Rollercoasters

Some people go to amusement parks only for the rollercoasters there. While I am not one of these people, I never pass up a chance to ride a new coaster. Here are some pages I have about rollercoasters:

Evaluations of the coasters I have ridden:

• Listed By Name
• Listed By Theme Park

My Top 5 favorite coasters:

In alphabetical order, not order of preference

• Anaconda, at Paramount's Kings Dominion

  One of my two favorite coasters overall. From the six loops to the underwater tunnel, this ride has what it takes to make it a superb experience.

• Avalanche, at Paramount's Kings Dominion

  This is notable for its bobsled design. Quite different from most coasters. Very enjoyable.

• The Outer Limits: Flight of Fear, at Paramount's Kings Dominion

  Best "thrill ride" ever. You scream all the way through, only to scream for more when you're done. Not my favorite strictly as a coaster, but love the whole experience. The initial "launch" is something you won't soon forget!

• Space Mountain, at Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom

  Best themed coaster I've seen. Not quite the "rush" you get from Outer Limits, but a great ride none the less.

• Vortex, at Paramount's Carowinds

  Great as a stand-up rollercoaster. Great ride in general. One you must ride at least half a dozen times every time you visit the park.

New coasters I haven't had a chance to ride:

• Batman: The Ride, at Six Flags over Georgia

  Another inverted coaster. This one opened in 1997, and is supposedly the best coaster in the park.

• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, at Walt Disney World: MGM Studios

  I don't know much about it except that it's opening in 1999 and it's another themed ride like most everything at Walt Disney World. I'll be there next summer and will most likely try it out to see what it's like. (Here are some photos of the ride being built)

• Top Gun: The Jet Coaster, at Paramount's Carowinds

  The first inverted coaster at the park, and one of the first in the southeast. It is scheduled to open at the beginning of the 1999 season.

• Viper, at Six Flags over Georgia

  This shuttle loop coaster opened in 1995. While shttle loops may not be very exciting to some people, this is the first chance I've had to ride one, so I want to experience it just to say that I have. (The only other one I had access to "White Lightning" at Carowinds, closed before I was tall enough to ride it!)

• Volcano: The Blast Coaster, at Paramount's Kings Dominion

  The first ever linear-induction inverted coaster in the world. It takes you through the heart of a volcano, up through the top of the volcanic crater, and back down again. This ride opened in 1998.

Coaster Terms Glossary
(or for a more in-depth glossary, check out the World of Coaster's Roller Coaster Glossary)

Other Sites of Interest:

• World of Coasters

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Page last updated Wednesday, April 7, 1999.