by itadmin | Dec 4, 2018 | Rollercoasters, Wooden
The Son of Beast roller coaster, located in Kings Island Amusement Park in Mason, Ohio was a star that shined too brightly for its own good.It was the first and only wooden roller coaster to offer a loop within its track in the world, and at the time— was the only...
by itadmin | Nov 10, 2018 | Amusement Parks, More Rides, Rollercoasters
Gently nestled on the shores of Lake Erie, amid Toledo and Cleveland, lies the lair of one of Cedar Point Park’s more intransigent residents, the Iron Dragon. Located in the Celebration Plaza area of the park, this soaring lizard may look tame from the brochure or...
by itadmin | Oct 4, 2018 | Amusement Parks, Rollercoasters
How High Is The Wicked Twister And Other Awesome Ride FactsFor thrill junkies and roller coaster enthusiasts, Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio is the ultimate amusement park for you. With over 70 rides and 18 exhilarating roller coasters, you’re sure to...
by itadmin | Jul 27, 2018 | Rollercoasters
Have you ever wondered what makes a roller coaster ride unique? Sure, it’s those incredible inversions, the twists, and those often jarring turns, aren’t they? Yes, it is, and a whole lot more. More than meets the eye actually. What makes different roller coasters...
by itadmin | Jul 24, 2018 | Fastest, Rollercoasters
When Arrow Dynamics first introduced the first steel roller coaster in 1959 (the Matterhorn Bobsleds), the world of amusement parks changed forever. Steel roller coasters are so called because of their steel tracks, as opposed to wooden roller coasters that feature...
by itadmin | Jul 15, 2018 | Rollercoasters
If you are one to be curious about how and why things are the way they are, you’ve probably wondered how roller coasters work. Especially since they don’t have engines to power them. Spoiler alert: it has something to do with roller coaster designs. Before we delve...
