An element consisting of a 90-degree ascent up a tall hill followed by a 90-degree descent
What is a top hat?
The tallest roller coaster in the world
What is Kingda Ka?
The park that holds the record for the most roller coasters
What is Six Flags Magic Mountain?
Revolutionized the roller coaster industry with innovations like the I-Box track, first implemented on the New Texas Giant in 2011, allowing for unprecedented wooden coaster designs such as Outlaw Run (2013) and Goliath (2014)
What is RMC?
This indoor roller coaster at Universal Studios takes riders on a thrilling adventure based on the "Mummy" movie franchise.
What is Revenge of the Mummy?
Two half-vertical loops facing the same direction joined by two half corkscrews that each twist in opposite directions
What is a cobra roll?
The world's fastest roller coaster
What is Formula Rossa?
In New Jersey, contains the world's tallest roller coaster, second-largest theme park in the world, has a drive-through safari.
What is Six Flags Great Adventure?
Revolutionized the roller coaster industry with innovative designs. They introduced several groundbreaking coaster models, including the stand-up coaster with Iron Wolf in 1990, the inverted coaster with Batman: The Ride in 1992, and the dive coaster with Oblivion in 1998, solidifying their reputation as one of the world's leading roller coaster manufacturers
What is B&M?
This ride at Alton Towers in the UK holds the record for the most inversions on a roller coaster, totaling 14.
What is The Smiler?
Resembles a helix that rotates riders 360 degrees perpendicular to the track
What is a corkscrew?
Notable for being the world's tallest wooden coaster and the only one to feature an inversion. Initially constructed by the Roller Coaster Corporation of America, Kings Island took over due to design flaws and completed the project with significant adjustments. After opening in 2000, the ride faced persistent issues, including structural damage from strong winds during construction, frequent technical problems, and a major accident in 2006 where a cracked beam injured 27 riders. Despite efforts to improve safety by removing the inversion and adding lighter trains, the coaster remained problematic and was permanently closed in 2009 following another reported injury.
What was Son of Beast?
Located on a scenic peninsula in Sandusky, Ohio, this renowned amusement park is celebrated as the "Roller Coaster Capital of the World."
What is Cedar Point?
A leading manufacturer of innovative amusement rides and roller coasters worldwide. They have introduced groundbreaking technologies such as the first modern freefall ride, magnetic propulsion systems with Superman: The Escape in 1997, and hydraulic launch coasters like Xcelerator in 2002. Renowned for record-breaking coasters, including Kingda Ka in 2005, which set world records for height and speed at the time, significantly impacting the evolution of thrill rides in the amusement industry
What is Intamin?
Opened in 1902, this attraction at Lakemont Park in Pennsylvania is the world's oldest operating wooden roller coaster.
What is Leap-The-Dips?
A half-inversion which looks like half a loop followed by a drop and then levels out near the same height as it began
What is a raven turn?
Currently under construction; the world's tallest, longest, and fastest rollercoaster
What is Falcon's Flight?
Opened in 1987 but closed after one season due to financial difficulties; it was revived by Ed Hart in 1990 and experienced rapid growth with new attractions like Thunder Run and Chang. Sold to Premier Parks in 1997 and rebranded as Six Flags, the park faced challenges including a serious accident in 2007 and eventually closed in 2010. After multiple revival attempts, it reopened in 2014 under Ed Hart's management, and in 2021, Herschend Family Entertainment became the new operator
What is Kentucky Kingdom?
Created the first tubular steel roller coaster with Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds in 1959 and the first modern inverting coaster with the Corkscrew in 1975. Produced iconic rides like Magnum XL-200 in 1989—the first hypercoaster exceeding 200 feet. Financial difficulties led to bankruptcy in 2002; their assets were acquired by S&S Worldwide
What is Arrow Dynamics?
This roller coaster at Fuji-Q Highland in Japan is renowned for having the world's steepest drop at 121 degrees.
What is Takabisha?
Riders enter a half-loop followed by a half twist, and then exit the element traveling in the opposite direction making a 180-degree turn
What is an Immelmann?
Recently defunct, set records by launching riders from 0 to 172 km/h (107 mph) in just 1.8 seconds
What is Do Dodonpa?
Acquired by Funtime Incorporated in 1969, by Premier Parks (later Six Flags) in the late 1990s—during which it was expanded and rebranded as Six Flags Worlds of Adventure in 2001 after merging with neighboring SeaWorld Ohio—and finally by Cedar Fair in 2004. Due to declining attendance and financial challenges, Cedar Fair closed the amusement park in 2007 and the water park in 2016, leading to the demolition or relocation of its rides and marking the end of its long history
What was Geauga Lake?
Specializes in wooden coasters. Their first project was Hades at Mount Olympus Water & Theme Park in 2005, followed by the acclaimed Voyage at Holiday World in 2006. In 2011, they introduced their Timberliner trains, enhancing ride experiences on their coasters worldwide.
What is the Gravity Group?
This defunct water slide at Action Park in New Jersey was infamous for its full vertical loop and was shut down due to safety concerns.
What is the Cannonball Loop?