I have to say I do agree with him.Jersey Devil Coaster Ride Entrance with one of the four 12-person trains on the lift. Notice where El Toro falls on the list and what Dan has to say about it. But a nice long racing coaster with that classic wooden feel to it would most certainly be welcomed.īefore taking the poll, let's first take a look at the top 30 roller coasters in New Jersey, courtesy of Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow. With that said, what if Rolling Thunder got reimagined? If El Toro doesn't reopen, should a new version of this classic ride return? It wouldn't have to be the tallest in the world, nor the fastest.
Rolling Thunder was a classic and one that was missed by many when it got dismantled. What's more, both tracks went their own way after the first drop, only occasionally meeting up with one another during the ride. And it was unique since it had dual tracks, meaning, two trains could race one another to see who'd get back to the station first. Rolling Thunder might not have been the fastest or tallest, but it was a great wooden roller coaster nevertheless.