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318:. The roller coaster reached a maximum height of 70 feet (21 m), with a maximum speed of 20.5 miles per hour (33.0 km/h), and a total track length of 1,300 feet (400 m). The encompassing section of the Roller Soaker featured various interactive water elements, such as water sprayers as well as geysers and fountains. Upon opening, the roller coaster received generally positive reviews.
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roller coaster's name. Seven thousand entrants submitted 10,000 names; the park ultimately selected the name "Roller Soaker", which was announced at the roller coaster's groundbreaking ceremony.
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963:"Hersheypark's Roller Soaker For Sale"
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1115:"All wet about his latest project"
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996:. August 24, 2012. Archived from
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856:Holahan, Jane (May 8, 2002).
1503:Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge
1085:Shaw, B. Derek (July 2018).
634:Cronin, Jeff (May 8, 2002).
1430:Breakers Edge Water Coaster
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