I saw on the Internet tonight that there’s going to be a new world record holder in terms of tallest rollercoasters – and it’ll be down in Orlando, FL. Not in any particular theme park, but seemingly just built to exist and be its own attraction. They’ve released a simulation of what the ride will be like….and holy shit it’s going to be a thriller.
So “Skyscraper” will first haul you up 500+ feet and after reaching the top of the tower, you then begin the insane acrobatics of the ride down. Some of these inversions and bends are going to freak people the fuck out. Seriously. It’s being built now and looking to open in 2017 – might have to get out there and see it for myself….but I wouldn’t be surprised if by then, maybe the Stratosphere in Las Vegas will do something similar.