Themes of “wild energy” and “electrifying speed” emerged in a contest to name Playland’s new roller coaster in East Vancouver.
From more than 3,000 ideas submitted, the winning ride name is ThunderVolt, PNE officials announced Wednesday, Nov. 22.
The $16-million ride, currently under construction, will open in 2024 on land previously occupied by the beloved Corkscrew coaster, which closed in 2019.
The contract was estimated at $9 million last November when the PNE revealed plans for “Canada’s fastest launch coaster,” considered “the largest single attraction investment made by Playland.”
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