Schlitterbahn Fort Lauderdale- One Step Closer!

Schlitterbahn Fort Lauderdale Moves One Step Closer!

  Good news today for waterpark fans, it seems Schlitterbahn's newest water park which is slated for Fort Lauderdale, Florida is one step closer to being a reality.

 While a tentative opening date of 2017, Schlitterbahn has finally received the approval to rent the land which is owned by the FAA. With an agreement for nearly $810,00 per year, the park is getting ready to move forward with their plans for the space. Opening construction is set to cost around $50 million and will begin with the waterpark portion of the companies plans for the space along with the partial demolition of the old Fort Lauderdale Stadium, some of which will be used by the park.

 The city and park have until July 15h to sign the agreement with the FAA. After that, Schlitterbahn will need to put together all their financing and plans per the terms of the lease. Once these items are complete, they believe it will take around two years to complete the project.

 Information from- Sun Sentinal

Longest Alpine Coaster in the US- Coming to Massachusetts

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 Berkshire East Ski Resort is building the Longest Alpine Coaster in the US.

 Just approved, Berkshire East Ski Resort in Charlemont, Massachusetts will be building the largest alpine coaster in the US.  This new attraction will be installed near the ski area/canopy tour area of the resort.

 Reportedly a mile long, the 3,775 foot long decent will wind down the side of the mountain where currently not ski trails exist. The ride which will feature a total of 30 ride cars which each seat two people, the ride will travel down around 27 MPH. Featuring a true "lift hill" the cars will be pulled up from the bottom loading area and travel down, the ride will also feature the first automatic breaking system on an Alpine coaster. It will stop the ride if someone unbuckles their safety belt or if the car in front stops.

Co-owner Joe Schaefer has wanted to install an alpine coaster for years and plans to keep the ride open all year round, using terrain that isn't suitable for anything else.

For More Information Please Check- Mountain Coaster Ride Approved (Gazettenet.com)