There is more beyond the surface of a roller coaster than just hills and drops. Every functional coaster on earth has scrutinous engineering and special principles behind it. Not all coasters are built equally, though. A handful of manufacturers from...
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19 for ’99: Dueling Dragons at Islands of Adventure
Welcome to another installment of our “19 for ’99” series where we’re featuring 19 roller coasters that opened in 1999. Our latest entry takes us to the former Dueling Dragons (later known as Dragon Challenge) at Universal’s Islands of...
Continue reading...My Final Rides on Dueling Dragons
I last visited Islands of Adventure in 2006 — I spent a couple of hours at the park after a long day at the neighboring Universal Studios Florida. The visit consisted of a lap around the lagoon with a couple...
Continue reading...Dragon Challenge Closing at Islands of Adventure
The Universal Orlando Resort blog confirmed a bombshell rumor that has been circulating for months: Dragon Challenge, formerly known as Dueling Dragons, will be removed from the park this September. The iconic dueling inverted coaster’s removal will make room for...
Continue reading...Florida 2012: Islands of Adventure
After a fun day at Universal Studios, it was time to visit Islands of Adventure to check out the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but we couldn’t forget our other favorites like The Incredible Hulk. The Wizarding World of Harry...
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