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Doing a quick look at the numbers, Rapterra will reach 65 MPH, one of the fastest B&M wing coasters at that. It's launch however is 0-65 in 4 seconds, while Thunderbird's (60 MPH) reaches speed in 3.5 seconds. Rapterra by all accounts will take it's launch at a rolling start, while Thunderbird...

Looks sl… - ah dang beat me to it @VonRolland!

Is "Pitched by CF several years ago" code speak for "before Zamperla further broke CF's prized Strata Coaster"? :P

I forgot Lightnin' Loops was a dueling Arrow Launched Loop (what remains as a singular Diamond Back at Frontier City)! I'd also say calling Viper "legendary" is a bit of a stretch. :P

To delve deeper to this great point - I think we all like the idea of immersive spaces, but it quickly evaporates (as you rightly put) when you have so many guests within the space. I had a moment in 2022...

I give hope - Skyhawk at CP (which I believe holds the current height record?) still has regular 2 arm operation. As much as I want to hate these sky swings, enticed by the far more fun to watch pendulum rides; dang it, these still give such a fun ride! Neat to see Hershey adding as solid new...

Also sounds like SeaWorld Orlando has confirmed they're getting a Mack Flying Theater ride for next year. Keeping the arctic dark ride count going! https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/iaapa-expo-seaworld-teaming-with-mack-rides-for-flying-theater/ar-AA1uqB4l

Date: 5th October 2024 Park: Six Flags Great America Roller Coasters: 16 Front Row/Back Row/Solo/New-to-Me: 3 (2,2,0,12) Water/Dark/Flat/Other Attractions: 0 Shows: 1 New-for-2024: 0 ORP/ORV/Character/Proof of Solo Ride: 0 CF-Live: N Trip Report: Y...

Six Flags Great America A few buddies and I had the chance to visit Six Flags for a Chicago buddies weekend. If I’m honest, I have tried versions of this trip for years: get a few friends, go to Chicago, hang out around town, and go to SFGA. But if we’re honest, a comedic number of hangovers...

Ahhhh makes much more sense. Now puts me on team: "Ok, but what if it stalled out right before the cliff drop, and had to roll back through the top cliff spaghetti?" 😅

So, a quick check-in as I come fresh off of a trip to BGT (trip report inbound) - riding Phoenix Rising can be best described as "the Arrow suspended coaster you always wanted". Was doing genuine doubletakes during the ride to make sure my eyes weren't deceiving me, as the ride motion completely...

Because I said it before in the TTD construction thread, which bears 100% correlation and causation to TT2, and am the solely first person to throw out preposterous coaster ideas to only have come to reality: *looks around room and bashfully looks at the ground* … so, if they were to like, I...

If you look at the general track record for Six Flags and Cedar Fair practice alike on ride closures - all of this is highly atypical. Usually there is indeed some pomp and circumstance for last rides and closure. Cue CP's Snake River Falls announcement in September, for instance: So yes...

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Once upon a time, we were saying the same thing about Top Thrill Dragster. 😜

I get to add some new ones! 1. Montu - BGT - they just don't build them like they used to. 2. Alpengeist - Busch Gardens Williamsburg - da fuq did I just ride? The placement, the theming, the MASSIVE expense of inversions across the first half are some of the most on-point roller coaster-ing...

I've generally kept the same tracking layout over the last ~10 years when I started my tracker. There's been some consolidation, as I like to keep a tight, single page view whenever possible. General layout is: Coaster rankings with respective stats In side margin: Aggregate stats (total...

I know it's (hopefully) low, low chance - but man it'd suck to get valleyed at the top of that launch lift in the dip before you crest the cliff.

Many fond memories riding and banking in the turns with @Youngster Joey, @Snoo, @Hixee, @kimahri, and @Error; swear we were getting those trains on 3 wheels!

Yes, I have the source here. Wait, it's on this scrap of paper: bored coaster enthusiasts entering the off-season!