Kings Dominion officially opened on May 3, 1975, offering fifteen attractions including the Rebel Yell (later renamed Racer 75), the Lion Country Safari Monorail, Galaxie, and a junior wooden roller coaster known as Scooby Doo. May not accommodate guests of a larger size. Woodstock Express is a wooden roller coaster located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. The exterior queue and marquee to the attraction when it was known as Scooby-Doo's Ghoster Coaster, "Scooby-Doo's Ghoster Coaster (Kings Dominion)", http://www.kingsdominion.com/biggerbetter-planetsnoopy/rides, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Woodstock_Express_(Kings_Dominion)&oldid=898192548, Roller coasters manufactured by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. This page was last edited on 22 May 2019, at 00:30. Guests with the following conditions are prohibited from riding: Any physical conditions that may be aggravated by this ride, All restraint systems must be positioned and fastened properly, Remain seated facing forward in an upright position and hold on until the ride comes to a complete stop, Keep all your body parts inside ride at all times, Secure all items or leave items in a locker or with a non-rider, Alternate access through tunnel- TRANSFERABLE. Opened in 1998, it was billed as the first suspended roller coaster in the United States designed for children. Woodstock Express was recognized by the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) as an ACE Coaster Classic and a plaque was awarded. 2 trains with 5 cars. [3][4] Scooby's Ghoster Coaster was removed in the 2005-2006 off-season to make room for other rides during the area's conversion from Hanna-Barbera Land to Nickelodeon Universe. To be designated an ACE Coaster Classic, roller coasters must be made out of wood, not steel, and adhere to strict operational and design criteria including non-ratcheting lap bar restraints, no seat dividers or headrests, and free choice of seating for riders. Apply online and let the journey begin! Scooby's Ghoster Coaster From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Scooby's Ghoster Coaster was a suspended roller coaster at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio. In 1997, the Kidzville section of the park was built up around the ride, and the name was extended to "Scooby-Doo's Ghoster Coaster". Climb aboard and hold on tight, because one trip aboard this classic ride will turn all kiddos into roller coaster enthusiasts for life. Despite being classified as a family roller coaster and located in the children's area of the park, the ride notably has a ride rating of 4 out of 5. At Kings Dominion it’s more than just a job, it’s an adventure! Min Height Accompanied 40" It opened as Scooby-Doo in 1974 after the famous Hanna-Barbera cartoon character. This little yellow bird is the ultimate trusty, feathered friend – always ready to lend a wing to Snoopy’s zany adventures. The ride was the backdrop in one scene of the 1977 movie Rollercoaster starring George Segal and Timothy Bottoms. Pictures of Scooby's Ghoster Coaster at RCDB, "Kings Island Has Big Plans For Little Ones", "Two Paramount Themers Focus On Young Families", "Parks Are The Number One Draw For State's Tourists", "Manufacturers Tackle A Rapidly Changing Market", The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show/The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries, Scooby's All-Star Laff-A-Lympics/Scooby's All-Stars, Hanna-Barbera's All-Star Comedy Ice Revue, Hanna-Barbera's 50th: A Yabba Dabba Doo Celebration, Scooby-Doo! Sadly, though, Woodstock’s flying skills aren’t quite as strong as his loyalty. and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery, Scooby-Doo!