Merry-Go-Rounds, Ferris Wheels...Thrill Rides?

Thrill Rides


Merry-go-rounds, spinning cups, Ferris wheels, Bumper Cars and drop zones are all amazing rides that come from amusement parks. All these rides give you the chance to lay back, and have fun.

Sometimes, this isn't the actual truth. 

Because then there are thrill rides. 

Thrill rides are designed trick our bodies and brains into thinking we are in mortal danger. I have experiences with that feeling, due to the fact that I have an extreme fear of any type of roller coaster. But as scary as they are, sometimes, our conscious tells us: "A handful of other people have gone on this same ride and have made it out alive, stop being such a wimp."

As supportive as that may be, our instincts could be wrong. 

But then again, we are risk-takers! There are some pretty scary rides out there, but you won’t know if you at least tried to go on one of these rides.  Try em', I dare you.

1) 

Splash Mountain

 There are a lot of water slides, many found in the wet part of the park. But there are things that aren't scarier than falling at a drop of 52.5 feet. Well that's Splash Mountain (Disney Land) for you. 

I'm not sure if any of Splash Mountain's 15 injuries were incurred by the song that's played on (How do you do?), but that would definitely be my first guess. Most of Splash Mountain's injury reports border on the absolutely ludicrous, including an eyebrow laceration, a fainting spell, and an eyelid injury. An eyelid injury?!

I've went on this ride when I went to Florida's Disneyland a couple of months ago. It kept me on the edge of my seat for a long time, wondering when the huge drop was going to happen.

2) 

The Behemoth in the legends, a large beast, is very similar to the actual ride in Canada’s Wonderland. When I went on this ride, I nearly puked, but I still felt great!! The ride actually makes you feel like you ha’ve accomplished something!!

This monstrosity has a 75 degree drop that can go as 77 mph, nearly ripping skin off your face.

Even though the ride has: three 32 passenger trains eight cars, with four seats per car, and prototype seating with fibre glass and steel coaches with lap bar restraints in every train, it doesn’t make your stomach think any better.

3)

Then, there would be the Leviathan, the 16^th coaster from Canada's Wonderland! According to legend, a leviathan is a gigantic sea monster that attacked sailors. And though there wasn't any water on the ride, it didn't change the fact that this ride was a beast.  

This 3 and a half minute ride had a track length of 1, 672 metres, a lift height of 93.3 metres, and a drop speed of 92 mph!! 
















Not only will this ride be a great experience for you, but you will also e able to help other, due to the fact that 100% of the proceeds go to ‘SickKids and their new research and learning tower.

4)

Number 4 is definitely the drop tower: Lex Luthor, Drop of Doom!! Six flags, Magic Mountain is the lucky amusement park to host this ride, in Valencia, California of USA.

Named after one of DC Comic's most dangerously intelligent super-villains and Superman's greatest enemy: LEXLUTHOR. Drop of Doom is attached to both sides of the iconic SUPERMAN: Escape from Krypton tower. You can experience this thrill all while SUPERMAN: Escape from Krypton cars as they are blasted from the  top.

You'll be pulled to the top of the 400 foot tower, experience a brief pause then drop at speeds of up to 85 mph. 














After the five second freefall, you'll be stopped by a sophisticated magnetic braking system just a few feet from the ground. Definitely a sight to behold.

5)

The 5th ride is none other than the …Kingda Ka! This fierce coaster has broken all world records, is the tallest in the world, and is the fastest coaster in North America! You will definitely lose you voice from screaming when you pass 3,118 feet in less than a minute!

 Kingda Ka is themed as a mythical tiger, and is named after the 500 lb (230 kg) Golden Tabby Bengal tiger that used to live in an exhibit next to the ride before being moved to the park's adjacent safari. The ride's sign and station all have mythical Nepalese style theming. The ride's queue line is surrounded by bamboo, which adds on to the jungle theming. Jungle music is played during the wait, as well as throughout the entire Golden Kingdom section of the park, which was built for the ride.

6)

Finally, the last thrill ride… would be from Florida’'s Disney: Island of Adventure..... Harry Potter's Forbidden Journey!!! I am a HUGE fan of Harry Potter, but my infatuation has nothing to do with the high potential it has. The forbidden journey is truly a sign of the todays amazing creativity and technology.

Though I have to warn you, I don’t think this ride would be very ideal for people whom may retrieve motion sickness easily, have reactions to smoke, or have a fear of dark places, because that’s all included in this amazing ride! The sudden twists and turns that occur as you follow Harry potter through Aragon’s nest, escape the Dementors, and flee from dragons are off the chart!! In my opinion, I find this the best ride in the world, something you HAVE to go on!!

LIST OF AMUSEMENT PARKS

- WALT DISNEY WORLD (Orlando, Florida)/Disney LAND (California)

~ Splash Mountain (Frontierland in Walt Disney World)

~ Harry Potter's Forbidden Journey (Islands of Adventure)

-Canada's Wonderland

~ Behemoth 

~ Leviathan

~Lex Luthor - Drop Of Doom (Six Flags, Magic Mountain)

~ Kingda Ka 

I hope some you will heed my picks and actually try these rides. These rides play a part in the thrill of your life. And you gotta try em', cause' we dared you!