Global Roller Coaster Directory

Columns

• coaster_name: The name of the roller coaster.
• Length: The length of the coaster, expressed in feet or metres (raw text).
• Speed: The speed of the coaster, typically in miles per hour or kilometres per hour (raw text).
• Location: The specific location or amusement park where the roller coaster is situated.
• Status: The current operating status of the roller coaster (e.g., Operating).
• Opening date: The original opening date of the roller coaster (raw text).
• Type: The primary material used for the coaster's construction (e.g., Steel, Wood).
• Manufacturer: The company that manufactured the roller coaster.
• Height restriction: Any height limitations for riders.
• Model: The specific model of the roller coaster.
• Height: The height of the coaster (raw text field).
• Inversions: The number of inversions the roller coaster features (raw text field).
• Lift/launch system: Details on how the coaster gains its initial momentum (e.g., Chain lift hill).
• Cost: The approximate cost of building the roller coaster.
• Trains: Information regarding the number of trains and their passenger capacity.
• Park section: The specific section of the park where the coaster is located.
• Duration: The typical duration of the ride.
• Capacity: The hourly rider capacity of the roller coaster.
• G-force: The maximum G-force experienced on the coaster (raw text).
• Designer: The individual or team responsible for designing the coaster.
• Max vertical angle: The steepest vertical angle of the coaster's drop.
• Drop: The height of the coaster's main drop (raw text).
• Soft opening date: The primary soft opening date for the coaster.
• Fast Lane available: Indicates if a Fast Lane (or similar express pass) is available.
• Replaced: Details if the coaster replaced a previous attraction.
• Track layout: The specific type of track layout (e.g., Twister).
• Fastrack available: Indicates if Fastrack (or similar express pass) is available.
• Soft opening date.1: A secondary soft opening date, if applicable.
• Closing date: The date the coaster ceased operations, if applicable.
• Opened: Raw text field for the opening date.
• Replaced by: Indicates if the coaster was replaced by another attraction.
• Website: The official website for the roller coaster, if available.
• Flash Pass Available: Indicates if a Flash Pass (or similar express pass) is available.
• Must transfer from wheelchair: Indicates if riders in wheelchairs must transfer to the ride vehicle.
• Theme: The specific theme or concept of the roller coaster.
• Single rider line available: Indicates if a single rider queue is available.
• Restraint Style: The raw text describing the type of restraints used.
• Flash Pass available: Another field indicating Flash Pass availability.
• Acceleration: The acceleration characteristics of the coaster (raw text).
• Restraints: A more general description of the restraint types.
• Name: A secondary name for the roller coaster.
• year_introduced: The year the roller coaster was first introduced.
• latitude: The latitude coordinate of the coaster's location.
• longitude: The longitude coordinate of the coaster's location.
• Type_Main: The main categorised type of material for the coaster (e.g., Steel, Wood).
• opening_date_clean: A cleaned version of the opening date.
• speed1: The primary speed value (raw text).
• speed2: The secondary speed value (raw text).
• speed1_value: The numerical value of the primary speed.
• speed1_unit: The unit of measurement for the primary speed (e.g., mph, km/h).
• speed_mph: The cleaned speed value converted to miles per hour.
• height_value: The numerical value of the raw height.
• height_unit: The unit of measurement for the raw height (e.g., ft, m).
• height_ft: The cleaned height value converted to feet.
• Inversions_clean: The cleaned numerical value for the number of inversions.
• Gforce_clean: The cleaned numerical G-force value in Gs.

Distribution

Usage

• Analysing trends in roller coaster design, such as increasing speeds, heights, or number of inversions over time.
• Mapping roller coaster locations globally to identify regional concentrations or distribution patterns.
• Researching the historical evolution of amusement ride technology and engineering.
• Developing applications or visualisations related to theme park attractions.
• Understanding the operational lifespans and common features of various roller coaster models.

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License

Who Can Use It

• Theme Park Enthusiasts: To deepen their knowledge of specific rides or explore the characteristics of roller coasters worldwide.
• Data Analysts and Scientists: For performing statistical analysis, identifying correlations between features, or building predictive models related to roller coaster characteristics.
• Engineering Students and Researchers: To study structural design, mechanics, and innovation in amusement ride engineering.
• Travel and Tourism Professionals: For market analysis, identifying popular attractions, or developing travel guides.
• Educational Institutions: As a practical dataset for teaching data analysis, mapping, or historical trends.

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