Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Nostalgic Coaster Comes To Cypress Gardens
Cypress Garden is breathing new life into a beloved Panama City roller coaster.
The 45-year-old Starliner, which closed in 2005 along with its home, Miracle Strip in Panama City Beach, is getting a new $5-million lease on life as part of Cypress Gardens' coaster collection.
The all wooden coaster won't win any prizes from the thrill crowd, but it is nice to know that a small piece of Florida's first theme park (Miracle Strip opened more than 70 years ago) will live on.
Be sure to check out my complete guide to Cypress Gardens.
The 45-year-old Starliner, which closed in 2005 along with its home, Miracle Strip in Panama City Beach, is getting a new $5-million lease on life as part of Cypress Gardens' coaster collection.
The all wooden coaster won't win any prizes from the thrill crowd, but it is nice to know that a small piece of Florida's first theme park (Miracle Strip opened more than 70 years ago) will live on.
Be sure to check out my complete guide to Cypress Gardens.
