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'Son of Beast' was a wooden roller coaster in the American theme park Kings Island. At that time, the park still had the name; Paramount's Kings Island, the track opened on May 26, 2000, the track closed on June 2009 and the demolition took place in October 2012. 'Son of Beast' was built by; "Gerstlauer." The name 'Son of Beast' suggests that it is a successor or son of 'The Beast'. When 'Son of Beast' was introduced in 2000, it was the only wooden coaster in the top 10 worldwide roller coaster rankings. It was the only wooden roller coaster with a vertical loop. The loop was removed in 2006 after an incident. 'Son of Beast' had a top speed of 126.2 km/h, a track length of 2143.4 m, a height of 66.4 m, and a maximum g-force of 4.5. After an investigation, the three old ones, by Premier Rides built roller coaster trains replaced by two Gerstlauer trains from the now demolished roller coaster 'Hurricane' from Myrtle Beach Pavilion, South Carolina, United States. From 18-04, 2014 'Banshee' will be replaced by a B&M Invert on the site of 'Son of Beast'. (Bolliger & Mabillard) 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭...Later, a memorial plaque was built for the attraction on the site where it once stood. There is also a tombstone for the former roller coaster in the queue of the successor Banshee. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨.....'The Beast' originally had four tunnels. The two middle tunnels were joined together in 1980 to form a single longer tunnel. The last helix was also enclosed at that time. 'Son of Beast' the Helix had a nickname? called; Rose Bowl?' #sonofbeast #beast #thebeast #kingsisland #rollercoasters #rides #themeparkfacts #ridehardfacts #rollercoasterphotography #instariderfacts #themepark #amusementparks #insiderfacts #darkrides #specialeffectsstage

With coasters where theming is placed close to the track, it is not possible to test just a coaster train at high speed. There is a special process involved. When that is completed, the real test rides come at high speed. '𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡.' A 'Pull-Through' is the process in which a coaster train is wholly or partly pulled through the track with a crane for checking. In some cases just look at 'Taron' or also at 'VelociCoaster' they have made special 'coaches' (trays) with an iron template on top. The iron or wooden template you see on 'Millenium Force' and 'Hyperion' simulates the furthest reach a visitor could make while riding the coaster. And ensures that all clearances are met and that all surrounding theme elements and supports meet the requirements of the free space profile. The process of a 'Pull-Through' is very slow. One or two large cranes slowly pull the 'Pull-Through' coach through the track. At 'VelociCoaster' the train moved approximately between 1.5 meters and 3 meters in an hour, which is literally stepped by step. That it goes so slowly, they can measure the distances between the supports and/or theme parts well. In some cases where the crane cannot reach properly, the engineers secure the train to the track with tensioning straps. Then they use a 'hand ratchet winch' to get the 'Pull-Through' coach through the track by hand. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭....When they found out during the 'Pull-Through' test run of 'Raik' in Phantasialand that some rocks came too close to the free-space profile, they removed a piece of rock and had to be moved. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨 ...The (renewed) 'Python' in the Efteling in March 2018 also had a 'Pull-Through?' #phantasialand #cedarpoint #energylandia #islandofadventure #universalstudiosorlando #efteling #rollercoasters #rides #themeparkfacts #ridehardfacts #rollercoasterphotography #instariderfacts #themepark #amusementparks #insiderfacts #darkrides #specialeffectsstage

'Six Flags Ride Rotation Program' started in 1984 this program was used by Six Flags to move rides through their Six Flags Chain. The program is designed as a cost-effective way to bring new rides to the parks without the need for investment. While this idea was largely successful, there was also a problem. Since each ride was broken down and reassembled multiple times, there was a good chance they suffered damage in the process. Flat Rides also fell under the 'Six Flags Ride Rotation Program.' Six Flags had a selection of coasters that they moved during the life of the program. Here you can see which coasters and where they ended up. Green Lantern: First Flight (Six Flags Magic Mountain) -> Vipère (La Ronde) 2021. Shockwave (Six Flags Magic Mountain) -> Shockwave (Six Flags Great Adventure) -> Batman The Escape (Six Flags AstroWorld) 2005. Serial Thriller (Six Flags AstroWorld) -> Ednör - L'Attaque (La Ronde) 2010. Joker's Revenge (Six Flags Fiesta Texas) -> Jester (Six Flags New Orleans) 2003. Déjà Vu (Six Flags Great America)-> Aftershock (Silverwood Theme Park) 2008. Ultra Twister (Six Flags Great Adventure) -> Ultra Twister (Six Flags AstroWorld) 2005. There were 16 other coasters that were in the program. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭......That many coasters within the program ended in Six Flags AstroWorld? The park closed its doors on October 30, 2005. #sixflags #laronde #silverwoodthemepark #sixflagsastroworld #sixflagsneworleans #rollercoasters #rides #themeparkfacts #ridehardfacts #rollercoasterphotography #instariderfacts #themepark #amusementparks #insiderfacts #darkrides #specialeffectsstage

Derren Brown's Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon, previously called Derren Brown's Ghost Train, is a dark ride in Thorpe Park in Surrey, England. Merlin Magic Making, the creative division of Merlin Entertainments, designed the attraction in collaboration with Derren Brown and his team. Derren Brown is a British illusionist. The ride is a 'Simulated dark ride' made by; Sim works, while the virtual reality content and delivery were produced by; Figure Productions. Severn Lamb and Intamin developed a transit system that takes passengers from one scene to another in the show building. The Dark ride includes; Virtual reality (VR) and Live Action. The music of the ride is made by; an IMAscore. Set in a dilapidated Victorian railway depot, the ride was first opened in July 2016. You sit as passengers with a VR headset on and are told that demons and zombies have surrounded the train. After it has happened you have to flee the ride and you have to go to another car, there you will get a VR headset again and there the story ends and you get out. And at the exit, you have another mini show, and then through the souvenir shop to the exit. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 ...Did Derren Brown's Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon already have a dark ride? 'Phantom Fantasia' in 1983, and from 1994 known as 'Wicked Witches Haunt.' That was a dark ride made by; Mack Rides. The ride closed on July 21, 2000. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨 ...' Ghost Train' is the name of a fairground attraction, where visitors ride in a cart through a haunted house. Because 'Phantom Fantasia' was such an attraction, they kept the name at Derren. Merlin Entertainments are also the owners of 'Alton Towers and 'Legoland Parks.' #thorpepark #merlinmagicmaking #merlingroup #merlinentertainments #thetussaudsgroup #derrenbrown #derrenbrouwnsghosttrain #altontowers #rollercoasters #rides #themeparkfacts #ridehardfacts #rollercoasterphotography #instariderfacts #themepark #amusementparks #insiderfacts #darkrides #specialeffectsstage

Phantasialand, Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany has already had quite a few inhabitants and residents. They also have six dragons that are called the main character of the park; 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨.. The great golden dragon has chosen Berlin as his new home. He is one of the last dragons of a great monarchy. 𝐏𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐚. In Wuze Town, the female Phoenix is always out of step, her nest is built in Wuze Town. She is wearing a wicker skirt in the colors orange and light blue. 𝐊𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐚. Kroka is the friendly little crocodile who has found his home in Deep in Africa. 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐭𝐳𝐚𝐥. Quetzal prefers to dance in his new home in Mexico. He is always accompanied by the Aztec deity, the Feathered Serpent. 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐥. The Chinese dragon settles in the middle of China Town. Even though he likes Chinese martial arts, Wang is a symbol of peace and happiness. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐠. The Chinese dragon settles in the middle of China Town. Even if he likes Chinese martial arts, Wang is a symbol of peace and good luck. You also have other inhabitants; 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐚. The Queen and warrior of the tribe she is called 'Winja.' The ride of both coasters 'Winja's Fear and Force' is the path you have to take to become a good warrior. By the way, 'Winja' is the main character of 'Wuze Town.' 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭...There was a children's show at Alt Berlin called; "Das Bauklötzchenwunder" from 2003 to 2008. The Phantasialand characters appear to be docile students of the little paper man called; Alphabet and immediately pass on their knowledge to the visitors. If they perform the 'Modulisa dance', then she and the visitors have done well. #phantasialand #phantasialanddragon #rollercoasters #rides #themeparkfacts #ridehardfacts #rollercoasterphotography #instariderfacts #themepark #amusementparks #insiderfacts #darkrides #specialeffectsstage

Only 6 Pipeline coasters 'Ultra Twister' were built. Six Flags Great Adventure was the very first park to drop a Pipeline Coaster in America called; 'Ultra Twister' from 1986 to 1990. The ride started with a chain lift hill followed by a Bunny Hup and a Heartline Roll then you came to a stop and with a Switch Track the track tilted from top to bottom, went backward through a double Heartline Roll, and up the lift hill the station. The coaster had a speed of 70.8 km/h, a height of 29.5 meters, and a length of 433.1 meters. 'Ultra Twister' even won an Award in 1985 at the Iaapa fair. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 ...' Toyo Goraku Ki Kabushiki Kaisha' in English, Toyo / 東洋 = East Sea. - Goraku / 娯楽 = Entertainment. - Ki / 機 = Machine - Kabushiki / 株式 = Joint Stock Corporation - Kaisha / 会社 = Company. mean? 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨 ...' Ultra Twister' can be played in the game; 'Rollercoaster Tycoon 3' as the 'Heartline Twister?' #togointernational #togo #sixflagsgreataadventure #nagashimaspaland #ultratwister #rollercoasters #rollercoastertycoon3 #rides #themeparkfacts #ridehardfacts #rollercoasterphotography #instariderfacts #themepark #amusementparks #insiderfacts #darkrides #specialeffectsstage

For the first time since 1995, Universal Studios, Orlando, finally brought back a tangible mascot. But this time with a twist. It was not a movie icon, but something original, created by the ghosts of Halloween Horror Nights themselves. '𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐭.' In other words, "Jack the Clown." Aliases: Ringmaster, Chaos, Clown Prince of Blood. He also has a brother named 'Eddie Schmidt', the name Eddie will sound familiar to you. Eddie first appeared in 2002 and was on display until 2015. 'Eddie the Clown' is the main character in the Netherlands with 'Halloween Fright Nights' in Walibi Holland, from 2006. If you look at the backstory, the Dutch 'Eddie the Clown' is indeed the brother of Jack the Clown. Only the Eddie in Universal had a different look. Jack Schmidt is a carnival performer who loves to entertain children with his practical pranks and prat-falls during his stint with Dr. Oddfellow's Carnival of Thrills. But under the grease paint and clown nose, he was a twisted killer. The role of Jack the Clown is played by; James Keaton. '𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞.' 'Chance' is played by; Erin Nicole Cline. She was also the 'Chance' for the advertisements in 2014 - 2015 and the show 'The Carnival of Carnage 2015 for Halloween Horror Nights 25. "Chance" was a recurring character on Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, first appearing on "Jack's Carnival of Carnage," a live show of Halloween Horror Nights: Carnival of Carnage in 2007. She is similar to DC Comics villain Harley Quinn in many elements, including her voice, personality, and appearance. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭......James Keaton in the park also played Beetlejuice in the show. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨.... Universal sometimes doesn't show 'Jack the Clown' for a few seasons. But when he returns, he has not lost popularity. #universalstudiosflorida #halloweenhorrornights #halloweenhorrornightsorlando #hhn #halloweenfrightnights #walibihollandofficial #hhnforever #rollercoasters #rides #themeparkfacts #rollercoasterphotography #themepark #amusementparks #insiderfacts #darkrides #specialeffectsstage

Batman Stunt Show at Six Flags Holland called 'Batman Forever Stunt Show.' The story was about Bruce Wane trying to stop two faces from stealing the entrance money and The Riddler trying to disable the minds of Gotham residents and course that of Batman and Robin. There were different names for the stunt shows; 'Batman Forever Stunt Show', 'Batman Stunt Spectacular and "Batman Thrill Spectacular." One show was without water basins and the other with water basins and some minor differences in effects. Most Batman Shows are or were outdoors. But in (Six Flags) Darien Lake and Six Flags Belgium (Waver, Belgium) were indoor. While in (Six Flags) Darien Lake, it was in a big soundstage that used to be a roller coaster. In Six Flags Belgium the problem was that the theater would be too small, the show was also called 'Batman Thrill Spectacular' and would originally have two water basins. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭... 'The Batmobile' at Six Flags Magic Mountain is/was a 'Chevrolet 350'? And Batman wasn't driving himself, in the hood was the real driver so Batman could just do his stunts. In Six Flags Holland Batman himself drove for the Meet and Greets and in the 'Batman Forever Stunt Show' another person drove. Because in Six Flags Holland there was no driver in the hood. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨...The set and theater of Six Flags Holland were the same as that of Six Flags New England, United States. Only the storylines were different. Gary Thompson is known for the Water Ski shows and may also be related to Amanda Thompson who owns the amusement park 'Blackpool Pleasure Beach.' He produced the show 'Batman Forever at Six Flags Elitch Gardens. #sixflagsholland #sixflagsdarienlake #sixflagsbelgium #sixflagsmagicmountain #sixflagsnewengland #dccomics #darienlake #walibiofficial #walibibelgium #rollercoasters #rides #themeparkfacts #ridehardfacts #rollercoasterphotography #instariderfacts #themepark #amusementparks #insiderfacts #darkrides #specialeffectsstage #waterskishowsinc

Happy International Rollercoaster Day!🥳🎢 Surely there are many roller coaster clones or they have been relocated. (moved) So you think, I'll never do that job in China, way too far away. But, who knows, he might be closer than you think. G'sengte Sau, Tripsdrill, Germany, and Van Helsing's Factory, Movie Park Germany. They are the most similar. 'Beaver Land Mine Ride', Geauga Lake, (Six Flags, Ohio) relocated and is now named 'Rollercoaster' in Papéa Parc, France. 'El Condor', Walibi Holland and 'T3', (Six Flags) Kentucky Kingdom, United States. 'T3' is the exact clone of 'El Condor.' 'Rock 'n' Roller Coaster' Disneyland Paris - Walt Disney Studios and 'Xpress: Platform 13' Walibi Holland. With minor tweaks to the 'Rock 'n' Roller Coaster', it's still the clone of 'Xpress: Platform 13.' 'K3 Roller Skater', Plopsaland De Panne, Belgium, and 'Mine Train' Amusement Park Slagharen, The Netherlands are exact clones of each other, only the tracks have their custom trains. 'Booster Bike', Toverland, Netherlands and 'Motorbike Launch Coaster' Chimelong Paradise, China. Motorbike Launch Coaster' is the exact mirrored clone of 'Booster Bike.' 'Juvelen' Djurs Sommerland, Denmark and 'Yukon Quad', Le Pal, France. 'Yukon Quad is the mirrored clone of 'Juvelen.' 'Formula X' Drievliet Family Park Netherlands) and 'Crazy Car' Happy Valley, China. 'Crazy Car' is the exact clone of 'Formula X.' 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭....The track layout of the 'Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril' at Disneyland Paris was copied from the first looping roller coaster built by the company Pinfari. The track was named 'Thriller' and was located in Luneur Park, Italy in the 1950s. This is what the track of 'Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril' is based on. #movieparkgermany #tripsdrill #geaugalakeamusementpark #disneylandparis #Walibiofficial #kentuckykingdom #toverland #lepal #djurssommerland #slagharen #drievliet #internationalrollercoasterday #sixflagsohio #rollercoasterday #rollercoasters #rides #themeparkfacts #rollercoasterphotography #instariderfacts #themepark #amusementparks #darkrides #specialeffectsstage

𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞. For example, you had 'Silbermine' by the attraction builder Anton Schwarzkopf in 2001. It was an 'endless chain system' or a long train without a front and back. 45 people could be seated on each train. The distance from the track was 307 meters and the average speed was around 2.3 km/h. This site now houses the "Klugheim" themed area, but part of the hall still stands. 𝐆𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐧. Opened in 1975 and was built by Anton Schwarzkopf The Gebirgsbahn was the only track of the Bobbahn model from Schwarzkopf's range that was ever built. The Gebirgsbahn was Phantasialand's first roller coaster. Three years later in 1978, the Grand Canyon Bahn roller coaster was built in the same mountain range. On May 1, 2001, a fire broke out in the attraction, and the wooden construction in the theming allowed the fire to spread quickly. Eventually, the entire Gebirgsbahn and Grand Canyon Bahn burned out. The fire started around 13:45 and was finally under control by 15:30. 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬. (previously Galaxy) The building was very similar to the sphere in Disney's Epcot, which contained eight simulators. The attraction was demolished in 2016 to make way for 'Rookburgh' featuring the Vekoma Flying Coaster, F.L.Y.' 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦. The Dolphinarium was built in 1972 and the dolphin show remained until 1991. Today this building still stands. It has since been adapted to the Mexican theme and is now called 'The Arena de Fiesta,' in which a skating show can be seen, where the public watches from the old grandstand of the Dolfinarium. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭...There are still ancient climbing islands in Phantasialand and a maze. If you walk from Wuze Town towards 'Wakobato' you will see an information board and behind it, you can partly see the climbing island. If you walk past 'Wakobato' you will come across another one. #phantasialand #phantasialandbrühl #rollercoasters #rides #themeparkfacts #ridehardfacts #rollercoasterphotography #instariderfacts #themepark #amusementparks #insiderfacts #darkrides #specialeffectsstage

Since Six Flags Great America was acquired by Six Flags in 1984, Looney Tunes has had a large presence in Six Flags theme parks. So much so that the success of their recording was a major factor contributing to Time Warner's (now WarnerMedia) purchase of Six Flags in 1990. Warner Bros remains Six Flags' largest business partner. Looney Tunes characters appear in rides, shows, restaurants, and whole-themed sections. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭... There was/is a difference in the number of characters per park. Examples, Six Flags Holland, Six Flags Belgium, Warner Bros. Movie World Germany; Bugs Bunny, Foghorn Leghorn, Taz, Tweety, Sylvester, and Daffy Duck. For example, Parque Warner Madrid, Warner Bros. World, Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. Movie World Australia, and Six Flags parks; Bugs Bunny, Foghorn Leghorn, Taz, Tweety, Sylvester, Daffy Duck, Lola Bunny, Marvin the Martian, Wile. E Coyote and Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨...Looney Tunes was originally developed to showcase Warner's musical compositions. Well, the real reason behind the musically inclined titles is that the series was first developed to showcase Warner's musical compositions, for the sale of sheet music and vinyl records. The names are also inspired by Walt Disney's musical series 'Silly Symphonies.' #looneytunes #warnerbrothers #movieparkgermany #movieworldaus #warnerbrothersmovieworld #warnerbrothersmovieworldgoldcoast #warnerbrothersworldabudhabi #warnerbrothers #timewarner #warnermedia #warnerbros #rollercoasters #rides #themeparkfacts #ridehardfacts #rollercoasterphotography #instariderfacts #themepark #amusementparks #insiderfacts #darkrides #specialeffectsstage

Mr. Six was the former mascot of Six Flags amusement parks, which was used from 2004 to 2010. He is best known for the Six Flags 'It's Playtime commercials. Mr. Six played by; Danny Teeson (born 27 May 1975) is a British dancer and choreographer. His first appearance in a park was in "Six Flags Over Georgia." He never spoke in his performances. There he gave a show several times a day. In the commercials and shows, he danced mainly to the music of the Dutch Eurodance group 'Vengaboys' from Rotterdam, with the song 'We like to Party.' His appearance disappeared in late 2004 but on February 2, 2009, they released 'Mr. Six' back With a new campaign and this time he did speak. And he was seen in the parks again, only this wasn't Danny Teeson, but other professional dancers. Danny Teeson may have been the 'Mr. Six' in the new commercials. On July 9, 2004, Six Flags Great America held a competition to find the best person to be the new Ambassador of Fun, Mr. Six, could imitate and like 'Mr. Six' could dance. The winner of the competition was 13-year-old Jordan Pope. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭...for years Danny Teeson's friends and family didn't know he was Mr. Six? They thought like many others, that it was an old man! 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨....Mr. Six had their coaster called; 'Mr. Six's Pandemonium' (2005-2006) at Six Flags New England. (Agawam, United States) Today the coaster is called 'Pandemonium.' The bus from the commercial is still at Six Flags Great Adventure. Most of the Shots from the Commercials were Shot in Six Flags Magic Mountain? #mrsixsixflags #dannyteeson #sixflags #sixflagscommercial #rollercoasters #rides #themeparkfacts #ridehardfacts #rollercoasterphotography #instariderfacts #themepark #amusementparks #insiderfacts #darkrides #specialeffectsstage