After a summer 2013 update to a classic ride, this superhero flies backwards for the first time.
Batman: The Ride, Illinois —
After a summer 2013 update to a classic ride, this superhero flies backwards for the first time.
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A number of terrifying new rides are opening around the world this year. Abu Dhabi's newest coaster is the perfect summer screamer. Each seat comes equipped with water bombs. Yep, that's a world first.
Bandit Bomber, Abu Dhabi —
A number of terrifying new rides are opening around the world this year. Abu Dhabi's newest coaster is the perfect summer screamer. Each seat comes equipped with water bombs. Yep, that's a world first.
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Having debuted in May, this $26 million steel shocker claims the world's highest inversion at the terrifying height of 170 feet (52 meters). Thrill seekers at an auction before the ride's debut bid to become one of its first 64 riders. The highest bid was $1,351.
GateKeeper, Ohio —
Having debuted in May, this $26 million steel shocker claims the world's highest inversion at the terrifying height of 170 feet (52 meters). Thrill seekers at an auction before the ride's debut bid to become one of its first 64 riders. The highest bid was $1,351.
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Located inside Istanbul's newest theme park, Nefeskesen (Breath Taker) reaches 68 mph in just three seconds flat.
Nefeskesen (Breath Taker), Istanbul —
Located inside Istanbul's newest theme park, Nefeskesen (Breath Taker) reaches 68 mph in just three seconds flat.
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Passengers who aren't squeezing their eyes in terror get views of faux Mayan temples, waterfalls and jungles on this all-terrain ride.
Nyhed Juvelen (The Jewel), Denmark —
Passengers who aren't squeezing their eyes in terror get views of faux Mayan temples, waterfalls and jungles on this all-terrain ride.
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This Silver Dollar City coaster offers a nearly vertical ride. Made with 450,000 board feet of lumber, it's the first wooden coaster to feature a double barrel roll and three inversions.
The Outlaw Run, Missouri —
This Silver Dollar City coaster offers a nearly vertical ride. Made with 450,000 board feet of lumber, it's the first wooden coaster to feature a double barrel roll and three inversions.
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For summer 2013, Six Flags Mexico rolled out The Joker, a heart-stopping coaster with cars that can do 360 turns right on the track.
The Joker, Mexico City —
For summer 2013, Six Flags Mexico rolled out The Joker, a heart-stopping coaster with cars that can do 360 turns right on the track.
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Designers of The Smiler hired psychological experts to help ramp up the fear factor on the $27 million ride. PR reps claim the coaster will "marmalize" riders, a term they invented that means, "feeling spaced out and mashed up."
The Smiler, England —
Designers of The Smiler hired psychological experts to help ramp up the fear factor on the $27 million ride. PR reps claim the coaster will "marmalize" riders, a term they invented that means, "feeling spaced out and mashed up."
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The Storm is a 105-foot (32-meter) coaster with a 70-degree drop and a heartline roll (aka barrel roll), meaning the track twists 360 degrees around the train.
The Storm, Sicily —
The Storm is a 105-foot (32-meter) coaster with a 70-degree drop and a heartline roll (aka barrel roll), meaning the track twists 360 degrees around the train.
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