drop tower

Not every day that we cover Skyscrapers in the theme park world but here's one :) A new 1,067-ft tall building is currently under construction at 740 Eighth Avenue in Manhattan, near Times Square. It managed to receive the necessary approvals last year and successfully fought back a resistance...

Could be good, but knowing thorpe park...😬

Does anyone ever imagine really wild and crazy ride ideas? I do! For example a Drop tower with a cruel twist. Imagine this. 1) You board some mega tall drop tower that is enclosed within a tall building. Say 400ft /120 meters tall. 2) You go up to the top and when at the top, all the lights go...

Hi guys. Currently, most thrilling tower rides in theme parks come in two varieties; the drop tower and the shot tower (or shot’n’drop tower, in some cases). The drop tower, which has been attempted by quite a few manufacturers but perhaps most famously by Intamin, is the simpler of the two...

https://www.parkerlebnis.de/bayern-park-2020-free-fall-tower-plan_98781.html?onpage_ref=home_topnews_pos1 Can't wait for a name and theme announcement!

According to the forum and further social media, Chessington have submitted a planning application for a new, what looks to be a Zamperla Sky Tower, around 25m, to replace Rameses Revenge and cause the relocation of Flying Jumbos. The rumour is Rameses and Jumbos will close/relocate at the end...

Hi guys. Over the years, drop towers have become a staple of theme parks across the world, but my question to you today is; which one is your favourite? For me, I'd probably say Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios if it counts. I know the drops aren't the biggest, but they produce a...

Nice video by Midway Mayhem showing off the first concept art and the beginning stages of construction. The drop tower will be built by Funtime, the same people who built Highlander at Hansa Park.