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Leviathan
Brian
Thursday, February 24, 2022

GIGA: The Elite Class of 300-Foot Coasters... And Where the Next Is Rumored to Appear....

Today, just six rides reside in the "giga" level – between 300 and 399 foot drops – each with its own story, elements, and personality... Join us as we explore the evolution of the "giga" through its six iterations, and look to where a 300 foot thrill machine may arise next...
Goliath
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Rest in Pieces: 4 Roller Coasters That Shut Down Permanently in 2021

Though it is sad to say goodbye, it's time to make way for other new and exciting attractions.
Cedar Point Shores
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, August 17, 2021

10 Reasons Cedar Point is a Great Alternative to Disney World

There are many reasons to make Cedar Point your next destination!
Velocicoaster
Peyton E. Derrick
Sunday, March 28, 2021

Physics and Roller Coasters: G-Force

Today we’ll be breaking down the distinctions between these three types of force: what they mean, how to recognize them, and which of your favorite rides may feature them.
GCI's new steel track in action at Fun Spot Orlando
Peyton E. Derrick
Thursday, February 25, 2021

New Roller Coaster Track Innovation Could Usher in a New Golden Age of Roller Coasters

GCI’s all-new steel track is “capable of anything,”
Incredible Hulk's grand entrance
Peyton E. Derrick
Saturday, January 16, 2021

Four Coasters Given a Second Shot at Life

Second-chance coasters: they're more common than you'd think.
Zamperla Big Wavez
Brian
Saturday, January 9, 2021

Would You Tackle This One-of-a-Kind Aqua-Drop Tower? Here's The Prototype Version in Action...

Big Wavez merges the thrills of a drop ride with the interactivity of a shooting gallery; the awe of a visual centerpiece with the splashdown of a shoot-the-chutes.
Hulk
Brian
Saturday, November 28, 2020

The Makers of the Stand-Up, Inverted, Diving, Flying, and Wing Coasters Have a New Patent… You’ll Be Surprised What It’s For...

Founded in 1987 by Walter Bolliger and Claude Mabillard, B&M today is one of the world’s most respected roller coaster design & manufacturing films, supplying headlining attractions to amusement parks across the globe.
Mickey Mouse at a Disney parade
Peyton E. Derrick
Sunday, August 9, 2020

The 3 Best (And Worst) Park Reopenings in America

Below are some of the most notable park reopenings across the country—the good and the bad.
Millennium Force at Cedar Point
Peyton E. Derrick
Sunday, July 26, 2020

How an Idea Becomes a Ride: Roller Coasters

In order to explore the work that happens between the thought of a new roller coaster and opening day, we’ll have to put on our Roller Coaster Tycoon hats, asking ourselves the big questions—and the equally important small ones—that go into park planning.
A bird's-eye view of Indiana Beach
Peyton E. Derrick
Friday, July 10, 2020

Don't Call It a Comeback: The Indiana Beach Story

If you’re not from Indiana, you’ve probably never heard the Indiana Beach story. But you need to.
Fish Hook concept, Image: Arrow
Peyton E. Derrick
Thursday, April 23, 2020

The INSANE 700-Foot Coaster That Was So Crazy it Was Never Built

Met with angry residents and a company on the brink of bankruptcy, this giant coaster would never come to be.

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