Processing the Goliath Tragedy

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 Mountain was the best destination for ArieForce One.With Twisted Colossus already at the park, another RMC I-Box creates a lot of overlap — while parks like Carowinds and Kings Island could have used ArieForce One to fill much bigger holes in their coaster lineups.At the end of the day, we’re just happy ArieForce One is going to live on and that we’ll have the chance to ride it again. But just because we can understand why Six Flags made the decision doesn’t necessarily mean we think it was the right one.Do you think Magic Mountain was the right home for ArieForce One? Let us know down below.#ArieForceOne #SixFlagsMagicMountain #RMC #SixFlags #RollerCoasterRants

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 and improved operations to ride closures, inconsistent communication, declining food quality, and some of the guest-experience issues that still need work.We also talk about what makes Cedar Point so special in the first place: the location, the resort atmosphere, camping at Lighthouse Point, and why — despite the frustrations — we always leave wanting to come back.What do you think Cedar Point gets right in 2026 — and what still needs to improve for 2027?#CedarPoint #SixFlags #rollercoaster #coasters #ThemeparksALL 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 parks that takes photo and video — Canon C50: https://amzn.to/4729svd-The cameras we use to film in-studio — Canon C70: https://amzn.to/4dsPYnn-The mics we use in-studio — Shure SM7db: https://amzn.to/470Bszq-Our on the road mics at parks — DJI Mics: https://amzn.to/4uPb7P4-The lens we use to get CLOSE UP of coasters — Canon RF 70-200: https://amzn.to/4uPb7P4-The BEST all-around lens to use at parks — Canon RF 24-70: https://amzn.to/3Pdkess-The ND Filter I use to make sure I get the crispy coaster shots — Peter McKinnon VND 2-5: https://amzn.to/4bMZtwl-Backpack that makes visiting parks easier — Nomatic McKinnon Camera Pack: https://amzn.to/3Pgr4NN-The Drone we use (not at parks lol) — Mavic Air 2: https://amzn.to/40CylKhAs an Amazon Associate, we do earn from qualifying purchases in the links above at no extra cost to you. We just appreciate any help that allows us to continue ranting about the thing we love most, Rollercoasters.🚨 Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more coaster news, theme park updates, and honest reactions from Rollercoaster Rants!

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 temporary closures of similar B&M coasters across Six Flags parks, and why we believe it’s important to wait for official findings before drawing conclusions about exactly what caused the incident. Goliath ReactionOur thoughts remain with everyone affected by this tragedy.If you’d like to join the conversation, we’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.#SixFlags #Goliath #RollerCoasterRants #RollerCoaster #ThemeParks

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 talking rides like Mystic Timbers, Millennium Force, Steel Vengeance, Maverick, The Beast, and more as we debate which ones actually get the biggest upgrade at night. What’s your favorite night ride at Kings Island or Cedar Point? Drop your ranking in the comments! 👇🎢 Subscribe for more coaster rankings, park discussions, POVs, trip reports, and theme park content from RollerCoaster Rants.We ride. We rant. We rank.#KingsIsland #CedarPoint #RollerCoaster #NightRides #RollerCoasterRants

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 deeper coaster lineup than it sometimes gets credit for.There are some great clones, some unique older rides, an RMC, and one B&M hyper that gave us plenty to talk about.How would YOU rank the Six Flags Over Georgia coaster lineup? Let us know your #1 in the comments! 👇🎢 Subscribe for more coaster rankings, park reviews, POVs, road trips, and theme park discussions from RollerCoaster Rants.We ride. We rant. We rank.#SixFlagsOverGeorgia #RollerCoaster #Goliath #TwistedCyclone #RollerCoasterRantsALL 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 parks that takes photo and video — Canon C50: https://amzn.to/4729svd-The cameras we use to film in-studio — Canon C70: https://amzn.to/4dsPYnn-The mics we use in-studio — Shure SM7db: https://amzn.to/470Bszq-Our on the road mics at parks — DJI Mics: https://amzn.to/4uPb7P4-The lens we use to get CLOSE UP of coasters — Canon RF 70-200: https://amzn.to/4uPb7P4-The BEST all-around lens to use at parks — Canon RF 24-70: https://amzn.to/3Pdkess-The ND Filter I use to make sure I get the crispy coaster shots — Peter McKinnon VND 2-5: https://amzn.to/4bMZtwl-Backpack that makes visiting parks easier — Nomatic McKinnon Camera Pack: https://amzn.to/3Pgr4NN-The Drone we use (not at parks lol) — Mavic Air 2: https://amzn.to/40CylKhAs an Amazon Associate, we do earn from qualifying purchases in the links above at no extra cost to you. We just appreciate any help that allows us to continue ranting about the thing we love most, Rollercoasters.🚨 Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more coaster news, theme park updates, and honest reactions from Rollercoaster Rants!

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 think ArieForce One should end up? Drop your top choice in the comments! 👇🎢 Subscribe for more coaster rankings, park discussions, news, POVs, and theme park content from RollerCoaster Rants.We ride. We rant. We rank.#ArieForceOne #RollerCoaster #SixFlags #RMC #ThemeParks #RollerCoasterRants

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 some of the most iconic rides in the state.Which coaster takes the #1 spot? And where do your favorites land?Let us know your Ohio coaster ranking in the comments! 👇🎢 Subscribe for more coaster rankings, park debates, POVs, trip reports, and theme park discussions from RollerCoaster Rants.#CedarPoint #KingsIsland #RollerCoasters #Ohio #CoasterWars #RollerCoasterRantsALL 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 parks that takes photo and video — Canon C50: https://amzn.to/4729svd-The cameras we use to film in-studio — Canon C70: https://amzn.to/4dsPYnn-The mics we use in-studio — Shure SM7db: https://amzn.to/470Bszq-Our on the road mics at parks — DJI Mics: https://amzn.to/4uPb7P4-The lens we use to get CLOSE UP of coasters — Canon RF 70-200: https://amzn.to/4uPb7P4-The BEST all-around lens to use at parks — Canon RF 24-70: https://amzn.to/3Pdkess-The ND Filter I use to make sure I get the crispy coaster shots — Peter McKinnon VND 2-5: https://amzn.to/4bMZtwl-Backpack that makes visiting parks easier — Nomatic McKinnon Camera Pack: https://amzn.to/3Pgr4NN-The Drone we use (not at parks lol) — Mavic Air 2: https://amzn.to/40CylKhAs an Amazon Associate, we do earn from qualifying purchases in the links above at no extra cost to you. We just appreciate any help that allows us to continue ranting about the thing we love most, Rollercoasters.🚨 Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more coaster news, theme park updates, and honest reactions from Rollercoaster Rants!

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 break down:What each park did really wellWhere each park fell shortWhich coaster lineups stood outThe biggest surprises of the tripAnd ultimately, which park earned our #1 spotDo you agree with our ranking? Which of these parks would YOU put at the top? Let us know in the comments!🎢 Subscribe for more coaster rankings, park recaps, POVs, road trips, and honest theme park discussions from RollerCoaster Rants.#RollerCoasterRants #RollerCoaster #ThemeParks #CoasterRoadTrip #ParkRanking

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 some of the biggest stories and developments happening throughout the theme park world.This week we’re talking:🎢 NightFlight Expedition🏢 Six Flags moving its headquarters⛏️ Silver Dollar City’s Family Mine Train🫎 Lost Island’s Wild Moose🏰 The latest Disney news🏔️ Expedition Everest and the Yeti🚪 Monsters, Inc.🐉 The rumored Maleficent roller coaster💬 Plus viewer questions to close out the show!Join us for another open-ended conversation as we go Around the Track.Which story stood out to you this week? Let us know in the comments!🎢 Subscribe for more roller coaster discussions, park news, rankings, POVs, trip reports, and honest theme park conversations from RollerCoaster Rants.#DollyParton #ThemeParkNews #DisneyParks #SixFlags #AroundTheTrack #RollerCoasterRants

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 the ranking!Which rides land near the top? Which ones are farther down our lists? And can one of the water coasters actually compete with Holiday World’s traditional coaster lineup?Watch along and let us know your ranking in the comments! 👇🎢 Subscribe for more coaster rankings, park discussions, POVs, trip recaps, and honest theme park conversations from RollerCoaster Rants.#HolidayWorld #SplashinSafari #RollerCoasters #WaterCoasters #RollerCoasterRants