For a few minutes of pure, unfiltered, scream-out-loud fun, nothing beats a ride on a roller coaster. We’ve rounded up the world’s most exhilarating rides, from old-school wooden wonders to towering ...

For 16 years, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit was one of the most extreme roller coasters at Universal Orlando Resort, but after August 17, the steel thrill ride will be permanently closing to make way ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Roller coaster fan breaks world record for most rides in a week: 'I really love the adrenaline rush' A thrillseeker broke the ...

Columnist in USA TODAY Network among the first to experience Rapterra, Kings Dominion's newest coaster. The Social Butterfly interviews roller coaster enthusiasts. Rapterra is the world's tallest and ...

Ready to take on the BEST roller coasters at Busch Gardens Williamsburg! If you’re planning a trip to Busch Gardens, you’re in for a treat. This European-themed park in Virginia boasts some of the ...

It was a hair-raising experience. A malfunctioning roller coaster dubbed “Siren’s Curse” left riders stranded upside down for nearly 10 minutes during its grand debut in Ohio. The coaster, which ...

When it comes to roller coasters, not all states are equal. California, Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania consistently rank among the top states. Texas is also a contender with the second-highest number ...

Universal’s Epic Universe pledges to put the “park” back in theme park, especially in its most glowing jewel, the world of Celestial Park. This original concept land in Epic Universe features ...

On the heels of mass layoffs, the owner of Legoland theme parks announced Tuesday that a new indoor roller coaster is coming to Legoland California next year. London-based Merlin Entertainments said a ...

I have been phobic about roller coasters since I was 4 when my dad took me on the Galaxi in Seattle Center's Fun Forest. I wailed the entire ride, especially as the coaster lurched up the "Chain Lift ...