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Comet

Roller coaster
Minimum height to ride: 42 inches

About Comet

This is one of the country's smoothest 'woodies'. Built in 1946 by Philadelphia Toboggan Co., it was remodeled in 1978. It's 'L' spaped out-and-back/figure eight features a tight 98' initial plunge, lots of air time and a few quick turns. Top speed is 50mph with a 3360' track length. Well worth a wait in line.

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56 votes, so far

Great old out & back rollar coaster. Still tracks well and is a nice long family ride. - Joe Schwartz

CLASSIC fun family friendly good woodie - christian giovannini

CLASSIC fun family friendly good woodie - christian giovannini

the Comet is a great old-fashioned wood coaster. It is also one of the best family coasters in the park. The ride is overall classic fun - Patrick Gorham


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