The Florida theme park is heralded for both its world-class roller coasters and other rides as well as its animal exhibits. Among its pulse-pounding attractions are the dive coaster, SheiKra, the launched coaster, Cheetah Hunt,…
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Devilish thrills on the way to Six Flags
What’s coming to Six Flags parks for the 2020 season? Perhaps the biggest news is the Jersey Devil, a huge, single-rail, Rocky Mountain Construction thrill machine at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. And…
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The tallest drop tower rides in North America
The concept of a drop-tower ride is simple: Vehicles carrying nerve-wracked passengers rise high in the air, pause for a few anxious moments and then — cue the screams — plummet to the ground. Perhaps the…
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The Flyer — San Francisco gives visitors a bird’s-eye view of the city
Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Francisco, but one of that city’s newest attractions takes its cue from another legendary crooner: Frank Sinatra, who famously sang “Come Fly With Me.” The Flyer…
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Walt Disney World for wimps
There is no delicate way to put this. You are a wimp. Not about everything. Among your redeeming qualities, you may be noble and brave about many things. But when it comes to roller coasters…
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Could You Handle the 10 Most Thrilling Rides at Universal Orlando?
Unlike the more restrained Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando lets it ride when it comes to thrills. (That’s not to say that there aren’t any thrills to be had at the nearby Mouse House.) Nearly all…
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