Dark rides have been a staple of theme and amusement parks from the beginning, so it’s no wonder that among the classic haunted houses and water-based pirate adventures, rides have popped up that put a completely new spin on the concept. From family rides and parks with not so family-friendly themes, to mesmerising sensory experiencesContinue reading “We’re going to ride WHAT? Strange dark rides that will make you question the very fabric of reality”
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There was a time when lifthills were not just commonplace on coasters; they were compulsory for a working ride. A train travelling up a lifthill was the only way to gain enough momentum to complete the circuit- that was, until 1978 when Montezooma’s Revenge opened at Knotts Berry Farm in California, the first coaster toContinue reading “Tall and Speedy: the story of the Intamin Accelerators”
They’re some of the most well-known rides in the theme park industry, loved by much of the general public but hated by enthusiasts. The first Vekoma SLC, or Suspended Looping Coaster opened at Walibi Holland in 1994, and since then the Dutch ride manufacturer has continued to build SLCs, up until 2017 when the lastContinue reading “The Vekoma SLC- cloneable success or painful failure?”
There are so many myths and legends surrounding the theme park industry, but have you ever wondered which of these are true? In this post we separate myth from fact, explain aspects of rollercoaster safety and even explore where some of these myths stem from!
Some theme parks and companies come up with coolly creative names for their rides, and some just… don’t. From Big Worm Inertia Train to the Farting Dog coaster, here are some of the worst names parks actually chose to give to their rides
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