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 ====== Theme Parks ======
 I like to visit theme parks.  This is a list of all the rides (particularly roller coasters) I've been on in the past couple of years.
+===== Seaworld =====
+[[https://seaworld.com/orlando/|Seaworld]] - Orlando, Florida (March 2020)
+=== Roller coasters ===
+  * [[https://seaworld.com/orlando/roller-coasters/mako/|Mako]] - Orlando's tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster.   73 mph and up to 200 feet high.
+  * [[https://seaworld.com/orlando/roller-coasters/kraken/|Kraken]] - Orlando's only floorless roller coaster
+  * [[https://seaworld.com/orlando/roller-coasters/manta/|Manta]] - Features a head-first, face-down inverted nosedive loop.
+=== Thrill ride ===
+  * [[https://seaworld.com/orlando/rides/journey-to-atlantis/|Journey to Atlantis]] - Two steep drops into water on this log flume ride.
 ===== Busch Gardens =====
-[[https://buschgardens.com/tampa/|Busch Gardens]] (Tampa, Florida - March 2020)
+[[https://buschgardens.com/tampa/|Busch Gardens]] - Tampa, Florida (March 2020)
-==== Roller coasters ====
+=== Roller coasters ===
-  * [[https://buschgardens.com/tampa/roller-coasters/tigris/|Tigris]]
+  * [[https://buschgardens.com/tampa/roller-coasters/tigris/|Tigris]] - Florida's tallest launch coaster.  150-foot skyward surge, and an inverted heartline roll, more than 60 miles per hour, 1,800 feet of steel track.
-  * [[https://buschgardens.com/tampa/roller-coasters/sheikra/|Sheikra]]
+  * [[https://buschgardens.com/tampa/roller-coasters/sheikra/|Sheikra]] - 90-degree 200 ft drop, 70 mph roller coaster whirlwind with an Immelmann loop, a second dive into an underground tunnel and a splashdown finale.
-  * [[https://buschgardens.com/tampa/roller-coasters/montu/|Montu]]
+  * [[https://buschgardens.com/tampa/roller-coasters/montu/|Montu]] - **First coaster in the world to incorporate an Immelmann loop (a simultaneous loop and roll)** 60-foot vertical loop, weightless roll, seven inversions, unique Batwing inversion
-  * [[https://buschgardens.com/tampa/roller-coasters/cobras-curse/|Cobra's Curse]]
+  * [[https://buschgardens.com/tampa/roller-coasters/cobras-curse/|Cobra's Curse]] - 70-foot vertical lift, 40 mph, 2,100 feet of serpentine-like track, traveling backward, forward and then spinning freely.
-  * [[https://buschgardens.com/tampa/roller-coasters/scorpion/|Scorpion]]
+  * [[https://buschgardens.com/tampa/roller-coasters/scorpion/|Scorpion]] - 50mph, 360 upside down loop.
-==== Thrill Rides ====
+=== Thrill Rides ===
   * [[https://buschgardens.com/tampa/rides/falcons-fury/|Falcon's Fury]]
+===== Volcano Bay =====
+[[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/theme-parks/volcano-bay|Volcano Bay]] - Orlando, Florida (February 2020) Water park, so lots of ring rides and flumes, but this aqua coaster deserves a mention.
+  * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/krakatau-aqua-coaster|Krakatau Aqua Coaster]] - Uses linear induction motor technology - it launches the canoe uphill before it immediately sends riders into a downhill plunge.
 ===== Universal Studios =====
-[[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us|Universal Studios]] (Orlando, Florida - February 2020)
+[[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us|Universal Studios]] - Orlando, Florida (February 2020)
-==== Roller coasters ====
+=== Roller coasters ===
   * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/hollywood-rip-ride-rockit|Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit]] **World's first non-inverting loop**
   * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/harry-potter-and-the-escape-from-gringotts|Harry Potter Escape From Gringotts]]
   * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/et-adventure|E.T. Adventure]]
-==== 3D rides ====
+=== 3D rides ===
   * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/revenge-of-the-mummy|Revenge of the Mummy]]
   * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/men-in-black-alien-attack|Men in Black Alien Attack]]
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 ===== Universal Studios: Island of Adventure =====
-[[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us|Universal Studios]] (Orlando, Florida - February 2020)
+[[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us|Universal Studios]] - Orlando, Florida (February 2020)
-==== Roller coasters ====
+=== Roller coasters ===
-  * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/the-incredible-hulk-coaster|The Incredible Hulk Coaster]] 7 inversions and 2 subterranean trenches
+  * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/the-incredible-hulk-coaster|The Incredible Hulk Coaster]] - 7 inversions and 2 subterranean trenches
   * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/hagrids-magical-creatures-motorbike-adventure|Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure]]
-==== 3D rides ====
+=== 3D rides ===
-  * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/the-amazing-adventures-of-spider-man|The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman]] (this might be the best 3D ride I've been on so far)
+  * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/the-amazing-adventures-of-spider-man|The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman]] - [this might be the best 3D ride I've been on so far]
   * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/skull-island-reign-of-kong|Skull Island: Reign of Kong]]
-==== Thrill rides ====
+=== Thrill rides ===
   * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/doctor-dooms-fearfall|Doctor Doom's Fearfall]]
   * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/jurassic-park-river-adventure|Jurassic Park River Adventure]] When built, the 85-foot plunge was the largest theme park water descent ever constructed.
   * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/popeye-and-blutos-bilge-rat-barges|Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges]]
   * [[https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/shows/poseidons-fury|Poseidon's Fury]]
+===== Las Vegas =====
+Not actually a theme park, but we rode the roller coaster in the New York New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, July 2019
+  * [[https://newyorknewyork.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/the-big-apple-coaster-and-arcade.html|The Big Apple Coaster]] - **World’s first coaster to feature a 180-degree "heartline" twist**
+===== Disneyland Paris =====
+[[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-us/destinations/disneyland-park/|Disneyland Park]] - Paris, France (May 2018)
+=== Roller coasters ===
+  * [[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-gb/attractions/disneyland-park/big-thunder-mountain/|Big Thunder Mountain]]
+  * [[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-gb/attractions/disneyland-park/indiana-jones-and-the-temple-of-peril/|Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril]]
+  * [[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-gb/attractions/disneyland-park/hyper-space-mountain/|Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain]]
+=== 3D rides ===
+  * [[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-gb/attractions/walt-disney-studios-park/ratatouille-the-adventure/|Ratatouille: The Adventure]] - This is one of the first 3D rides I think I was on.  Better than I expected.
+  * [[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-gb/attractions/disneyland-park/star-tours-the-aventures-continue/|Star Tours: The Adventures Continue]]
+=== Thrill rides ===
+  * [[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-gb/attractions/walt-disney-studios-park/rc-racer/|RC Racer]] - This was just a half-pipe meets a roller coaster, but it was fun.
+  * [[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-gb/attractions/walt-disney-studios-park/twilight-zone-tower-of-terror/|Twilight Zone Tower of Terror]] - Fun drop ride.
+  * [[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-gb/attractions/walt-disney-studios-park/toy-soldiers-parachute-drop/|Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop]]
+=== Rides ===
+  * [[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-gb/attractions/disneyland-park/its-a-small-world/|It's A Small World]] - Not exactly a thrill ride, but it's a ride.  Memorable for how surreal it was.
+  * [[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-gb/attractions/disneyland-park/peter-pans-flight/|Peter Pan's Flight]]
+  * [[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-gb/attractions/disneyland-park/pirates-of-the-caribbean/|Pirates of the Caribbean]]
+===== Alton Towers =====
+[[https://www.altontowers.com/|Alton Towers]] - Staffordshire, England (May 2011 and June 2016)
+=== Roller coasters ===
+  * [[https://www.altontowers.com/explore/theme-park/rides-attractions/the-smiler/|The Smiler]] - **World's first 14 loop rollercoaster** Height: 30 metres, Top speed: 85 km per hour, G-Force: +4.5G, Ride length: 1,170m
+  * [[https://www.altontowers.com/explore/theme-park/rides-attractions/nemesis/|Nemesis]] - Inverted roller coaster. Maximum Height 13m, Top speed 81kph, G-force +3.5G, Track Length 716m, Ride Features 4 inversions
+  * [[https://www.altontowers.com/explore/theme-park/rides-attractions/oblivion/|Oblivion]] **First ever dive coaster** - Maximum Height: 60m, Top speed: 110kph, G-Force: +4.5G,Track Length: 373m
+  * [[https://www.altontowers.com/explore/theme-park/rides-attractions/runaway-mine-train/|Runaway Mine Train]]
+  * [[https://www.altontowers.com/explore/theme-park/rides-attractions/galactica/|Galactica]] - First ride I tried wearing a VR headset.  Maximum Height 20m, Top speed 75kph, G-Force +3.5G, Track Length 840m, Ride Features 2 inversions
+  * [[https://www.altontowers.com/explore/theme-park/rides-attractions/th13teen/|TH13TEEN]] - I really liked the pitch black drop in this ride. Maximum Height: 20m, Top speed: 42kph, G-Force: +3.2G
+  * [[https://www.altontowers.com/explore/theme-park/rides-attractions/rita/|Rita]] **First Hydraulic Launch roller coaster of its kind in Europe** Riders accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (100 km/ph) in just over 2 seconds. With a top speed of 100km/ph, Rita is the 5th fastest roller coaster in the UK. Riders on Rita experience a maximum G force of 4.7. That's the highest g-force roller coaster you'll find at Alton Towers Resort!
+  * [[https://www.altontowers.com/explore/theme-park/rides-attractions/spinball-whizzer/|Spinball Whizzer]] - This was Sonic and Knuckles themed when I was there at one point.  First spin rollercoaster I'd been on.  "Feel like a pinball being catapulted along the 470 metre track at speeds of up to 60km per hour! Each car will spin 360 degrees whilst flying around the tracks." Maximum Height: 17m, Top speed: 60kph, G-Force: +3G, Track Length: 470m
+=== Thrill rides ===
+  * [[https://www.altontowers.com/explore/theme-park/rides-attractions/congo-river-rapids/|Congo River Rapids]]
+  * [[https://www.altontowers.com/explore/theme-park/rides-attractions/hex-the-legend-of-the-towers/|Hex The Legend of the Towers: The Vault Ride]] - This was really interesting.  Very surreal.  Felt like I was going to fall out of my chair, but my drink hardly spilled.

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