VIDEOS
about
FLAT RIDES
Here is an alphabetical list of videos that deal
generally with Carnival, Fairground and Amusement Park Flat Rides. Some
simulators, funhouses, darkrides, and other attractions are also shown. Be
sure to consult the other
Videos sections because many of those books
may also contain flat ride information.
Also, look under
Books.
THE FOLLOWING MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED
WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR ©
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AWESOME RIDES (1994) NTSC
This is aimed at children and shows on & off-ride views of Cedar
Point's coasters along with flat rides from a travelling carnival.
Also shown is a portable coaster being assembled and views of "The
First Ferris Wheel" (which is erroneously attributed to George
Ferris' big one of 1893 - see "Ferris Wheels" in The CEC's
Ferris Wheel Books section.
Plus look for "Photographic History of the World's Fair" in the
1893 World's Fair Books section).
*(Not the best for the serious coaster buff, there are too many
repeat shots of Cedar Point stock footage and many errors in the
text of the narration. Some of the shots of rides being assembled
dwell too long on little happening. This was likely done to flesh
out the running time as this seems to be a shortened version of the
following listing.)
AWESOME RIDES
(Continued)
Produced by: Running Time: 31m
Pinnacle Video Productions
Order From: Price: Unknown
Simitar Entertainment
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
U.S.A.
Order #: 3124
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AWESOME TRAINS AND RIDES (19??) PAL
This appears to be a longer version of the above listing. It
repeats what is on that tape plus it also shows railroad trains.
It may be for the British market as the order number and
tape format appear to be UK related . *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced by: Running Time: Unknown
Pinnacle Video Productions
Order From: Price: Unknown
Unknown
Order#: SUK 23176.
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EXTREME RIDES (19 )
Includes coasters, free-fall rides, skycoasters, and reverse-bungee
rides. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time:
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UNAPIX/MIRAMAR
200 Second Avenue, West
Seattle, Washington 98119
U.S.A.
(206) 284-4700
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FUNHOUSE (19 )
A video about funhouses. No further information.
Produced By: Running Time:
Termite Arts Productions
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THE GREATEST (1998) NTSC
"Thrill Rides"
Part of a series, this episode concentrates initially on roller
coasters, moves to simulators, then to a segment on fighter aircraft
rides & training for the average citizen to have aerial dogfights with
laser guns. *(There are abundant errors, half-truths, and opinions
expressed as facts in the coaster segment but it is interesting none
the less. Numerous coasters are shown, with Arrow profiled and
interviews with Alan Shilke & park executives. The other segments also
have interviews and the latest in technology. A novelty is the
airplane segment. Two patrons are shown in training aud then are taken
up with instructor but actually fly the planes and shoot the "guns"
themselves with a corresponding smoke trail emanating from the loser.)
Produced By: Running Time: 47m
Whatabout..Me? Entertainment
Eric Sholtz and Bill Paolantonio
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JURASSIC PARK: THE RIDE (199?) NTSC
"The Making of..."
A short view on the conception and building of The Universal
Studios ride. The animatronics are described in detail.
*(This shows how the ride was conceived almost even before the
movie itself had been storyboarded and how much of the movie was
recreated for the ride. Interviews with Steven Spielberg and the
technicians & designers make for a fast, but informative overview
of this attraction.)
Produced By: Running Time: 23m
Zaloom/Mayfield Productions
California, U.S.A.
Order From: Price: Unknown
-The Learning Channel
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JUST FOR FUN (1997) NTSC, PAL
"Amusement Parks of the United Kingdom"
Featured here are existing models of past amusement rides in The
UK that have mostly disappeared from the North American scene.
See the "Virginia Reel", Fun Houses, Dark Rides, "Steeplechase",
"Noah's Ark's", and much, much more. Nine parks and twelve coasters
are visited, with on-ride views of the coasters shown. *(A well-
crafted video with good contrast images and sound. Many almost-lost
rides are featured along with lots of fun house and dark ride inside
views. The only complaints are lack of a steady-cam setup for the
on-ride coaster views and some captions are not on the screen long
enough. Recommended, especially for vintage ride and fun house fans.)
Produced By: Running Time: 54m
Encore Entertainment Special Edition: 76m
Price: $24.98 (U.S. Funds)
Order From:
Encore Home Video
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ROLLERCOASTER (1996) NTSC, PAL ?
Part of the "Extreme Machines" series, this episode concentrates
on extreme rides like "Nemesis", "Magnum", The "Big One" and
other coasters. Other non-coaster rides are also included.
*(Highly recommended. The photography and camera angles are
excellent and the rides are well profiled. A good sequence shows
the maintenance crews on "Mean Streak' and "Raptor" in detail.
The roller coaster trains are examined and it's explained how they
are lifted to the top of the first drop and also how they stay on the
track. A good addition to your video collection.)
Produced by: Running Time: 47m
Pioneer Productions
Order From: Price: Unknown
The Learning Channel
(Address To Follow)
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ROLLER COASTERS AND OTHER RIDES (1994) NTSC
No Further Information. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: Unknown
Baker & Taylor Video
Order From: Price: $5.99 (U.S. Funds)
Unknown
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THRILL RIDE (1997) NTSC
"The Science of Fun".
Produced in IMAX format. It starts off with some on-board footage of
rides like "Kumba" and "Montu", but then goes on to detail how motion
pictures work and how they are incorporated into simulator rides like
"Back to the Future". The mechanisms that move the seating are shown,
with their origins in flight simulators discussed. *(This is not a
film that hard-core coaster fans are likely to really enjoy due to the
fact that few are shown. However, the details of how simulators were
developed are interesting and well done.
Produced By: Running Time: 40m
New Wave International
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Culver City, California
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Columbia Tristar Home Video
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WILDEST RIDES (2000) NTSC
Part of American television's Arts & Entertainment program's "Top 10"
series, this tape features the "fastest, highest, longest, and
scariest rides on earth". *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 46m
Order From: Price: $19.95 (U.S. Funds)
A&E Video
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