Eagle's Pursuit is an upcoming steel dual-launched family roller coaster opening in 2027 at Waldameer & Water World in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. It was announced on June 8, 2026, and is scheduled to open in 2027. It is the most expensive single investment in the park's history. It will be Waldameer's sixth roller coaster and their first launched roller coaster. It was designed by Vekoma.
Ride experience
Characteristics
Ride Eagle's Pursuit was designed by Dutch manufacturer Vekoma, and is a launched steel roller coaster with a low thrill level intended to appeal to all ages. The ride will have an elevation change of 80 feet (24 m) and a largest drop of 60 feet (18 m), as well as top speeds of 46 mph (74 km/h). The ride will be 1,885 feet (574 m) long. It will feature two LIM launches, and its layout will traverse property that was previously used by the park as beachfront access in the early 1900s. One ride cycle will last approximately 53 seconds.
The ride was inspired by Big Bear Mountain, a similar roller coaster at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Its development began in 2023.
Train The ride has one train, painted white and brown. The lead car is adorned with the ride's logo, featuring a bald eagle, and the sides of the cars are decorated with eagle wings. Passengers are secured by a lap bar. The train has ten cars, each of which carries two passengers in a single row for a total of 20 riders per train.
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