What keeps roller coasters on the track and riders safely in their seats? This video explores roller coaster safety, the evolution of coaster design, and the functioning of ride mechanisms. Video ...

It was April of 1990. A revolutionary roller coaster was ready to make its debut at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. They called it Iron Wolf. The world had seen standup roller coasters ...

The world of roller coasters is an exciting one. The towering steel (or sometimes wooden) tracks stand like giant beacons within their respective theme parks. They beckon for adventurous riders to ...

The Muppets have officially replaced Aerosmith in The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and it fixes ...

For a few minutes of pure, unfiltered, scream-out-loud fun, nothing beats a ride on a roller coaster. We’ve rounded up the world’s most exhilarating rides, from old-school wooden wonders to towering ...

Of the estimated 6,600 roller coasters in the world, several stand tall among the rest by offering thrills that go beyond the standard coaster and take excitement to new heights. Nothing quite matches ...

If you're a thrill seeker, then chances are you love the adrenaline-fueled world of roller coasters. Over the decades, these amusement park staples have evolved from gentle pleasure rides to ferocious ...

If Space Mountain were a person, it could be eligible for AARP benefits. The Magic Kingdom coaster turned 50 this month. Although it’s nowhere near retiring, it seems like a good time to round up ...

DOSWELL, VA – JULY 14: Patrons ride the "Intimidator 305" roller coaster at Kings Dominion Amusement Park in Doswell, VA on July 14, 2011. It's 305 feet at the highest... Amusement parks around the ...