Scariest Amusement Park Rides In The World

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We all need a good scare now and then. It’s the whole reason why amusement parks exist in the first place. Feeling the anticipation before getting on a ride and then that quickened pulse and rush of adrenaline afterward can be addicting. Most rides have their varying degree of risk, but others take it to a whole new level. Here are the some Scariest Amusement Park Rides In The World.


Superman Escape

Who hasn’t wanted to become Superman, flying all over the world? Well, you can get the next best thing at Warner Bros. Movie World in Queensland, Australia. Launching from 0 to 62 miles an hour in under 2 seconds, this roller coaster includes not only insane twists, turns, and drops but also intense special effects. You might rethink the whole wanting to be Superman thing after this ride.


Shivering Timbers

One of the biggest attractions at Michigan’s Adventure, Shivering Timbers is the 5th longest wooden roller coaster, measuring at 5,383 feet (1640 meters) and going at top speeds of 65 miles an hour (105 km/hr). It has three hills at roughly 100 feet (30 meters) tall each. So, yeah, it’s not for the faint of heart.


 

Sky Scream

Located in Germany, the Sky Scream may not be the fastest or the tallest roller coaster, but what it lacks in specs, it makes up for in its totally wicked design. The ride goes back and forth on the track before picking up enough speed to rocket the train on all its bizarre twists, turns, and loops.


 

The Roller Coaster of Death

At the Mangyongdae Fun Fair in North Korea, visitors are greeted to a mostly abandoned amusement park, filled with run down and outdated facilities. Of all their rides, however, the roller coaster is the most terrifying due to the rusty frame and lack of repair. It might be a good idea to write up a will before getting on this thing.


Fujin Raijin II

At Expoland in Japan, the Fujin Raijin II was working smoothly, thrilling fans of the ride until the unexpected happened in 2007. The cars suddenly derailed during the course of the ride, flying off the track, killing one and injuring 19 others. Experts found that the wheel axles hadn’t been replaced for fifteen years.


Formula Rossa

Hold on to your hats, and make sure to be buckled in because Formula Rossa is the world’s fastest roller coaster, reaching speeds up to 149 miles per hour (239 km/hr). Located at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, it models itself after Formula One racing, which makes a whole lot of sense considering, you know, the whole 149 miles per hour thing.


Intimidator 305

Located at Kings Dominion is Doswell, Virginia, Intimidator 305 was inspired by NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt and reaches an impressive top speed of 90 miles per hour. In fact, when the ride first opened, it hit 94 miles per hour, but needed to be slowed down due to excessive G-forces.


Leviathan

Designed and manufactured by coaster giants Bolliger and Mabillard of Switzerland, this Canadian coaster can be found at Canada’s Wonderland near Toronto and boasts a top speed of 92 miles per hour. Riders love the insanely fast but surprisingly smooth ride, which attracts coaster lovers from all over the globe.

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