Dead spots. It checks all the boxes: impossibly smooth, minimalist lap bars, tracks perfectly, has no rough spots or bad profiling, and is generally masterful engineering way ahead of the times, courtesy of the legendary Werner Stengel. Roo then says he's a very good bouncer, and Tigger tries to refuse him due to his height. Copyright 2023 IPL.org All rights reserved. [19][42], A 22-year-old park visitor was seriously injured after falling from the roller coaster while riding on May 1, 1988. It was "SooperDooper" for its time. I was so excited it made me want to scream at the top of my lungs. The SooperDooperLooper is located in the Hollow section of Hersheypark. It was designed by Werner Stengel, and built by Anton Schwarzkopf.. Sooper Dooper Looper - Hersheypark Raw Footage only use with credit given to Pride Coaster Club and please subscribe to both of our channels! The first drop leads directly into the vertical loop, which the train later passes through the centre of. Hersheypark announced via their Facebook page that the roller coaster SooperDooperLooper will be open again, weather permitting, starting on April 2. Inversions Smoothness Subscribe Here: https://goo.gl/nyYY3T .Look for NEW VIDEOS: 1) Daily In-Season and 2) Monday \u0026 Friday Off-Season.KINGS DOMINION 2018 Ride Playlist: https://goo.gl/WvSfbz .HERSHEYPARK 2018 Ride Playlist: https://goo.gl/A8GMHK .Support the channel and purchase your Front Seat Coasters Merchandise here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/FrontSeatCoasters/ .SIX FLAGS 2018 NEW RIDES PLAYLIST: https://goo.gl/Sd4zcx .U2 Joshua Tree Tour 2017 Detroit Playlist: https://goo.gl/wxbVyu .FRONT SEAT'S TOP 50! It's one of the better Scwarzkopf coasters that I've ridden! ", Created by Gina Ciullo200 items 15 followers, Created by Gina Ciullo50 items 4 followers, Created by Stephen Juliano20 items 2 followers. We also offer basic bindery services such as custom diecutting, perfing . Fun. The ride was now all set to go. "Under a Spelling Bee's Spell" "Adventure" "Stripey McSnarl Always Gets His Man" "Mental Altitude" "I Want to Know Everything Now" "Happy Tailiversary" "Get Growin'" "Tigger's Lullaby" "Perfect Party" "If We Were Talkin'" "Someone New to Meet" "My Hero" "Broken Friendships" "Do the Roo" "Call Me Buck-a-Roo" "At Chez Piglet" "Nothing Ever Happens" "Too Much Honey" "Lost in a Book" A curved lift hill into the trees, an excellent first drop, smooth and satisfying curves that conform to the terrain by the creek, a great final helix, a fun tunnel for shouting, and interaction with Coal Cracker and Great Bear. The ride is forceful enough to stay interesting. The 1970s brought the SooperDooperLooper, an early complete circuit looping roller coaster. The ability to fly to is shown when Roo bounces off the tree to save Tigger from death, and when both Roo and Tigger escape the ravine and avalanche using a boulder as a platform. Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving: "Seasons of Giving" The 4th (alone) and last time (with Tigger) Roo tries it to save Tigger from an avalanche, i.e. Location The ride did not run during the 2020 season, due to the closures and travel restrictions delaying the necessary maintenance. Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie: "Trick 'R Treating With Our Friends" "Brave Together" Complimentary lockers are available while you wait and ride. If you plan on riding the attraction, only items that can be secured in cargo pockets, a waist pack, or a zipping jacket pocket are permitted provided they do not interfere with the restraint system, proper riding position, or cause a hazard to guests, employees, and/or the attraction. This refurbishment coincided with a new logo and brand for SooperDooperLooper and the installation of an elevator to improve accessibility. Style: Size: S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL. We were upside down, sideways, and sent looping around. The roller coaster reaches a maximum height of 70 feet (21 meters), with a maximum speed of 45 miles per hour (72km/h), and a total track length of 2,614 feet (797 meters). Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin: Skullasaurus Tyrannosaurus Rex . Location Always kept clean. It opened as the second modern roller coaster to feature a vertical loop, as Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain opened a few months earlier in 1976. Anyway, a great starter looping coaster. Intensity [46][47] State investigators cleared the park of wrongdoing on May 6, faulting the rider for their conduct in opening their lap bar restraint. But I didnt. Dead spots [4] Only a handful of Schwarzkopf roller coasters have this, as the company quickly switched to the more common box-shaped support. I love how this ride was one of the first looping coasters. [1] The track reaches a total length of 2,614 feet (797 meters) and is considered a terrain roller coaster as it utilizes the landscape in its layout. We had already planned to go to the amusement so I was excited when the day came. Site Map Location [1] Upon opening, the roller coaster was situated between the Comet wooden roller coaster and Coal Cracker log flume. The power is in my hands to make my life awe-inspiring! Oh, and the Sooper Dooper loop in question is as excellent as ever. He was graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma University and received an MA in counseling from East Central Oklahoma University. Fun My Mom called my other family to say if they wanted to go with us. Pooh's Super Sleuth Christmas Movie: Santa Claus Holly While flying, the duo skillfully ricochet off of massive icicles, go through a huge hollowed log before a giant stone can crush them shortly after and safely landing on the tree, dodging the avalanche's dwindling blitzkrieg immediately after. It amps up the experience, and you also get a great view on the lift hill. Welcome to Pooh Corner: "Welcome to Pooh Corner Theme Song" "Try a Little Something New" "The Right Side" "Yes, I Can" "You're the Only You" "I Hum to Myself" "Please and Thank You" "Responsible Persons" "You're the One and Only One" "Welcome to Pooh Corner Ending Theme" [2] Charles Shaw, a staff member for the Intelligencer Journal, highlighted the steep incline of the lift hill as well as the excitement of the vertical loop, calling it "rather fun" after fully grasping the experience. Roo then tightly winds up his body, scrunches his tail, and lets it all go in the midst of Tigger's lecture, and he is sent flying from the hammock, record player, lantern line, ends up rolling on a spherical cushion, being flung off by a spring seat and ending to crashing within the closet. They have wonderful trains and restraints. Up until I was 12 years old I was absolutely terrified of roller coasters but during the summer before sixth grade I decided to face that fear. I was waiting in line at the Rockin Roller Coaster at Disney World, and I had butterflies in my stomach. In Me Before You, Will Traynor said You only get one life. Pooh's Heffalump Movie: Lumpy Mama Heffalump An executive of Hershey preferred the former "merry Derry dip" as it referenced the Derry Township, the area where Hershey, Pennsylvania, was located. Like other early Schwarzkopf roller coasters, the vertical loop uses a triangular lattice of steel tubes. It was originally slated to be called "The Merry Dairy Dip." There is now a slide in Midway America named that as a tongue in cheek tribute to what "almost was." Shaggy Post Reply Reply +Quote Re: SooperDooperLooper question by Shaggy at 11/5/02 8:05:24 PM The meaning of physics is the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy. Quantities are limited and sold on a first-come-first-serve basis. The vertical loop uses a triangular lattice of steel tubes. Features: 57-foot Vertical Loop, 150-foot Tunnel. Parades: Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade Disney's Fantillusion Disney's Magical Moments Parade Disney's Party Express Disney Carnivale Parade Disney Magic on Parade Disney on Parade: 100 Years of Magic Disney Stars on Parade Dreaming Up! This is followed by a tunnel and the ride finishes with a helix. wait is iffy but it's worth it", "Excellent wooden coaster. We offer an assortment of jewel case and paperboard packages with digital, offset and letterpress options. SooperDooperLooper (stylized as sooperdooperLooper)[1] is a steel roller coaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States. When Roo asks Tigger to mentor him on the bounce, Tigger is very reluctant as he claims it is a very strong bounce (this is unquestionably true) and only for professional bouncers. Dead spots, Lap Bar We were the unstoppable newlyweds. It is still a classic Shwarzkopf that I hope remains running for many years to come, but this isn't the company's best work. [24][25] The roller coaster replaced the Giant Wheel as well as the Alpine Flyer attraction. The fear of falling was overpowering, it made me feel weak and scared. SooperLooper is a live looping sampler capable of immediate loop recording, overdubbing, multiplying, reversing and more. A Seat on the Edge? Comfort It kind of just meanders around aimlessly. The Sooper Dooper Looper was so intimidating. Layout. The loop is pretty fun with a great location, just the rest of the ride is a bit boring. Pace Be careful! East-coast Revolution, also a worse Revolution. The echo of my sisters laughter. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [4] Take a look at our latest projects to see the breadth of our technical services and skill set. The vertical loop uses a triangular lattice of steel tubes. [16][17] One cycle of the SooperDooperLooper takes around a minute and forty-five seconds to complete. Should I have just run straight out the exit? http://www.joyrides.com/sfmm/revolution3.htm, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Disney's Easter Wonderland Disney's Spring Promenade Hippity Hoppity Springtime Usatama on the Run! He was 18 years old. Smoothness. Comfort The SooperDooperLooper has seen several variations in color schemes and trains. Pooh's Heffalump Movie: "Little Mr. Roo" "The Horribly Hazardous Heffalumps" "The Name Game" "Shoulder to Shoulder" "In the Name of the Hundred Acre Wood/What Do You Do?" [26] The roller coaster needed around 500 tons of steel for its construction. Best Ride Videos: https://goo.gl/kp1QjA .FEATURED VIDEO Mako 4K Front Row On-Ride: https://youtu.be/iTR4v4gFMoA .FEATURED PLAYLIST Disney World 2017: https://goo.gl/b6iqKc .WHOA! Attraction availability is subject to change. Good family ride. National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, "Celebrating 45 years of thrills on sooperdooperLooper", "Hersheypark's Latest Wow! Layout. [40][41] The family of the 16-year-old would later sue Schwarzkopf and Intamin for damages. Six Flags is a great place for families to come together and having fun on all the different types of rollercoasters there are at this theme park. This powerful bounce requires its user to swing one leg high, twist up his/her tail in really tight, wind up all of their springs and then let go of the pent up energy to be propelled into the air. [2] The SooperDooperLooper is located in "The Hollow" section of the park along with roller coasters Skyrush and the Comet. [48] The roller coaster reopened the next day, May 7. It felt a little strange to see an inverting coaster with only lap bars. As the ride started off, everyone was laughing and cracking jokes and then there were silence followed by some loud screams. Features: 57-foot Vertical Loop, 150-foot Tunnel. ", "Revolution restoration to return Six Flags Magic Mountain coaster to its rightful glory", "Park Admits 2nd Person Hurt: Hershey Claims Boy Caused Own Death", "Hersheypark Says Teen Erred, Caused Death", "Roller Coaster Victim Guiltless, Hershey Says", "Herco Blames Media But Stories Conflict", "Herco Fined $2,000 For Safety Violations", "Hersheypark Fined For Ride Safety Violations", "$1 Million Sought In Thrill Ride Death at Hershey", "Hanover man injured in fall from 'Looper', "Man remains critical after fall from ride", "Hersheypark Cleared In 'Looper Accident", "Recreational Detente: Amusement Parks Vs. Theme Parks", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=SooperDooperLooper&oldid=1148672001, Roller coasters manufactured by Anton Schwarzkopf, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 7 April 2023, at 16:21. Later, when Roo had mentioned the prospect of finding more of his species and at Tigger's house, Tigger mentions his trademark bounce to Roo after saying he used it to remove the boulder, and Roo has trouble pronouncing the bounce. [3] Work began on the project site on October 29, 1976. [52] After five years of operation, over 200,000 t-shirts with the slogan "I survived the sooperdooperLooper" were sold, prompting the park to celebrate the roller coaster with a t-shirt day for the end of the 1981 season.[53][54]. It reopened on April 2, 2021.[3]. After your ride, don't forget to pick up an "I survived the sooperdooperLooper" shirt - it's the most popular shirt ever sold at Hersheypark! Dead spots According to Tigger, this bounce is not recommended for those within the novice stages of bouncing. Dead spots, A nice location and good ride for a first inversion, although dead spots meandering around. About Us. My 9yo loves to see who "wins: the race. I was seriously surprised by the lack of excitement after the loop. As we slowly took steps over to our seats my fight or flight instinct kicked in. SooperDooperLooper is located in The Hollow section of the park and cost more than $3 million to construct and build. Food and drinks are not permitted. I don't think it breaks 25MPH anywhere after the loop. Here we go - Yahtzee!#hersheypark #rollercoaster #looper .Front Seat Coasters: Your ONE STOP for Theme Park \u0026 Roller Coaster News and Video. It does its job well, but it isnt trying to be exceptional, and thats okay. The . At the peak I saw all of Dorney Park and then.. it dropped! Layout, Inversions The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: "Pooh Bear" "'Cause It's Make Believe" "The Floating Song" "Nothing's Too Good for a Friend" "Under the Bed" "I Don't Have A Name" "King of the Beasties" "The End" "Pirates is What We'll Be" "Tigger the Private Ear is Here" I will stick to the Superman rollercoaster and others similar to it for my thrill. [12][15][17] The two trains operate with six cars a train, each car arranged two-seats across in two rows allowing for a maximum capacity of twenty four riders a train. Lines aren't always as long, but it's great for kids who don't want to do the bigger coasters. Designed and Sold by trev4000 Size Chart. Train has six cars with two rows each, seating two abreast per row. About Us A cargo pocket must fasten with a velcro or button flap or a zipper. The sound of the waves applauding and hugging the shore.The internal sounds of the body out in the worlds biggest swimming pool. This trip was going to be the best trip of the summer. SooperDooperLooper opened on May 8, 1977. . At the end of the lesson and showing Roo how the bounce is performed, Roo is more than eager to try it for himself, but Tigger stops him to let Roo know about safety rules and regulations (such as never doing it in darkness, after eating, nearby an open flame, etc.). Cancelled: The World According to Winnie the Pooh, Entertainment: "A Whole New World" A Magical Disney Songbook Fantasy Festival It's Party Time with Mickey and Friends Mickey's Magical Music World Mickey presents: Happy Anniversary Disneyland Paris Once Upon a Mouse Winnie the Pooh and Friends, too! Wondrous Journeys 2023 Amusement Technical. Definitely shows its age, has no big drops or thrilling moments, but at the very least, the scenery is nice, Location [15][28] The tunnel section used to contain an animatronic spider that would drop down towards the train and scare riders. Whether you want to commission a new ride, refurbish an existing one, buy a stock item or simply source some spare parts then we can help. [5][6][7], Construction of the SooperDooperLooper continued into the winter months, causing minor problems when mechanical equipment broke down. [26], A 16-year-old worker from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, died after being hit by a moving train in the station's loading area while performing maintenance on August 25, 1977. It was really hard but I was screaming too and my belly was dropping. We offer most popular designs like wallets and digipacks with minimums as low as 50 pieces. Height requirement: Riders must be at least 42 inches tall with an adult or 48 inches to ride alone. It may have something to do with the terrain where it is built. SooperDooperLooper is a terrain roller coaster featuring several drops, helices, and its signature vertical loop. The park opened its first roller coaster in 1923, the Wild Cat, an early Philadelphia Toboggan Company coaster. "Give It a Try" "On Your Way Back Home" "The Birdbird Song" "The Play's the Thing" "Nightmare Wranglers" "Carry On" "What's Your Name, River" "Where Do Words Go?" Piglet's Big Movie: "If I Wasn't So Small" "A Mother's Intuition" "With a Few Good Friends" "Sing-Ho (For the Life of a Bear)" "The More It Snows (Tiddely-Pom)" "The More I Look Inside" "Comforting to Know" I am grateful I shared this experience with my husband. No cause of death is revealed after the great baseball player Benny Looper died. sooper dooper sad guitar part 2 by djkhaledsson has received 4 comments since it was uploaded. SooperDooperLooper is the least extreme of Anton's bunch, but that simply makes it one of the best family coasters on the planet. SooperdooperLooper", "Hersheypark To Build 2nd Roller Coaster", "Loop Is Completed In Hershey's Superdooper", "Hershey Gets 'Most Expensive' Thrill Ride", "Hersheypark to add roller coaster in 1977", "Hersheypark Opens Season With Sooperdooper Start", "SooperdooperLooper: Upside down at 55 mph", "Sooperdooperlooper - Hersheypark (Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States)", "Hersheypark: Haven For Roller Coaster Buffs", International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, "Hersheypark; Looping Racer [Sooperdooperlooper]", "Suit In Hersheypark Death Set For Court", "Guest Blog: Hersheypark 2014 Trip Report", "Your Winged Chariot Is Ready. The ride then shoots into one of Schwarzkopf's signature loops which is a bit more circular than others, it gives riders a lot of G-Forces, it's pretty intense. It gives you a sense of suspense when you dont know when the actual drop is coming. SooperDooperLooper is the least extreme of Anton's bunch, but that simply makes it one of the best family coasters on the planet. The cart sped above me making a roaring sound. [1] The only other roller coasters that use this support type are Revolution, Golden Loop at Gold Reef City, Cliff Hanger at Ghost Town in the Sky, and Katapul at Hopi Hari. It runs smooth. FAMILY!! Can't wait to ride our most popular attractions, including sooperdooperLooper? Springtime With Roo: "We're Huntin' Eggs Today" "Sniffley Sniff" "Easter Day With You" "The Way It Must Be Done" We provide clients with complete turnkey solutions or ad hoc technical services. [2], Hersheypark announced its intentions to add a new looping roller coaster for the 1977 season in April 1976. Fun Can't wait to ride our most popular attractions, including sooperdooperLooper? Layout, This ride feels like a mine train with a loop. Fun, Fun Every which way of me, cars are honking and breaks are squeaking but I dont care because I see it, the best amusement park ever Cedar Point! Eyeglasses, sunglasses, and long hair, clothing, or accessories must be secured. The train traverses a gentle right curve which includes a short tunnel. [13][14], The train leaves the station and makes a slight right turn before proceeding up the 28-degree incline lift hill. There is also something very special about the geometry of their loops that just make them more enjoyable than others. Great American Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Corkscrew at Cedar Point opened a year earlier in 1976. Dead spots, Lap Bar [4][9] Construction on the roller coaster was completed in early May. Definitely a tame ride but it still has some fun moments like the loop, 2 helixes and s bends. The SooperDooperLooper is a looping roller coaster. ThisFRONT SEAT FEATURE Top Thrill Dragster: https://youtu.be/9T9Z97xGdZs .And this BONUS Time Lapse PA to FL Drive in 12 Minutes! All Rights Reserved. Very mild ride no airtime just the loop which is amazing then it's like a train ride. The sloppiness could be because the interior of Roo's room does not have as much open space like Tigger's home or the outside. The ride was designed by Anton Schwarzkopf and build by Intamin AG. Details. Its actually your duty to live it as fully as possible. Seth Godin American author and public speaker once said If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try. As time has passed, I have observed that life can be magnificent if I make it magnificent. If you have used this loop leave some feedback or say thanks and post a link to the track you made. SooperDooperLooper is a Schwarzkopf sit-down roller coaster located at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. When Roo performed it for a 3rd time, his performance was the same as the first time he tried it, with it being a little better. As of 2018, the park covers over 110 acres (45 ha), containing 76 rides and attractions, as well as a zoo called ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park. SooperDooperLooper (On-Ride) Hersheypark Sharp Productions 603K subscribers Subscribe 1.1K 299K views 10 years ago Front Rider's Perspective on Sooperdooperlooper at Hersheypark in Hershey,. Their name is a pun on the phrase "super-duper", a . Enjoy you ride on the Superman: Tower of Power! The ride then roared to life as we slowly began the climb to the top of the, Another ride was Goliath, an extreme roller coaster, that sends you up backwards almost two hundred feet, then lets you go; forward. We use the latest and greatest technology available to provide the best possible web experience.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue. The Book of Pooh: "Everyone Knows He's Winnie the Pooh" "Goodbye for Now" "Your Best Wishes" "On the Double" "Who is Me" "Think, Think, Think" "A Day in the Life of a Pooh" "What Piglets Are" "I Watch for Signs" "We're Making a Cake" "If I Could Be Big" "Isn't That Funny?" I really want to get back and re-experience one of my childhood favorites! The first part leading up to the loop is a bit tame as the slope degree on the decline is very mild. When you stop, the roller coaster sends you the other. SQUEAKK! Will I ever get on a Sky Coaster again? Size: Youth Small (6-8); Youth Medium (10-12); Youth Large (14-16). We. Then the ride performs a rising turn which surprised me because that one has some laterals but the rest of the ride meanders around the terrain. The Sooper Dooper Looper was so intimidating. [2] The station was refurbished during the 2012 season. Fun The tunnel that led inside of the Rockin Roller Coaster was really dark inside, and the music was really loud. Read More Personal Narrative: Six Flags New England Amusement Park 1331 Words | 6 Pages Pointless, Lap Bar On a birthday trip to Pigeon Forge, TN, with my family, we did a ropes course, went zip lining, and went rafting. Anyway, a great starter looping coaster. Slow and only 1. [49], Upon opening, the SooperDooperLooper received generally positive reviews from critics and guests. The Whoop-de Dooper-Loop-de-Looper-Alley-Ooper bounce is a signature bounce done by Tigger in his own movie and was practiced by Roo, who mispronounces the name until he gets it correct, which is not until much later when he uses it to save Tigger from certain death.. This ride has one loop, and It features two sideways turns, and a giant drop called the Drop Of Death. Still fun, and it's nice to get some perspective on how far the industry has come now and then. Dead spots. LOVE. I have to face my fear of this coaster and double dare myself to ride it alone with no one in the seat next to me. Dead spots Tigger about to use the Whoop-de-Dooper-Loop-de-Looper-Alley-Ooper bounce. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The increase in visitors was partially attributed to the opening of the SooperDooperLooper. What's New The SooperDooperLooper was the second modern roller coaster to feature a vertical loop in 1977 Votacin a favor 3 Votacin en contra Kristin Tangel Abril 14, 2013 It felt a little strange to see an inverting coaster with only lap bars. Tigger about to use the Whoop-de-Dooper-Loop-de-Looper-Alley-Ooper bounce. BEEP! Why is Sooper Dooper Looper closed? A Schwarzkopf custom looper once again stands the test of time and is immortal, to the surprise of no one. Location But the brakes at the end are killer! The famous vertical loop on sooperdooperLooper coaster is just part of the fun. The first looping roller coaster on the East Coast, this thrilling steel roller coaster really sends riders for a loop! Halloween: Happy Hallowishes Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade Mickey's Halloween Celebration [2][18][19] The SooperDooperLooper is a Looping Racer model. During the 2021 season, the track retained the black and blue color scheme, with the vertical loop painted white. I remember the sand in between my feet, like standing on a coarse cloud that I could just seep into.The water teasing my toes and running back into hiding. The park touted the looping roller coaster as the longest to open in the East Coast region. We usually dont get to see our cousins. Fun family coaster. Not to mention it's a wonderful little joyride. What's your favorite part of this classic Hershey Schwarzkopf co. That. Looper was born on Sep. 29, 1948, in Granite, Oklahoma. There really isn't much to say for everything after the loop. Sooper Dooper Looper at Hershey Park, Is one of the most influential Hersheypark Roller Coasters In Hersheypark's History! This ride may not accommodate guests of a larger size (height and/or weight) due to the configuration of the safety restraint system. [20][21] Werner Stengel was one of the architects to assist in designing the roller coaster. Inversions Four different coasters cross here; Super Dooper Looper. Read More Personal Narrative: My Trip To Hershey 807 Words | 4 Pages My cousins said they wanted to go on a really fast roller coaster, so I followed them to go in the line. Sing a Song with Pooh Bear: "Kanga Roo Hop" "Harvest What You Grow" "My Song" Today the day has come for me to take on the SOOPER DOOPER LOOPER CHALLENGE. [30][31][32] A second maintenance worker was reportedly slightly injured in the accident. Fast Track Available. Designed and manufactured by Anton Schwarzkopf, the roller coaster opened to the public on May 8, 1977. Height requirement: Riders must be at least 42 inches tall with an adult or 48 inches to ride alone, Find Where to Coast with Ultimate Rollercoaster Database. This may be more of a family coaster, but this coaster might be the most fun I ever had on a coaster, as I went on it when I was very young. Then, suspended at the top, you will be dropped at speeds of 70 miles per hour. If yes to any of these questions, then come on down Hershey Park to ride The Drop of Death. [1] In 1989, the original Schwarzkopf trains were replaced with very similar rolling stock from Giovanola.Citation needed For the 2012 season, these were in turn replaced with new trains from Gerstlauer. The roller coaster features a 57-foot (17-meter) vertical loop as its signature element. [2], SooperDooperLooper did not operate at all during 2020. I was terrified of the roller coaster. I do wish the ending was a little better after the loop but for what they had to work with Sooperdooperlooper is a pretty fun and enjoyable ride. The Houston Astros picked up Looper in the 27th round of the 1966 amateur draft . 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