Maggie Valley, NC - The world's only roller coaster that is literally located on the side of a mountain, the Cliff Hanger, will open next season at Ghost Town in the Sky, Western North Carolina's mountain top
theme park and family destination.

SAFETY IS GHOST TOWN'S FIRST PRIORITY

Ghost Town recently re-opened on May 25 after a 5-year hiatus while
the park was for sale.  Although park officials planned on the one-of-
a-kind coaster being ready for opening day, extensive restoration and
updating safety components have caused delays.

Since the roller coaster was originally built over 20 years ago,
originally known as the Red Devil, there have been improvements in
coaster safety standards, parts and materials.  First, the entire
track was gauged to ensure the exact dimensions of the track.  Over
14,000 parts and components, not including nuts and bolts, will be
used in constructing the cars for the train, and each part had to be
redesigned, fabricated and tested even before being assembled.  North
Carolina Department of Labor officials have been involved in the
process of inspections during each stage of assembly.  The Cliff
Hanger will boast a manetic brake system to assist the existing air
brakes and to improve rider comfort.

This one-of-a-kind roller coaster will have a custom-built train on
it. Although there are trains that could have been purchased with
standard seat configurations, Ghost Town's roller coaster will feature
all new components and a completely new, one-of-a-kind train that has
open-air cars and custom seats. Coaster enthusiasts will be pleased to
know that the new train will not use standard over-the-shoulder
harnesses.  The new seats will utilize ergonomic padded lap bars and
retractable seatbelts which were specially engineered and manufactured
for the coaster.   There is not a train on a roller coaster like it in
the world.

Once completed, Ghost Town will need to have adequate run-time and
testing for the brand-new train.  "We will not compromise the safety
of our guests," states General Manager Bob Cordier, "And ride
enthusiasts will certainly appreciate the extra efforts made to make
the Cliffhanger better than ever.  Aside from the train, the Cliff
Hanger is so unique because the station (where guests enter and exit
the ride) is built higher than the loop.  Riders experience the loop
within 7 seconds of beginning the ride!"

Ghost Town offered fans the opportunity to re-name this famous
landmark on their website.  "We had a great response from our fans.
It was a really difficult decision with all the names and choices that
were submitted," said David King, Ghost Town's Sales and Marketing
Manager.  The contest generated over 250 submissions from fans all
over the country.  Ghost Town's management and staff voted on the
name, and the most popular choice was "Cliff Hanger."

The original Red Devil has not only received a new name, but a new
look.  The roller coaster has been sand blasted from "head to toe,"
and each individual joint has been thoroughly tested and inspected.
The Cliff Hanger features a corn husk yellow track, chili red cars and
terminal.  These colors are being used throughout the park to keep the
theming synonymous with Ghost Town's logo, website and all new
collateral.

The Cliff Hanger is located on the side of Buck Mountain and has a top
speed of 56 mph.  As you leave the terminal, it seems as though you are going to fall off the face of the mountain.  An exciting loop generates g-force pressure as you travel 2,063 feet of a fun-filled ride.

For more information about Cliff Hanger and Ghost Town in the Sky please visit their official website.