#Thrill Rides

[pumpkajelly]

I know low - extreme ride intensity is all pretty subjective so just answer however related to however you feel about it! 🎢

(And feel free to put your number and additional thoughts in the tags if you're curious about your mutuals' amusement park thoughts 👀)

[saraichinwag]

Are Roller Coasters Dangerous?

[msfcreativemedia]

@BuschGardens

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@zabo

[stone-cold-groove]

Something that means something, but only to me.

[familythings]

The Magic of Madam Trussardi Show Parks

Madam Trussardi Show Parks are a world of entertainment, creativity, and inspiration. These magical parks combine the excitement of live performances with the wonder of themed attractions. They are perfect for families, friends, and anyone who enjoys a good time. But how did these parks come to be? Let’s explore their history and what makes them special. The Beginning of a Dream Madam Trussardi…

[gpstudios]

National Roller Coaster Day: Celebrating the Thrills and Excitement of the Ultimate Ride

Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day on August 16th by enjoying the thrills and excitement of these iconic rides. Whether you're riding a classic coaster or trying something new, it's the perfect day to embrace the joy of the ride!

Every year on August 16th, thrill-seekers and amusement park enthusiasts celebrate National Roller Coaster Day, a day dedicated to the excitement, adrenaline, and joy that roller coasters bring to people of all ages. From the classic wooden coasters to the high-tech steel giants that twist and loop through the sky, roller coasters have long been a staple of amusement parks worldwide, providing…

[supertrainstationh]

Steeplechase Pier, 1995

I stumbled across this photograph and I legit came closer to crying than I had in a long time.

I was the sort of kid who was fixated on the history of Coney Island going back to the 19th Century at a time when most kids my age were barely uttering complete sentences.

I wasn't even born when the Thunderbolt stopped running, but I was around to watch it loom like the skeleton of a long ago slaughtered behemoth whose remains whispered into the sea breeze the legend of its final battle.

Even as run down and bad as Coney Island was in the early 90's, the Thunderbolt's husk stood as a reminder of how much worse things could still get.

But to me, they were a symbol of hope that that past I was obsessed with still had proof which could be plainly visited.

I say this as someone who also lived near the remains of the abandoned Rockaway Playland as well.

By the time I was old enough to travel around on my own and revisit my old childhood stomping grounds, the Thunderbolt had been denied any chance of preservation in probably the most cowardly manner possible...

So I never got the chance to walk out on to Steeplechase Pier and see it like this.

Just standing there, about as I remembered it as a kid, being reclaimed by ivy and rust, but still with plausible hope of at least being EVALUATED for restoration, an evaluation which in the end was refused the chance to even take place before it was bulldozed without notice in the middle of the night.

But yeah, I can count the hours I stood out there on Steeplechase Pier, imagining what it would be like to jump over the end and become a fish like Mr. Limpet.

And I would look back to the shore, under the Parachute Jump where my grandfather once held my mother tight as the mechanical horses glided along their tracks beneath the Pavilion of Fun, and I would know just to the left of it, in that inconspicuous vacant lot, the Thunderbolt, frozen in time, slowly decaying, once stood there, capturing my imagination in spite of its still silence.

After all of that, just to stumble across this photo of this place, looking almost exactly like it does when I make my several-times-per-year visit to the Pier, with Nathans sitting there looking just like it does today, and the Thunderbolt there like nothing ever happened to it other than a few decades of neglect and lingering hope of rescue.

Well, it may have taken 28 years, but I think this photo finally found the eyes of the person for whom it was meant for.

[tempotravellersrent]

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[tmlfan1977]

In just under a month's time, Keith and I will be heading to Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario. Although I haven't set foot there in 14 years, it has always remained one of my all-time favorite places to visit!

Widely known as Canada's premier theme park, Wonderland first opened in 1981. I'm unsure if I was there during the park's opening year as I was only 4 years old at the time, but I recall having visited annually shortly thereafter. I have so many wonderful memories of that place!

Back in the 80's, Hanna-Barbera cartoons reigned supreme, and throughout the park on any given day, costumed employees would meet and greet park-goers dressed as the Smurfs, Scooby-Doo, Fred Flintstone, Captain Caveman, etc. There was an area of the park known as Hanna-Barbera Land which featured an area that resembled a real-life Bedrock. From the building structures to the seating, it was pretty great, especially when you consider that as a kid I would come home from school every day at lunch to watch The Flintstones on television. This was my utopia! They even had outdoor dining tables that resembled The Flintstones' car. I loved it!

They had a roller coaster there called Dragon Fyre (which happens to still be there today). At the time, it was the park's only looping coaster. For two years in a row during the early 80's, I had attempted to ride it, but I had not yet met the minimum height requirement! By the third year, I was finally tall enough.....and it was glorious!

I've always loved thrill rides, even at a young age. There wasn't anything I wouldn't ride. Mind you, having not gone in the last 14 years is somewhat worrisome. I'm now 46 with various aches and pains. I also take medication for high blood pressure. Something tells me I'm going to come back from this excursion either crippled or dead. But to hell with it! Let's throw caution to the wind!

One of my all-time favorite things at Canada's Wonderland has to be the funnel cake. No one makes it like they do. I always made sure to get one every time we'd visit, and this time will be no exception. Served with fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce and vanilla soft serve ice cream, it's almost worth going just for that. Heaven!!

Another great thing about the park I thoroughly enjoy are the shows. They have a diving show where divers jump from atop a waterfall on Wonder Mountain, the centerpiece of the entire park. This year they also have a stunt show, and a circus performance in the large air-conditioned theater. They even have a dog show where canines perform a series of different tricks, etc.

I've seen some great attractions in past years which included laser light shows, a "School of Rock" musical revue, stunt performances, and a killer "Days of Thunder" motion ride!

There was a time from the early 90's to (I believe) the mid-2000's when Paramount Pictures owned the park. A lot of the rides were themed after Paramount movies including "Top Gun", "Tomb Raider", "The Italian Job", etc. When the park was sold to Cedar Fair, most of the ride names were changed. "Top Gun" became "Flight Deck". "Tomb Raider" became "Time Warp", and "The Italian Job" became the "Backlot Stunt Coaster". To this day, I still find myself calling the rides by their original given names! When Paramount had bought the park in the early 90's, they removed the Hanna-Barbara characters, props and insignia (although Scooby-Doo was spared) for Nickelodeon properties such as Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants. Then, when Cedar Fair bought it from Paramount, Nickelodeon was replaced with Charlie Brown and the remaining Peanuts characters. I initially found this move odd considering Peanuts haven't been relevant in quite some time, whereas Nick shows were current and would resonate a whole lot more with kids. But I guess they had to work with what they had.

Some of the rides that were there when I was younger have sadly been replaced. The problem lies with the fact that they lack real estate. At one point, they had sold off a lot of their surrounding land where many commercial properties now stand, and in great abundance. By doing so, Wonderland literally has little room to grow and expand. As a result, some rides get taken down to make way for the new. Rides such as "Jet Scream", "SkyRider", "Zumba's Flume" and "The Great Whale of China" were among my favorites that are no longer in existence.

On the plus side for me, having not gone in almost a decade and a half, there are a plethora of NEW rides I'm just itching to try. So I figure now is a good a time as any. At any rate, our trip should be a fun one. I just hope I make it back in one piece!

[hithisis9]

Crazy Tagada Ride for Sale!

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[aquamagicaa]

Dive into Adventure with Aquamagicaa's Thrill Rides

Get ready for a splash of excitement and thrill at Aquamagicaa, where adventure awaits you in the form of water rides. Aquamagicaa is the perfect destination for water lovers and thrill-seekers. The park boasts of an array of adrenaline-pumping water rides that cater to all ages and preferences.

With its thrill rides, exceptional safety measures, and beautiful surroundings, Aquamagicaa is a water park that should definitely be on your bucket list. Get ready to dive into adventure and create unforgettable memories with your family and friends.

[partlysunny15]

i know the show dialogue won’t follow the books exactly but after hearing "grover why is there half a goat in your pants" "so the important thing is not to panic" i really don’t mind

[byleriscanon]

this is a real frame from the show. they smiled at eachother. *finger snap* you are not dreaming

[glasscandywitch]

gankutsuou + beauty and the beast, dir. jean cocteau (1946)

[bleaksqueak]

Since I posted some of my old fanart yesterday... if you're not familiar with Slayers, and thus have never heard its amazing music, do check it out. It's largely by the same songwriter, Masami Okui, that did Utena's iconic opening (Rinbu Revolution) and ofc (TRUTH) and sung by a duo of her and Hayashibara Megumi (you know, the GOAT)

The entire OST pretty much slaps. there's only a couple of bad image songs in an absolute expanse of pure gold. GIVE A REASON, the opening to the second season, tends to be the reigning favorite. (I've a hard time pinning down my absolute favorite... of the original openings, it might be Breeze, but all three are so good. Of the entire catalog? Impossible to choose. Midnight Blue, Raging Waves, Within my Unlimited Desires, Gloria, Get Along... Impossible Choice)