Disney theme parks have been innovating roller coasters since 1959. That’s when Disneyland‘s Matterhorn Bobsleds became the ...

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 ...

Columnist in USA TODAY Network among the first to experience Rapterra, Kings Dominion's newest coaster. The Social Butterfly interviews roller coaster enthusiasts. Rapterra is the world's tallest and ...

What keeps roller coasters on the track and riders safely in their seats? This video explores roller coaster safety, the ...

Florida theme parks offer a variety of roller coasters for thrill seekers. Some coasters feature high speeds and exciting inversions, while others incorporate music. Several popular coasters are ...

If you’re going to celebrate roller coasters, you’re probably in the right state. National Roller Coaster Day has been observed Aug. 16 for about 40 years, commemorating the date of the 1898 patent on ...

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 ...

The Beast at Kings Island remains one of the top wooden coasters in the world nearly 50 years after it opened. Mystic Timbers at Kings Island ranked among the top 10 wooden coasters in Amusement Today ...

Mekado Murphy, the assistant film editor for The New York Times, moonlights as the newspaper’s unofficial roller coaster correspondent. Credit...Melcher Oosterman Supported by By Sarah Bahr Sarah Bahr ...

When it comes to roller coasters, Pennsylvania has plenty of options. More than that - we have plenty of really good options. The amusement parks in Pennsylvania regularly come in near the tops of ...