Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure is the fastest steel roller coaster, reaching 128 mph. The fastest wooden coaster is Son of the Beast at Kings Island, which used to have a vertical loop. Cedar Point Park in Ohio has the most roller coasters, including Top Thrill Dragster, the second tallest coaster at 400 […]
The Cannon Coaster at Coney Island was designed to jump a gap in the tracks, but sandbag tests showed it was too dangerous. No one was hurt, but the coaster was eventually filled in. Coney Island was once the largest amusement area in the US, but now has two major parks and hosts events like […]
The world’s largest roller coaster is a subject of debate among enthusiasts and experts, with criteria such as height and track length determining the title. Kingda Ka and Steel Dragon 2000 are contenders for the title, while The Beast and Son of Beast hold records for wooden coasters. New technology may end the reign of […]
The fastest roller coasters are split into two categories: wood and steel. The fastest wooden coaster is Son of Beast in Ohio, reaching 78 mph, while the fastest steel coaster is Kingda Ka in New Jersey, reaching 128 mph. Kingda Ka may soon be surpassed by Ring Racer in Germany, with a planned top speed […]
Roller coasters have a long history, dating back to 15th century Russia. The French coined the term “roller coaster” and introduced wheels to the tracks. The oldest roller coaster still in operation is the Leap-the-Dips in Pennsylvania, built in 1902. It is a figure-of-eight “side drag” coaster and was restored in 1997. Roller coasters have […]
Dark coasters are indoor roller coasters with manipulated lighting conditions to create complete darkness. They are often major attractions in theme parks, with changing lighting conditions timed for maximum effect. Riding in the dark can be thrilling or scary, and safety gear is important. It is recommended to try a roller coaster with levels of […]
Hypercoasters are high-speed roller coasters with large drops that provide a sensation of weightlessness. The first hypercoaster, Magnum XL-200, was opened in 1989. Giga-coasters are even larger, with drops of at least 300 feet, and stratacoasters have drops above 400 feet. Kingda Ka is currently the highest giga-coaster but has had maintenance issues. Roller coaster […]
Roller coasters are popular thrill rides made of steel or wood with ups, downs, sharp turns, and loops. The first coaster was the Switchback Railway in 1812, and the first steel coaster was the Matterhorn Bobsleds in 1959. Modern coasters use innovative technology, such as launched carousels and elevator lifts. Roller coaster records include Kingda […]
Wild Mouse roller coasters are compact rides with small cars that can only seat 2-4 passengers. They are known for fast turns and short sudden descents. The original Wild Mouse coasters were designed by Franz Mack in the late 1950s. After initial popularity, they went out of style but regained popularity in the 1990s with […]
