Beyond the Triple Corkscrew

摘要

Remember when roller coasters vied simply to be the tallest, fastest, and scariest, and a log flume ride was just a big splash? This summer amusement park operators are opening a string of attractions that combine elements of classic rides with dazzling new special effects. With these rides, almost all of which are tie-ins to popular movie and TV shows, "the art of storytelling takes a front seat," says James Zoltak, editor of the trade journal Amusement Business.