OT: Crazy Amusement Park Rides

by **TRAGChick** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:36 am

Hey all....

Watching the Travel Channel right now...."Extreme Terror Rides" - they are BATSHIT CRAZY!! :shock:

Which brings me to my Topic:

What is the craziest Amusement Park ride you've been on?

Yes; I'm willing Spring to get here....ASAP.... :wink:

by **TRAGChick** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:55 am

Exhibit A: "Kingda Ka" :shock:

456 FEET TALL at the peak of the first hill...you can fit the freakin' Statue of Liberty under it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmHGOugclUU

by **artist4perry** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:38 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ax_xhXuTMI

The Vortex and the Beast.........Kings Island

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBd3ug7BlI8

by **JrnyScarab** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:47 am

Took a ride on this thing once. At the top it felt like you were going to leave the Earth's atmosphere. Very cool. :shock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyNVoWt8_yg

by **journey062393** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:57 am

The rides on top of the Stratosphere in Vegas. That is scary! Plus any of the main rides at Cedar Point. Although I've had season passes for awhile now so it's not as scary anymore.

by **RobbieG** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:00 am

The Millenium Force @ Cedar Point Amusement Park in sandusky, Ohio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHFi2OtqJlw

by **bluejeangirl76** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:02 am

Superman: Ultimate Flight at Six Flags (Illinois)

http://www.sixflags.com/greatAmerica/rides/SupermanUltimateFlight.aspx

There's a video on there that shows your bird's eye view... but it doesn't show the view as the coaster is climbing... that was weird as hell, because you're hanging there staring face down at the ground. I was terrified the harness was going to come open. :shock:

Real life version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU1zJRctB8I&NR=1

by **journey062393** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:13 pm

After re-considering, I'm going to have to go with Maverick. You got shot up the first hill pretty fast and the drop isn't that high but its more than a 90 degree angle. Then the tunnel basically comes to a stop and out of nowhere you're going at what seems like 100mph. Pretty sweet!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LJim1vTJsjQ

by **larryfromnextdoor** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:25 pm

i like the LOG FLUME.. reminds me of being a kid in the

Arlington 107 degree sun in the 70's...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mxnvMnwBWc

by **larryfromnextdoor** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:31 pm

this is Spelunkers Cave in '64 .. but it was IDENTICAL in '72 as i remember it .. great ride..

beats that Small World stuff all to heck..

:lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wTNIS4qkPg

by **larryfromnextdoor** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:40 pm

Fact Finder wrote:Hope this works...

http://www.kidiamondback.com/public/downloads/videomodule.cfm?id=4

pretty cool.. watched it with Sammy's Only One Way to Rock playing loudly!

by **JH'sTXfan** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:42 pm

TRAGChick wrote:Exhibit A: "Kingda Ka"

456 FEET TALL at the peak of the first hill...you can fit the freakin' Statue of Liberty under it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmHGOugclUU

Wow, I would sooo love to ride that one! :shock:

larryfromnextdoor wrote:i like the LOG FLUME.. reminds me of being a kid in the

Arlington 107 degree sun in the 70's...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mxnvMnwBWc

Yay!!!

by **StevePerryHair** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:42 pm

artist4perry wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ax_xhXuTMI

The Vortex and the Beast.........Kings Island

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBd3ug7BlI8

I was on those but I think the Son of Beast is much crazier :shock:

I went on that and it actually HURT me! I was crazy enough to go on it once, but never will again. The Beast I can handle one time per visit :lol:

by **journey062393** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:11 pm

One of the few reasons to come to Ohio! Cedar Point and Kings Island. Haven't been to KI since 03 but that looks like a great new ride. I loved the Beast. We went in the fall and rode that at night. It's scary as hell because you're basically riding through the trees in total darkness out there!

by **Deb** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:26 pm

larryfromnextdoor wrote:i like the LOG FLUME.. reminds me of being a kid in the

Arlington 107 degree sun in the 70's...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mxnvMnwBWc

I love those, my favorite is the log ride at Knotts Berry Farm.....loved getting soaked on that big drop at the end. :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8QJAuDnNdI

by **Rhiannon** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:33 pm

bluejeangirl76 wrote:Superman: Ultimate Flight at Six Flags (Illinois)

Raging Bull is wicked, too.

by **Michigan Girl** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 2:49 am

journey062393 wrote:One of the few reasons to come to Ohio! Cedar Point and Kings Island. Haven't been to KI since 03 but that looks like a great new ride. I loved the Beast. We went in the fall and rode that at night. It's scary as hell because you're basically riding through the trees in total darkness out there!

Ohio is Amusement Park King........... :wink:

by **bluejeangirl76** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 2:50 am

Rhiannon wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:Superman: Ultimate Flight at Six Flags (Illinois)

Raging Bull is wicked, too.

MY FAVORITE!!

I went with Superman though because it scared the bejeezus out of me and coasters never do that to me. Rhi can testify to the vocals I put forth going up that climb. :oops:

This was me "Oh my god! No! Do not want! DO NOT WANT! Fuuuuck! OFF! LET ME OFF! SHIIIIIIT!" :lol:

by **SF-Dano** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:38 am

I'm sure there are taller and faster ones now, but the most bad ass roller coaster I have ever been on is Goliath at six flags Magic Mountain in SoCal.

Huge first drop and end with some twists that make your face feel like your in a centrifuge(sp?). This sucker is fast. Loved the Tshirt logo for the ride also "Dude! I've never been this high." :wink:

Check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqpowPCTBAM

by **Rhiannon** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:54 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:This was me "Oh my god! No! Do not want! DO NOT WANT! Fuuuuck! OFF! LET ME OFF! SHIIIIIIT!"

That was a fun day. :lol:

by **bluejeangirl76** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:18 am

SF-Dano wrote:I'm sure there are taller and faster ones now, but the most bad ass roller coaster I have ever been on is Goliath at six flags Magic Mountain in SoCal.

Goliath was a pretty cool one. But I frown at Magic Mountain. Too much walking/climbing. I was disappointed by that Ninja coaster (if its still there). It looked cool but it was less thrilling than I'd hoped, plus I had to hike up Mount freakin' Everest to get to it. :shock:

I love this topic because my Six Flags opens April 3rd and I'm counting the days! (I'm addicted :oops:

)

by **bluejeangirl76** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:19 am

Rhiannon wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:This was me "Oh my god! No! Do not want! DO NOT WANT! Fuuuuck! OFF! LET ME OFF! SHIIIIIIT!"

That was a fun day.

Yeah, and you were Reverend Rhiannon on that ride, praying like a mother.
"I'm sorry for every bad thing I said today!!" Omg, that was awesome. :lol:

by **artist4perry** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:57 am

StevePerryHair wrote:
artist4perry wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ax_xhXuTMI

The Vortex and the Beast.........Kings Island

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBd3ug7BlI8

I was on those but I think the Son of Beast is much crazier I went on that and it actually HURT me! I was crazy enough to go on it once, but never will again. The Beast I can handle one time per visit

I won't ride any of them, since my daughter was born 20 years ago, my equilibrium changed...........I can't ride anything that spins or drops rapidly.......I used to ride the meanest rides out there, not any more. I get too dizzy! :lol:

by **Rick** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:15 am

artist4perry wrote:
StevePerryHair wrote:
artist4perry wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ax_xhXuTMI

The Vortex and the Beast.........Kings Island

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBd3ug7BlI8

I was on those but I think the Son of Beast is much crazier I went on that and it actually HURT me! I was crazy enough to go on it once, but never will again. The Beast I can handle one time per visit

I won't ride any of them, since my daughter was born 20 years ago, my equilibrium changed...........I can't ride anything that spins or drops rapidly.......I used to ride the meanest rides out there, not any more. I get too dizzy!

You know how to fix that don't you, Ginger? Ginger. It soothes the stomach.

by **artist4perry** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:19 am

Rick wrote:
artist4perry wrote:
StevePerryHair wrote:
artist4perry wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ax_xhXuTMI

The Vortex and the Beast.........Kings Island

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBd3ug7BlI8

I was on those but I think the Son of Beast is much crazier I went on that and it actually HURT me! I was crazy enough to go on it once, but never will again. The Beast I can handle one time per visit

I won't ride any of them, since my daughter was born 20 years ago, my equilibrium changed...........I can't ride anything that spins or drops rapidly.......I used to ride the meanest rides out there, not any more. I get too dizzy!

You know how to fix that don't you, Ginger? Ginger. It soothes the stomach.

Not queezy, dizzy, my blood pressure rises too much............. but I never tried canabalism, who is this other Ginger your suggesting? :shock:

Sorry I don't eat people, well.........husband count??, I'll shut up now :oops:

by **Don** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:24 am

artist4perry wrote:
Rick wrote:
artist4perry wrote:
StevePerryHair wrote:
artist4perry wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ax_xhXuTMI

The Vortex and the Beast.........Kings Island

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBd3ug7BlI8

I was on those but I think the Son of Beast is much crazier I went on that and it actually HURT me! I was crazy enough to go on it once, but never will again. The Beast I can handle one time per visit

I won't ride any of them, since my daughter was born 20 years ago, my equilibrium changed...........I can't ride anything that spins or drops rapidly.......I used to ride the meanest rides out there, not any more. I get too dizzy!

You know how to fix that don't you, Ginger? Ginger. It soothes the stomach.

Not queezy, dizzy, my blood pressure rises too much............. but I never tried canabalism, who is this other Ginger your suggesting? Sorry I don't eat people, well.........husband count??, I'll shut up now

Chamomile tea is good too, considering you seem sort of a spaz sometimes.

by **Rick** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:35 am

artist4perry wrote:
Rick wrote:
artist4perry wrote:
StevePerryHair wrote:
artist4perry wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ax_xhXuTMI

The Vortex and the Beast.........Kings Island

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBd3ug7BlI8

I was on those but I think the Son of Beast is much crazier I went on that and it actually HURT me! I was crazy enough to go on it once, but never will again. The Beast I can handle one time per visit

I won't ride any of them, since my daughter was born 20 years ago, my equilibrium changed...........I can't ride anything that spins or drops rapidly.......I used to ride the meanest rides out there, not any more. I get too dizzy!

You know how to fix that don't you, Ginger? Ginger. It soothes the stomach.

Not queezy, dizzy, my blood pressure rises too much............. but I never tried canabalism, who is this other Ginger your suggesting? Sorry I don't eat people, well.........husband count??, I'll shut up now

The Ginger I'm referring to is from the Ginger plant. They sell it in pill form for nausea.

by **artist4perry** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:36 am

Gunbot wrote:
artist4perry wrote:
Rick wrote:
artist4perry wrote:
StevePerryHair wrote:
artist4perry wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ax_xhXuTMI

The Vortex and the Beast.........Kings Island

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBd3ug7BlI8

I was on those but I think the Son of Beast is much crazier I went on that and it actually HURT me! I was crazy enough to go on it once, but never will again. The Beast I can handle one time per visit

I won't ride any of them, since my daughter was born 20 years ago, my equilibrium changed...........I can't ride anything that spins or drops rapidly.......I used to ride the meanest rides out there, not any more. I get too dizzy!

You know how to fix that don't you, Ginger? Ginger. It soothes the stomach.

Not queezy, dizzy, my blood pressure rises too much............. but I never tried canabalism, who is this other Ginger your suggesting? Sorry I don't eat people, well.........husband count??, I'll shut up now

Chamomile tea is good too, considering you seem sort of a spaz sometimes.

Agreed......... :oops:

LOL! You aren't the only one who hits and misses at humor........I miss more than I hit! :lol:

by **StevePerryHair** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:12 am

artist4perry wrote:
StevePerryHair wrote:
artist4perry wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ax_xhXuTMI

The Vortex and the Beast.........Kings Island

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBd3ug7BlI8

I was on those but I think the Son of Beast is much crazier I went on that and it actually HURT me! I was crazy enough to go on it once, but never will again. The Beast I can handle one time per visit

I won't ride any of them, since my daughter was born 20 years ago, my equilibrium changed...........I can't ride anything that spins or drops rapidly.......I used to ride the meanest rides out there, not any more. I get too dizzy!

There are a lot I can't ride anymore either, mainly rides that spin! I get so sick on those! I can do coasters though,as long as they aren't rough. They can be huge, fast, and have lots of loops, but they have to be smooth or they kill my back. I can remember as a kid going on ANYTHING! The coaters at Disney and Univeral here are much smoother than Kings Island and the Six Flags parks I have found. Maybe it's the wooden coasters like the Beast that kill me from all the shaking!! Sucks getting older I guess :lol:

by **Rockindeano** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:30 am

Disneyland secrets. Very cool:

http://neatorama.cachefly.net/YB/7-secr ... eyland.htm

http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/21/10- ... isneyland/

MR

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