Friday, August 14, 2020

8 of the World's Most Awesome Roller-coasters

 Hi everyone!


In today's topic I will be talking about the 8 most awesome roller-coasters according to National Geographic Kids. Let's get started!


Takabisha:

Where it can be found: Fuji-Q Highland Theme Park, Japan

Fun Fact: While on the roller-coaster, passengers drop 121 feet straight down.

Picture: Takabisha - Wikipedia


Tower of Terror II:

Where it can be found: Dreamworld, Australia

Fun Fact: Passengers on the ride experience 6.5 seconds of weightlessness from a 90-degree vertical drop.

Picture: Tower of Terror II - Intamin Amusement Rides


Formula Rossa:

Where it can be found: Ferrari World, UAE (United Arab Emirates)

Fun Fact; Formula Rossa is one of the world's most fastest roller-coasters. Passengers travel 1.28 miles in just 90 seconds.

Picture: Went to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi today, Formula Rossa is insane in ...


The Smiler:

Where it can be found: Alton Towers, England

Fun Fact: For people who like upside down roller-coasters, this one would be for you. In this ride, passengers are flipped 14 times.

Picture: The Smiler - Wikipedia


Rougarou:

Where it can be found: Cedar Point, United States

Fun Fact: The cars on the roller-coaster have no floor. So, keep your shoes on your feet!

Picture: 145-foot-high Rougarou will replace the Mantis, the company ...


Kingda Ka:

Where it can be found: Six Flags Great Adventure, United States

Fun Fact; This roller-coaster is really awesome! It goes 90 miles an hour and is twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty (415 feet)!

Picture: Kingda Ka | Six Flags Wiki | Fandom


Shambhala:

Where it can be found: PortAventura, Spain

Fun Fact: This ride takes you speeding over five camel-back shaped peaks.

Picture: Shambhala, Portaventura | Roller coaster, Theme parks rides ...


Gravity Max:

Where it can be found: Lihpao Land Discover World, Taiwan

Fun Fact: The passenger cars on this ride start vertical, but then as they speed through a tunnel, the cars tilt straight down.

Picture: Not For The Weak Of Heart; Taiwan's Gravity Max Roller Coaster ...


Well, that wraps up this week's post. I certainly enjoyed writing this and learning about these roller-coasters. I'll see you guys next week!


                                                                            Bye!

                                                                            Adi



8 comments:

  1. Oh my! Just looking at these roller coaster pics is making me dizzy! Must be so exhilarating for those who enjoy going on such thrilling rides! :->
    Fun post to read and interesting trivia to absorb. Keep up the good work Adi :)

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  3. Oh between, do you remember the Manta Ray ride at Sea World couple of years back when I was screaming my guts out :->>

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  4. I would want to go on all of those roller coasters because I am a real roller coaster person. I absolutely love the Hulk Ride in Universal Studios. Its Khushie.

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  5. Wow, Nice job! Now I know which rollercoasters are on my bucket list! -Vidhi

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  6. fun topic! it's so great to see a variety of roller coasters from around the world. i like how you highlight a fun fact for each, it makes for interesting reading :)

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  7. Wow! I didn't know about most of these rollercoaster rides. What a wonderful blog with trivia and fun facts. Think I've been to kingda. Have you been to any or plan on visiting?

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  8. No, I have not been on any of these. But I really want to!

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