Rollercoaster Rants

ArieForce One is officially headed to Six Flags Magic Mountain — and after having a few days to process the news, we still have a lot of questions. In this episode, we break down why the move actually can make sense for Six Flags, especially with Magic Mountain losing X2 and continuing to position itself as one of the chain’s flagship parks. But we also explain why we still don’t think Magic Mount...

Cedar Point is still one of our favorite amusement parks anywhere — and its coaster lineup is almost impossible to beat. But after our latest trip to HalloWeekends, we walked away with the same question we’ve had a lot lately: why can a park this incredible also be so frustrating? In this episode, we break down the highs and lows of our most recent Cedar Point trip — from the elite coaster lineup...

This week has been a difficult one for the roller coaster community. Following the tragic incident on Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia, we wanted to sit down and process what happened, talk through our own reactions, and discuss the questions this situation has raised around coaster safety and the industry as a whole. We also talk about our own experience riding Goliath earlier this summer, the t...

October means cooler nights, longer park hours, and some of the best coaster rides of the entire season. 🎢🌙 In this episode, we combine Kings Island and Cedar Point into one Top 10 list and rank the best night rides between the two parks. From pitch-black wooded sections and foggy fall atmosphere to insane speed and incredible views, these coasters completely change once the sun goes down. We’re...

Six Flags Over Georgia surprised us in a big way this summer. 🎢 In this episode, we’re ranking all 12 roller coasters at Six Flags Over Georgia from the bottom of the lineup all the way to our #1. From classic rides like Great American Scream Machine and Riddler Mindbender to Georgia Scorcher, Superman: Ultimate Flight, Batman: The Ride, Twisted Cyclone, Goliath and more, this park has a much dee...

ArieForce One has officially been sold — but where should it go next? 🎢 In this episode, we break down our Top 5 destinations for ArieForce One and discuss which parks make the most sense based on their current coaster lineups, what each park needs, and where this RMC could make the biggest impact. Some destinations feel like obvious fits. Others might be a little more controversial. Where do YOU...

Ohio is home to two of the biggest coaster destinations in the country — so what happens when we put their best rides head-to-head? In this episode of Coaster Wars, Ryan and Marcus rank the top roller coasters from Cedar Point and Kings Island to see which rides come out on top. We’re talking everything from massive gigas and hypers to launches, wooden coasters, inversions, airtime machines, and s...

Ryan and Marcus finally sit down to rank all 6 parks from our coaster road trip — from worst to best. After visiting each park, riding the major coasters, experiencing the food, atmosphere, operations, and overall guest experience, it was time to put everything together and decide which parks impressed us the most. Some rankings were easy. Others were a lot closer than we expected. In this episode...

We begin this episode of Around the Track on a much more somber note as we remember Dolly Parton, who passed away at the age of 80. Dolly’s impact extends far beyond music, and for theme park fans, her connection to Dollywood and the experiences built in the Smoky Mountains have made her an incredibly important figure in this industry. From there, Marcus and Ryan move around the track to discuss s...

Holiday World has one of the most unique coaster lineups around — especially when you include what’s waiting across the park at Splashin’ Safari. In this episode of RollerCoaster Rants, Ryan and Marcus rank EVERY coaster at Holiday World, from worst to best. And this time, we’re not stopping with the traditional roller coasters — we’re also throwing all THREE Splashin’ Safari water coasters into t...

Six Flags has made some BIG changes to its season passes and add-ons for 2027 — so which pass is actually the best fit for you? In this episode of RollerCoaster Rants, Marcus breaks down the new **2027 Six Flags season pass lineup**, using Kings Island pricing as the example while covering changes that impact passholders throughout the Six Flags chain. We’re talking:🎟️ Gold Pass vs. Prestige Pass...

Holiday World continues to be one of the most memorable parks we visit—even when the day doesn’t go entirely according to plan. In this episode of RollerCoaster Rants, we recap our full July trip to Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari. We discuss our rides on the park’s coaster lineup, our time in the water park, the weather that ruined our night-ride plans, and why the overall experience still lef...

Holiday World has officially announced CANNONBALL!, the park's brand-new water coaster coming in 2027. But the bigger question is... is it the right fit for Holiday World? In this episode of RollerCoaster Rants, we're taking a closer look at CANNONBALL!'s layout, statistics, theming, and what it could mean for the future of Holiday World. We discuss what excites us most about the attra...

Cedar Point is known for having one of the fastest roller coaster lineups in the world — but which coasters are actually the fastest? In this video, we’re counting down the Top 10 fastest roller coasters at Cedar Point based on published top speed. From classics like Magnum XL-200 and Gemini, to modern favorites like Maverick, Steel Vengeance, Millennium Force, and Top Thrill 2, this list shows ho...

Welcome to the very first episode of Coaster Wars! ⚔️In this new RollerCoaster Rants series, we’re traveling state by state to rank the best roller coasters and theme parks across the country. We kick things off in Florida, home to some of the world’s most iconic coasters. From Iron Gwazi and VelociCoaster to Mako, Manta, and more, we debate our Top 10 roller coasters in the Sunshine State before...

Two years into Herschend Family Entertainment's investment in Kentucky Kingdom, we wanted to see for ourselves: Has the park actually improved? On this episode of RollerCoaster Rants, we break down our latest visit to Kentucky Kingdom after nearly $25 million in announced investments. From the disappointing closure of the park's newest roller coaster to frustrating one-train operations and...

Cedar Point is finally back for the 2026 season, and after our first visit of the year, we have some thoughts. In this episode of RollerCoaster Rants, we're breaking down everything Cedar Point got RIGHT... and everything that still needs work. We discuss:🎢 Our first impressions of Siren's Curse🏖️ Why staying at Lighthouse Point might be the best way to experience Cedar Point🍔 Some of ou...

Thinking about buying Fast Lane at Cedar Point, but not sure if it's worth the money? In this video, I break down everything you need to know about Cedar Point's Fast Lane and Fast Lane Plus system, including which rides are included, where the merge points are located, and how much time you can realistically save throughout the day. During our most recent visit, I put Fast Lane to the tes...

hinking about buying a Six Flags season pass but not sure which one is actually worth the money? In this episode of RollerCoaster Rants, we break down the Silver, Gold, and Prestige passes, along with the different add-ons and upgrades Six Flags offers for 2026. 🎢We talk through:• Which pass gives the best overall value• Dining plans, Fast Lane, parking, and drink add-ons• Who each pass tier make...

What should the next major coaster or ride be at Cedar Point, Kings Island, Kentucky Kingdom, and Holiday World? 🎢In this episode of RollerCoaster Rants, we discuss what we think each park SHOULD build next based on their current coaster lineup, strengths, weaknesses, and what could help round out the overall park experience. From thrill coasters to family attractions and everything in between, w...

After our first visits of the 2026 season to Kings Island — along with everything we saw from Cedar Point’s opening weekend — we started noticing something that felt… different. From operations and atmosphere to ride experiences and overall park quality, we discuss some of the changes we’ve personally noticed so far this season and whether the guest experience at these parks is starting to shift....

Planning a trip to an amusement park? These are 10 things you NEED to bring to make your day smoother, more comfortable, and a lot more enjoyable. 🎢From extra socks and portable chargers to weather gear and essentials most people forget, we’re sharing what we personally bring based on our own park experiences. Check out some of the items we recommend below 👇10 — SUNSCREEN: - Face Lotion — https:...

2026 is bringing some incredible new rides, and we’re breaking down the 5 we’re most excited for. 🎢 From massive thrill machines to unique new concepts, these upcoming rides have us counting down the days. ALL OF OUR RECOMMENDED GEAR:-Keep your phone CHARGED all day at the park (you'll NEED this for the digital Fast Lane) -- Anker Portable Charger: https://amzn.to/4bQKem9-Our GO-TO camera at...

It’s time for our updated 2026 rankings of every roller coaster at Cedar Point. From Steel Vengeance to Magnum XL-200, we’re breaking down where every ride stacks up after our latest visits to the park. Some of these rankings may have changed… and not everyone is going to agree. How would you rank the coasters at Cedar Point? ALL OF OUR RECOMMENDED GEAR:-Keep your phone CHARGED all day at the park...

64 coasters entered. Only one survived. After weeks of debate, we’ve crowned the best rollercoaster in America… and this one might spark some arguments. Do you agree with the winner? 🎢 📄 Download the bracket:https://we.tl/t-fEt8oxDwxqALL OF OUR RECOMMENDED GEAR:-Keep your phone CHARGED all day at the park (you'll NEED this for the digital Fast Lane) -- Anker Portable Charger: https://amzn.to...