Steel Force at Dorney Park

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5 out of 5
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Steel Force ROCKS

  • July 14, 2008
  • Rated 5 of 5 by K-Lo from Allentown, Pennsylvania
I have taken rides on many roller coasters, and I have to say that Steel Force is the BEST ONE EVER. I love how it takes the rider so far into the sky that, literally, one can look down on everything else in Allentown. And then...realize that the ride is still going UP! I love the way it then plummets straight down, almost like a free-fall. I love this ride, and I always get back in line at least once. This is the ride where you get on, and when the car starts to move, you say to yourself, "OMG, what was I thinking?"
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Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

  • July 28, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by jenni902 from easton, Pennsylvania
It is a great amusement park, they have roller coasters, regular rides, and of course the kids rides. They also have a waterpark which is great during the summer. I also enjoyed the live shows that they have, it was great seeing the performers sing and dance.

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and don't bring a ton of stuff with you. It's a huge park so the less stuff you have to haul around the better. They also have a HalloWeekends that start at the end of September and go through October. They have haunted houses and people who are dressed up as well as have trick-or-treating for the kids.

There are different prices for each season and different age and height groups. It is cheaper if you go after a certain time though. Parking is $8 and food can be expensive so I recommend eating before you get there.

From journal Fun Things to Do in Allentown, PA

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Steel Force

  • July 16, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Tomcat7194 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Steel Force

Steel Force has three trains that seat 36 passengers each. This allows the line to move fairly quickly, especially since Steel Force is an older coaster and rides such as Talon are attracting most of the crowds. Regardless, Steel Force is one of the oldest and best-designed mega-coasters in America.

The ride begins with a swoop over the footpath below, where walkers can wave to their friends on the ride. The train then begins its long climb up the 200-foot lift hill. Off to the right, the riders are treated to a panoramic view of the park, though the left has a somewhat less spectacular one: staff parking and maintenance sheds. Still, despite the scenery, the height is dizzying. Finally, the train reaches the crest of the hill, where it pauses for a moment before hurtling 205 feet down into a 120-foot-long tunnel, reaching 75 miles an hour and speeding up another hill, followed by a drop of nearly 100 feet and a straight track leading to a double helix. The train hits the helix, still traveling at high speeds, and curves several times just above a log flume and go cart track before straightening out and cresting another hill. Here a set of brakes stops the train suddenly, much to the surprise of the unprepared rider. The train inches off the flat section, goes over a hill, and shoots through two bunny hills and another tunnel before careening over two parabolas, past the obligatory cameras, and finally back into the station exactly 3 minutes after it left.

From journal Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom

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