New details about the new high-tech roller coaster being built at Vancouver's Playland amusement park have been revealed, including the thrilling ride's new crowd-sourced name.
Based on the themes of wild energy and electrifying speed, the new roller coaster will be called the ThunderVolt. The PNE received over 3,000 submissions of name ideas.
With people experiencing 1.3 G's as the coaster accelerates into a "supernatural environment with extraordinary animals" along with lights and graphics, the attraction sounds like a shocking experience.
Riders will be blasted through an illuminated tunnel, getting up to the top before an 18-metre drop.
The new coaster was built by Zamperla, an Italian company that built the former Dragon Coaster that was at Playland until 2003, along with the Runaway Mine Train at Cultus Lake Adventure Park and rides at Disney World, Coney Island, and Dollywood.
Coaster details: What you should know about ThunderVolt
The ThunderVolt will be a three-car ride with 12 passengers at a time around a 380-metre track, which has already been partially built.
At the top, the ride will soar 18 metres high.
ThunderVolt replaces Playland's retired Corkscrew Coaster.
The launch coaster comes with a price tag of $9 million and is the amusement park's largest investment to date.
An exact opening date hasn't been set, but the new roller coaster is expected to be operating in 2024.
Those looking to be among the first on board ThunderVolt may want to consider a Playland season pass, as pass holders and VIPs will be invited to a party to launch the new ride.
