About Theme Parks: I Was Intimidated in Virginia

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Theme Parks Theme Parks Find Theme Parks Water Parks Roller Coasters From Arthur Levine, your Guide to Theme Parks Based on reports of rough rides and gray-outs, I was prepared to be, well, intimidated by Intimidator 305. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised. I Was Intimidated in Virginia At 305 feet, the new Giga-Coaster at Kings Dominion is among the world's tallest coasters. Its face-melting speed and crushing positive G-forces have resulted in reports of some passengers experiencing "gray-outs" or near blackouts on the ride. The park fine-tuned its signature attraction, and I'm happy to report that not only did I survive the Virginia thrill machine with my consciousness intact, but I loved the utterly unique coaster. Read my review of Intimidator 305 New Rides Blowing into Four Parks Four parks that are part of the Cedar Fair chain, Ohio's Cedar Point and Kings Island, Knott's Berry Farm in California, and Canada's Wonderland, near Toronto, announced today that they will be introduing 300-foot-tall WindSeeker rides next season. Seated in two-person swing-style seats with their feet dangling, passengers will get lifted to the tops of 300-foot tall towers and spin around for three-minute rides. As they spin, riders' seats will lift away from the towers at a 45-degree angle. Cedar Fair says that each of the rides will cost $5 million. Intimidator 305 Photo Gallery See the intimidating, utterly unique coaster. This Week's Theme Park News Harry Potter and the Gobs of Fired-Up Riders Universal's new ride hits milestone. Starliner Redlined Florida woodie needs a new home. Theme Parks Ads Theme Parks Amusement Rides Bush Gardens Adventur Park Adventure Rides Featured Articles Follow Me on Twitter Theme Parks Photo and Video Galleries Theme Park Bests Canada Parks Theme Parks Beyond the US Themed Casinos, Restaurants, and Malls   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Arthur Levine Theme Parks Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Theme Parks newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What's New at Theme Parks? Indoor Water Parks Florida Theme Parks and Water Parks California Theme Parks and Water Parks Theme Parks Photo and Video Galleries Advertisement