Rollers 'Round the World
By: Danny Cox, Tyler Martin, Brandon Davis, 
Kord Kirkpatrick, and Josh Kaebel,

     These following Coasters are some of the most appealing and radical rides ever invented.  These roller coasters are from all over the WORLD.  We’ve looked through tons of websites for the most thrilling and dangerous top 10 roller coasters for Junior High kids. Here they are I hope you enjoy the facts and photos. 
 
Fujiyama
Steel 
Dragon
Vampire
Titan
G5
White Canyon
Jetline
Dragon Khan
Goudurix

Katun
Fujiyama

Home - Fujikyo Highland Park, Tokyo, Japan
Height – 259 feet
Biggest drop – 239 feet
Top speed – 86 mph
Length – 245 meters
Steepest Drop – 65 degrees
Year opened – 1996
Manufacturer – Togo

     This coaster is one of the scariest coasters in Japan. If you like big drops and high speeds I think you’ll like this roller coaster. In our opinion this is one of the best rides ever!
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Steel Dragon

Location – Nagashma Spaland, Mie, Japan
Height – 318 feet
Biggest Drop – 306 feet
Top speed – 95 mph
Length – 8,133 feet
Steepest Drop – 68 degrees
Opened – 2000

     This ride is for the adventurous speed thrill seeker. At 95 mph and a 306-ft drop your pants will be wet when you get off this ride.  This roller coaster is one of the best looking rides on the site. 
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Vampire

Location - Chessington World of Adventures, Surrey, England
Type – Steel Suspended
Length – 2,200 feet
Height – 70 feet
Opened – 1990

     This is a classic coaster but a neat one it will make anyone wants to ride it. The ride takes you around Chessington World of Adventures and the trip scenery is fabulous.  During the ride you go through a tunnel with a scary looking entrance.
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Titan

Location – Spaceworld, Kita Kyushu, Japan
Type – Steel Non-Inverted
Height – 179 feet
Opened – 1994
Manufacturer – Arrow Dynamics

     I think that this ride is one of the best in the world.  The minute you step on to this ride you’re in for the time of your life.  The physical appearance of this ride is amazing. 
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G 5

Location – Junfusan Fancyworld, Taiwan
Type – Vertical dive
Biggest Drop – 180 feet, 87.5 degree
Top Speed – 68 mph
Length – 1,243 feet
Opened – March 28, 2000

Manufacturer – Bolliger and Mabillard     This coaster is absolutely amazing. It is also one of the most thrilling roller coasters in the world today and would be awesome to ride.  Its vertical dive would leave me astonished. It looks very cool.
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White Canyon

Location -Yomiuiland Amusent Park, Tokyo, Japan
Height- 116 feet
Biggest Drop- 95 feet
Length- 3,609 feet
Opened- 1994
Manufacturer- Roller Coaster of America

       This ride is a different kind of coaster.  The reason is because of the enormous 95-foot drop.  Most people get scared of this ride, but not us.
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JETLINE

Location- Grona Lund, Sweden
Height- 87 feet
Length- 2600 feet
Maximum Banking- 80 degrees
Maximum Speed- 43.5 mph
Year Opened- 1988

      The Jetline is one of the coolest roller coasters.   When you see it you’ll want to hop right on and take a ride.  This coaster is pretty long and has a lot of feet to cover.  So you will fell like you are on it forever.  You will have a great time on this coaster so everyone should take a ride on it. 
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Dragon Khan 

Location- Universals Port Adventure , Vila-seca Tarracpna, Spain
Type-Mulitilelement Steel Freeform
Year Opened- 1995
Inversions-8
Number of Trains-3
Top Speed-68 MPH
Manufacturer-Bollinger and Mabillard

      You will be amazed when you see how many inversions this coaster has.  You will have the time of your life once you strap your self in.  Everyone should take a ride on this loopy coaster.
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Goudurix
 

Location-Parc Asterix Paris, France
Type-Steel Freeform
Year Opened-1989
Inversions-7
Restraints-Horsecollar
Manufactured-Vekoma International

     This steel coaster has many inversions also.  The horsecollar  restraint is one of the newest restraints so you will fell safer once you get on. This is an old coaster so you will need the safety but you should still try it out.
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Katun

Location-Mirabilandia, Italy
Type-Inverted
Opened-April 2000
Height-160ft
Length-Over 4,000ft
Max Speed-65mph
Trains-3
Capacity-32 riders per train
Cost-Approximately $12 million
Manufactured-Bolliger and Maillard

      This coaster is amazing.  Its height is outstanding and its speed is extremely fast.  This ride was very expensive and we can see why it is one of the most popular coasters in the world.  This coaster can hold 32 riders per car, therefore there will be a lot of people on the ride at the same time.
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     We think roller coasters are exciting for all ages.  Roller coasters are extremely fun when they are built in exotic landscapes.  We think it is hilarious when your stomach feels like it is up in your throat during a huge drop.   We think that everyone should take a ride on a roller coaster at least one time in there life because you would like it and you will have a great time. 

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