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/ June 19, 2026
Matterhorn Bobsleds is the dual-tracked steel roller coaster inside the snow-capped mountain at the center of Disneyland in Anaheim, California — and it’s the reason every smooth steel coaster you’ve ridden since exists at all. Opened on June 14, 1959, it was Disneyland’s first roller
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/ June 16, 2026
Fifty years ago, engineers weren’t sure two vertical loops could physically pass through each other without the trains colliding. Ron Toomer and Arrow Development proved it could be done, and on June 2, 1978, Loch Ness Monster opened at Busch Gardens Williamsburg as the world’s
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/ June 16, 2026
Fahrenheit at Hersheypark stands 121 feet tall — a lift hill that climbs almost straight up before tipping riders over a first drop of 97 degrees, seven degrees past vertical. It isn’t the tallest coaster in the park, but no other ride at Hersheypark drops
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/ June 15, 2026
Griffon is the signature dive coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — a Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) creation that hangs riders over a 205-foot precipice, holds them there, then drops them straight down at a full 90 degrees. Since opening on
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/ June 15, 2026
ArieForce One, Rocky Mountain Construction’s record-chasing steel coaster at Fun Spot America Atlanta in Fayetteville, Georgia, is about to become a memory: the park has announced it will permanently close on August 2, 2026, putting a hard deadline on your last chance to ride. Opened
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/ March 27, 2026
How loud are roller coasters? Louder than you think. From the mechanical roar of steel wheels on track to the collective screaming of riders, coasters generate a surprising range of decibel levels that vary dramatically by ride type. Roller coasters are a full sensory assault
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/ November 11, 2025
Introduction Nestled within the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, offers a uniquely immersive outdoor concert experience. With its natural amphitheatre setting, varied seating options, and high-profile performances, it’s a destination worth planning for. Whether you’re a local
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/ November 11, 2025
Introduction If you’re planning a visit to a Six Flags park, the variety of rides can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or enjoying a day with family, knowing the best attractions and how to plan your route can make all the difference. In this
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/ November 11, 2025
Introduction If you’re heading to Magic Kingdom (or another Disney park) and you’re a thrill-seeker or simply curious, the legendary Space Mountain roller coaster is a must-ride. With its dark indoor setting, outer-space theme, and iconic status, it’s more than just a coaster-it’s an experience.
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/ August 3, 2023
Great Bear is Hersheypark’s flagship inverted coaster — a Bolliger & Mabillard machine that opened May 23, 1998, by threading 2,800 feet of steel track over Spring Creek, past neighboring rides, and through a hillside hollow where the terrain itself amplifies the first drop. Riders
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/ July 24, 2023
Manta at SeaWorld Orlando is one of Florida’s most intense roller coasters — a Bolliger & Mabillard flying coaster that flips riders into a face-down, arms-out position before sending them through a 113-foot dive, four inversions, and a low pass over a lagoon that sprays
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