COASTER BOTRoller coasters are fast, and with that much speed, something substantial must be in place at the end of the ride to slow you down - right? Fortunately for you, modern roller coasters feature failsafe brakes - essentially, they’ll always be there to slow you down. But how? What’s so special about roller coaster brakes and why do they never fail?
Roller coaster brakes NEVER failCOASTER BOT2023-02-12 | Roller coasters are fast, and with that much speed, something substantial must be in place at the end of the ride to slow you down - right? Fortunately for you, modern roller coasters feature failsafe brakes - essentially, they’ll always be there to slow you down. But how? What’s so special about roller coaster brakes and why do they never fail?
00:00 Introduction 01:11 What are height requirements 04:03 Maximum height requirements 05:10 Metres or inches? 06:25 Park discretion 08:08 Responsible riders 08:46 Guest impact 10:53 The future
TWITTER: twitter.com/coasterbot DISCORD: http://discord.coasterbot.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/coasterbot STORE: coasterbot.com/store PATREON: http://patreon.coasterbot.comCannibal - The worlds scariest roller coasterCOASTER BOT2023-03-26 | Look at this roller coaster. It’s tall, fast, and extremely steep. Cannibal at Lagoon amusement park opened back in 2015 and has been considered one of the world’s top roller coasters ever since. It stands 208ft 63m tall, features a 116-degree drop, and has a one-of-a-kind inversion, a Lagoon roll! The thing is, these aren’t the most impressive or unique aspects of the ride. So, what is it that makes Cannibal so special?
TWITTER: twitter.com/coasterbot DISCORD: http://discord.coasterbot.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/coasterbot STORE: coasterbot.com/store PATREON: http://patreon.coasterbot.comRoller coasters are getting better, heres whyCOASTER BOT2023-01-15 | Roller coasters are getting better. Not taller, nor faster, but better. The majority of the world's best 10 roller coasters opened in the last 5 years. But, what's causing roller coasters to be better than ever before?
00:00 Roller coasters are getting better 01:26 World's best roller coasters 04:07 Technological improvements 07:45 Theming and experiences 08:33 Roller coaster layout design 11:00 Not every ride is the best 11:54 Conclusion
TWITTER: twitter.com/coasterbot DISCORD: http://discord.coasterbot.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/coasterbot STORE: coasterbot.com/store PATREON: http://patreon.coasterbot.comThis is Europes most intense roller coaster - Ride to HappinessCOASTER BOT2022-12-22 | A small theme park in Belgium named Plopsaland de Panne happens to be home to the best roller coaster in Europe. Join us as we explore the park and give our thoughts of one of the world's best roller coasters, the Ride to Happiness!
Music: Tell Me – LiQWYD (youtube.com/watch?v=telMC7ADrDA) Odyssey – jiglr (youtube.com/watch?v=2NabU-kGMeQ) Bubbles Drifting In The Morning Breeze – Akosmo & Artificial.Music (youtube.com/watch?v=rEcYks6yj00)Why YOU are limiting roller coaster designCOASTER BOT2022-12-04 | Roller coasters provide you with sensations we can’t normally feel. There aren’t many opportunities to safely plummet towards the ground or reach stupidly high speeds. But, how much of this can the human body handle? Is there a roller coaster out there that’s too much for even the bravest thrill seeker?
00:00 Introduction 00:12 vote coasters poll 2022 01:17 dispatch is dead 01:59 podcast is back 02:36 one video per month 03:23 gus 03:53 big trip newsCoaster Bot ranks all of his roller coaster credits - Live!COASTER BOT2022-11-19 | Harry and Joel rank the roller coasters they've ridden as part of Vote Coasters, live! Why not join them and rank the roller coasters you've ridden in the world's largest annual roller coaster poll.
video: Harry ranks (part 1) 0:00 Joel ranks his top 10 34:18 Harry ranks (part 2) 58:03This WAS the UKs scariest rideCOASTER BOT2022-11-06 | Apocalypse at Drayton Manor, what was once the UK's scariest ride, has closed forever. After thrilling guests for over 20 years, Drayton Manor's drop tower has terrified riders for the very last time. In this video, we explore the history of Apocalypse and share our thoughts on its very last day - RIP Apocalypse
Additional videos: TheFunfairfan: youtube.com/watch?v=Psz9s1tP4a4 Pleasure Beach Experience: youtube.com/watch?v=BMcignT3xuYA love letter to the Efteling - Coaster Bot Rambes Podcast Ep. 1COASTER BOT2022-10-28 | Our podcast, Coaster Bot Rambles, is back after a (long) hiatus! To kick off season two we're talking about our recent trip to The Efteling in The Netherlands.
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TWITTER: twitter.com/coasterbot DISCORD: http://discord.coasterbot.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/coasterbot STORE: coasterbot.com/store PATREON: http://patreon.coasterbot.comThis is the Efteling, Europes magical fairytale theme parkCOASTER BOT2022-10-16 | This is the Efteling - Europe's 2nd busiest theme park, based in the Netherlands. The entire theme park resolves around it's fairytale origins, featuring whimsical rides and thrilling roller coasters! In this video, we explore the park, share our thoughts of the various attractions on offer, and sum up our experiences!
TWITTER: twitter.com/coasterbot DISCORD: http://discord.coasterbot.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/coasterbot STORE: coasterbot.com/store PATREON: http://patreon.coasterbot.comIs Untamed at Walibi Holland as good as they say?COASTER BOT2022-09-25 | After 4 long years we've returned to Walibi Holland - home to one of Europe's best roller coasters, Untamed! In this video, we explore the park, give our thoughts on what's changed since our last visit, and aim to ride Untamed a lot.
We're back with this week's news! This week: Iron Gwazi is set to open 11 March, All Speeds has opened in China, and Alton Towers is planning to re-track Nemesis!
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00:00 Introduction 00:07 Iron Gwazi to open 11 March 01:09 Plans to re-track Nemesis 02:34 All Speeds opened in China 03:20 Two coasters opened at Motiongate 03:55 Cotaland new coaster in 2023 04:39 Efteling construction plans for 2024 05:29 OutroHow do magnetic launch coasters work? | LSMs & LIMs explainedCOASTER BOT2022-08-14 | Over the past few years launch coasters have been popping up everywhere. Rides like VelociCoaster, Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and Tron, are all magnetic launch coasters - as are many other rides around the world. But, how do they work, and why are they so popular, and will we see more in the future?
00:00 Introduction 01:21 LIMs explained 03:45 LSMs explained 06:02 Why did magnetic launches catch on?Why dont all roller coasters have seat belts?COASTER BOT2022-07-10 | Some roller coasters have seat belts, little pieces of fabric that keep you strapped into the ride. Other roller coasters, ones that seemingly look very similar, don’t have seat belts. Why? What purpose do these belts actually serve and ultimately: why don't all roller coasters have seat belts?
00:00 Introduction 00:34 What do seat belts look like? 01:08 Why do some roller coasters have seat belts? 04:18 Why don't all roller coasters have seat belts? 07:12 ConclusionHeres why you cant put your hands up on some roller coastersCOASTER BOT2022-06-05 | Have you ever been on a roller coaster and spotted a sign reading “keep arms and legs inside of the train”? Despite this people continue to put their hands up in the air! Is this safe? Of course! In this video we explore how roller coaster designers keep guests safe by using clearance envelopes, a buffer of empty space which surrounds a roller coaster’s train.
00:00 Introduction 01:40 Fear of safety 02:57 Fear of intensity 04:03 Fear of going upside down 04:43 Fear of falling out 06:01 Fear of no control 07:03 A previous bad experience 07:54 Always had an underlying fear 09:07 Overcome your fear slowly 13:19 Overcome your fear quicklyPlans for Europa Parks new coaster revealed! | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2022-04-27 | We're back with your theme park news summary! This week: Track has arrived at SeaWorld Orlando, a bill has been passed to remove Disney World's special district, and the plans for Europa Park's new MACK big dipper has been revealed!
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00:00 Introduction 00:08 Europa Park new MACK big dipper 01:24 Blue track arrived at SeaWorld Orlando 02:15 Tron at Magic Kingdom testing 02:45 King to lease land to Gröna Lund 03:35 Futuroscope reveal rapid expansion 04:36 Disney World’s special district removed 06:10 OutroVR on a drop tower!? | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2022-04-13 | We're back with this week's news! This week: Parque Warner Madrid are building a new coaster, Fønix has opened at Farup Sommerland, and Liseberg will be adding VR to Atmosfear!
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00:00 Introduction 00:09 Parque Warner Madrid new coaster 00:54 Fønix opens at Farup Sommerland 01:32 Tonnerre 2 Zeus opens at Parc Astérix 02:13 Fireball at Adventureland to open Spring 02:40 Liseberg to add VR to Atmosfear 03:50 OutroNorth America’s first ever tilt coaster | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2022-04-06 | It's theme park news time! This week: Cosmic Rewind is set to open on 27 May, The Beast took the record of world’s longest wooden roller coaster from itself, and COTALAND are planning to build a tilt coaster!
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00:00 Introduction 00:07 COTALAND building a tilt coaster 00:51 Cosmic Rewind to open 27 May 01:37 London Resort withdraws application 02:25 Fraispertuis April Fool’s joke 03:17 The Beast track extension 03:49 SeaWorld San Antonio log flume 04:24 OutroTheme park queues manipulate your sense of time, heres howCOASTER BOT2022-04-03 | We’ve all come to expect at least one thing from a visit to a theme park - queues. You wouldn’t choose to sit in standstill traffic for an hour - so why do we decide it’s okay to queue an hour for rides and roller coasters? Theme parks around the world have become masters at designing queue lines - ones that we all don’t mind waiting within. So, how do they do it, how do they get everyone to be okay with queues?
A huge thanks goes to Jan Walsken for helping to research and write this video. Learn more about him and his work here: https://www.whu.edu/lsm
00:00 Introduction 01:08 1: Queue entrance 03:31 2: The Queue Layout 06:50 3: The Queue Design 10:46 4: Dealing with uncertainty 11:53 5: End of the line 13:27 6: Boarding 15:25 Conclusion
Psychology of theme park queuesTayto Park has a new dinosaur coaster | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2022-03-30 | It's time for this week's theme park news from around the world. This week: Nemesis' re-track has been approved by council, Playland Park is undergoing refurbishment, and Tayto Park are opening their new dinosaur coaster!
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00:00 Introduction 00:08 Nemesis re-track approved by council 00:43 Playland Park undergoing refurbishment 01:25 SFGAm to build new DC Universe area 01:58 DLP to transform Disney Village 02:51 Tayto Park to open new dinosaur coaster 03:30 Icon Park accident 04:16 OutroEuropa Park are building a new coaster! | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2022-03-23 | It's time for your theme park news update. This week: Slagharen need your help to choose a new coaster, there's a new Viking area coming to Drayton Manor, and Europa Park are building a MACK Rides Big Dipper!
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00:00 Introduction 00:04 Help Slagharen choose a new coaster 01:54 New Viking area coming to Drayton Manor 02:56 Kumba rumoured to leave Busch Gardens 03:44 Merlin Entertainments partner with Sony 04:25 Europa Park to build MACK Big Dipper 05:25 OutroSuper Nintendo World is coming to Hollywood! | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2022-03-16 | We're back with this week's news! This week: Cosmic Rewind's station has been revealed, we find out how much it will cost to ride Icon's spinning seat, and Super Nintendo World is coming to Hollywood!
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00:00 Introduction 00:06 Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger construction 00:47 Six Flags Great Adventure improvements 01:37 Cosmic Rewind station revealed 02:06 Tomorrowland attraction new for 2024 02:43 Icon spinning seat cost revealed 03:18 Nintendo coming to Hollywood in 2023 03:46 Fuji-Q Highland postpone new coaster 04:16 Tumbili opened at Kings Dominion 04:58 Parque Warner’s Coaster Express reopened 05:28 OutroS&S Sansei Technologies - ExplainedCOASTER BOT2022-03-04 | S&S Sansei Technologies is an American ride manufacturer located in Logan, Utah, USA. Today, the company produces a wide range of roller coasters. However, they found their success producing a unique ride using revolutionary technology - the S&S shot tower. The company has continued to innovate, producing air powered launch coasters, 4D free spin rides, and even the brand-new Axis roller coaster. Although, the success of S&S came from one man - a man who was a natural born thrill seeker.
00:00 Introduction 00:43 The beginnings of S&S 02:39 S&S Shot Tower 06:10 Thrust Air 2000 Coasters 09:20 Period of innovation 10:05 The acquisitions 11:52 Continued Innovation 16:51 Air launched coaster 18:17 Modern S&S 22:07 The future of S&S?
Leviathan to open in September - https://seaworld.com.au/attractions/rides-and-precincts/the-new-atlantis/leviathan
00:00 Introduction 00:06 Enegylandia to build new coaster 01:37 Intamin enhance coaster model 02:28 Hersheypark to retheme boomerang 03:10 Tokyo Disney Resort attendance 03:48 Peppa Pig park opened in Florida 04:24 Leviathan to open in September 05:02 OutroYou cant ride Top Thrill Dragster in 2022 | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2022-02-23 | Catch up with this week's theme park news from around the world! This week: Balder is getting a full retrack, SeaWorld's offer to buy Cedar Fair has been rejected, and Top Thrill Dragster is closed for the 2022 season!
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00:00 Introduction 00:07 Top Thrill Dragster closed for 2022 00:53 Storm opens at Dubai Hills Mall 01:37 Legoland Germany new coaster 02:39 Drayton Manor new ride revealed 03:25 Tayto Park to create new identity 04:04 Balder to receive full retrack 04:48 SeaWorld offer for Cedar Fair rejected 05:33 OutroDisney are bringing home the bacon $$$ | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2022-02-16 | News time! This week: Herschend plan to cover all their staff's tuition, Särkänniemi plan to expand, and Disney report their Q1 earnings!
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00:00 Introduction 00:07 Disney report Q1 earnings 00:54 Herschend to cover staff tuition 01:33 Särkänniemi plan to expand 02:49 Niagara Amusement Park new coaster 03:35 COTALAND new attraction 04:03 Sesame Place San Diego opening 04:23 OutroSeaWorld wants to buy Cedar Fair? | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2022-02-09 | We're back with this week's news! This week: The Efteling must reduce their emissions, London Resort's delay has been refused, and SeaWorld want to buy Cedar Fair!
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00:00 SeaWorld proposal to buy Cedar Fair 00:56 Efteling must reduce emissions 01:32 Genting SkyWorlds opens 01:54 Europa Park remove satellite 02:42 Green Lantern will not be rebuilt 03:22 Jumanji set to open in April 03:50 London Resort delay refused 04:56 OutroNemesis will never die! | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2022-01-26 | We're back with this week's news! This week: Iron Gwazi is set to open 11 March, All Speeds has opened in China, and Alton Towers is planning to re-track Nemesis!
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00:00 Introduction 00:07 Iron Gwazi to open 11 March 01:09 Plans to re-track Nemesis 02:34 All Speeds opened in China 03:20 Two coasters opened at Motiongate 03:55 Cotaland new coaster in 2023 04:39 Efteling construction plans for 2024 05:29 OutroYou can buy the Big One! | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2022-01-19 | It's that time of the week again! This week: Lots of demolition, Lights of Revenge has opened in China, and Blackpool are selling Big One items!
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00:00 Introduction 00:16 Blackpool selling Big One items 00:52 Wicked Twisters demolition video 01:18 Blue Streak demolition 02:00 Oman plans to debut new theme park 02:42 Lights of Revenge opens in China 03:24 Legoland Windsor plans new coaster 04:27 Studio Ghibli theme park plans 04:58 OutroIntamin debut single rail coaster! | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2022-01-12 | We're back with the first theme park news update of the year! This week: A Pantheon POV has been released, supports have arrived onsite at Fuji-Q Highland, and Liseberg will be building a new ‘Luna Park’ area!
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00:00 Intro 00:19 Project DarKoaster plans leaked 01:05 Luna Park’s Big Dipper opens 01:40 Montezooma’s Revenge renovations 02:08 Revenge of the Mummy refurbishment 02:37 The Beast undergoing refurbishment 03:19 Europa Park to remove three rides 03:54 Stan Checketts remembered for passion 04:24 Parque Warner Madrid new coaster plans 05:00 OutroFront row Nemesis is so much better - Alton Towers Mardi Gras VlogCOASTER BOT2021-12-26 | Back in May of 2021 we visited Alton Towers to experience the additional music, entertainment and food at their brand new Mardi Gras event. In this video we give our thoughts about the park's new attraction, Gangsta Granny the ride, as well as their four temporary travelling flat rides. We also discover that a front row ride of Nemesis is fantastic!
MUSIC: Beyond by Vendredi (soundcloud.com/vendrediduo) Home by Hotham (soundcloud.com/hothammusic) Haven by Areohead (youtube.com/watch?v=37uX5UobcAM)Lisebergs getting a new roller coaster! | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2021-12-22 | Last news update of the year! This week: A Pantheon POV has been released, supports have arrived onsite at Fuji-Q Highland, and Liseberg will be building a new ‘Luna Park’ area!
Tweet us @CBdispatch if there's any news you'd like to see in next week's episode.
Steel Taipan has opened - https://www.perthnow.com.au/travel/dreamworld-to-open-new-steel-taipan-rollercoaster-on-december-15-c-4799680?source=newsletter
00:00 Introduction 00:09 Steel Taipan has opened 00:53 Pantheon POV released 01:31 Land available for Phantasialand expansion 02:10 PortAventura to build LaLiga themed ride 02:53 Toverland to re-theme area 03:26 Gardaland show dark ride snippets 03:50 Supports onsite at Fuji-Q Highland 04:22 Liseberg to build ‘Luna Park’ area 05:16 Drayton Manor teaser 05:45 OutroThorpe Park are building the UKs tallest coaster! | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2021-12-15 | We're back with a round-up of this week's theme park news from around the world! This week: Merlin are planning to acquire more theme parks in the future, Project Penguin B&M coaster has been leaked, and Thorpe Park's new coaster is set to be the UK’s tallest!
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00:00 Introduction 00:13 Thorpe Park coaster to be UK’s tallest 01:56 New GCI at Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park 02:19 Vote Coasters 2021 results 03:10 Project Penguin B&M leaked 04:10 Merlin planning to acquire parks in the future 04:52 Six Flags Qiddiya contracts awarded 05:32 OutroWhat are the worlds best roller coasters according to 3,582 people?COASTER BOT2021-12-13 | Welcome to the results of the 2021 Vote Coasters poll, the world's largest annual roller coaster poll. Close to 3,600 people more than a combined 148,000 rides to help find the world's best roller coasters. So, what are the best roller coasters from across the globe? Let's find out!
TIMELINE: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 How does the poll work? 01:32 World's best 25 roller coasters 02:35 World's best 10 roller coasters 04:11 Additional voting stats 05:07 ConclusionThorpe Park is getting a new coaster! | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2021-12-01 | Catch up with this week's theme park news! This week: RMC have a new president, Genting Skyworlds is set to open at the end of 2021, and Thorpe Park is getting a new coaster!
00:00 Introduction 00:06 New Thorpe Park coaster proposal 01:23 Off-season ride repaints 02:12 New RMC president 02:40 Genting Skyworlds to open end of 2021 03:16 Yoshi’s Adventure ride fire 03:53 OutroIAAPA 2021 recap | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2021-11-24 | We're back with this weeks news and there's lots to get through! This week: we recap all the highlights from IAAPA, round-up the exciting news from D23, and Parc Asterix need your help with a decision!
00:00 Introduction 00:22 Fun Spot Atlanta new RMC trailer 01:06 Cotaland to get Gerstlauer Infinity coaster 01:49 Zamperla show off new trains and model 02:13 Intamin reveal Dome ride theatre 02:57 Walibi Rhône-Alpes new Intamin in 2024 03:18 Spinning seats on Icon confirmed 03:39 Fireball coming to Adventureland 04:06 Regina to be revamped and reopened in 2023 04:44 Parc Asterix need your help 05:38 Mission Breakout to open summer 2022 05:48 Avengers Campus to open summer 2022 06:14 Disney builds real-life lightsaber 06:57 OutroUSA has the best roller coasters. Or does it?COASTER BOT2021-11-22 | Countries are compared against each other for everything - now including roller coasters! Which country has the best roller coasters? What theme park has the best roller coasters? Which manufacturer makes the best roller coasters? We answer all of these questions, and more!
TOPICS 00:00 Best country for roller coasters? 00:58 We polled to find the answer 02:33 Best countries for roller coasters 04:58 Best US states for roller coasters 06:02 Best theme parks for roller coasters 06:40 Best debut years for roller coasters 07:33 Best manufacturers of roller coasters 09:03 Vote Coasters - World's largest roller coaster pollRank roller coasters with Coaster Bot [Live stream]COASTER BOT2021-11-21 | Harry, Joel and Andrew rank the roller coasters they've ridden as part of Vote Coasters, live! Why not join them and rank the roller coasters you've ridden in the world's largest annual roller coaster poll.
0:00 Pre-stream 4:50 Ranking our roller coasters 1:59:26 Stream endA giga coaster at Knotts Berry Farm?! | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2021-11-17 | News time! This week: Phantasialand are no longer selling annual passes, MACK Rides' new launched coaster is testing, and Knott’s Berry Farm might be getting a giga coaster in 2023!
00:00 Introduction 00:13 Construction begins on Paramount park 00:54 MACK Rides new launched coaster testing 01:26 Vekoma showcase new model 01:56 Possible Knott’s giga coaster coming in 2023 02:32 Phantasialand no longer selling annual passes 03:09 Mickey's Toontown to be renovated in 2023 03:46 Southport Pleasureland planning granted 04:15 OutroSpinning trains on Icon? | dispatch - theme park newsCOASTER BOT2021-11-10 | We’re back with this week’s theme park news from around the world. This week: Dollywood’s new attraction is approved, 30,000 people were trapped in Shanghai Disneyland, and Icon might be getting a spinning train!
00:00 Introduction 00:12 Dollywood new attraction approved 00:47 Energylandia have busiest season 01:24 Sweet Valley Zone updates 02:03 Skyline Park to debut new coaster 02:37 Changes to Icon in 2022 03:20 2021 third quarter numbers 04:00 Wonder Woman track improvements 04:22 30k trapped in Shanghai Disneyland 04:56 Vote Coasters 2021 is open for voting! 05:44 Outro