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What is a Launch coaster?

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Commonly written as LSM or LIM, launch coasters have practically taken over the roller coaster industry. Their adrenaline pumping push of the riders as it sends them hurling through the track makes any ride feel just a bit more exciting. LSM/LIM are the most common types of launch coasters nowadays, as they’re the most efficient of the types of launches that can be used on primarily steel coaster tracks. LSM stands for Linear Synchronous Motor, and LIM stands for Linear Induction Motor. Both types of launches eliminate the need for a traditional lift hill on a coaster, and cause the … Continue reading What is a Launch coaster?

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Ranking of Six Flags New England coasters

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I had the privilege of travelling to Agawam, Massachusetts on a school trip for my physics class to do a lab and ride some infamous roller coasters. I, of course, am a big fan of Six Flags, and believe that there are definitely some amazing rides that the parks exhibit. Six Flags New England definitely had some amazing rides that I had never been on before, and some that I had. Based on this last experience, here is my ranking of the best six coasters at the park 6. Gotham City Gauntlet Escape from Arkham Asylum A Batman themed wild … Continue reading Ranking of Six Flags New England coasters

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New Tron coaster coming to Florida + Construction updates

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Based on the infamous coaster that opened in Disneyland Shanghai in 2016, Disney World Orlando is opening a Tron Lightcycle Power Run coaster of their own. The coaster will be a Vekoma make, same to that of the Shanghai sibling coaster. While there are no inversions, the ride is extremely immersive, as the trains hold the riders as if they were riding a motorbike, as seen with the light bikes in the movie, though there are normal sit down trains for those of whom are unable to ride in the motorbike fashion. The coaster, in Shanghai, is said to go … Continue reading New Tron coaster coming to Florida + Construction updates

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Six Busch Gardens Thrill Rides Ranked

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia is home to some of the most thrilling and extreme coasters in the United states. With some new and some old, it is not surprising that these coasters are loved by many. I am going to be travelling to Busch Gardens this summer for the very first time, and I am thoroughly excited to see just how thrilling each of these rides are. But, as always, I’ve done my research. Here are the six most thrilling rides at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. 6. Tempesto Relatively new to Busch Gardens Williamsburg is Premier Rides Skyrocket named … Continue reading Six Busch Gardens Thrill Rides Ranked

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Batman and Robin: The Chiller, DEFUNCT

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Made and operated in the 1990s, Batman and Robin: The Chiller was a coaster created by Premier rides for Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey. The ride showcased two interlooping tracks, one themed to DC superhero Batman, and the other to his sidekick Robin. The ride was themed in anticipation of the major motion picture Batman and Robin, directed by Joel Schumacher and starring George Clooney and Chris O’Donnell, released in 1997, the same year the coaster was officially in operation. Both tracks of the ride were started with an LIM launch, sending the Batman riders to 64 … Continue reading Batman and Robin: The Chiller, DEFUNCT

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New Coasters in the US for 2019

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This list is composed of roller coasters and rides that are new and upcoming in the United States for 2019. Each of these rides are soon to open, and are highly anticipated in the enthusiast community. This list is organized alphabetically by location. Busch Gardens Tampa- Tigris Tigris at Busch Gardens Tampa has been highly anticipated in the enthusiast community. The ride was made by US coaster company Premier Rides, creator of Flight of Fear at massively popular Kings Dominion. This LSM Launch coaster is said to reach about 62 mph(about 100 kph) with a large in-line twist element at … Continue reading New Coasters in the US for 2019

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Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park

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A new indoor theme park is coming to the east coast later this year, all themed around the universe of Nickelodeon. It will be another version of the Nickelodeon Universe that is currently in the Mall of America in Minnesota, though this time in the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Mall of America version of the Nickelodeon Universe is currently the title holder for the largest indoor theme park in the country with a seven acre layout. American Dream Mall’s Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park will take over the title of largest indoor theme park with its … Continue reading Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park

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Guardians of the Galaxy coaster to come to Disney’s Epcot

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Disney has officially begun the start of the Marvel takeover within the parks, as the Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout opened in Disneyland California, as well as the Ant Man and the Wasp: Nano Battle opened in Disneyland Hong Kong. Both rides have been thoroughly well received and loved by many; even the Avengers themselves rode the California ride in the very beginning of the press tour for the latest installment of the Avengers saga: Avengers Endgame. The takeover, however, is not quite done yet. Announced during the Epcot 35th anniversary celebrations, the park is soon to receive a … Continue reading Guardians of the Galaxy coaster to come to Disney’s Epcot

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New Harry Potter Attraction to come to Universal Studios Orlando

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Among many new rides and attractions coming to Orlando theme parks this summer, one of the most anticipated coming is opening at Universal Studios Orlando this upcoming summer. “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure” opens on June 13th of this year, being yet another installment to the highly loved and appreciated “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” that has spread across Universal’s two parks, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. This coaster has been highly anticipated, as the construction began in early March of 2018. The coaster was originally named “Project 942,” and replaced the earlier empty lot from the deconstruction of … Continue reading New Harry Potter Attraction to come to Universal Studios Orlando

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About AAO

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AAO is your source for all things adrenaline invoking! AAO is run by me, Sammy Jacobson. I am currently a high school student, planning to study roller coaster design and engineering, and I am obviously obsessed with all areas of expertise in terms of rides and roller coasters. I have followed many roller coaster enthusiasts over the years, such as Theme Park Crazy (http://themeparkcrazy.com ), Coaster Force (http://coasterforce.com ), and the Coaster Critic (http://coastercritic.com ). Like many, I constantly find myself going down the rabbit hole of different defunct roller coaster elements, or the new coasters coming to Sweden in … Continue reading About AAO