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/ August 10, 2023
Capturing the GateKeeper First Drop: A Photo That Defines the Ride Few moments in the amusement park world are as breathtaking as the first drop on GateKeeper at Cedar Point. From the moment the wing coaster crests its towering 170-foot lift hill, riders know they’re
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/ August 10, 2023
The Thrill of Kicking the Sky There is a moment on every great roller coaster where you feel like you have left the earth behind. The train crests a hill, your body lifts out of the seat, and for a split second you are weightless,
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tz
/ August 10, 2023
The Art of the Lift Hill Every great roller coaster begins with a climb. The lift hill is where anticipation builds, where the landscape opens up below you, and where you have just enough time to wonder why you got on this ride in the
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/ August 6, 2023
The Joy of a Coaster in Full Motion There is something mesmerizing about watching a roller coaster from the ground. The train races through the layout at full speed, banking through turns, soaring over hills, and diving through inversions with a fluid grace that belies
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/ August 5, 2023
The Magic of Banked Turns Roller coaster turns are not just transitions between elements. They are experiences in their own right. A well-designed banked turn presses you into your seat with powerful lateral and positive G-forces, creating a sensation of speed and intensity that straight
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/ July 31, 2023
The Art of the Twisted Element Modern roller coasters have evolved far beyond simple loops and drops. Today’s rides feature twisted elements that combine multiple forces into single, complex maneuvers. These twisted swoops, rolls, and inversions are the result of sophisticated computer-aided design that allows
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