hypercoasters
Towering thrill rides
Hypercoasters are roller coasters that exceed 200 feet in height, a threshold that distinguishes them from standard coasters.
The term emerged in the 1990s as amusement parks began competing to build taller, faster rides.
Hypercoasters typically feature steep drops, high speeds, and sustained airtime rather than inversions: The park's new hypercoaster hits 75 miles per hour.
Entertainment complexes with rides
- theme parksAttractions built around concepts
- ridesTravels aboard something
- attractionsThings that draw interest
- ticketsDocuments permitting entry
operators · tourism · vacation · Cedar Point · Six Flags · souvenirs · maps · family
Emergency response hormone
- white-knuckleCausing intense nervous tension
- screamLoud sharp cry
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
- exhilaratingIntensely invigorating or exciting
rush · thrill-seekers · anticipation · airtime · weightlessness · floater · ejector · butterflies
Directed rate of motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- rapidMoving with haste
- swiftMoving with speed
blur · wind · launch · magnetic · hydraulic · chain lift · streamline · aerodynamic
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- trackPath or monitored route
- dropFall or release
- crestHighest point or tuft
- valleyLow ground between heights
supports · rails · wheels · trains · cars · restraints · lap bar · over-the-shoulder
Fall or release
- camelbackArched shape, like a dromedary's
- helixSpiraling three-dimensional curve
- bunny hopSmall repeated jump
- splashdownSpacecraft's water landing
tunnel · first drop · turnaround · finale · pacing · layout · out-and-back · twisted
amusement parks
Entertainment complexes with rides
- theme parksAttractions built around concepts
- ridesTravels aboard something
- attractionsThings that draw interest
tickets · operators · tourism · vacation · Cedar Point · Six Flags · souvenirs · maps · family · leisure
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- white-knuckleCausing intense nervous tension
- screamLoud sharp cry
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
exhilarating · rush · thrill-seekers · anticipation · airtime · weightlessness · floater · ejector · butterflies · breathless
velocity
Directed rate of motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- rapidMoving with haste
swift · blur · wind · launch · magnetic · hydraulic · chain lift · streamline · aerodynamic · rushing
steel
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
valley · supports · rails · wheels · trains · cars · restraints · lap bar · over-the-shoulder · brakes
drop
Fall or release
- camelbackArched shape, like a dromedary's
- helixSpiraling three-dimensional curve
- bunny hopSmall repeated jump
splashdown · tunnel · first drop · turnaround · finale · pacing · layout · out-and-back · twisted
hypercoasterskiddie rides
Small mechanical amusements for youngsters
spinners · carousels · Ferris wheels · teacups · dark rides