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Adventureland's Newest Rollercoaster 'FireBall' Opened This Weekend
Family rollercoaster FireBall is a "fourth-dimension" ride, meaning it moves side-to-side, as riders drop from 60 feet in the air.
FARMINGDALE, NY — Friday was the grand opening of Adventureland's newest rollercoaster FireBall. The family-friendly coaster is the only one of its type in North America, and
At the Friday kick-off ceremony at the Farmingdale amusement park the ride was blessed by TV priest Monsignor Jim Vlaun.
Swiss-made FireBall is a "rollerball" coaster, which means it's a fourth-dimension ride, moving side to side as well as along the tracks. FireBall is the fourth of its kind worldwide.
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The ride is the third rollercoaster at the family-owned park.
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Although the ride drops from 60 feet in the air, Adventureland bills it as a family-friendly ride and kids 42 inches and taller can ride.
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