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Insect-Inspired Roller Coasters

The Fury 325 is the World’s Tallest and Fastest Roller Coaster

— March 12, 2015 — Unique
Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina has a new record-breaking roller coaster with its new ride, the Fury 325. It is currently the world's tallest and fastest giga roller coaster at 325 feet, passing the previous record holder, Japan's Steel Dragon 2000, by 7 feet. For three minutes and 25 seconds, the Fury 325 will transport up to 32 thrill seekers, 6,602 feet across steel tracks. Riders who dare to brave this coaster will endure barrel turns, sharp dives, a double-helix maneuver and even a high-speed S-curve, all while traveling speeds as high as 95 mph. Carowinds says that the roller coaster was designed using the flight dynamics of hornets as inspiration.

If you are up for the challenge, the Fury 325 opens on March 27th to the park's season pass holders and then officially on March 28th for the general public.
Trend Themes
1. Insect-inspired Design - Exploring how insect movement can inspire the design of various products and experiences, including roller coasters.
2. Record-breaking Attractions - Developing new amusement park attractions that break records in height, speed, and length to attract thrill-seeking visitors.
3. Immersive Experiences - Creating immersive experiences for theme park visitors through innovative ride design and theming that transports them to different worlds.
Industry Implications
1. Amusement Parks - The amusement park industry can invest in developing record-breaking and creatively designed roller coasters to attract thrill-seeking visitors.
2. Tourism - Incorporating record-breaking roller coasters and other attractions can help boost tourism in regions that have these types of parks.
3. Entertainment - Implementing innovative design techniques inspired by insects can add an element of excitement and immersive storytelling in various forms of entertainment.
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