Phoenix - Knoebels Amusement Resort - Elysburg, PA - Roller Coasters on Waymarking.com

This coaster began life in 1947 as the Rocket - located in San Antonio, Texas. Knoebels acquired it and moved it to Elysburg in 1985.

A plaque at the entrance notes that the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) recognizes the Phoenix as a Roller Coaster Landmark - a designation given to "rides of historic significance".

Every year, Knoebels hosts the "Phoenix Phall Phunfest" to honor the the movement & resotration of this coaster - which is credited with helping to renew interest in coaster preservation.

Maximum Height: 78.00 Construction Material: Wood Train Type: Multi Car Car Type: Cars Above Track Number of Inversions?: 0 Length of Ride: 3,200.00 Duration of Ride (time): 2:00 Water?: No Included in Admission?: No Cost: 2.00 (listed in local currency) Host Park Name: Knoebels Amusement Resort Minimum Height Restriction?: Yes Minimum Height Required: 42 Number of Riders: 24 Top Speed: 45 Manufacturer of Ride: Philadelphia Toboggan Company URL to Host Park: [Web Link] Link to Ride Details: [Web Link] "Express Pass" Available?: No

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