Sunday, May 24, 2015

STRESS-FREE SUNDAY & SUPER ROLLER COASTERS

Spring and summer bring bugs, cookouts, picnics and pool parties. Yay!  I can do without the bugs, but I can't do without my amusement parks! As a kid living on the East Coast, I was a frequent visitor of Hershey's Park and King's Dominion as soon as the weather turned warm.  The food was yummy, my friends were great, but I totally lived for the exciting roller coaster. I remember standing in line over and over again for the fastest and most creative ride, then screaming and laughing like a crazy person once I got on.  Then I'd do it all over again! My only complaint, and to the frustration of my friends...I had to carry a book with me. (lol)
Now my hangout is Carowinds in Charlotte North Carolina and the fun continues.
If you're a mini thrill seeker or love amusement parks, below are some neat facts.
 According to Wikipedia, some think that the very 1st roller coaster originated in Russia at the Russian Mountains and others believe it was created by the French in 1817.
                                                 





   Tallest Roller Coasters
NameParkManufacturerStatusOpenedHeight
Top Thrill DragsterCedar PointIntaminOperatingMay 4, 2003420 feet (130 m)
Kingda KaSix Flags Great AdventureIntaminOperatingMay 21, 2005456 feet (139 m)
NameParkManufacturerStatusOpenedHeight
Fury 325CarowindsBolliger & MabillardOperatingMarch 25, 2015[17]325 feet (99 m)
Millennium ForceCedar PointIntaminOperatingMay 13, 2000310 feet (94 m)
Steel Dragon 2000Nagashima Spa LandMorganOperatingAugust 1, 2000318 feet (97 m)
Intimidator 305Kings DominionIntaminOperatingApril 2, 2010305 feet (93 m)
LeviathanCanada's WonderlandBolliger & MabillardOperatingMay 6, 2012306 feet (93 m)



Fastest Steel Roller Coasters
RankNameParkCountrySpeedManufacturerRecord held
1Formula RossaFerrari WorldUnited Arab Emirates149 mph (240 km/h)IntaminNovember 2010 – present
2Kingda KaSix Flags Great AdventureUnited States128 mph (206 km/h)IntaminMay 2005 – November 2010
3Top Thrill DragsterCedar PointUnited States120 mph (190 km/h)IntaminMay 2003 – May 2005
4DodonpaFuji-Q HighlandJapan107 mph (172 km/h)S&S WorldwideDecember 2001 – May 2003
5Superman: Escape from Krypton[nb 1]Six Flags Magic MountainUnited States100 mph (160 km/h)IntaminMarch 1997 – December 2001
Tower of Terror II[nb 1]DreamworldAustralia100 mph (160 km/h)IntaminJanuary 1997 – December 2001
*ring°racerNürburgringGermany99.4 mph (160.0 km/h)S&S WorldwideN/A
6Steel Dragon 2000Nagashima Spa LandJapan95 mph (153 km/h)D. H. Morgan ManufacturingN/A
Fury 325CarowindsUnited States95 mph (153 km/h)Bolliger & MabillardN/A
7Millennium ForceCedar PointUnited States93 mph (150 km/h)IntaminN/A
8LeviathanCanada's WonderlandCanada92 mph (148 km/h)Bolliger & MabillardN/A
9Intimidator 305Kings DominionUnited States90 mph (140 km/h)IntaminN/A

ACONDA





My son thinks I'm out of my mind because there is no roller coaster I won't try.  Unless it's a ride at a fair or carnival.  If a ride has been created in just one day, that's a pass, so that's the only time I stick to the kiddie rides. (lol)

But what about you?  Are you game for a roller coaster ride for the thrill of your life?

Whew!  After thinking about these rides, it's time to relax a little for my Stress-Free Sunday with a really good book and a cheeseburger.  Hugs...

18 comments:

  1. I spent most of my childhood years in Florida so theme parks were pretty much on par for every vacation, that being said, I didn't really get into roller coasters until I became an adult! Great read, interesting tidbit on the first coaster ever created.

    --BoysAVsociety.com/blog/

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    1. Hey There: Glad you stopped by and totally love that you're into roller coasters like me. I bet you have some interesting stories to share. (lol) Hugs...

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  2. THAT. IS. INSANE. Nope. Nope. Nope.

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    1. Joy, you are so funny! (lol) Enjoy your day and BIG Hugs...

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  3. I used to like amusement park rides but I'm just not into them anymore.

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    1. Yeah, I know some people get tired of being bounced around (lol) or move on to different hobbies. Totally understand. Hugs...

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  4. I have never been a roller coaster person but I think it's do to scaring myself on one when I was 6 and couldn't figure out why they were screaming so my mom took me on it..lol. After that never again. I don't mind water ride amusement parks but no roller coaster. :)

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    1. Oh my goodness! Totally understand. I enjoy the water rides too! Just an all around fun adventure. Hugs...

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  5. We used to go to Great America each year and I loved the big roller coasters. One time, we did the family vacation to Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm and I had a blast on those too.
    Like you, I don't do carnival rides.

    Unfortunately, I haven't been to the amusement park in years. I can see that I'm missing out after reading your roller coaster facts.

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    1. That sounds like such a fun time Sophia. Doing stuff with family is always neat. I know, right? Putting up a ride in just one day, just sounds creepy to me, and expecting people to ride on it, just sounds creepy to me. (lol) Hugs...

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  6. I'm not a roller coaster fan, but I don't go anywhere without a book in my purse.

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  7. Hi RO -- thanks for popping by my blog today. Roller coasters scare me to death. You couldn't pay me enough to go on one!

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    1. Hey Debra: Loved your blog and am following. Something about the adventure is thrilling, but I know that a lot of people aren't fans, and totally understand. Appreciate you stopping by to say hello. Hugs...

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  8. LOL I am with your son! ::snort:: I grew up with Disney pretty much in our backyard so got my amusement park fix way back. Now that I'm older...nope. No way. lol I've never been to Carowinds even though it's so close. Total chicken ;)

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    1. lol! Man you were so lucky to live that close to Disney! I probably would have lived over there! Carowinds has a new ride they just opened in March! Yippee! Hugs...

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  9. I love roller-coasters, rarely go to the parks though. It's always so packed and expensive, it sucks. Hugs hun.

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    1. I know, right? That's always the dilemma I really dislike. I'll stand in line for that really cool ride, get on, scream and act like a crazy person, then get right back in line again for the same madness! (lol) What in the heck?!

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