amusement parks
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A Water Slide Ferris Wheel Might Be The Most Stomach-Turning Ride Ever Invented
Water slides are best when they take you on a long meandering ride through curves and hills, but not every amusement park has room for a big installation. That’s why a German company has combined water slides with Ferris wheels to create this dizzying attraction that will have riders wondering which way is up.
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The First Video Of Disney World’s New Avatar Ride Looks Fantastic
Video: When the original Pirates of the Caribbean ride first opened at Disneyland in 1967, it represented the cutting-edge of amusement park technologies. Fifty years later, this video is our first glimpse at how far ride technologies have advanced, as Disney World’s new Avatar: Flight of Passage attraction is set to open next weekend, and…
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Every Kid Can Enjoy A Day At The Waterpark With This Air-Powered Wheelchair
Most electric wheelchairs and mobility devices can easily shrug off a little rain, but on the whole, they really don’t mix well with water. So engineers at the University of Pittsburgh designed a powered wheelchair that runs on compressed air, allowing those with limited mobility to safely enjoy a day at the water park. Every…
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Video Of A Guy Fainting On A Coaster Is Even Better With Windows Sound Effects
Video: There’s another reason to be thankful for the internet as a viral clip of a man constantly fainting and waking back up while riding a roller coaster is made infinitely more entertaining with the addition of the Microsoft Windows startup and shutdown sound effects.