A hybrid wooden and steel roller coaster is set to be constructed at Sesame Place.
The Sesame Street-themed park that is owned by Seaworld announced Wednesday that the new roller coaster – Oscar’s Wacky Taxi – will be one of the largest attractions at the Middletown destination that has been open for 37 years.
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The hybrid roller coaster will have youngsters and their families soaring down a first drop of 40 feet and through twists, turns and hills along 1,200 feet of track on the roller coaster that will be constructed with both wood and steel. The train that will carry riders will be bright yellow and feature a taxi cab-inspired look.
The ride is expected to open next spring.
“Oscar’s Wacky Taxi will bring a whole new level of excitement to Sesame Place in 2018,” said Bob Caruso, park president. “We’re constantly looking for ways to enhance our guest experience, and our first wooden roller coaster is an exciting and thrilling addition to the park.”
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The roller coaster will be the second at Sesame Place. The first roller coaster is Super Grover’s Vapor Trail and opened in 1998, marking the theme park’s first mechanical ride, officials said.
Sesame Place features eleven dry rides, nine water attractions and a slew of other shows and play areas for visitors.
