2021

One of the best first drops.

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/ August 10, 2023

Why First Drops Define a Coaster The first drop is the signature moment of any roller coaster. It is the element that appears on every promotional poster, the moment that fills every POV video thumbnail, and the sensation that riders remember most vividly. A great

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Banshee Kings Island First Drop

The drop.

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/ August 3, 2023

Why Drops Are the Heart of Every Coaster The drop is the defining moment of the roller coaster experience. It is the reason people get in line, the moment they anticipate during the climb, and the sensation they remember long after the ride ends. From

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Top Thrill Dragster Cedar Point

The Launch.

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/ August 3, 2023

The Explosive Thrill of Launch Coasters Launch coasters flip the traditional roller coaster script. Instead of a slow, suspenseful climb up a lift hill, they blast riders from zero to top speed in a matter of seconds. The result is a raw, visceral acceleration that

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Great Bear Hersheypark First Drop

Ursa Major.

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/ August 3, 2023

Ursa Major: A New Star at Dollywood Ursa Major is the steel launched coaster that joined Dollywood’s impressive lineup, bringing a modern thrill experience to the Smoky Mountains. Named after the constellation (the Great Bear), this ride combines a powerful launch with a terrain-hugging layout

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Manta fly by.

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/ July 24, 2023

Manta: SeaWorld Orlando’s Flying Coaster Manta at SeaWorld Orlando is one of the best flying coasters ever built. Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, this 140-foot-tall coaster reaches speeds of 56 mph and features four inversions, all experienced in the face-down prone flying position. The sensation

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