Roller Coaster Articles
Feature stories and articles about roller coasters.
The World's 10 Longest Roller Coasters
It's somewhat ironic that coaster lovers will often stand for hours in line (not to mention travel great distances) just to spend a minute or two screaming like ninnies aboard thrill machines. Some coasters reward the anticipation with an extra-long ride. Herewith are the world's ten longest coasters.
It's somewhat ironic that coaster lovers will often stand for hours in line (not to mention travel great distances) just to spend a minute or two screaming like ninnies aboard thrill machines. Some coasters reward the anticipation with an extra-long ride. Herewith are the world's ten longest coasters.
The World's 10 Tallest Roller Coasters
Roller coasters are often known for their speed. But in order to reach mind-numbing speeds, they have to first scale vertigo-inducing heights (at least in traditional non-launched coasters). The world's ten tallest roller coasters listed here make the grade for having the ten tallest drops. Since some of the coasters have underground tunnels or are built into ravines, they aren't necessarily rank…
Roller coasters are often known for their speed. But in order to reach mind-numbing speeds, they have to first scale vertigo-inducing heights (at least in traditional non-launched coasters). The world's ten tallest roller coasters listed here make the grade for having the ten tallest drops. Since some of the coasters have underground tunnels or are built into ravines, they aren't necessarily rank…
The World's 10 Fastest Roller Coasters
Do you have a need for speed? Want to test your mettle against the world's speediest metal behemoths? The world's 10 fastest roller coasters are all made of steel (no wood coaster currently cracks the list), come in a variety of designs, and use an assortment of launch systems to catapult their rides into the record books. Hang on tight. Five of the fastest roller coasters reach or exceed 100 mph.
Do you have a need for speed? Want to test your mettle against the world's speediest metal behemoths? The world's 10 fastest roller coasters are all made of steel (no wood coaster currently cracks the list), come in a variety of designs, and use an assortment of launch systems to catapult their rides into the record books. Hang on tight. Five of the fastest roller coasters reach or exceed 100 mph.
2007 Roller Coaster Ride Guide
No matter where you may live throughout the U.S., or where your vacation travels may be taking you this year, there's bound to be a wild new roller coaster awaiting you. Discover the latest thrill machines in the 2007 Roller Coaster Ride Guide.
No matter where you may live throughout the U.S., or where your vacation travels may be taking you this year, there's bound to be a wild new roller coaster awaiting you. Discover the latest thrill machines in the 2007 Roller Coaster Ride Guide.
The Italian Job Stunt Coaster at Paramount's Kings Dominion Preview
Preview and overview of The Italian Job Stunt Coaster debuting at Paramount's Kings Dominion in Spring 2006.
Preview and overview of The Italian Job Stunt Coaster debuting at Paramount's Kings Dominion in Spring 2006.
How Kingda Ka works- Hydraulic launch system of Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey
An overview of the hydraulic launch system that powers the record-breaking Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey .
An overview of the hydraulic launch system that powers the record-breaking Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey .
Roller Coasters 2005: The Thrill is Back
Overview of the new roller coasters debuting at North American parks in 2005.
Overview of the new roller coasters debuting at North American parks in 2005.
Best Roller Coasters- The Top 10 wood Roller Coasters
The top 10 best roller coasters, with links to reviews, photos, videos, and more.
The top 10 best roller coasters, with links to reviews, photos, videos, and more.
Revenge of the Mummy, Universal Studios Florida and Hollywood
Preview of Revenge of the Mummy coaster/dark ride hybrid attraction.
Preview of Revenge of the Mummy coaster/dark ride hybrid attraction.
White Knuckles Are the Worst of It: Roller Coaster Safety
Feeling anxious about boarding a roller coaster? Sure, they are designed to terrorize you, but recent media reports would have you believe there may be some actual injury threat. Some recent scientific studies help separate the hype from the reality.
Feeling anxious about boarding a roller coaster? Sure, they are designed to terrorize you, but recent media reports would have you believe there may be some actual injury threat. Some recent scientific studies help separate the hype from the reality.
Roller Coaster Books
If you're like me, looking at pictures of coasters and reading about them is almost like sneaking a peek at a men's magazine: Wow, look at the curves on that baby! If you're not like me, praise the lord. If you too have a curious fascination with thrill machines however, here are some great books to satisfy your urges. Just keep them out of sight from your children.
If you're like me, looking at pictures of coasters and reading about them is almost like sneaking a peek at a men's magazine: Wow, look at the curves on that baby! If you're not like me, praise the lord. If you too have a curious fascination with thrill machines however, here are some great books to satisfy your urges. Just keep them out of sight from your children.
CoasterSpeak: Roller Coaster Glossary of Terms
You go up, you go down, you scream. What more do you need to know about roller coasters? Plenty. Decode the different types of coasters and learn roller coaster lingo by referring to this handy glossary of terms.
You go up, you go down, you scream. What more do you need to know about roller coasters? Plenty. Decode the different types of coasters and learn roller coaster lingo by referring to this handy glossary of terms.
Coaster Wimps - How to Conquer Roller Coaster Fears
Does the very thought of boarding a roller coaster make you break out in hives? Have no fear! Your About guide has some suggestions to ease you onto the rails.
Does the very thought of boarding a roller coaster make you break out in hives? Have no fear! Your About guide has some suggestions to ease you onto the rails.
Six Flags Study Confirms Roller Coaster Safety
Feeling anxious about boarding roller coasters? Sure, they are designed to terrorize you, but recent media reports would have you believe there may be some actual injury threat. Some recent scientific studies, commissioned by Six Flags, help separate the hype from the reality.
Feeling anxious about boarding roller coasters? Sure, they are designed to terrorize you, but recent media reports would have you believe there may be some actual injury threat. Some recent scientific studies, commissioned by Six Flags, help separate the hype from the reality.
El Toro- Six Flags Great Adventure wood coaster in New Jersey
Overview of El Toro, the wood roller coaster debuting at Six Flags Great Adventure in Spring 2006.
Overview of El Toro, the wood roller coaster debuting at Six Flags Great Adventure in Spring 2006.