<P> Playland is also home to the Kiddie Coaster, built in 1928 . It is an ACE Coaster Classic . </P> <P> In 1966, a major fire at the amusement park claimed some of Rye Playland's all - time classic attractions, including the original Bumper Car ride and the "Magic Carpet" Funhouse . </P> <P> Playland was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987 . </P> <P> The latest coaster to be installed is "Super Flight", in which the rider lies on his or her stomach, in a caged car with three other people, all in a single row . Cars are released one at a time, allowing multiple cars to be at different spots on the coaster at the same time . The coaster contains two 360 degree turns, giving the riders a zero - gravity experience . </P>

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