#rollercoasters — Public Fediverse posts

Someone built an operations simulator for my favorite roller coaster, Magnum XL-200. I've spent way too much time dispatching trains in this thing...

https://magnumxl200.neocities.org/magnumsim

#RollerCoasters #CedarPoint

Episode 140 "Tilt-ulator" released this weekend and is available on our RSS feed, our website, or your favorite podcast platform.

https://sidefriction.com

#Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusmentParks

Episode 139 "You owe me a buck..." released this weekend and it's available at our website, RSS feed, or your favorite podcast platform (see our website for direct links).

https://sidefriction.com

#Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks #ThemeParks

Big Dipper by Night, Blackpool, Lancashire, c.1925 - Advance Series RP Postcard

https://www.ebid.net/uk/for-sale/big-dipper-by-night-blackpool-lancashire-c-1925-advance-series-rp-postcard-224523239.htm

#Blackpool #RollerCoasters

Episode 138 "Billy Bob's Fat Ones" released this weekend and you can find it on our website and RSS feed as well as your favorite podcast platform. Bob, Steph, and Ryan all were in a hilarious mood and you'll enjoy the results of that!

https://sidefriction.com

#Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusmentParks #ThemeParks

Big Dipper at Blackpool Pleasure Beach derailed

#Blackpool #RollerCoasters

Kumba roller coaster closing at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Here’s what’s replacing it https://www.allforgardening.com/1890585/kumba-roller-coaster-closing-at-busch-gardens-tampa-bay-heres-whats-replacing-it/ #BuschGardens #BuschGardensTampaBay #garden #gardening #HillsboroughCounty #rollercoasters #ThemeParks

Episode 137 "Asphalt Revenge" released this weekend and is available at our website, RSS and your favorite podcast platform.

https://sidefriction.com

#Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to retire and replace Kumba coaster https://www.allforgardening.com/1878057/busch-gardens-tampa-bay-to-retire-and-replace-kumba-coaster/ #florida #garden #gardening #RollerCoasters #seaworld #ThemeParkDesign #ThemeParkInvestment #ThemeParkManagement #THEMEPARKRIDES #ThemedEntertainment #USA

Episode 136 "Orange is the New Brown" released this weekend and you can find it on our RSS, our website, or your favorite podcast platform.

https://sidefriction.com

#Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks #ThemeParks

Episode 135 "Copy, Paste, Ride" released this weekend and is available at our website, our RSS feed, or on you favorite podcast platform (links available on our website).

https://sidefriction.com

#Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusmentParks

Do you hate roller coasters?
Not as much as these dudes!
#humor #rollercoasters

Episode 133 "Get Stuck, Have Fun, Don't Die" released this weekend and can be found at our website and RSS feed or on your favorite podcast platform (direct links on our website).

https://sidefriction.com

#Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

Tivoli Gardens to open new Hikari themed area this August https://www.allforgardening.com/1827679/tivoli-gardens-to-open-new-hikari-themed-area-this-august/ #AttractionDesign #AttractionsBusiness #AttractionsManagement #FamilyRides #garden #gardening #RollerCoasters #ThemeParkDesign #ThemeParkInvestment #ThemeParkManagement #THEMEPARKRIDES #ThemedEntertainment

Episode 132 "The Don" released this weekend and if you haven't listened yet you can find it at our website and RSS feed (links in bio) or on your favorite podcast platform.

#Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks #ThemePark

Check out Ryan on a quick NewsNation segment

https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/midwest/roller-coasters-built-to-fail-safely/

#RollerCoasters #Safety #AmusementParks

https://www.erienewsnow.com/news/waldameer-unveils-new-eagle-s-pursuit-coaster-for-2027/article_4e50f0c6-cc45-4a64-8730-70d269d1f397.html

#Waldameer #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

Episode 131 "Rescue 100" released this weekend and if you haven't listened yet you can find it on our website and RSS feed as well as on your favorite podcast platform.

https://sidefriction.com

#Podcast #RollerCoasters #ThemeParks #AmusementParks

This looks pretty nuts, reverse airtime on a log flume? #RollerCoasters

https://www.sixflags.com/carowinds/new-in-2027

Look for a major announcement coming from Waldameer on Monday. It's exciting!

#Waldameer #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

If you are in or near Ohio this weekend you might want to check out The Amusement Preservation Museum this weekend. Reservations need to be made today if you want to attend and they are filling up.

https://www.ideastream.org/arts-culture/2026-06-01/step-right-up-to-amusement-park-history-in-grafton

Reservations: https://www.amusementpreservationmuseum.com/upcoming-events

#History #AmusementParks #RollerCoasters

Episode 13 "Round Rage" released this weekend and can be found on our website and RSS as well as your favorite podcast platform.

https://sidefriction.com

#Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks

Episode 129 "Cheaper than a Ballroom" released this weekend and if you haven't listened yet you can find it at our website, on our RSS feed, or via your favorite podcast platform.

https://sidefriction.com

#Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks #ThemeParks

Episode 128 "Ultra Plywood Cavern" released this weekend and, if you haven't already, you can find it at out website, on our RSS feed, or your favorite podcast platform.

https://sidefriction.com

#Podcast #RollerCoasters #AmusementParks #ThemeParks

🎢⚙️ The mechanics of #rollercoasters rely on controlled forces like #gravity and acceleration to simulate #danger while maintaining high #safety standards.

Modern rides follow strict #engineering protocols for #design and testing before they ever open to the public. While the risk of injury is statistically low, #safety relies on rigorous mechanical inspections and riders following height and #health #guidelines.

👉 https://www.popsci.com/science/are-roller-coasters-safe/

#science #physics #biology #health #biomechanics #education #stem #physiology