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Most everyone is familiar with the sensation of excitement and awe watching the steep curves and daring constructions of big roller coasters. This informative and entertaining compilation presents the numerous innovations by civil engineer Werner Stengel, the "Master of horror", in color diagrams and numerous photographs. The first German steel roller coaster, the Wild Cat, was built in the 1960s and reformed the construction of roller coasters all over the world. According to Stengel's calculations, and thanks to his unbroken creativity in addition with Anton Schwarzkopf, technical specialties like the famous vertical loop, the heartline and spline curve calculations came into realization during the following years. This 40 years history of more than 600 hundred calculated roller coasters, new developments and changing forms is enlivened by Stengel's personal life story and gives an insight into the Munich-based Stengel engineering office, the market leader in modern roller coaster design.

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Scott Rutherford gives an comprehensive overview of the historical development of roller coasters. From the anything-but-vertigo-inducing roller coasters of the mid-19th century to today's twisted monsters of steel and wooden retro designs, this complete history rattles through all the ups and downs of coaster lore. Marvelous archival imagery and all-new color photographs help to document the emergence of amusement parks in the 1880s, the golden age of roller coasters from 1900 to 1930, the roller coaster's decline in the 1950s, and the revival that continues to clatter toward its peak today. All of the country's most famous roller coasters are featured, and sidebars cover famous designers, innovative manufacturers, evolving technology, and today's craziest thrill machines.

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"Imagineering" is a coinage of the Disney corporation that denotes the combination of imagination and engineering it employs to create the attractions in its theme parks. Now, the imagineers wrote a book for everyone! This big artbook spans four decades of imagineering, from the relatively unsophisticated rides, and buildings with which Disneyland opened in 1955, to the high-tech adventures today - e.g. learn more about the secrets of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney-MGM Studios. Many never be seen concepts drawings are included. The book takes readers through the entire imagineering process, from original idea, through blueprints, and scale models, to actual construction all illustrated by hundreds of concept sketches, character designs, architectural drawings, and other artwork. The insiders tip for the one who wants to learn more about Walt Disney Imagineering.

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Utopia is a new indoor themepark in Nevada's desert. Nearly 70,000 people can visit the gigantic dome structure every day. Inside, they find four themed areas with state-of-the-art rides: Take a ride on the "Notting Hill" roller coaster with its 3D-holograms or try out "Escape from Waterdark", a simulation of weightlessness at the themed area Callisto. But something is wrong at Utopia. Some of the self-programming robots are becoming erratic, so park administrators quietly bring the robots' brilliant creator from the East Coast to fix the problem before it gets any worse. Dr. Andrew Warne brings his daughter, for he doesn't believe there is anything wrong with his creations. But on the day of their arrival, a mysterious band of ruthless criminals infiltrates not only the park, but its computerized systems. The unknown terrorists appear to control everything, from the simplest robot to the most dangerous ride. And if their demands aren't met, thousands of innocent park-goers will be killed. The SCI-FI thriller by Lincoln Child, co-author of novels like "The Relic" or "Reliquary", ties up to the technology stories of Michael Crichton ("Jurassic Park", "Westworld"). Lincoln Child creates a sophisticated world with audio-animatronic characters, ever friendly cast members, and in detail described rides. Hidden side blows on existing companies like the well known roller coaster manufacturer "Taittinger & Rochefort" are included. Utopia is an excellent and thrilling "ride" through a next generation themepark

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David Koenig, a freelance writer, became friendly with many part-time employees of Disneyland in Anaheim. When they joined a major strike in 1984, Koenig was inspired to write this book. Drawing on interviews and extensive research, Koenig describes in detail Walt Disney's plan and the goals for his amusement park; the behind-the-scenes mechanisms of the attractions; the selection, training, and expectations of the employees; and Disneyland's secrets: Have you ever heared about the "members only" club 33 at New Orleans Square? The answer inside the "Mouse Tales". Koenig's tales may surprise some, since many of its specifics are so at odds with the Disneyland's ultrahygienic image. The sequel More Mouse Tales starts there, where the last humorous as well as informative one ends: Get more stories of the Mouse! David Koenig also writes for the internet magazine Mouseplanet.com!

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Experience The Point: The Unofficial Guidebook to Cedar Point is the first and only guidebook completely dedicated to Cedar Point, the roller coaster capital in the North-East. While taking you on a comprehensive tour, you get to know everything you need to plan and have fun at Cedar Point. With information on every single ride, restaurant, and hotel, Experience The Point has it all. Not to mention that there are over 30 trivia questions, and countless fun facts. Cedar Point and its 16 roller coasters are waiting for you!

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There’s another world just miles from Walt Disney World that’s become a must-see for millions of Florida visitors: Universal Orlando Resort. This fully updated 2004 edition of "The Ultimate Guide to The Ultimate Theme Park Adventure," continues to offer entertaining and unbiased guidance to first-time visitors and returning fans alike. Author Kelly Monaghan provides in-depth reviews of every ride and attraction in Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida theme parks - without giving away the "endings" - along with one-sentence "Kelly says" summaries. He also offers detailed coverage of Universal’s CityWalk entertainment district and its three world-class luxury resort hotels, Portofino Bay, Hard Rock, and Royal Pacific Resort. Monaghan rates every ride and show in the theme parks (including the brandnew Shrek 4-D), previews The Mummy roller coaster, provides dining and shopping guidance, and shares his treasure trove of insider tips for beating the crowds, saving money, and discovering amenities that many visitors never even hear about.

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The most respected and well-known name in travel guidebooks provides readers with the most up-to-date coverage of the world's most popular tourist attraction. Highlights of the 2004 edition include the lowdown on Disney's latest blockbuster attraction, Mission: SPACE, and the scoop on the World's newest lodging facility, the deluxe Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. Also new is a section called "Daredevil Disney" which is a detailed listing of exciting endeavors to enjoy outside the theme parks, but withing the borders of Walt Disney World. This edition also includes new park-hopping strategies, an expanded section addressing the needs of those traveling with children, customized travel tips for teenagers, international travelers, and guests with disabilities, all the insider info about stage shows, parades, and nighttime spectaculars, a comprehensive character meal chart to help guests pick their favorite dining spots, and more color photos than ever before.

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Birnbaum's Disneyland Resort 2004 has all the information visitors need, including prices, attractions, hotel and restaurant listings with an expanded nightlife section, and much more. This updated edition includes special coverage of Disneyland's holiday and special events, as well as info on Disney's California Adventure Park's newest blockbuster attraction, The Hollywood Tower of Terror, and Disneyland Park's new crowd-pleaser, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Other highlights include expanded information on the Disneyland Resort dining scene, with a Restaurant Round-up, and a fresh look at Southern California excursions, plus a complete guide to Disneyland's Good Neighbor Hotels. Make the most of your vacation and get the best travel advice about this legendary vacation spot with Birnbaum's Disneyland Resort 2004.

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Nobody could have predicted the phenomenal success of humble, little Roller Coaster Tycoon by Chris Sawyer. Such simple, addictive games had been tried before; even the whole amusement park idea had been done in Theme Park, but RCT exploded with unmatched success. Legions of gamers enjoyed the colorful graphics and the thrill of building, testing, and then watching customers enjoy your own roller coaster. Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 is the next part of the series and brings new roller coaster designs and 5 well known thrill parks of the Six Flags Chain, including Six Flags Magic Mountain and Six Flags Great Adventure. RCT 2 is a thrill ride for its own!

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Create the amusement park of your dreams! Push your imagination to new heights with RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 - the best-selling game that lets you design and build the most face-distorting, gravity-defying, thrill rides imaginable! RCT 2 includes some of the popular world wide parks of the Six Flags chain. Build amusement parks filled with g-force-pulling roller coasters of your own design, or try operating an existing park. Include fantastic rides, concession stands, and custom themes, and watch your profits soar! With RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 and Wacky Worlds (the first expansion pack), you can even travel the globe, constructing crazy coasters around the world's most famous landmarks!

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Since its launch, RollerCoaster Tycoon has endeared itself to millions of PC owners worldwide. Now thrill ride fans can own a virtual treasure trove of fun and creative experiences offered in RollerCoaster Tycoon and its subsequent expansion packs, Corkscrew Follies and Loopy Landscapes. Created by Chris Sawyer, the RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise is known for thoughtful game design that truly lets the player explore every aspect of building and running their very own theme park. The choices are nearly limitless! Players can choose from a wide range of coaster types with giant loops and barrel rolls or try their hand at constructing historical rides like the Side Friction RollerCoaster. There are even added attractions that can be built like miniature golf courses, suspended monorails and even a water soaked log flume ride. A must have classic!

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Ride 20 of the most amazing roller coasters in the USA! This installment of the Roller Coaster Thrills series offers viewers a choice of two camera angles. Anticipate the fear of that initial heart-stopping plunge with a first-person perspective, or face backward and watch the reactions of the riders. The virtual tour across U.S. theme parks includes old-fashioned woodies (e.g. Ghostrider at Knott's Berry Farm), looping coasters (e.g. Hulk at Universal's Island of Adventure or Alpengeist at Busch Gardens Williamsburg), and colossal steel mega-coasters with 200-foot drops (e.g. Raging Bull at Six Flags Great America). The DVD is also packed with special features: amusement park histories, interviews with roller coaster designers, behind-the-scenes insights from director Ned Rodgers and director of photography Dave Cutler and bonus footage of one of the first watercoasters.

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This amazing DVD contains over 2 hours of roller coasters from all over the USA. Featuring the highest, fastest, and newest roller coaster, this is an exciting adventure into coaster mania. Visit and ride cutting-edge coasters such X, Six Flags Magic Mountain's 4D "shocker", the terrifying wooden thriller Roar or the LIM-accelerated California Screamin' at Disney's California Adventure. Other great coasters: Medusa, Deja Vu, Goliath, Stealth, Superman The Escape, Riddler's Revenge, ... .

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Walt Disney's dream came true - Learn more about the first ever themepark in the USA! To finance Disneyland, Walt Disney turned to the new medium of television. As host Leonard Maltin notes on this two-disc set of televised specials for the amusement park, Disney used the series to promote it, "and no one seemed to mind." ABC agreed to invest in return for a weekly one-hour program. The "Disneyland" TV show premiered on October 27, 1954: "Disneyland Story" introduced the park and its various lands, which would be the subject of future programs. The opening-day special, "Dateline Disneyland" (July 17, 1955), attracted an estimated audience of 90 million - virtually every television household in America. The two DVDs includes a special presentation of four Disneyland television specials - The Disneyland Story, Dateline Disneyland, Operation Disneyland, Disneyland After Dark - plus The Disneyland 10th Anniversary Show, all originally broadcast between 1955 and 1970, and hosted by Walt Disney himself. Also includes additional archival footage of Disneyland's opening day and other rare materials.

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What had been a wasteland of sand dunes on the Brooklyn oceanfront became the nation's playground for decades, and as historian David McCullough notes while introducing this documentary, "There had been other amusement parks, but there was only one Coney Island." At its peak in the early decades of the 20th century, Coney Island actually boasted three enormous amusement parks, and their stories, and the stories of some of the millions of revelers who flocked to them, are beautifully told in this film. Coney Island was a zany place, and glimpses of the rides at Steeplechase Park, the amazing lighted rooftops at Luna Park, and the bizarre entertainments at Dreamland provide a wistful look at a vanished American past.

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A suspende thriller featuring some of the greatest roller coasters in the mid 70s. Several severe accidents happen in different amusement parks. Technical supervisor Calder suspects it's no coincidence and starts to investigate. Soon he finds out that a psychopath blackmails a whole conglomerate of companies for a million dollars, and urges them to inform the FBI. But the blackmailer, who observed the company bosses all the time, learns about it and demands that Calder delivers the money... . The movie has been shooted at some of the most famoust themeparks: King's Dominion (now owned by Paramount), Ocean View Park and Santa Cruz Beach were the locations . The roller coaster featured in the main climax of the movie is the Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA. It opened in 1976 and was the first roller coaster to feature a complete 360-degree vertical loop.

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