Park Histories
What is the name of the California amusement park originally opened by Walter Knott and became famous for its preserved ghost town and renowned wooden coaster, GhostRider?
Knott's Berry Farm
What is the term for the total energy possessed by a roller coaster when it's at rest at the top of a hill?
Potential Energy
Name the roller coaster at Disneyland that's part of the park's Tomorrowland area and features a sleek, space-themed design?
Space Mountain
Name the wooden coaster that held the record as the longest in the world at the time of its opening in 1979, spanning over 7,300 feet.?
The Beast at Kings Island
This coaster at Cedar Point underwent a transformation from a stand-up coaster to a floorless coaster in 2015. Formerly named Mantis, it now provides riders with thrilling inversions and a layout featuring six inversions. What is the coaster's current name?
Rougarou
What is the theme park in Pennsylvania that's a popular spot for Halloween enthusiasts, featuring coasters like Phantom's Revenge and Steel Curtain?
Kennywood
Which law of physics describes how an object in motion tends to stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force?
Newton's First Law of Motion (Law of Inertia)
Which roller coaster in Florida's Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is designed to resemble an African train, incorporating African themes and safari elements?
Cheetah Hunt
What is the coaster element that involves a track section twisted 360 degrees while maintaining the same plane, often found in compact layouts?
Inline Twist
What coaster holds the record for most airtime?
Steel Vengeance
What is the oldest theme park in the world?
Bakken
What 2 things do you need to know to calculate linear G forces?
Change in Velocity and Time
What precious gemstone can riders spot sparkling inside the mine while aboard Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Disney World?
Diamond
Name the top 3 tallest wooden coasters in the world?
T Express, Wildfire, El Toro
Tantrum in Darien Lake opened in 2018. How long had it been since the park got a new coaster before Tantrum?
10 years
In what year did Disneyland Paris (formerly known as Euro Disney Resort) officially open its gates?
1992
Explain the concept of "G-force" in roller coasters and how it affects riders during different elements of the ride?
G-force measures the force exerted on a body due to acceleration or gravity, impacting riders' sensations of weight and force during coaster maneuvers.
What is the name of the roller coaster in Phantasialand, Germany, known for its extensive theming and immersive experience through an ancient temple?
Taron
Which roller coaster, launched in 2013, set the world record for the tallest vertical loop on a roller coaster at 160 feet?
Full Throttle at Six Flags Magic Mountain
This roller coaster at Hersheypark, known for its intense airtime and winged seating, reaches speeds of over 75 miles per hour and features a unique stengel dive element. What is its name?
Skyrush
Which theme park, opened in 1967, situated in Virginia, offers a blend of history and thrills, featuring coasters such as Apollo's Chariot and Alpengeist?
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
What's the term for the frictional force that opposes the motion of roller coaster trains, impacting the speed and duration of the ride?
Rolling Friction
Which Toy Story Character has a roller coaster themed after them?
Slinky Dog
Which roller coaster held the title of the world's first modern steel coaster when it opened in 1959 at Disneyland?
Matterhorn Bobsleds
What is the coaster, debuted in 2016, that set the record for the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster upon its openin?
Valravn at Cedar Point