The Biggest, Tallest, and Fastest Rollercoasters in the World | Digital Trends Related: The white-knuckled tale of Spirit of Australia: the fastest boat in the world Furthermore, Kingda Ka’s enormous top hat tower has created an interesting phenomenon knows as “rollbacks.” Once in a while, the coaster will fail to reach its top speed during launch, preventing it from reaching the top of the top hat. If this happens, gravity pulls the coaster back down the hill in reverse. The ride is specifically designed to account for this, and should it occur, riders will get another shot at experiencing the gut-churning drop. That said, having such a tall stretch of track opens the ride and its riders up to potential aireal hazards. Everything from bird collisions to lightning strikes have forced the Kingda Ka to close operation for a time, though, no major injuries have ever been reported. Six Flags even closes it during light drizzles to prevent any accidents. It looks like Kingda Ka may be dethroned as world’s tallest roller coaster in the near future, however. Six Flags has recently announced plans to best Kingda Ka at the Dubai Parks and Resorts megapark due to open in late 2016.

The Longest: Steel Dragon 2000 While the previous two roller coasters offer thrills of height and speed, they’re relatively short experiences. That’s where Japan’s Steel Dragon 2000 comes in. The roller coaster currently holds the title for longest in the world, with a whopping 8,133 feet of real estate. The giant coaster opened in 2000 — which, appropriately, happened to be the year of the dragon in Asia — and at the time was heralded as one of the fastest and the tallest full-track coaster in the world, which is different from the height record held by Kingda Ka. While Steel Dragon 2000 may have lost one of its two records, it’s still nothing to balk at given it remains the second-tallest full-course coaster in the world and the sixth fastest in the world.Taking up a large section of Nagashima Spa Land, Steel Dragon 2000 features a 30-story rop, tunnels, figure-eights, massive camel backs, and numerous iconic roller coaster elements that make it a complete experience for coaster enthusiasts. It’s also one hell of a four-minute adrenaline rush.

The Steepest: Takabisha One of the most exciting parts of a roller coaster are the steep drops. That feeling you get when your stomach seems to delightfully slam into your spine and your body releases of a heavy dose adrenaline is hard to beat, and the steeper the incline, the better. The World’s steepest incline is a part of the Takabisha roller coaster in Japan’s Fuji-Q Highland amusement park. The drop is angled at 121 degrees and serves as the climactic centerpiece for the entire ride. This style of coaster, known as a Gerstlaur Euro-Fighter, is famous for combining vertical lifts with steep drops. Thanks to its incline, Takabisha claimed the world record for Steepest Rollercoaster Made From Steel when it officially opened in July, 2011. It maintains that title today. The Tallest Loop: Full Throttle Steep inclines aren’t the only engineering feat to a unique roller coaster. Another record-holding coaster, known simply as Full Throttle, sits at Six Flags Magic Mountain park in Valencia, Calif.

The steel launch-style roller coaster holds the record for tallest vertical loop, which stands at 160-feet tall and has been an iconic part of the park’s skyline since the ride opened in 2013. Not surprisingly, yet another Six Flags coaster — aka Superman: Krypton Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas — was the previous record holder, and endures as the coaster with the second-tallest loop of any roller coaster in the world. The Most Inversion: The Smiler While Full Throttle’s enormous inversion may be impressive, sometimes quantity trumps quality when it comes to roller coaster loops, flips, and corkscrews. That’s likely what the folks behind the Smiler had in mind. The Smiler holds the record for the largest number of included inversions — 14, to be exact. Such a large quantity of inversions requires a complex structure to support the ride. However, such an involved structure is also prone to the occasional error and malfunction, which is probably why the Smiler has had an alarming number of mishaps. A series of malfunctions plagued roller coaster during its first few months of operation, which included stalled trains and falling debris that struck riders.

Said problems resulted in numerous short-term closures in its first six months. After operating smoothly through 2014, a serious accidents again occurred during the latter half of 2015, thus closing the ride. Due to an error on behalf of a ride operator, a car carrying passengers struck an empty stalled car on the track, resulting in severe injuries to 11 riders and two leg amputations. Because of this, the Smiler remains closed for the remainder of 2015 with plans to re-open uncertain. The Best: Millennium Force The previous entries on this list have covered the tallest, fastest, steepest, and most innovative coasters in the world, but none of those titles matter if your ride isn’t an exhilerating experince. While the other rollercoasters featured here are well-regarded as some of the best in the world, none of them are the best. That honor belongs to Cedar Point’s Millennium Force, which has been the highest-rated roller coaster since its debut and has received Amusement Today’s coveted Golden Ticket award a total of nine times.

Time magazine also named it the best roller coaster in the United States in 2013, and moreover, the Travel Channel recognized it as a fan favorite during its series, Insane Coaster Wars. Standing tall on the Ohio shoreline of Lake Erie, Millennium Force was the first “giga” roller coaster, a classification that means the coaster features a 300-foot drop. Millennium Force was the tallest and fastest roller coaster for a short time after opening, too, but was ultimately beat with the opening of Steel Dragon 2000. Regardless, it still manages to be the third longest roller coaster in the world and in the top 10 for numerous other global statistics such as tallest lift, fastest speed, and longest drop. Steel Coasters - Roller Coaster Records Ultimate Rollercoaster > Roller Coasters > Record Book > Steel Coasters Steel Roller Coaster Records List of record breaking steel roller coasters. To qualify for the steel category the roller coaster must be designed with a steel track and the layout needs to form a complete circuit.

The record categories for steel roller coasters are: Drop | Height | Length | Speed Largest Drop The drop for a roller coaster is determined by measuring the vertical difference or elevation change from the top of the largest drop to the bottom. Some roller coasters use ravines or tunnels to increase the drop. Roller Coaster Kingda Ka | Six Flags Great Adventure Six Flags Great Adventure Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari Jackson, New Jersey Thrill Rides Experience the World's Tallest and Fastest Coaster! There’s a reason this coaster is known as the King. Kingda Ka is quite simply the tallest and fastest roller coaster in North America. Is that impressive enough to warrant royalty? You bet it is. This upside down U-shaped track bolts up 45 stories in the sky—that’s 456 feet high! This leaves all other coasters in the dust. And of course it’s going to take some mighty acceleration to get you to the top of it. You’ll leave the station going from 0 to 128 miles per hour in a jaw-dropping 3.5 seconds. Actually, there won’t even be time for your jaw to drop.

You’ll be shooting up that impossible height so fast, you won’t even have time to think, so just hang on. It’s 90° straight up. And once you get to the top you’ll be plummeting right back down in a 270-degree spiral that is not recommended for wimps. There is very little that can prepare you for a drop of this intensity—you’re just going to have to wing it. You’ll top it off with a 129-foot camel hump. Well, how else did you think the King got around? Top 10 Crazy and Beautiful Theme Park Rides - YouTube Top 10 Crazy and Beautiful Theme Park Rides Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Aug 12, 2015 Here is a list of crazy theme park ride/amusement park ride and also the beautiful roller coasters.. like: - Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, with Hogwarts castle and Dementors experience. - Ultimate roller coaster, United Kingdom.

- Tower of Terror roller coaster, Australia. - Millennium Force roller coaster, monster called a "giga-coaster" by Cedar Point. - RingRacer roller coaster, as a part of the German motor sport racetrack Nürburgring, Germany. - Pirates of the Caribbean rides, one of Disney World's most beloved attractions. - Takabisha rolller coaster, near Mount Fuji Japan. - Steel Dragon 2000 roller coaster in Nagashima Spa Land, Japan. - Kingda Ka with the famous Rollback. - Formula Rossa roller coaster in Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi. Also a little reviews about these amazing rollercoasters, so you can decided which one would be your next challenge.. Music: Harder, better, faster, longer: The best rollercoasters in the world | The Independent Harder, better, faster, longer: The best rollercoasters in the world Could you handle a 'beyond vertical' drop? Friday 29 August 2014 10:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Travel With the summer nearly over, there's not much time left to conquer your fears and take on the world’s top roller coasters.

This list isn’t for the faint-hearted, as it covers the fastest, tallest and longest record-breaking roller coasters in the world. One has 14 inversions, another reaches 456 feet height, there are top speeds of 150mph (with a hydraulic launch system similar to those used to launch jets), one which goes on for 8,133 feet, a wooden 'Lego' style construction, another which drops 400 feet, and, a 'beyond vertical' drop. But the pictures say it best. Scream if you want to go faster. The best roller coasters in the world The best roller coasters in the world 1/9 Millennium Force, USA Breaking six world records when it was built in 2000, Millennium Force at Cedar Point in Ontario, United States, was briefly the tallest and fastest coaster in the world before Steel Dragon 2000. Millennium Force was also the world’s first Giga Coaster, exceeding 300 feet in height.

Website: Ticket cost: £29.24 2/9 Formula Rossa, Abu Dhabi Formula One fans looking to experience the thrill of high-speed manoeuvres need look no further than Formula Rossa, currently the world’s fastest roller coaster, located at Ferrari Word in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Once strapped in to the Ferrari “Rosso Scuderia” F1 inspired cockpit, riders experience an incredible top speed of 150mph, accompanied by acceleration G-Force of 1.7Gs. In order to accelerate to top speed in under five seconds, the ride uses a hydraulic launch system similar to those used to launch jets from aircraft carriers. The ride is so fast riders are required to wear safety goggles. Website: Entry cost: £38.18 3/9 Kingda Ka, USA Currently the world’s tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka reaches an impressive height of 456 feet. The roller coaster, found at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, in the United States, used to be the world’s fastest roller coaster, reaching 128 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds, before it lost that record to Formula Rossa in 2010.

After a 90° rise to the top, riders then plummet down a 270 ° spiral drop. Website: Entry cost: £24.54 4/9 Colossos, Germany The world’s tallest wooden roller coaster, Colossos in Heide Park, Germany, stretches 196 feet into the air. It is constructed using laser cut wood, which means the entire structure snaps together like pieces of Lego. Due to this, the wooden track gives a very smooth ride. Website: Entry cost: £25.45 5/9 Steel Dragon 2000, Japan Named after the Chinese New Year in 2000, Steel Dragon 2000 at Nagashima Spa Lad amusement park in Mie Prefecture, Japan, holds the record for the longest roller coaster in the world. Boasting a track length of 8,133 feet, it’s also the sixth fastest coaster in the world. Built in Japan, the coaster needed extra earthquake protection, pushing construction costs over $50 million.

Website: Ticket cost: £5.74 6/9 Takabisha, Japan Famous for having a drop angle of 121°, Takabisha, located at the Fuji-Q Highland theme park in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan, is the steepest roller coaster in the world. The drop angle is known as a “beyond vertical” drop as riders travel back on themselves as they fly over the vertical lift and down the drop. Website: Ticket cost: 5.74 7/9 Top Thrill Dragster, USA Before being surpassed by Kingda Ka, Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, United States, was the world’s tallest roller coaster. Along with Kingda Ka, Top Thrill Dragster is one of two Strata Coaster types of roller coaster, featuring a drop of 400 feet and a full circuit. Reaching speeds of 120 mph in less than four seconds, Top Thrill Dragster may last only 17 seconds, but it’s sure to thrill.

Website: Entry cost: £29.18 8/9 Space Mountain, USA A clear fan favourite, Space Mountain, at Disney World, California, takes visitors on a rocket ride through stars, galaxies and asteroids. The ride is replicated across all five Magic Kingdom-style Disney Parks, so there’s no excuse to miss it. Website: Entry cost: £56.15 9/9 Skyscraper... This one’s a bit of a cheat because the ride isn’t actually completed yet, but Skyscraper at Orlando’s International Drive is planned to be the world’s tallest roller coaster in the world with a 570 foot tower. Riders will catch an elevator to the top of the structure before following the winding track down at 65 miles per hour. Unfortunately, the ride won’t be completed until 2016, but there’s still plenty of time to get excited. How to Ride a Roller Coaster (with Pictures) - wikiHow Picking a Roller Coaster 1 Learn about the different styles of roller coasters. There are loads of different varieties, intensities, and styles of roller coasters, and deciding what kind of experience you want out of riding a roller coaster is an important first step.

Some riders prefer old-school wooden coasters for a vintage feel, while others will prefer newer, super-fast, upside-down behemoths to test their mettle. The choice is completely up to you, but it's good to get some sense of what to expect from different kinds of coasters. Wooden roller coasters are the oldest and most classic types of coasters, and usually the kind you'll want to start on. They're operated with a traditional chain-lift mechanism, in which the cars are lifted to a peak and dropped to allow gravity to force the cars through the rest of the turns and valleys at high speed. It's also a fun and bumpy ride. These usually won't go upside down. The Texas Giant, the American Eagle at Six Flags America, and the Beast at King's Island are all examples of classic wooden coasters. Also, Thunderbolt is a common name for wooden coasters. Steel roller coasters feature complex steel tracks, offering somewhat smoother rides and more maneuverability, as well as the ability to invert the riders, incorporating loops, corkscrews, and all kinds of other exciting motions.

Most modern roller coasters, including the classic Kingda Ka, the Millennium Force, and the Steel Dragon 2000 are steel coasters. 2 Check out the different kinds of seats on coasters. Not all roller coasters are designed the same way, and some are a bit more comfortable for first-time riders than others. Knowing a bit about the different types will help you pick the right one. For the beginner, traditional seated car roller coasters are typically the best way to get an introduction to the ride. They're comfortable, safe, and relatively simple. Floorless coasters, for example, allow the riders' legs to hang free, simulating an intense falling experience, while standing coasters lock the riders in place in an upright position. Wing coasters feature two cars that extend on either side of the track, giving your individual car the impression of floating, while suspended coasters are able to swing back and forth freely as the coaster goes around bends. 3 Start with a smaller coaster. If you're inexperienced at riding roller coasters, the best way to get your sea legs is to ride a smaller version of a coaster. Most parks have a variety of different types of roller coasters, and they're all fun.

Smaller coasters will usually have less-intense drops, no loops, and will still give you a good thrill, going at high speeds. Often, they'll have shorter lines, too, which gives you less time to get nervous while you wait. Alternatively, depending on your temperament, it might be better to jump in the deep end and ride an intense roller coaster to get it over with. That way, you'll know you've been through the wildest of the wild and you don't need to be scared anymore. 4 Make sure that you meet the height and weight requirements. At the beginning of most roller coasters should be a measuring stick with a minimum height requirement for all riders. This isn't to punish enthusiastic kids who want to ride the big rides, but to ensure the safety of all the riders. The seats and safety harnesses need to be big enough to fit everyone, so kids and especially short people run the risk of slipping through the harness. Don't sneak past the height requirement and then wait in line. Typically, before you jump in the car, the park employees will measure you with a height stick and send off anyone who doesn't meet the mark.

It would be too bad to have waited around for two hours just to get rejected at the last second. Most roller coasters feature warnings that pregnant rides, riders with heart conditions, and other physical ailments should not ride certain roller coasters. Most of these warnings will be featured at the beginning of the line, next to the height requirement. Don't ride if you have any concerns about your physical health. 5 Pick a roller coaster with a manageable line. One great way to pick a roller coaster is to pick one that doesn't have an insanely long line. Very popular roller coasters will often have waits for up to two or three hours, depending on the ride and the park, so it's important to manage your time if you want to ride some roller coasters. It might be worth it to wait several hours for one big one, or you might rather spend your time riding other rides. Bring something to do in line, or some friends to talk with. Waiting that long can be awfully boring, and might be a lot more fun with a book or some buddies to goof off with. Be respectful and polite to everyone else in line who's waiting with you.

Some theme parks also have fast passes, which allow you to show up to a ride at a designated time, skip the line, and hop right on the ride. This allows you to more efficiently use your time at the park, though these passes are more expensive than a regular ticket. 6 Pick your seat. On lots of roller coasters, the line will split once you get toward the end of it, to line up for different seats along the car. Once in the loading zone, pick the row you wish to ride in, and get in that line. Any of the cars are great choices for your first rides. Some people love the front for the view, while others love the back for what is called the "goat effect," a phenomenon named after the Thunder Mountain roller coaster at Disneyland. Toward the back of the cars, the g-forces exerted on the riders are stronger, making the experience more intense, making up for the lack of view. If you don't have much of an opinion or preference, head to the shortest line to get on the ride the quickest. Less waiting, less nerves, more fun. Part 2 Staying Safe and Calm 1 Ride on an empty stomach.

It should be common sense, but all the excitement of the park and the availability of giant elephant ears and turkey legs can cause some riders to forget: roller coasters can make some people puke. The g-forces on certain coasters are strong, and the feeling of weightlessness can cause stomach butterflies and sometimes nausea in certain riders. For most of us, that feeling will subside and will actually be part of the fun, but if you've got a belly full of Dip-in-Dots, it might end up all over the car behind you. Don't eat right before going on a coaster. Treat yourself to something after you ride, to reward yourself for your bravery. It's also a good idea to make sure you go to the bathroom before getting in line. You don't want to wait around for 2 hours to ride the Vortex and then find out you've got to go right before getting on and strapping in. That could get ugly. 2 Step inside the roller coaster train and sit down. On most roller coasters, a metal harness should be raised above your seat, which you can pull down and lock into place.

If you can't figure it out, don't worry too much, because a ride employee walk down the cars and check every rider by tugging on your harness before the ride takes off. Listen carefully to any instructions given over PA speakers or by the employees. There's no way they'll let you leave without checking your safety buckle, so relax and remain calm. All seats and safety locks are different, so if you have trouble figuring yours out, just wait until the employee comes along and ask for assistance. More elaborate safety harnesses will usually be locked in by the park employees. If you suspect something might be wrong with your safety harness, tell a park employee immediately. Make sure you feel comfortable. Roller coasters are bumpy and you'll likely be jostled around in your seat, which is part of the fun. If you don't feel comfortable in the seat, though, that can make the bumps pretty irritating. It might be a rough ride. If something about your seat is uncomfortable, communicate with a ride employee, or restate yourself before the harness is locked in. [1] 3 Stow any loose items of clothing.

Before the ride takes off, it's important to stow anything you might lose while going very fast in an open-top roller coaster. Sandals, hats, glasses, and necklaces in particular are often sacrificed to the roller coaster, and it can be very difficult to retrieve these items if you lose them somewhere along the way. Always remove your glasses and keep them in your pocket. It's a good idea to give this some thought before you get all the way into the seat and are about to blast off. If you're wearing a baseball cap, it's sometimes enough to turn it backwards if it fits snugly enough, but sometimes it's a safer idea to remove it and hold it, stuff it in a cargo pocket, or leave it with someone on the ground. 4 Relax. As you're sitting and waiting for things to get moving, the nerves will probably start to kick in. If you've never ridden before, it's common to start suspecting that something is wrong, getting paranoid about every noise you hear and every little jostle. Everything you're experiencing is perfectly normal. Try your best to remain calm and enjoy the fun of the adrenaline. Roller coasters are very safe and reliable structures.

Hold on tight and don't let go unless you feel comfortable. Most roller coasters provide little hand-grips that can help to relieve some of the stress and allow you to feel like you're in more control of the situation. Grab on and have fun! Don't wiggle around or struggle with the harness after the ride starts. In a given year, several people will be injured on roller coasters, it's true. But roughly 300 million people ride roller coasters safely each year without incident. [2] The overwhelming majority of injuries are the result of rider error and rule breaking, messing with the harnesses, or sneaking onto the ride against the rules. If you follow the rules and sit calmly, you'll be fine. Part 3 Having Fun 1 Always ride with friends. Roller coasters are a great communal experience. Going alone on an empty car would be a dull ride. One of the most fun things about the roller coaster is listening to everyone laugh, scream, shout funny comments, and go through the whole ride together. If you're with close friends on a beautiful day at the park, riding a roller coasters can be extremely fun. Friends can also help keep the experience light and distracting.

If you're too busy goofing off with your friends, you won't have to spend time being worried about what's to come while you're waiting in line. Just focus on having fun. Don't get goaded into riding roller coasters you're not ready for by ambitious friends. If all your friends want to ride on the super-scary looking seven-looper and you're not into it, go on other rides in the meantime and meet up later. 2 Get over the first hill. Most roller coasters have one thing in common, a long, slow build up to the first massive hill and the first big drop. Classic roller coasters all have the opening drop, and once you get that out of the way, the rest of the ride is just fast and fun. If you're feeling nervous, just get that out of the way and you'll be in for a treat. The long, slow pull up to the first drop is one of the scariest parts of the ride, because nothing is actually happening and it's painfully slow. Try to enjoy it for the anticipation it builds. It'll all be over soon.

Some riders who get really scared like to close their eyes, but that actually make it a little more nauseating if you can't see what's coming up. If you can, Try to keep your eyes open to stay aware of your surroundings. It'll be more fun that way. 3 Yell. When you coast over that first big hill, a lot of people will probably start shouting with glee. Join them! There are few times in life you get the chance to really let loose with a howl of total delight like when you ride a roller coaster. Your adrenaline will be pumping and it's a great time to let out a primal scream. It's also true that screaming in a group can trigger the release of oxytocin, a hormone that soothes and calms the body, in certain conditions. [3] This means that screaming can actually help calm you down and produce feelings of euphoria. 4 Find out if some coasters run forward and backward. If you've gotten over your first coaster, congratulations! Now the real fun begins. More often than not, most people who start to ride coasters want to get right back in line immediately. The rush from a good roller coaster is like nothing else in the world. And what's better?

Riding the same roller coaster you just rode, but backwards. If you find one you really like, you can experience it for the first time all over again, going backwards. Many roller coasters will be run forward for most of the day and run backward at a certain hour. Find out at the park near the front of the line what the schedule for running is, or just look at the track closely to see if they're running it backward. Some roller coasters always run forward and backward, using two tracks that run simultaneously. The Racer at King's Island is a classic example of a backward-running roller coaster classic. 5 Try a launched roller coasters. Launched coasters start off with a bang, using hydraulic pressure to immediately launch the cars from a standing position into a fast speed, sometimes as high as 60 or 80 mph (97 or 129 km/h), giving you little time to brace yourself, but it also helps to get it over with quickly. These will often go upside down, corkscrew, and do other fun twists and turns. Space Mountain at Disney World is possibly the most famous example of this variety of coaster. 6 Try a coaster that goes upside down. Next challenge? Doing a loop.

The first time you go upside down on a roller coaster is a big moment for a lot of people, but it seems way more intimidating than it turns out to be, and twice as fun. You'll be weightless for a quick second and it'll be over with. Roller coasters that feature loops are often long and elaborate, or fast and intense, with lots of crazy maneuvers. If you've braved a traditional roller coaster, start upping the ante. What rattles most people during their initial rides isn't actually the drops or the nausea, but being jostled around. Doing loops is one of the smoother parts of riding a roller coaster, most times, so it's not something that should scare you off of taking a ride on one. 7 Try to ride every roller coaster in the park. The Olympics of the theme park? Riding every coaster in one day. It's possible, if you break up your time effectively and are willing to wait in long lines. Going about your mission with some planning will also likely help. By the end, you might be a full-blown coaster addict.

To make it, Try to hit the longer lines earlier in the day, when they'll likely be shorter, and to make sure you'll have enough time. Then, the less popular rides will be open to you in the afternoon. 8 Check out the most intense coasters. If you're on your way to becoming a full-blown adrenaline junkie and roller coaster addict, it's time to start checking out the biggest and the baddest coasters in the world and seeking them out. Some of the most intense, fastest, highest, and longest roller coasters include: Formula Rossa in Abu Dhabi Takabisha at the Fuji-Q Highland Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure El Toro and Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure The Colossus at Heide Park Full Throttle and X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain Superman (Formerly Bizarro) and Goliath at Six Flags New England Boulder Dash and Phobia at Lake Compounce Community Q&A What if I have my period? wikiHow Contributor What if the roller coaster breaks? wikiHow Contributor That rarely happen, but all amusement parks have safety protocol in place that they follow in the event a ride breaks. Try not to worry about that too much.

If this question (or a similar one) is answered twice in this section, please click here to let us know. Tips Don't eat anything until you know how you will react to the roller coaster. Otherwise, you might vomit and cause an embarrassing delay for others waiting in line because the ride employees have to clean the train and dry it off. Don't be that person. On some roller coasters, there's a place that you can get off if you decide not to ride. Don't close your eyes during the ride if it has a twisty layout. That way you know where the roller coaster's going next, and it's more fun that way! Wear something suitable for that roller coaster so something doesn't come off or something to get wet that wasn't supposed to. Start out small if you're new to roller coasters. Something like a kiddie coaster if you can fit, or even a wooden roller coaster. Wear a hoodie if the roller coaster is tall because it can get cold and windy at a higher altitude, unless you like that. If you decide to eat, wait at least 5 minutes for your food to settle in, but every person is different. Wait as long as you need to.

Get yourself a drink of water in between rides. It will settle you down a bit before going on the next ride and help your throat after all that screaming! If the ride was crazy, or if you feel a bit dizzy, take a break. There's no need to rush. The ride won't go anywhere! Don't let anyone pressure you to go on a ride that you don't want to go on. But it's always good to try something you've never been on, but if it looks too intimidating, you don't have to do it. There's always next time. Warnings You should not ride a roller coaster if you have certain heart conditions, back and neck problems, or pregnancy due to G-forces issues. Do not record POV videos while on rollercoasters. It is against the policies of most theme parks, and you will risk being kicked out of the park or even having your camera taken away. You may also drop it or break it on the ride. Don't eat or drink before riding if you are motion sick. You'll probably throw up all over yourself. Stay in the safety harness at all times. Wait until the ride operator tells you it is time to get off.

Notable Roller Coasters | Uncyclopedia | Fandom powered by Wikia edit Balder This Intamin farting roller coaster is considered by many to be the best wooden coaster in the world. We don't know; the stench is too strong. According to some riders, it is even smoother than a baby's bottom, which probably explains the farting. edit Beast The longest wooden coaster in the world, this ride at Kings Island (which isn't an island, by the way). Likes to take people into the woods, quietly rape them, then the make them just sit as they spin around a huge track pointlessly. edit Boulder Dash A wooden coaster built into the terrain of a mountain. F*cking awesome, however the green train has been known to be slow and dumb. CCI effed up the trick track so GCI had to step in and fix it with an awesome triple up. edit Colossus This coaster at Six Fags Magic Mountain is a racing wooden coaster, which means that it has two tracks. Except that it doesn't race. Only side operates at any given time, and all the good bits are gone. edit Lightning This ride killed a girl in the second day of it's operation.

20 minutes after she fell out, the ride resumed operation (That's some badass operators). This ride was also an early form of abortion due to it's bone snapping, dick ripping, baby killing, head cracking, old man fapping, cunt kicking kind of ride. This ride was built by a guy named Harry G. Traver, but with a safety record as poor as an old hooker, it might aswell have been designed by Intamin Designed and built by Billy Idol. edit Son of Beast This ride used to have a loop, but they took it out because it was too smooth. Now it's crap (not that it wasn't crap to begin with). On the plus side, it does accurately replicate the feeling of riding on a jackhammer during an earthquake. A (scumbag) bolt on the track gave all the riders whiplash. It was then shut, and later demolished. edit T-Express This coaster is the bastard child of El Toro and Balder. Really.

You see, the guys who ordered it rode both El Toro and Balder, and then said to Intamin, "We want both, but with less farting and more cowbell." So Intamin built a coaster with less farting and more cowbell. edit Thunderhead This coaster has a "station fly-by" element, where the train dives into the station and attempts to kill as many people as possible. It therefore does not need a blocking system. edit Yankee Cannonball This coaster is a dogleg out-and-back, which means that it has a dog's leg in there somewhere. edit Steel Looping coasters edit Corkscrew An Arrow Dynamics design that has a drop and two corkscrews . Also a Vekoma design that has a helix . edit Drachen Fire Original concept design for Drachen Fire. Arrow found a few more coathangers to expand the design into what was actually built (and later demolished). This coaster's story is really cool. In 1992, Bolliger and Mabillard were told to build a coaster at Busch Gardens in Virginia . They were too busy doing Batman clones, so they told Arrow to do it instead.

Unfortunately, Arrow was unable to translate B&M's confusing mathematical equations and CAD drawings, so they simply used a couple of coathangers to re-design it to their specifications. The ride was later torn down, but the Drachen survived and wants revenge. edit Dryer Looping This coaster used to get sloshed on beer at the Oktoberfest, and then run around Germany scaring the crap out of people by jumping out from behind things naked and singing the Oscar Meyer Wiener song. Then these guys with semi trucks would banish it to Great Britain, and it would sneak back to Germany. It moved to Mexico recently, and was last seen ordering thirty beer kegs. It has a dryer in it somewhere. edit Eejanaika A 4D coaster that Fuji-Queue High Land claims goes upside-down 14 times. It does not. [ end of discussion ] In keeping with the "queue" theme of the park, it does have a really really really long line, where you will be tormented by endless chanting of the coaster's title, accompanied by tambourines. If you don't go completely insane, there is a high chance of the chanting converting you to Scientology or some radical Islamic sect.

edit Euro Star A coaster that used to run around Germany with its pants down until these guys with big semi trucks banished it to Russia for this. It has been sighted hiding under the English Channel . edit Firehawk A Vekoma flying coaster that was kicked out of Geauga Lake for attracting crowds. It now attracts crowds at Kings Island, and complies with the Cedar Fair policy of having at least one ride in every park with a name ending in 'hawk'. Now all that's left of Geauga Lake is a small water park and a construction site for more condos. edit Hydra A boring B&M floorless. When it was built, people thought it had the world's first barrel roll before a lift hill. Unfortunately, Supersonic Odyssey beat Hydra to it. edit Kanonen This coaster has the world's smallest top hat . It also has a loop that is penetrated by a barrel roll. Unfortunately, it has to put up with nearby Balder and all its farting. edit Kumba A non-boring B+M sitdown. B+M's first attempt at being normal, they failed miserably. While the train did not feature standing passengers, it did have funky inversions that made it unique.

An interesting point is that the first inversion is penetrated by the lift hill. edit Laser A Schwarzkopf double-looping roller coaster. For a while, it hung out at Dorney Park, but it got mistaken for a pedophile and was banished to Germany, where aparrently it's legal to do that . While in Germany, it met Olympia Looping, who taught it how to scare the crap out of people. So, Laser, now called "Testtrecke" (or something. Hopefully the name really has an umlaut...), took over the role of Dryer Looping (except without the dryer). The semi truck guys are afraid of it, because Olympia Looping said that if they try to banish Laser, it would stomp them flat. Since Olympia Looping is fucking huge, Laser is allowed to stay. edit Manhattan Express Like a mugging, this ride is expensive and bad for the head. The owners realized that the ride was causing brain damage to its riders and decided to replace the trains. The new trains also caused brain damage, but at least they looked prettier.

edit Nemesis This coaster was going to be a Batman clone (which was originally going to be an Arrow pipeline coaster, but Arrow had trouble bending two pieces of wire simultaneously), but these Roper guys complained. So the park modified the design and dug a big hole to put it in, in keeping with the park's theme of putting things in holes . edit Olympia Looping Dryer Looping's big brother, this ride carries on its little brother's tradition (scaring the crap out of people by jumping out from behind things). But it's bigger, so the semi truck guys haven't figured out how to banish it yet. edit Orochi A clone of Raptor at Cedar Point. Except that it's painted white (whereas Raptor is white because of the sheer amount of bird droppings covering the track), just like every other ride in the park. edit Quantum Loop A coaster that had two loops. It was killed in the Revolution of Dance Dance . It's notable because it starts with Q. edit Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith This coaster is in a box with pretty lights. It is property of the Disney company, and shakes, rattles, and rolls its riders.

edit Storm Runner This coaster was built at Hersheypark to be used in a test for Hersheypark guests overall mental state. It uses hydraulics to launch the train over a big top hat and through a couple of inversions. Though it only lasts 24 seconds (despite a 5 week queuing wait) it somehow has become extremely popular. Hersheypark was surprised to learn that more than 99.99% people who visit their park are mentally challenged ; Hersheypark is still laughing their asses off. edit Scream! This floorless roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain is themed to the parking lot at your local Walmart.

edit Superman: Attraction de Acero This coaster is not to be confused with any of the following: Superman: Ride of Steel @ Six Flags New England (Intamin hyper) Superman: Ride of Steel @ Six Flags America (Intamin hyper) Superman: The Escape (glorified drop tower) Superman Escape (Intamin rocket) Superman Krypton Coaster (B+M floorless with huge- ass loop) Superman: The Ride (Rock 'n' Roller Coaster naked) Superman: El Ultimo Escape (Morgan hyper) Superman Ultimate Escape (Intamin impulse thingy) Superman Ultimate Flight (B+M flying coaster) etc. It is located in Spain, and, due to the fact that someone had the blueprint upside down, has the dive loop on backwards. They tried to claim that they meant to do that, but it's pretty obvious to me that they screwed up . edit Tatsu This flying coaster has a huge pretzel in the middle of it, as well as an Egg Turn. As of yet, nobody has figured out how to eat the pretzel (which is 142 feet tall) or the egg turn, but many coaster enthusiasts, especially ACE members, have tried.

edit Ultra Twister A TOGO design where the train runs between the rails. It can't turn corners, and therefore failed its driver's test. It was dismantled when Six Flags Astroworld closed and relocated to Six Flags America. Six Flags America, however, had enough trouble getting its own rides to run properly and never got around to rebuilding Ultra Twister. This coaster, at Wallaby Belgium, is a standard SLC. It has a vampire somewhere near it. edit Viper @ Great Adventure This coaster was most famous for being eaten alive by El Toro. Before it was eaten alive, it had a heartline roll and a bunch of rings. edit Vortex This was the first roller coaster in the world with six inversions when it opened at Kings Island in 1987. That record was beaten one year later when Six Flags Great America debued Shockwave, also known as Parking Lot: The Ride. edit Windjammer This coaster was at Knott's Berry Farm, torturing berry pickers.

It was replaced with XLR8R, which is 1337 for "Accelerator." edit X This 4D coaster was recently revamped into X2, as its color scheme was deemed "too girly " by Six Fags Magic Mountain 's new management. It is the same ride, but with fire effects that don't work and a more serious paint scheme. It still hurts and they can't get it to run right. When they tried to get their rebate, Arrow had already gone bankrupt. edit X-Coaster This coaster tends to stall upside-down when the power goes out. Why the park doesn't have a back-up generator, we just do not know. edit Yun Xiao Fei Che The only looping coaster that starts with "Y". edit Apollo's Chariot A non-looping steel coaster at Busch Gardens, mostly famous for bitch slapping Fabio with a rubber chicken after the first drop because his hair wasnt flowing in the wind perfectly. edit Behemoth The only coaster Canada is known for. At all. Diamondback vs. Behemoth vs. Nitro vs. Goliath wars are something you don't want to get involved in unless you look for trolls trolling trolls trolling trolls.

edit Diamondback The kewl brother of Behemoth, this coaster thought it would be impressive to make people wet at the end of the ride. Unfortunately, it just pointlessly shoots up a jet of water which has a one-in-one-million chance of actually getting someone wet. edit Intimidator 305 A ride with so many damn problems that Lake Charles Guy 's official rant concluded its eventual shitty demise. edit Kingda Ka This coaster stands erect at over 456 feet tall in New Jersey. The ride starts out slow, and then the increasing thrust of the launch causes the train to go faster and faster until it climaxes. It does suffer from dysfunction from time to time due to difficulties transferring fluids between the ride components or when the hydraulic motors do not have enough drive. Sometimes this is due to the structures stiffening due to cooler weather. However, lightning tends to solve the problems. Also, it fails in rain. Always. So, if it's raining, assume Kingda Ka is broken. As a result of the ongoing investigation into the breakdown of Kingda Ka, Six Flags Great Adventure has determined that in an effort to maintain their safety priorities, they have disabled the ride.

With sincere apologies for the discontinuation of the famed roller coaster, they promise to spark "a new era in the history of roller coaster engineering." An apology on their website states: "It is of our utmost sorrow that we announce the disablement of Kingda Ka due to unsafe and inadequate safety measurements of the ride presented by the failure of the launch mechanism. We strongly regret the inconvenience to our sincere guests and promise to spark a new era in the history of roller coaster engineering." edit Klotti Coaster This coaster, also known as Heiße Fahrt is a "Bobsled" coaster according to Lord RCDB. It doesn't look like a bobsled, but it does have a helix of death . edit Your Mother This "coaster" was "built" when Hitler and Jesus were messing around while drunk. It is not popular amongst enthusiasts, due to the fact that it offers a very uncomfortable ride, with a total lack of airtime. edit LisaBurger Banana The Banana Coaster The Banana coaster is a classic Schwarzkopf coaster in Sweden . It once crashed when a peel got wedged into one of the brakes and the train slipped. edit Magnum XL-200 This coaster was the world's first hyper coaster.

Arrow engineers spent all night drinking champagne in 1989. The coaster's name comes from the 200 Magnums consumed during that epic night. Unfortunately, the coaster's hyperness is causing it to sink, as it was built in quicksand . edit Millennium Force This is a coaster built at the turn of the millennium. It has a big drop. It might have forces somewhere, but we can't find them. edit Spinball Whizzer This coaster is at Alton Towers in England. Ever since I was a young boy, I've played the silver ball. From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played them all, but I ain't seen nothing like him in any amusement hall. That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure looks funny as hell being violently spun around on this otherwise disappointing ride. On the plus side, it occasionally whizzes on unsuspecting riders. edit Steel Dragon 2000 This coaster is the longest in the world at over 8,000 miles long, and the tallest in Japan at 300 feet. It is also the most expensive coaster ever built, with a price tag of $50,000,000,000.

It was so expensive because the Japanese needed the ride to have strong supports so it wouldn't break free and attack Tokyo. edit Steel Force This coaster is a Morgan Manufacturing Hypercoaster at Dorney Park. It is over 200 feet tall. It's logo was originally being used for Roller Coasters when that ride was to be called Banshee. Then some people claimed Banshee was offensive, so Cedar Point switched it's name to Mantis, ans Steel Force got stuck with the junky logo. Its a cool ride, except for some poorly placed brakes some blockheads put in mid-drop. edit Superman: Ride of Steel @ Six Flags America This coaster is not to be confused with Superman: Ride of Steel at Six Flags New England; the America one has lots of boring straight bits. Other than that, it is big, long, and forceful; just like you hoped Superman would be. edit Superman: Ride of Steel @ Six Flags New England This coaster is not to be confused with Superman: Ride of Steel at Six Flags America; the New England one has no boring straight bits. Other than that, it is big, long, and forceful; just like you hoped Superman would be.

Recently, it got turned into Bizarro, which now has fucking 40-foot-tall flame jets. Sweet. edit Top Thrill Phallus Top Thrill Dragster uses "Ready to Go" as its theme song, as demonstrated here. This coaster is a slightly smaller version of Kingda Kawk at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. It stands erect, 420 feet tall, at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. As a result, Cedar Point feels less manly than Great Adventure. What a drag. History was made during this ride's construction, when a web-cam caught a construction worker putting his tool to use . edit XLR8R This coaster was the first to use the "Rocket Coaster" method of propulsion. In this method, the coaster is force-fed beans . When the gaseous pressure reaches a critical point, the vent at the rear of the train is opened, causing the train to shoot forward at incredible speeds, due to Newton's Third Law. Of course, this trick only works when the park has lots of beans. Since beans need sunlight, XLR8R is closed in the rain, along with everything else at Knott's Berry Farm.

10 Highest Roller Coasters on Earth - Entertainment Designer Home » News » Theme Park Design News » 10 Highest Roller Coasters on Earth 10 Highest Roller Coasters on Earth Posted by KarlFabricius on Monday, September 20th, 2010 Image: adpowers Roller Coasters. If you’ve got a head for heights and can stomach huge drops, there’s no greater thrill in the theme park. First patented in 1885, these wonders of modern engineering and design quickly became the most popular rides at amusement parks across the globe. Image: Coasterman1234 As history rode its course through the 20th century, roller coasters just got bigger, and bigger, and their designs ever more inspired. In 1989, the first Mega or Hyper Coaster, over 200 feet-tall, was created in the shape of Cedar Point, Ohio’s Magnum XL-200. And still those coasters got bigger… Image: Coasterman1234 As Giga and Strata Coasters were built, with heights topping 300 and 400 feet respectively, even coaster fans quietly gulped.

Here are the top 10 tallest roller coasters currently gracing the face of our planet. Vertigo sufferers have been warned… 10. Titan, Six Flags Over Texas, Texas, USA Height: 245 feet (75 m) Designer: Ingenieur Büro Stengel GmgH The mighty Titan of Six Flags Over Texas rides it at number ten. Like the Greek elder gods it derives its name from, this mind-blowing roller coaster can lift men up like matchsticks. It doesn’t waste time in doing so, either, hauling riders up a 245 foot (75 m) hill before hurling them into a 255 foot drop – one of the largest in the US – which runs straight into an abyssal tunnel. As if this were not enough, passengers are then subjected to the intense g-forces of dizzying carousel turns, sustained for nearly six seconds at the finale. A giant among most other coasters on the planet, Titan made its debut in 2001, topping out its twin, Goliath of Six Flags Magic Mountain, CA, by just 10 feet (3 m).

They say size isn’t everything, but in the Herculean world of roller coasters some may beg to differ. 9. Eejanaika, Fuji-Q Highland, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan Height: 249 feet (76 m) Designer: S&S Arrow Kudos to Japan’s Fuji-Q Highland, which features two Mega Coasters in the world’s top ten tallest. Opened in 2006, the smaller but arguably more interesting of these is Eejanaika, a “4th Dimension” roller coaster whose design allows the seats to swivel forward or backward 360 degrees as the massive trains run their hair-raising course. For passengers, a huge vertical drop, 249 feet (76 m) in the air, is followed by 14 inversions – more than any other coaster and enough to make you dizzy for a week – with the spinning seats playing their part. Pronounced “Ee ja nai ka”, this coaster’s name has various meanings relating to festive 19th century celebrations, or more simply translates as, “Ain’t it great!” We’re sure it is – unless of course you’re of a queasy disposition.

Then it most definitely isn’t. 8. Fujiyama, Fuji-Q Highland, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan Height: 259 feet (79 m) Designer: Morgan Standing indomitable over the surrounding landscape like its iconic namesake, Mt Fuji, Fujiyama reaches a vertiginous 259 feet (79 m) at its highest point, ten feet more than Eejanaika, its neighbor in Fuji-Q Highland. When it opened in 1996, Fujiyama was the tallest roller coaster on Earth at 259 feet (79 m) and boasted the world’s biggest drop – 230 feet (70 m). Named after Japan’s most famous peak, Fujiyama’s moniker means words to the effect of “king of mountains” – and this traditional styled coaster certainly brings mountainous terrain to mind with its none-too-gently meandering bunny hills, which arrive after the famously massive 23-story first drop. As they say, it’s not getting up the mountain but getting back down it. Pure white-knuckle excitement from beginning to end. 7.

Thunder Dolphin, Tokyo Dome City Attractions, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan Height: 262 feet (80 m) Designer: Ingenieur Büro Stengel GmbH The brilliantly named Thunder Dolphin is a Japanese leviathan of a roller coaster – but don’t be fooled by the serene marine connotations. Despite its smooth ride and aesthetic grace, the emphasis here is on thunder – and frightening elemental forces certainly spring to mind as the coaster soars to the summit of a 262-foot (80m) hill before an incredible first plunge. The 3,500-foot (1,066 m) long track takes riders, eyes wide shut, through a hole in a nearby building plus straight through the middle of the neighboring Big-O ferris wheel. Velocities of up to 80 miles per hour (130 km/h) ensure speed freaks don’t go home hungry either. The world’s tallest Hyper Coaster, Thunder Dolphin nevertheless concedes to the 300 and 400-foot plus peaks of the so-called Giga and Strata Coasters. 6.

Intimidator 305, Kings Dominion, Doswell, Virginia, USA Height: 305 feet (93 m) Designer: Intamin AG Climbing to a maximum height of 305 feet (93 m), Intimidator 305, in Kings Dominion, Virginia muscles its way to sixth on the list of world’s tallest roller coasters – the ‘smallest’ of the Giga Coasters but a hugely frightening prospect nonetheless. Completed in early 2010, this speedway inspired ride takes passengers to the crest of its first hill – a giant structure with just three support points – care of a cable lift. Then it’s down, down, down the 300-foot (91 m), 85 degree drop at speeds of almost 80 miles per hour (128 km/h). Speed is the name of the game here, as Intimidator 305 is themed after the late NASCAR racing ace Dale Earnhardt. Two trains, colored silver and red, add to the feeling of being in a stock car on steroids. Entertainment design doesn’t come much more menacing. 5.

Millennium Force, Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio, USA Height: 310 feet (94 m) Designer: Ingenieur Büro Stengel GmbH One of two coasters in the top ten to be found in Cedar Point, Ohio, Millennium Force towers a colossal 310 feet (95 m) tall at its apex, offering scenic views over lovely Lake Erie. Still, there any tranquil associations stop with a vertigo-inducing lurch – followed by a scream. Opened, as its name implies, at the turn of the 21st century, this award-winning coaster scores consistently high in fan polls. The ride experience starts with a cable lift pulling the train up the first hill at a crawling 15 miles per hour (24 km/h), but by the time passengers reach the top of their climb, this slow start is long forgotten as they plummet into a 300 feet (91 m) drop, reaching phenomenal speeds of up to 93 mph (150 km/h). “The future is riding on it,” says the coaster’s tagline. Who are we to argue? 4.

Steel Dragon 2000, Nagashima Spa Land, Nagashima, Mie, Japan Height: 318 feet (97 m) Designer: Steve Okamoto Aptly opened in 2000, Asia’s Year of the Dragon, Steel Dragon 2000 is Nagashima Spa Land’s star attraction – a beast of a roller coaster that climbs to 318 feet (97 m) before its 95 mile per hour (153 km/h) first drop – enough to strike fear into the hearts of even seasoned coaster fanatics. When it was first unveiled, it held the title of world’s highest complete circuit roller coaster and is still the tallest to use a chain lift – as well as the longest, with a track snaking for just over 8,133 feet (2,479 m). A metal behemoth among coasters, Steel Dragon 2000 needed more steel than other rides of its ilk as a precaution against the earthquakes to which the Land of the Rising Sun is prone. Silhouetted against the sky, this curve-backed monster might indeed be mistaken for a dragon of our times. 3.

Tower of Terror II, Dreamworld, Coomera, Queensland, Australia Height: 377 feet (115 m) Manufacturer: Intamin AG “Face gravity, face first,” says this ride’s tagline. Opened in 1997, then re-launched in 2010, Australia’s Tower of Terror II is the only top ten tallest roller coaster not located in Japan or the US. This steel shuttle adrenaline rush is what it says on the tin: pure fear. After shooting down the launch tunnel at 100 miles per hour (160.9 km/h), riders are sent rocketing to the summit of a gigantic tower that dominates the skyline of Queensland’s Dreamworld, ready – or not – for the hair-raising 330 feet (100 m) descent. Seated in an electro-magnetically powered (and ironically named) car called the ‘Escape Pod’, passengers are made weightless as they’re pitched up and then back down the vertical track. Those waiting in line must pass inside a giant skull, an unnerving addition to the ride’s primal theme of terror. 2.

Top Thrill Dragster, Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio, USA Height: 420 feet (130 m) Designer: Ingenieur Büro Stengel GmgH One of only two Strata Coasters in existence, Cedar Point’s Top Thrill Dragster boasts a jaw-dropping height of 420 feet (130 m). Riders better hold on tight when they reach the crest of this ride’s tower as it’s a heck of a way down. When it opened in 2003, this high octane coaster broke records as the tallest, fastest and steepest on Earth, before conceding to Kingda Ka, which shares its design. Top Thrill’s fear factor is defined by the ascent up a vertical slope before the twist at the top and crash to sweet oblivion. The theme rocks too. Based on Top Fuel Drag Racing, the ride features motor revving sound effects, three-yellows-to-a green Christmas tree lights like those at a drag strip starting line, and it even feels like a dragster as it rockets from 0 to a blazing 120 miles per hour (193 km/h) in 3.8 seconds. 1.

Kingda Ka, Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ, USA Height: 456 feet (139 m) Designer: Ingenieur Büro Stengel GmgH Kingda Ka, situated in Six Flags, New Jersey, has been the king among coasters since it debuted in 2005 – literally towering over its rivals at a terrifying 456 feet (139 meters). Not only the tallest but also the fastest roller coaster on the planet, this bad boy leaves riders with faces whiter than sheets and knuckles all but transparent. Launched by a hydraulic mechanism that takes it from 0 to 128 miles per hour (206 km/h) in just 3.5 seconds, the train climbs the top hat tower, twisting on its side before the stomach-churning big drop. So tall it was struck by lightning in 2009, Kingda Ka is themed as a mythical tiger and named after the real 500 lb big cat that lives in the pen next door. Bamboo surrounding those queuing and appropriate music top off the Indian jungle motif. A truly wild ride.

1000+ images about Roller "Around the World" on Pinterest | Six flags, Roller coasters and Kingda ka Forward The steepest roller coaster in the world. Debuting in mid-July in Japan's Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park, the Takabisha rollercoaster features a 130 foot drop at 121 degrees. Including seven major twists over 1000 metres of track, and a nerve-jangling drop of 43 metres. See More

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