Pottsville Republican from Pottsville, Pennsylvania • 63

Dorney Park unveils thrilling new rides Q. 00 00 0 if trirx XJ JtK- UvV md XX V-r The purpose of Tank-Tag is to outmaneuver racquetballs fired by the other tanks and the sideline players. If a tank is hit on a designated red stop, it is totally immobilized for several seconds. "W.e "didn't-want to call it Tank Battle, because it is all in fun," Weinslein said, "but the guy inside could be hearing telephones and doorbells ring for a week when there isn't anyone there, if he gets too many direct hits on his tank." In the ToLspot area of the park, new attractions include Convoy, a mini-version of 18 wheelers which seats four children to every brightly colored miniture "rig," a clown ride, mini-jets and a merry-go-round. At Wildwater Kingdom, the Runaway River, the largest inner-tube ride in the country, now features even more Whitewater and increased speed for 1988.

Sunbathing decks, restaurants and a football field-sized wave-pool are also part of the fare. In the near future, Torpedo Tubes, a tubular water slide featuring two 350-foot curving slides and one 150-foot speed slide which splash down into a refreshingly cool pool will make its debut. Lollipop lagoon is an area where parents can not go without being accompanied by a child The Lagoon features water guns, slides, swings and more. Three Spaghetti slides, an adult attraction, (to keep them busy while the kids are at Lollipop Lagoon) start 60 feet in the air and then twist, turn and interwine until the rider splashes down to a watery finish. Thrills Unlimited, a recent addition, is a separate admission attraction adjacent to Dorney Park.

This area offers guests the thrills of Can-Am style race cars, speed- The Balloon Race, a colorful new attraction and gives the rider the sensation of being in a at Dorney Park in Allentown, extends to 25 feet hot air balloon competition. boats and bumper boats aU in a ter Kingdom: Combination Dorney $7.50 (special, ages 3-6, over 61 or controlled environment. who hupr finhi.v ihp 1 ark and Wlldwr Kingdom Ad- handicapped), $7.50 (evening, after By Beverly Schock The Republican ALLKNTOWN' (Her $5 million in new rides and attractions await visitors at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, in this their 104th year of operation here, The Flight Deck, a brand new area of the park, is the setting for four breath-taking rides Top ('tin, The Dragon Coaster, Balloon Race and The Joker. Top Gun, the first ride of this kind in the country, is an action-packed, computerized airborne attraction. Seated in a moving airplane-like -structure, the rider engages in a video-game dog fight to see who will be "Top Gun" for that particular segment of the ride.

The plane which holds the player with the highest score becomes the highest car on the ride, or Top un. "Sometimes the kids don't even know they are on an amusement ride," Harris Weiristein, chairman of the park corporation said, "they are so intent on playing the videogame." A scaled down version of a roller coaster, called the Dragon Coaster is next on the list. Aptly sculpted in the form of a fire breathing "dragon," this mini-coaster is not for the faint of heart. Although it is not as high as the larger version of coaster, the rapid spiral motion of the cars have been known to elicit a scream or two from riders. The Balloon Race, a colorful attraction, lifts its bright balloons and baskets up and out to 25 feet simulating a real hot-air balloon race.

Yet another ride, The Joker, which is soon to be installed, has a theatrical appearance in its seating arrangement. It will involve a sudden 65-foot circular drop which leaves guests breathless. Built in Italy by the Zamperla Company, delay in trans-Atlantic shipping has held up the installation of The Joker for the opening of the 1988 season. Tank-tag, located in the same area, is an attraction which requires separate admission. Ten tanks, each with fully enclosed seating for two (a driver and a gunner), let the players play rac-quetball tag with each other and players located behind netting on the sidelines, iiiuioiuu, fiv.

in-guuii, agca -oi; special i wo-uay Lomoina- amusement fan. the Dark-eoer will find that Dorney can accommodate W.00 (special, ages 3-6, over 61 or groups of hundreds or thousands of handicapped); Dorney, Park Ad- snackers in picturesque picnic mission, $12.95 (regular, ages 7-61), groves located throughout the area. $7.50 (special, ages 3-6, over 61 or tion Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom Pass, $24.95 (regular, ages 7-61), $17.95 (special, ages 3-6, over 61 or handicapped). Children ages 2 and under are admitted free. There are 25 groves the amuse- handicapped), $7.50 (evening, after ment section and two additional 5 p.m.); Wildwater Kingdom Ad mission, $12.95 (regular, ages 7-61 Parking is $1.50.

groves in Whitewater Kingdom. In addition to pack-it-yourself parties, patrons will also find variety of delicious picnic meals can be provided by the park's own catering staff. There are several admission op-lions at Dorney Park and Wildwa- aiazt a If. ROBIN HILL CAMPING RESORT CONVENIENT QUIET RELAXING Free Life Guarded Swimming Pool Fishing Grocery Store Laundromat Gift Store Paddle Boats Game Room mm American Cuisine at Family Prices Gracious Candlelight Dining Pennsylvania Dutch Italian Dishes Dining from 5 P.M. Sunday at Noon Facilities For All Your Social Functions (All Menu Items Available For Takeout) CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 544-9919 Route 209 N.

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