The ride
Possessed is a steel inverted launched roller coaster built by Intamin on its Twisted impulse coaster platform at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Steel Yard, Pennsylvania, having opened to the public in 2008. After 18 seasons of operation it remains one of the defining attractions on the Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom midway, drawing repeat riders who track every subtle change to its trains, restraints and station soundtrack.
On paper the ride is a serious thrill machine. It climbs 180 ft above the park before pitching forward into its first descent. Trains reach a top speed of 70.0 mph before the first turnaround, where the layout opens up into a sequence of lateral and vertical elements. In total the track stretches 704 ft, giving the experience a distinctly long-form feel rather than the punchy one-and-done character of many modern compact coasters. enthusiast trip-planning resources
Coasters from Intamin have a recognizable signature in track shaping, train design and the way transitions are paced. Riders familiar with other Intamin installations will pick up on the same DNA in Possessed's layout, particularly through its station design and the sound profile of the running gear. As a Twisted impulse coaster, it sits within a recognizable family of attractions and benefits from years of refinement applied to similar installations elsewhere.
Plan to ride Possessed early in the day or during the final hour before park close, when standby waits at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom typically drop. Because top speeds exceed 60 mph, secure loose articles before queuing — phones, hats and sunglasses are best left in a locker or zipped pocket. Single-rider lines and early-entry ticketing programs, when available at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, are usually the fastest ways to get repeat rides on a busy day. broader coaster community archives
In CoasterVault's ranking tables, Possessed currently appears in our 54th position for fastest coasters, 49th position for tallest coasters, 80th position for longest tracks lists, reflecting where its core stats place it among operating coasters in the United States. These rankings move whenever a new installation opens, so the position should be read as a snapshot rather than a permanent record.