Chills and thrills: New coasters opening this season — experience.usatoday.com

Since the dawn of amusement parks, roller coasters have been the kings of the midway. That's still true today as parks hype their latest thrill machines, and park fans line up to test their mettle. But the coaster class of 2015 has evolved -- in some cases, dramatically -- from the rides' early days. Today's mechanical monsters can soar hundreds of feet tall, reach previously unfathomable speeds, perform wild acrobatic maneuvers, and incorporate technology to deliver gravity-defying experiences. Let's take a sneak peek at 10 of the most hype-worthy, new coasters coming to a park near you.

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