Thrill Rides
The thrill rides section of our web site covers the best thrill rides for 2012 and every other year. While some roller coasters are thrilling this section does not cover roller coaster. It is devoted to the best thrill rides areound the world. Since we measure thrill rides by different attributes than we do roller coasters we felt it was appropriate to create a separeate section devoted to them.
What's new for 2012?
There are some great new thrill rides for 2012 and updates to soem older rides that are worht mention. Here ire some of the best thrill rides added or updated in 2012.
| Drop of Doom (New 2012) |
Coming spring 2012 - the world's tallest vertical drop ride makes its home at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Named after one of DC Comic's most dangerously intelligent super-villians and Superman's greatest enemy, LEX LUTHOR more... |
| Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey |
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| Make your way through the familiar classrooms and corridors of Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Then soar above the castle grounds as you join Harry Potter™ and his friends on an unforgettably thrilling adventure, coming face-to-face with magical creatures! This amazing new attraction uses groundbreaking technology (and a little magic) to create a one-of-a-kind ride experience. read more... |
| Amazing Spider Man (Updated 2012) |
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Spidey is back and better than ever at Universal Studios Orlando! In March 2012, one of the most highly acclaimed theme park rides in history re-opened with mind-blowing new effects, making it feel like a brand-new experience. more... |
| Theme Park Place |
| Roller Coasters |
| SkyScreamer (New 2012) |
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| SkyScreamer is appearing a 4 Six flags parks in 2012. Towering at 150 feet above the ground is an open air swing that climbs to the top of SkyScreamer tower while spinning round and round. At full swing, you'll soar in a 98-foot circle at speeds over 43 mph. more... |
| The Claw |
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| The claw is a great thrill ride. There are several versions of this ride a various theme parks across america. |
| Jurrasic Park River Adventure |
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| Jurassic Park River Adventure is a water ride that is based on Steven Spielberg's hit film Jurassic Parkl. |
| Insanity at Stratosphere Tower |
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| Insanity is the right word for this ride. You are hanging off of the highest building in Las Vegas! It is crazy wild. more... |
| Windseeker |
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| Windseeker is a great new thrill ride that has appeared and half a dozen theme parks since 2010. Standing Standing at over 300 ft is is the tallest ride in most parks. more... |
| Twilight Zone Tower of Terror |
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| Still a favorite thrill ride for many theme park fans. |