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The Silver Comet roller coaster makes its return to Grand Island

The Amusement Park in Grand Island has reopened their wooden roller coaster for the public after a three year hiatus.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World, formerly known as Fantasy Island, has reopened the park's classic wooden roller coaster, The Silver Comet, to the public after a three year hiatus.

The Silver Comet — which was designed by Custom Coaster International and opened in 1999 — has more than 2,800 feet of track, a drop of 82 feet, and can go up to 55 mph.  

It will now be open for the 2022 season alongside other attractions such as water slides, rides, games, and live shows.

A Park Representatives said in a press release that "there is much more exciting news yet to come."

People interested in getting the latest news about the park can sign up for the newsletter on the Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World website.

Daily admission tickets can be purchased for the park both online and in person at the park gates for $19.99, or a season pass for $39.99. Also, kids under 36 inches get in for free accompanied by an adult. 

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