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Rides to Anticipate for 2014
2014 features a bunch of great rides to look forward to; here’s seven of the most
anticipated. From the shores of Lake Erie to the
outskirts of Paris, from high-tech thrills to a
throwback from almost 100 years ago, the lines will be long for thrillseekers this
summer.
Pipe Scream, Cedar Point, OH
Notable because it anchors a newly revitalized Gemini
Midway, Pipe Scream is a hybrid coaster and twirling
spin machine reaching 43 mph and twisting 43 feet above the midway at the
amusement park with the most rides in the world—72!
Flying Turns, Knoebels, PA
A full seven years in development, this labor
of love for coaster geeks is an authentic
recreation of an historic (1920’s) free-wheeling
coaster that slides through sloping,
twisting wooden track. Flying Turns is sort of
like a warm-weather bobsled.
Ratatouille, Disney Studios Park, Paris
A ride inspired by the Pixar hit Ratatouille makes perfect sense
for Disneyland Paris. An even better bet is utilizing Disney’s leading-edge “trackless” ride
technology that wowed guests at Hong Kong Disneyland’s Mystic
Manor. Bonus: there’s also a restaurant—Chez Remy—to
continue one’s culinary adventures after the ride is over.
Banshee, Kings Island, OH
From the ashes of the dear departed Son of Beast,
Banshee has risen to terrify visitors to Kings Island this
summer. The longest ride of its kind – an inverted coaster –
Banshee sends riders through over 4,100 feet of track, with
seven inversions and a blistering top speed of 68mph.
Seven Dwarves Mine Train, Magic Kingdom
It won’t earn any nods for speed or daring, but the centerpiece of
New Fantasyland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is a
stunner nonetheless. A sight to behold inside and out, this ride
features signature Disney attention to detail and
advanced audio-animatronics to entertain the young and
not-so-young alike.
Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts, Universal Studios Orlando
The competition for your vacation cash hits a new high in June with
the opening of Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando. The expansion
features the Hogwarts Express train that will take you to
Hogsmeade, as well as a trip inside Gringotts Bank. All signs indicate that Universal Creative is pushing the envelope of ride
technology & design once again.
In a clever move by Universal, guests will need a park-to-park
ticket to experience both halves of Potter’s world.
Goliath, Six Flags Great America, IL
Saving the best for last, our last stop takes us just north of
Chicago, where Six Flags has created a monster of a wooden
coaster, with slick steel rails for track, three inversions, and
speeds expected to top 72 mph–the world’s fastest.
Goliath also boasts the tallest and steepest drop on earth.
It opened to rave reviews last month.
Thanks for reading!
John Hensler sunkenanchor.com
@johnhensler IG: jhensler
