Mix 93.1 » roller coaster

ABC Turning Disney's 'Big Thunder Mountain' Ride Into A TV Show, Because Why Not?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:02:18 +0000

These days, there really is no way to know how well an established property can be adapted into a movie or TV show. For every 'Haunted Mansion' with Eddie Murphy or 'Battleship,' we have 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and 'Transformers.' So while Disney's roller coaster 'Big Thunder Mountain' might not seem like the obvious choice to get its own TV show, ABC has set its sights on bringing the famed Western attraction to the small screen with a dramatic hour-long series. Will they succeed, or go off the rails?

Boyfriend Faints, Wakes Up In Terror on Roller Coaster

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:00:28 +0000

It was Louis’ idea for him and his girlfriend to take a ride on a slingshot style roller coaster in this NSFW video. We know this because before the trip begins the young lady repeats “Louis, I hate you” over and over again. And then they’re off. Both let out blood-curdling screams but Louis quickly goes silent. Why? [...]

Insane Dad Builds Backyard Roller Coaster With 12-Foot Drop

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:00:01 +0000

Being a parent means you have the chance to build all the stuff you wish you had when you were a kid but lacked the tools and know-how to pull off. An Ohio man with the YouTube handle Makethesale1 must have had a childhood jonesing for a backyard roller coaster. According to the man, the [...]

One Of The World's Oldest Wooden Roller Coasters Turns 85

Jeff Evans — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:13:48 +0000

The world famous Cyclone roller coaster on New York’s Coney Island turned 85 years old on Saturday (6/30). To celebrate, the usual $8 ticket price was rolled back to just 25 cents – the price it cost to ride when it made it’s first run in 1927! The Cyclone is one of the oldest wooden [...]

Is This the Scariest Amusement Park Ride in the World?

Mike Adams — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:00:37 +0000

There is something making people sick and twisted deep in the woods of Russia. Strangely enough that something is one of the most bizarre amusement park rides we have ever seen. At first glimpse this ride appears to be a straight forward thrill park adventure, but nearly fifty seconds into this video, it becomes painfully [...]

When Does Six Flags Over Texas Open? [VIDEO]

Chase Colston — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:00:27 +0000

It’s one of East Texas’ favorite Metroplex-area destinations, and for all you roller coaster fans, thrill seekers and lovers of food that’s really bad for you, it’s time for fun at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington.

The Swarm Roller Coaster Could Be the Scariest Ride Ever Built

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 03:00:47 +0000

Would you want to ride a roller coaster whose sheer force has been ripping the limbs off of crash test dummies? Or one that has been described by a fighter pilot who was given a preview as “gut-wrenching”? Visitors to Thorpe Park in England will have to make that decision in a couple weeks when The Swarm roller coaster opens to the public.