New Rides Coming To Adventureland On LI; $10M Redevelopment Plan Announced

FARMINGDALE, NY — Adventureland unveiled its multi-year, five-phase $10 million redevelopment plan, as well as a new partnership with Catholic Health, the amusement park announced Tuesday.

Three new rides were announced: Moon Chaser, Jr. Pirate Ship and Wave Twister.

This marks one of the biggest investment projects in the park’s 62-year history since the installation of the ride Turbulence in 2015, which cost $5 million, according to the park.

"We saw an opportunity to improve and enhance the guest experience," said Caitlin DiSclafani,
park manager of Adventureland. "These investments add value to the park and to the guests’
experience. We’re excited to leave a lasting legacy in the park for generations to come."

Jr. Pirate Ship and Moon Chaser will be available for the upcoming 2024 park season, according to Adventureland.

Wave Twister will be a "first-of-its-kind custom-made ride" which is slated to open in time for the spring 2025 season, according to the park.

There are at least two more planned rides that are to be added over the next three phases. These will be the first new rides since the addition of the FireBall in 2022, which was a $2 million investment.

"Our family is very excited to bring the dream of redeveloping Pirate’s Cove into reality with the
groundbreaking of Legacy Corner," said Steve Gentile, president of Adventureland. "We are
thrilled to kick off this five-year project with Moon Chaser, which I’m sure will be an amazing
addition to Adventureland and fan favorite for the people of Long Island. To be able to have the
best that our amusement industry has to offer right here in Farmingdale — the heart of Long
Island — is something very special. It is a privilege that we do not take for granted!"

Adventureland estimates that by the end of the fifth phase, there will be a 10% growth in
employment to support the new "Legacy Corner" section, which is expected to be completed in
2028.

The "Legacy Corner" will be on the front southeast side of the park about a little over an acre in size. In addition to at least four new rides, brand-new concession stands, restrooms, and other amenities will be constructed.

The park announced the retirement of a few rides to make way for the new ones. The Log Flume, Pirate Ship and Spinning Cars will all be demolished in favor of new rides.

The Pirate ride was installed in 1987, which makes it over 35 years old. Adventureland officials say it was about time to replace the aging rides.

"With older rides—they need more maintenance and become difficult to repair over time. And,
also—finding replacement parts becomes increasingly difficult as the parts are no longer being
made," DiSclafani said.

The "Log Flume" was replaced for a few reasons, park officials said. One of which was that it took up a significant amount of space — about 10% of the entire park. It also had limited seasonal use from May through September. The new rides will be used all season long, from March
through early November.

The Spinning Cars were retired to make way for the Jr. Pirate Ship ride. The Antique Cars are
expected to be retired during the third phase of the plan.

The ‘Jr. Pirate Ship’ ride is geared towards — but not limited to — children who are from 5-to-8
years old. They must be about 36 inches tall to ride with an adult and 47 inches tall to ride alone.

This ride is located by "Kiddieland" near the arcade. It is similar to the larger scale Pirate Ship ride which was recently removed to make room for the Moon Chaser.

The Moon Chaser is a 45-feet tall galaxy-themed thrill ride which spins, twists, dips, and inverts
riders.

"This ride is unique because it is currently the only one in the park that goes upside down," the park stated.

It is similar to the size and footprint of the Pirate Ship ride it is replacing. This ride is geared towards children who are 11 years old or older. Anyone who wishes to ride this must be at least 55 inches tall. It seats 28 people at a time.

The Moon Chaser is considered a flat ride—which means it depends on power—and riders will
experience immediate thrills as soon as the ride starts, according to the park.

The second phase will introduce the new ride Wave Twister. The ride was custom built for Adventureland. The track is custom built in a boomerang shape to fit into the corner of the
"Legacy Corner," which will maximize the available space in that section. It’s estimated that one
or two more rides can fit in that section, which was formerly referred to as "Adventure Falls."

The plan is to expand more rides within the existing footprint of the park.

The Wave Twister is a family ride. It was made in Switzerland by RES Rides — the same
company that built the FireBall ride. Similar to Wave Twister, this ride has a boomerang
shape to simulate the motion and feel of riding on ocean waves. It will spin and travel over a
track and reach heights of up to 60 feet at its peak. Although it is a dry ride, it will feature water
elements in the forms of fountains and mists. It features two gondolas in a figure-eight shape
and can fit 20 riders per cycle.

Riders must be 36 inches tall (height of the average 4-year-old) to ride with adults, and 48 inches tall (height of the average 8-year-old) to ride alone.

Catholic Health is sponsoring the main entrance and the City Hall Building, which has now been renamed the Catholic Health Wellness Center. This area is home to "Guest Relations," "First Aid," and the "Lost and Found."

A blue line will be added throughout the park to direct guests from anywhere in the park to the Catholic Health Wellness Center.

"Catholic Health is pleased to serve as lead sponsor for Adventureland, Long Island’s favorite
amusement park," said Dr. Patrick O’Shaughnessy, president and CEO of Catholic Health. "With deep roots in Long Island and an ongoing history of partnering with the communities it serves, we’re thrilled to do our part to ensure that the communities of Long Island will always have opportunities to make lasting memories in a family-friendly environment. Adventureland is all about bringing families and friends together, and so is Catholic Health."

Catholic Health will also have a presence in the park during family-friendly events like the "Egg
Scramble" and "Pumpkin Park." It will also feature a variety of health-focused educational programs for park guests throughout the season.

"Adventureland and Catholic Health both support the health, wellness, and safety of Long
Island families, so we are very excited to announce a partnership between these two Long
Island institutions," DiSclafani said.