Virtual reality system trial set for fall on roller coaster

After finding success with two high-tech but leisurely interactive rides, Cedar Fair LP is ready to up the ante and give virtual reality a shot on a full-blown roller coaster.

The Sandusky amusement park operator announced plans Tuesday to test a virtual reality system on one of its current coasters this fall.

Officials didn’t name the coaster or say at which park it would be.

“This is only a test, but it starts to give you a flavor for the opportunities that could happen over time, where we could create a compelling and reprogrammable experience with less capital,” Chief Executive Officer Matt Ouimet told industry analysts during a conference call to talk about the company’s second-quarter financial results.

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