Zoomerang (Alabama Adventure)
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. It was previously located at
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as Zoomerang until new management in 2012 decided to remove its rides and solely operate as a water park called "Splash Adventure". It also operated at
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as The Demon after being relocated from World Expo Park. The ride was removed in 2013 and sold to
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where it was renamed "Recoil".


History

It originally opened in 1988 as ''Titan'' at World Expo Park in
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. It closed after only one season before opening as ''Demon'' in 1992 at Wonderland in
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. It operated until the park closed in April 2004, where it then was relocated to Alabama Adventure. Following the 2004 season, Southland Entertainment Group announced that VisionLand would introduce a new steel coaster for the 2005 season. Originally slated for inclusion for the 2006 season, its opening was moved up due to demand and improved attendance numbers. The name ''Zoomerang'' was announced in February 2005 and was chosen from a field of over 6,500 suggestions in a name the ride contest. The ride officially opened on May 8, 2005.


Ride

The ride starts with the train being pulled backwards up the first lift via cable to a height of . At the top it is released where it then passes through the station at . It goes through three inversions then goes up a second chain lift. The train is released and travels the course in reverse.


Train

The train was built by German company Sunkid Heege GmbH and features 7 cars, seating 4 per car (28 total). When it was Zoomerang at Alabama Adventure, it used a train manufactured by
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See also

*
2011 in amusement parks This is a list of events and openings related to amusement parks that occurred in 2011. These various lists are not exhaustive. Amusement parks Opening * Legoland Florida - October 15, replaced the former Cypress Gardens * Rainbow MagicLand - ...


References

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External links


Pictures of the titan being constructed at World Expo Park

Pictures of the Demon being reconstructed at Australia's Wonderland

Pictures of the Demon in operation at Australia's Wonderland Sydney

Videos of the Demon in operation at Australia's Wonderland Sydney

Pictures of the Demon being removed from Wonderland Sydney

The Zoomerang being constructed at Alabama Adventure
Former roller coasters in Alabama Boomerang roller coasters Roller coasters in India The Demon