Experience the world's tallest rollercoaster - unveiled in terrifyingly realistic computer animation
Nov 18, 2014 16:19 By Christopher Bucktin
Design for the 570ft tall 'Skyscraper' ride that will travel at speeds up to 65mph is unveiled in the US
The world's tallest rollercoaster has been unveiled along with a stomach-churning video giving a first-hand taster of the US ride.
The "Skyscraper" - a so-called polercoaster - will reach a height of 570ft and travel at speeds of up to 65mph while carrying brave passengers on a twisting, looping and diving journey on the outside of an entertainment complex and observation deck.
A dizzying four-minute computer animation - released by Orlando-based US Thrill Rides - reveals how thrill-seekers will board the ride inside the Skyplex complex before climbing a huge tower.
After the ride reaches it's highest point, it then begins its incredible descent to the ground with the film giving an on-board perspective as passengers are thrown through dozens of twists, loops and spirals.
"The unique design of the coaster means more incredible, heart-pounding inside and outside loops, dives, spirals and inversions in a vertical area than riders have ever before experienced,” said Bill Kitchen, founder of US Thrill Rides.
"Skyscraper will not only take riders higher than ever before, but also introduce one thrill right after the next – there’s no ‘down time’ on this four-minute coaster experience.
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“It is an absolute cutting-edge engineering marvel that will deliver pure adrenaline unlike any roller coaster in the world today.”
Work on the ride, which can hold eight passengers, will start next year and it's expected to open in 2017.
The $200million (£119million) rollercoaster will be the tallest structure in Orlando while the attraction's observation deck, accessible by glass elevators, will offer 535ft panoramic views.
Nextdoor to the rollercoaster , the 420ft Orlando Eye Ferris wheel will offer a more sedate ride experience.
The 495,000-square-foot Skyplex will also include upscale arcading, simulators, rock climbing, bars, restaurants and retail, officials say.
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Experience the world's tallest rollercoaster - unveiled in terrifyingly realistic computer animation
Nov 18, 2014 16:19 By Christopher Bucktin
Design for the 570ft tall 'Skyscraper' ride that will travel at speeds up to 65mph is unveiled in the US
The world's tallest rollercoaster has been unveiled along with a stomach-churning video giving a first-hand taster of the US ride.
The "Skyscraper" - a so-called polercoaster - will reach a height of 570ft and travel at speeds of up to 65mph while carrying brave passengers on a twisting, looping and diving journey on the outside of an entertainment complex and observation deck.
A dizzying four-minute computer animation - released by Orlando-based US Thrill Rides - reveals how thrill-seekers will board the ride inside the Skyplex complex before climbing a huge tower.
After the ride reaches it's highest point, it then begins its incredible descent to the ground with the film giving an on-board perspective as passengers are thrown through dozens of twists, loops and spirals.
"The unique design of the coaster means more incredible, heart-pounding inside and outside loops, dives, spirals and inversions in a vertical area than riders have ever before experienced,” said Bill Kitchen, founder of US Thrill Rides.
"Skyscraper will not only take riders higher than ever before, but also introduce one thrill right after the next – there’s no ‘down time’ on this four-minute coaster experience.
Youtube / Theme Park ReviewThe world's tallest rollercoaster - 'Skyscraper'- is revealedWhite knuckle: The Skyscraper rollercoaster will open in 2017
“It is an absolute cutting-edge engineering marvel that will deliver pure adrenaline unlike any roller coaster in the world today.”
Work on the ride, which can hold eight passengers, will start next year and it's expected to open in 2017.
The $200million (£119million) rollercoaster will be the tallest structure in Orlando while the attraction's observation deck, accessible by glass elevators, will offer 535ft panoramic views.
Nextdoor to the rollercoaster , the 420ft Orlando Eye Ferris wheel will offer a more sedate ride experience.
The 495,000-square-foot Skyplex will also include upscale arcading, simulators, rock climbing, bars, restaurants and retail, officials say.
