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RollerCoaster Rants Two coaster fans giving unfiltered takes on Parks, Thrill Rides, and Roller Coasters 🎢

07/08/2026

POV Thunderbird @ Holiday World 🦅

Opened in 2015, Thunderbird was America’s first launched wing coaster, blasting riders from 0–60 mph in just 3.5 seconds!

Opened: 2015
Height: 140 ft
Track length: 3,035 ft
Speed: 60 mph
Inversions: 4

500 FOLLOWERS 🙌Despite starting this page just a little over a month ago, we’re super thankful that more than 5...
06/08/2026

500 FOLLOWERS 🙌

Despite starting this page just a little over a month ago, we’re super thankful that more than 500 of you have chosen to follow along and participate in our RollerCoaster Rants!

This last month has been super busy with our coaster road trip — which we’ll have tons more content on the way in the coming weeks.

But we wanted to take a moment to say thank you for your support, and are eager to reach the next milestone - 1,000!

06/08/2026

Fury 325 is one of the best coasters in the world — BUT, where does it rank amongst the Gigas?

Don’t send too much hate, but I actually think Fury 325 is a tad overrated 😅 Totally a great ride, and B&M definitely cooked. But just not my No. 1 Giga.

Drop a comment for where you rank Fury!

After a week of traveling to different parks, it feels great to be back at Home! Enjoyed some laps on Diamondback and ou...
04/08/2026

After a week of traveling to different parks, it feels great to be back at Home! Enjoyed some laps on Diamondback and our other favorite Kings Island Coasters!

04/08/2026

Kings Dominion has a strong collection of coasters that includes a pair of elite rides — but does it have the BEST 1-2 punch in America?

In this episode of RollerCoaster Rants, Ryan and Marcus break down our visit to Kings Dominion after experiencing the park firsthand. We discuss why Pantherian and Twisted Timbers make such an incredible one-two combination, how the rest of the coaster lineup stacks up, and whether Kings Dominion deserves more recognition among coaster enthusiasts.

Is this one of the most underrated parks in the country? And is Pantherian + Twisted Timbers enough to claim the title of the best one-two punch in the U.S.?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👇

🎢 Follow for more roller coaster discussions, park reviews, rankings, trip reports, and POVs!

03/08/2026

Busch Gardens Williamsburg has earned a reputation as one of the premier amusement parks in the country—but does it live up to the hype?

After spending a full day at the park, we're breaking down every part of our experience to answer one question:

Is Busch Gardens Williamsburg the best amusement park in the U.S.?

In this episode, we discuss:
🎢 Every major roller coaster, including Pantheon, Alpengeist, Apollo's Chariot, Loch Ness Monster, Griffon, Verbolten, and more.
🌳 The theming, atmosphere, and what makes the park feel so unique.
🍔 Food, operations, cleanliness, and the overall guest experience.
🏆 Whether Busch Gardens Williamsburg deserves to be considered America's best amusement park.

Do you agree with our take? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

02/08/2026

Carowinds is home to one of the best roller coasters in the world with Fury 325, but is the rest of the park enough to make it a must-visit destination?

After spending a full day at Carowinds, we're breaking down everything from the coaster lineup and operations to food, atmosphere, and the overall guest experience. While there were some incredible highlights, there were also plenty of disappointments that kept this visit from living up to our expectations.

In this episode, we discuss:
🎢 Our thoughts on every major coaster
🥤 Closed food locations, warm drinks, and other frustrating park issues
🎯 Whether Carowinds is worth traveling for
🤔 What the park could do to improve the guest experience

Did you have a different experience at Carowinds? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

31/07/2026

Have you ever wondered if Dollywood is really as good as everyone says it is?

On Day 3 of our roller coaster road trip, we spent the day exploring one of the most beloved theme parks in America to find out for ourselves. From world-class roller coasters like Lightning Rod, Big Bear Mountain, and Wild Eagle to the park's atmosphere, operations, food, and scenery, we're sharing our honest thoughts after a full day in the Smoky Mountains.

Is Dollywood worth the trip? Is it one of the best theme parks in the country? We're breaking down everything that stood out during our visit.

🎢 Have you been to Dollywood? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

If you enjoy roller coaster rankings, park reviews, coaster trips, industry news, and honest coaster discussions, be sure to follow us so you don't miss our next adventure!

30/07/2026

Is this the best B&M stand-up still running?

Opened in 1999. The stand-up coaster built by Bolliger & Mabillard and still one of the smoothest stand-up coasters operating today!

Opened: 1999
Height: 110 ft
First drop: 100 ft
Track length: 3,000 ft
Speed: 57 mph

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