Watching those two old videos of the Zambezi Zinger and Orient Express brought back a lot of memories...and also show how much these coasters have evolved and become exponentially more frightening. I used to get nervous the whole ride down to KC from Iowa thinking about whether I'd get on the Orient Express or not...which would now be barely more than a kids' ride at Magic Mountain.

Great memories, though. Along with the pitching speed game where I'd try to win helmets and then go in the parking lot that was so super heated that our feet would sink into the surface.
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Maybe you were mixing up with The Scrambler?


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I didn't see it go under a tunnel, wonder how close it will follow the actual Zambezi. The old one spiraled up like that for the hill, but it looks like the Zambezi Zinger fucked the Prowler.
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1-2-3 every year I worked at WOF the public could fill out a questionnaire on what they would like to see at the park. In order Ferris Wheel, More water rides, and wood Roller coaster they got after I left.

Never could figure out the attraction of a Ferris wheel but folks love them and the wood coasters for the thrill of being thrown around violently. Oh, 4 were more picnic areas.
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she's a fast one (over 60 mph)
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Orient Express was the first coaster I rode that did a loop / flip
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yeah pussy me out on that one.
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I'd like to mention - the Zinger looks gosh darned horrifying to me.
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The only drawback to the Orient when it wasn't old and shaking your bones was the first drop was steep but short.

So you had to decide if the greater thrill was up front where you're hanging out in space, or the back where you get maximum speed.
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It sucked in it's initial conception, I'm sure it sucks in it's second attempt, but good luck 👍
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They could still bring it back and just rename it something more politically correct.

The Rimjob Express has kind of a nice ring to it.
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Not the POV videos I'm used to watching but very sweet of you to share!!
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I’ll drink two that!
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Pro: Ladies forget to tuck their shirts in.

Cons: Losing your wallet.
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The Batman roller coaster at Six Flags was a lot of fun. I rode it 3 times in a row once.
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