Kingda Ka was the kind of roller coaster that stopped being “a ride” and turned into a landmark. Even if you never rode it, you knew where you were the second you saw that green track and that 456-foot tower punching straight into the New Jersey sky. So when people ask, “Where is Kingda Ka now?” they usually mean three different things at the same time: 1) Where did the … [Read more...] about Where Is Kingda Ka Now? What Happened to the Pieces, Where It Stood in the Park, and What Comes Next
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Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Hollywood: What We Know So Far (2026)
Universal Studios Hollywood is finally doing the thing people have been begging it to do for years: building a true, high-speed outdoor coaster that is not “technically a coaster if you squint,” and not tucked away as a small side dish. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is being positioned as a park-changing attraction, and honestly, the early confirmed details back that … [Read more...] about Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Hollywood: What We Know So Far (2026)
What Actually Happens When a Roller Coaster Loses Power? The Titan Evacuation Explained
Every time a video goes viral of people walking down a roller coaster, the internet reacts like it just discovered a new fear. The comments are always the same. People assume the ride “almost fell apart,” they assume the restraints will unlock, and they assume the park is improvising a rescue with no plan. What is actually happening is usually much less dramatic, and in a … [Read more...] about What Actually Happens When a Roller Coaster Loses Power? The Titan Evacuation Explained
Iowa’s Lost Island Plans Its First RMC Wild Moose Coaster: Why “Family Thrill” Might Be the Biggest Coaster Trend of the Late 2020s
When a smaller, regional park announces a coaster from Rocky Mountain Construction, it is almost never a casual choice. RMC has a reputation that carries weight with enthusiasts, and it also carries a certain expectation: the ride will be modern, punchy, and designed with a very specific kind of thrill in mind. That is why the recent news that Iowa’s Lost Island is planning … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Lost Island Plans Its First RMC Wild Moose Coaster: Why “Family Thrill” Might Be the Biggest Coaster Trend of the Late 2020s
How Many People Have Died From Roller Coasters? A Comprehensive Look at Fatality Statistics and Safety
The question "How many people have died on roller coasters?" is one that many thrill-seekers ask before boarding their first coaster. The answer might surprise you: roller coaster fatalities are extraordinarily rare. In fact, you're statistically more likely to be struck by lightning than to die on a roller coaster. Yet despite the low numbers, roller coaster deaths do occur, … [Read more...] about How Many People Have Died From Roller Coasters? A Comprehensive Look at Fatality Statistics and Safety