Name Nickelodeon Streak Former Name Roller Coaster Opened 1933 Replaced Velvet Coaster Designer Charles Paige Height 61ft
Charles Paige began working on this roller coaster early in 1933, it would replace the Velvet Coaster that had opened in 1909. Elements of the former ride were reused – although all track was new as the Velvet Coaster was a side friction roller coaster.
During construction, the ride was referred to in the press as the ‘New Velvet Coaster’, however upon opening it was known simply as ‘Roller Coaster’. The ride is a classic ‘out and back’ roller coaster, with the famed ‘aeroplane dip’ before the turnaround. The ride hugs the park boundaries, with Watson Road to the north and Bond Street to the east.
❓Did You Know❓
As part of the transformation of Beaver Creek into Nickelodeon Land, the park retained several rides. Roller Coaster became Nickelodeon Streak, Zipper Dipper was transformed into Blue Flyer, Fruit Shoot became the Krusty Krab Order Up! and Bradley Beaver's Pirate Ship Ride became Backyardigans Pirate Treasure and the Chewits Log Chute became Rugrats Lost River.
With the introduction of Nickelodeon Land in 2011, the ride (along with the Zipper Dipper) was given a new lease of life and incorporated into the new area.
As part of the transformation, the station area was refreshed, the train was given a new streamlined facia and the traditional white lattice structure was repainted in trademark Nickelodeon orange. It was also given a new name and now operates as the Nickelodeon Streak.