Following a morning at Dutch Wonderland, I opted to head to Dorney Park in the evening to experience their latest attraction for 2024, the Iron Menace Dive coaster!
Upon reaching Dorney Park, I was taken aback by the extensive queue of cars waiting to pass through the park's toll booth. In contrast to my past visits when the park was deserted, the 4th of July crowds had filled the park, forcing me to park far out in the fields and walk in.
Arriving at the park, I made my way to the Iron Menace in the recently constructed steel mill area. The impressive Dive coaster is a prominent feature in Dorney Park's skyline. Despite the high number of visitors, the line for the ride was surprisingly short. The queue was adorned with captivating iron factory decorations and subtle nods to ghost hunting. Nevertheless, any type of theming enhances the thrill of a roller coaster.
When I arrived at the station, I noticed two riders having difficulty fitting into the seats due to their larger size. I was glad to see that, like with other B&M rollercoasters, there were seats specifically made for accommodating larger guests. I settled into my seat for the ride, and that's when the adventure began.
The Ride commenced with an ascent up a lifthill towering 160 feet, accompanied by music and eerie sounds attributed to the ghost of Hiram McTavish. Upon reaching the peak, the train slowly approached a holding brake at the edge of a 95-degree drop. Following a brief pause, we plummeted down the initial descent at 64mph into a themed pit resembling molten iron. Subsequently, we experienced an Immelmann inversion, followed by a Zero-G-Roll and a 360-degree tilted loop. The ride concluded with a corkscrew inversion and the final turn leading into the brake run.
Overall, the roller coaster featured a unique layout, but the unexpected jerk when entering the brake run at the final turn caused a bruise. This was unexpected as B&M coasters are usually recognized for their smooth ride.
Later on, I was able to enjoy a ride on Steel Force before a heavy rainstorm arrived and persisted. In a rush to reach my car, I had to purchase the most eccentric Snoopy umbrella available. I definitely plan to come back in the future to experience my favorite inverted coaster Talon again, along with Hydra, their distinctive floorless roller coaster. Next stop: Hershey Park!
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