Outwit, Outplay…Outride?

Paramount's Great America in Northern California will unveil Survivor the Ride this season, a spinning coaster attraction based on the popular CBS series. The unusual ride, dubbed a Disk'O Coaster by its Italian manufacturer, marries a flat ride (think a Round Up), known affectionately among park fans as a "spin and puke" or a "whirl and hurl," with a roller coaster. Riders face outwards on motorcycle-like seats atop a spinning platform as it navigates the hills of a short coaster track. You can see an example of the ride in action at this Disk'O Coaster video. Paramount's Great America is calling the ride "the world's first reality coaster." Unfortunately, that doesn't mean we'll get to see Paris Hilton barf all over Simon Cowell. (Although that would certainly get the park's turnstiles clicking, eh?)
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