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What's so different about the USH version? Is it worse? Just wondering.

The thesis is the very first sentence. I also left out a paragraph that had stuff on the Bat and Stealth by accident when I copied it. My teacher said it is a was very small scale project. She didn't want us going into much details. I found some typos like the Big Bad Wolf built in 1984. I rearranged it and I should get a good grade. Thanks for all the help.

Well I've worked hard on it and here it is Over the last century, roller coasters have changed and developed into much better rides. In the early century, Russian ice slides were believed to be the first type of coaster. Sleds were hauled to the top of a hill then dropped down a winding, icy path. Wheeled cars developed later in the century. The wheeled cars traveled across hills and through valleys. (Bennett 9-11) During the 1800’s, the Mauch Chunk Railway, a trolley like ride that maneuvered through hills, was built. Though the car only traveled at six miles per hour, it sparked new ideas for future coasters. These ideas quickly boiled over into America from European countries. Soon, coasters were popping up all across America. (Chandler 32) One of the most astounding and short-lived coasters was the Flip Flap Railway. Built in 1901, this was the true first looping coaster. After speeding down a hill, this coaster did a complete vertical loop. It then completed a 180 degree turn back to the station. This fast turn gave many of its riders back pains and whiplash. It was soon modified but that only made matters worse. It was soon dismantled. (Bennett 18) Though this coaster was short lived, I believe it created numerous ideas for the future. During the early 1900’s, the coaster population shot up drastically. Boardwalk coasters were popping up all along the east and west coast. The 1920’s brought in the largest wave of coasters yet. It was a phenomenon. Some coasters were being built as tall as 100 feet tall. (Chandler 33-34) Though with many great things comes an end. The Great Depression of 1930 caused the end to the Golden Age coaster era. It is estimated that 3 quarters of all the existing coasters were dismantled. The other half were left temporarily closed. This saddening era stayed in effect until after the depression ended. After World War II, coasters slowly started being built again. But no one would’ve predicted the way these new scream machines were being built. (Chandler 35-36) Steel coasters began to appear during the 1960’s. Wood coasters were becoming less capable and more dangerous. Coaster designers needed a more efficient type of coaster. Steel could have elements and could be built taller and faster. They would also require less maintenance. After the discovery of steel coasters, many new types of coasters began to appear. The first successful looping was Corkscrew. Corkscrew, built in 1975 at Knott’s Berry Farm, featured two consecutive corkscrews after the first 70 foot drop. (Bennett 53) Into the 1980’s, more coasters started developing. I think this was the most productive time of the new coaster era. Different of coasters were like Big Bad Wolf, the first successful swinging suspended coaster. Built in 1989, at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, was the first successful suspended swinging coaster after the failure of the Bat. It features cars that are able to swing under the track as they speed through the fast turns. (Coker 59) Throughout the 1900’s came even more coasters. One of the most predominant was the stand up coaster. One type was built by the Swiss manufacturer B&M. It was built in Great America in 1991. Though Iron Wolf has its problems, it is still operating today. [www.ultimaterollercoaster.com no page number] In the late 1900’s, many coasters followed. They included launching coasters, floorless coasters, and the unique flying coaster such as Stealth. Riders are strapped in a flying position. They are then sent through elements while enjoying a flying sensation. (Coker 84-85) When the new millennium came, so did a huge coaster. Millennium Force, at Cedar Point, climbs 310 feet high and sends its riders down at monstrous speeds. It was a one of a kind coaster. But the size of these thrill rides didn’t stop here. (Rutherford 155-157) In 2003, Cedar Point unveiled another record breaking coaster. This ride launches riders up a 420 foot high top hat element then sends them spiraling down at 120 miles per hour. But in 2005, Intamin released a same type of coaster but bigger. I don’t think making a similar roller coaster isn’t doing much. They aren’t being very creative in doing this copy. Kingda Ka is 456 feet tall and travels at 128 miles per hour. Few people know what the future of coasters is. Coasters will always be getting different. Whether it is taller or faster, in space or under water, only time will tell what is in store for coasters. But as Walt Disney said, “The parks never stop growing.”

I'm going to make a "TR" of the park in a couple of days. Most of the other rides are like modified swings and slides. The train is just some wagons pulled by a mini tractor.

I've made a monsterous park and I need larger paths. Everytime I make them larger, guests always get lost. Any advice or tips?

I recently completed VertiShock, a pulley/tower ride that is about 2 1/2 stories tall. I attached 2 different pullies to a high branch. Then I attached a swing seat to one end and a PVC pipe to the other(to pull with). It is so fun and a really awesome ride. I'll have pictures within today or tommorow.

I'm sure everyone has heard of the new Napster To Go. The Napster Service that allows you to dowload music to your MP3 player for only $15 a month. And oh yeah, it works and you get alot of music. But it's what's in the small print that most people miss. When you download a song it has a liscence for 2 months. In other words, you can only listen for 2 months before the song literally shuts down, and if it's on youy MP3 player, it will lock up the player. This scam has cost me about $150 so please spread the word that it's a scam so no one else will be tortured by NAPSTER.

Besides those coaster drawings, it sounds like they're trying to turn it into a shopping/entertainment pier. It's still cool.

As long as it's not raining the rides are operating and the lines are empty. Its almost better if its cooler with a misty rain. But that's just me.

I was thinking it would be really cool if you had a rumors forum for rumors only. You could also post more of the coaster announcements. I really like the site but I was just offering an idea. It's still the best the way it is.

I've got a Pentium 4 Processer w/ 1.8 gigs. Is that what you meant?

I've looked for two hours and I can't find anything of the coaster you described. Are you positive it was in California? I'll keep looking.

A medium for me! Do you know what color they'll be?

When previewing rides, you always see the other rides sorta like a RCT game but with better graphics. Do they use a certain type of software. Anybody know what it is?

Well the coaster is famous there. Gauntlet is in every commercial for Arkansas. So it must have been a good deal. But a Vekoma? Shame...

I wonder how they got it so cheap? Was the park in that serious need of help. I'm glad Six Flags got it up on its feet.

Oh, I thought it was brand new and had just been built for the bankrupt park. Or was that the coaster that was imported from a foreign country.

I think its sick and twisted altogether. What a freak show. How disrespectful to go cut off somebody's finger. That's just wrong!

I'm glad they got the Vekoma(even though it hurts). I'm mad at them for naming the water ride. Summit Plummet or Plummet Summit. Whatever, it sounds like a Disney ride.

Well, he didn't even go to Libertyland. But that's okay, now I've got to start training him for Vegas! Any last tips? I'm up to anything now.

I disagree, compared to Libertyland, it's like a Dollywood. It's all I've got besides America's Ghetto Park.

Thanks for the reply. Other than the great air-time on the Zippin Pippin, this park has little to offer to the extreme thrill seeker. I'd stay at Magic Springs.

I have a: 64MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420 card and RCT3 plays terribly. It takes about 2 hours to build a coaster since it freezes up so much! Which one should I have so it will play better?

Let me just set the scene about this park. It's customer service stinks. Its rides stinks. The whole park bites but I had to ride a coaster so I went for its opening weekend. It had been raining the whole morning so when my dad and I got there, it was practically empty. We first went and rode the Zippin Pippin, Elvis's favorite coaster. It's pretty cool and offers some great airtime but it's like 80 years old and it HURTS! I love that ride but I can only ride it about 3 times before it starts hurting my side. Next we went on to cough cough conquer the Revolution, a loop/corkscrew rollercoaster. Its pretty cool but its short. After eating lunch, we went on to ride the Rebellion, an 80 ft. high drop tower. It is so tiny and the brakes kickin half way down the tower but its okay. All in all, the park is trying to get better. Their customer service is slowly getting better, like it kills them to smile, but they're getting there. Another thing, painting a couple of the buildings is not gonna put you on top, Libertyland. NEW RIDES WILL! The Revolution, a coaster that needs a paint job. The Zippin Pippin, one of the nation's oldest and most painful. The Rebellion, Ride it if you're bored enough.

Well everybody, tommorow's the big day. We're going to Libertyland so it'll be his first chance to ride a decent coaster. I'll update you if he does! Keep your fingers crossed.