What's Your Favorite Roller Coaster?Theme parks aren't the only places to find roller coasters. Here's the place to talk about your favorite rides from smaller amusement parks, fairs and other sites.
From Max Scheiber
Does anyone have a favorite roller coaster not included in the database of themeparkinsider.com, or does anyone like a coaster not included in themeparkinsider.com (most likely because it is not at a theme park)?Posted January 5, 2003 at 6:33 PM I really like the Dania Beach Hurricane. How about you?
Comments in chronological order. Most recent at the bottom. Scroll down to respond. From E
Well, I’m not sure if “favorite” applies here, but certainly the most stomach-churning, brain-damaging, code “U-” and “V-“creating high-speed, turbulent “roller coaster” type attraction here the last 15 or so years has been the state of the themed entertainment racket in general. That seemingly long, yet very shaky up hill rise, then this incredible, breakneck, seemingly endless downhill drop complete with surprising (dare I say appalling?) twists, turns, and loops.Posted January 6, 2003 at 7:38 AM
From Coaster Enthusiast
LOL--EPosted January 6, 2003 at 10:06 AM However, Max was looking for an attraction not listed on TPI, ... He he My favorite coaster would have to be, without a doubt: Coney Island Cyclone.
From David Allen
I would have to say for sentimental reasons that mine would be my "first" real roller coaster, the Big Dipper at Belmont Park in San Diego. Posted January 6, 2003 at 10:19 AM As a kid, I watched it for many years before I gathered up enough courage to ride it. When I finally did, I regretted all the years I didn't. For many years it sat in disrepair. It survived a couple of fires. It survived the city council and attempts to remove it. When it ran again after all those years it was like being 14 all over again, even if the new cars do not sound quite right. There are bigger and more thrilling rides, but none that are quite the same as this one.
From Enzo Pirrone Jr.
I would have to agree with David about "first" real roller coasters. They provide that first thrill and kind of sets a benchmark for what other coasters you dare to try. With mine having to be Skyliner (http://www.joyrides.com/lakemont/full/skyliner2.htm) at Lakemont Park in Altoona, PA. Posted January 6, 2003 at 1:11 PM
From Steve Carter
My faveoite is the beast but my faveorite NOT mentioned here is.... Boulder Dash I guess.Posted January 6, 2003 at 4:49 PM
From Mike Jeanmenne
my favorite roller coaster, sheesh, u gotta be kidding me, i would have to say millenium force, and soon to be my next favorite is that new kick @$$ ride they're building at cedar point where u go above 90 degrees (first coaster to do that) and over 400 ft, to beat ALL records! yes including the speed record, oh and it will be higher than that gay superman ride at six flags, and launch for this ride is gonna be tight!Posted January 6, 2003 at 5:26 PM
From Scott Liverman
That's a tough one.. Millenium Force is certainly on the top of my list followed by Apollo's Chariot at Busch Gardens Williamsburg..and then there's Rock and Rollercoaster at Disney MGM studios. To name a few. These coasters kick it to the extreme.Posted January 7, 2003 at 1:26 AM
From Ben Mills
Ha!Posted January 7, 2003 at 10:20 AM Anyone wanna guess which one of those three I'm laughing at? Kevin?
From Carey Lynn Holtsclaw
LOL! Same Here!Posted January 7, 2003 at 5:48 PM
From Coaster Enthusiast
Okay, since no-one else is confining their choices to coasters not listed on TPI ... I would like to say my favorite coaster is Alpengeist.Posted January 7, 2003 at 8:56 PM My second favorite coaster would be Wild One. It used to be called Giant Coaster when it was in operation at Paragon Park, Hull, Mass., where I rode it nearly a hundred times as a teenager. Third in line would be my first: Coaster or Comet Coaster. Now defunct, it was my first full-size/wooden coaster ride at the age of nine. The first drop was a staggering 55 degrees!! The reason why the Coney Island Cyclone is my current favorite over Wild One, is designers removed the drop-back turn at the return point and made it a banking turn. Other than the only banking first drop on a wooden coaster, the return was the best part of the ride!!
From chuck oneill
My favorite not listed on thePosted January 7, 2003 at 10:13 PM site is the Ripsaw at Mall of America in minneapolis. Not a major thrill but fun and very well themed, with three lifts and lots of banks, it goes through the "mountain" in which the Mall flume ride resides.
From Frank Melgeorge
My favorite wooden coaster is Tremors from Silverwood,Idaho. It kicks butt,It's 103 feet high and a speed of 60+ miles an Hour and has 4 underground tunnels and the first one is at the bottom of the first hill but it zooms through the Shake,Rattle and Roll gift shop!!!! And you get great airtime! And my favorite steel coaster is Disneyworlds Rock'n Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith. Posted January 8, 2003 at 5:01 PM
From Nathan Ellstrand
I agree with Frank, Tremors is amazing! Great banked turns, drops, and lots of airtime. (And yes, that would be my favorite coaster not listed on the site)Posted January 8, 2003 at 6:22 PM My overall favorite is X. It's so different, and so fun!
From Matthew Woodall
Can't find it on the site, so thought I'd add my favourite...Vortex from PCW!Posted January 8, 2003 at 8:05 PM
From Michael Matthews
Im from australia and i think that the leathal weapon at warner bros movie world is my favoirte roller coasterPosted January 9, 2003 at 2:15 AM
From Coaster Enthusiast
Paul Ruben's favorite coaster:Posted January 9, 2003 at 7:42 PM CP's Top Thrill Dragster
From Derek Svezia
I would have to say so far it would be The Raging Bull at Six Flags Great America. The Boss at Six Flags Saint Louis is second for me.Posted January 10, 2003 at 1:19 PM
From Michelle Pilling
The Kraken at Seaworld and Tower of terror at WDWPosted January 20, 2003 at 1:21 PM
From Anonymous
X AT SIXFLAGS MAGIC MOUNTIAN GOT TO RIDE IT! IT'S WORTH THE WAITPosted January 20, 2003 at 3:38 PM
From Matthew Woodall
YOU DON'T HAVE TO YELL!!!Posted January 20, 2003 at 4:43 PM
From Anonymous
Three more great coasters that haven't been mentioned:Posted January 22, 2003 at 9:07 AM Roller Coaster at Playland, Vancouver, BC - A great, classic wooden coaster. It has everything a wooden coaster should - nice drops, plenty of air time, and only a simple lap bar to hold you in place. Steel Dragon 2000 at Nagashima Spaland, Japan - I love big drops, and this currently has the biggest in the world. Plus it's an exciting ride all the way to the finish. White Cyclone, Nagashima Spaland, Japan - One of the best wooden coasters I've ridden, it ranks up there with The Beast. Big drops, long ride, plenty of thrills beginning to end. (Has anyone else been to Nagashima? I think that if the park wasn't so inaccessible, their two big coasters would be on a lot of people's top ten lists.) - Joy
From Ray Schroeder
When ever I go to Las Vegas I take a trip out to Primm, NV(State Line). Go to Buffalo Bills Casino and ride Desperado. It's 225 feet going 90mph. It's great having that desert heat blasting you in the face. It's better that losing your $'s at the tables.Posted January 22, 2003 at 12:35 PM
From Matthew Woodall
Isn't that the coaster that had its wheel fall off last year?Posted January 22, 2003 at 1:15 PM
From Ray Schroeder
Now you tell me.Posted January 23, 2003 at 7:20 AM Thanks.... :)
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