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Roller Coaster Day celebrated by major Italian theme parks
August 16 marks Roller Coaster Day, an international celebration of roller coasters. The date commemorates the 1898 patent of the first modern structure by LaMarcus Adna Thompson in the United States.
In Italy, major theme parks are highlighting the occasion. Gardaland reported a milestone for its Dragon Rush attraction, which has carried 5 million passengers and traveled over 266,000 kilometers since its 2016 debut. Alessandra Zanoni, Park Operations Director at Gardaland Resort, described the appeal of coasters as a ‘safe thrill’ that provides intense emotions within a controlled environment.
Mirabilandia, Italy’s largest theme park, is also celebrating the day by showcasing its extensive coaster network, which spans approximately 5 kilometers of track. Notable attractions include iSpeed, a magnetic launch coaster, and the iconic Katun.
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Alessandra Zanoni · Divertical · Dragon Rush · Gardaland · Katun · LaMarcus Adna Thompson · Mirabilandia · Mirabilandia · iSpeed
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- [● 3 SOURCES] LaMarcus Adna Thompson obtained the patent for the first modern roller coaster structure on August 16, 1898, in the United States. www.lospecialegiornale.it · lecodellitorale.it · lamilano.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] There are over 6,900 roller coasters in operation worldwide. www.lospecialegiornale.it · lecodellitorale.it · lamilano.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Divertical is the tallest water coaster in the world. www.lospecialegiornale.it · lecodellitorale.it · lamilano.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The iSpeed coaster reaches speeds of 120 km/h and a height of 55 meters. www.lospecialegiornale.it · lecodellitorale.it · lamilano.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The roller coasters at Mirabilandia span approximately 5 kilometers of track. www.lospecialegiornale.it · lecodellitorale.it · lamilano.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mirabilandia is Italy’s largest amusement park, covering 850,000 square meters. www.lospecialegiornale.it · lecodellitorale.it · lamilano.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Katun coaster is the longest inverted coaster in Europe. www.lospecialegiornale.it · lecodellitorale.it · lamilano.it