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PlayOn · 07-18-2008, 02:31 AM

since we have a thread about people who are terrified of roller coasters, i thought i'd start a thread about the BEST roller coasters.
i'm a roller coaster junkie and i love all them, but i rode on this one called "Ring of Fire." it goes in single circle. i rode it this year when had the fair. sometimes, it stops at the top for a few minutes and either goes forward or backward. very awesome. the only part i didn't like about it, tho is i'm so skinny, i almost fell out. thank goodness the top was guarded by bars and had a handle bar.
i would like to go to 6 Flags, but i don't want to press my luck. as much as i love roller coasters, i like all of my body parts is tact even more. lol.

ponytail · 07-18-2008, 06:48 AM

My favorite one is the one in San Diego. I don't know if it's still there but it's the old fashion kind and if I remember it was wood. Plus it's by the ocean. When I went on it the price was 2.50 a ride. There's nothing fancy about it, it's just a fun roller coaster.

InspectorExstead · 07-18-2008, 02:41 PM

i'm not a big fan of roller coasters, but i loooove space mountain at disneyland! i haven't been on it since before they remodeled it though.

mc_light1202 · 07-18-2008, 08:22 PM

I'm also a roller coaster junkie. My favorites are Goliath and Deja Vu at Six Flags Magic Mountain in L.A. county. I think they both top the new X2.

Jude The Obscure · 07-18-2008, 11:13 PM

My favorite was the late great Texas Cyclone at the late great Astroworld park in Houston, TX.

Larenz09 · 07-22-2008, 11:20 AM

The best and scariest one that I rode on was the Superman: Ride of Steel at Six Flags in Agauam, MA..

Don't think I can ride them any more on account I got a heart condition and have to carry Nytro with me at all times.

Jude The Obscure · 07-22-2008, 11:38 AM

I remember trying to ride Batman The Ride at Astroworld--the seat was so narrow and poking up through where my prostate is......I said, uh, no thank you and got off!!

phoebe7165 · 07-22-2008, 01:21 PM

Oh man, rollercoaster junkie here. I haven't been able to get to an amusement park in a few years though, despite the fact I live an hour from Disney!!

These ones come to mind immediately -

Big Bad Wolf - Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA

Kumba & Montu - Busch Gardens, Tampa

Spiderman, Incredible Hulk & Dueling Dragons - Universal, Orlando

Aerosmith's Rockin' Rollercoaster - Disney MGM Studios

Texas Giant - Six Flags near Dallas

and I'm going to SoCal in Dec. and trying to decide whether to go to Knott's or Magic Mountain. We don't have time to go to both unfortunately!!

*ClassicPinUp* · 07-22-2008, 02:21 PM

I'll ride ANY roller coaster! That adrenaline rush is the best

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Aerosmith's Rockin' Rollercoaster - Disney MGM Studios

That is the BEST roller coaster! I like how you step into the "limo" and it goes forward -stops- counts down and then screeches off while blasting Aerosmith music...LOVE it! Also the fact that it's inside a building is great -I like seeing all those Hollywood signs etc. as you go through it. It goes soooo fast that I had no idea it went upside down 3 or 4 times. We go down to MGM sometimes for a few hours just to ride that over and over

Test Track - Epcot - It's hard to explain so here's the description; Test Track is a simulated excursion through the rigorous testing procedures that General Motors uses to evaluate its cars, culminating in a high-speed drive around the exterior of the attraction.

The Incredible Hulk Coaster; Universal's Islands of Adventure

Dueling Dragons; Universal's Island of Adventure - Two roller coasters that "fight." This is the type where your legs hang and while it's a great roller coaster there are 3 times that you come within 18 inches of the people on the other 'dragon' and that can be a bit scary since it feels like you're going to slam into each other.

phoebe7165 · 07-23-2008, 03:34 AM

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I'll ride ANY roller coaster! That adrenaline rush is the best

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That is the BEST roller coaster! I like how you step into the "limo" and it goes forward -stops- counts down and then screeches off while blasting Aerosmith music...LOVE it! Also the fact that it's inside a building is great -I like seeing all those Hollywood signs etc. as you go through it. It goes soooo fast that I had no idea it went upside down 3 or 4 times. We go down to MGM sometimes for a few hours just to ride that over and over

Yeak, that and the Tower of Terror. Not a rollercoaster but I love that ride, too!! And since they're right near each other, go from one to the other and back!!

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Test Track - Epcot - It's hard to explain so here's the description; Test Track is a simulated excursion through the rigorous testing procedures that General Motors uses to evaluate its cars, culminating in a high-speed drive around the exterior of the attraction.

I've been on that once!!

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Dueling Dragons; Universal's Island of AdventureThis is the type where your legs hang

Big Bad Wolf is like that, suspended from above. When you go into a curve, you're sideways. Also, some of the ride is above water, and there's a part where you're headed for the water, and it looks like you're going to hit it, then you curve. Pretty cool.

mc_light1202 · 07-23-2008, 07:49 PM

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and I'm going to SoCal in Dec. and trying to decide whether to go to Knot's or Magic Mountain. We don't have time to go to both unfortunately!!

From one roller coaster junkie to another: You will be disappointed if you go to Knot's instead of Magic Mountain. I've been to all the major theme parks here and Magic Mountain by far caters to the thrill junkies. Knot's is better for families with younger children and for those that are not fond of roller coasters. Besides, Magic Mountain has X2, Deja Vu, and Goliath.

theshark8777 · 07-23-2008, 08:24 PM

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InspectorExstead · 07-23-2008, 11:09 PM

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and I'm going to SoCal in Dec. and trying to decide whether to go to Knott's or Magic Mountain. We don't have time to go to both unfortunately!!

like theshark said, go to magic mountain. they've got serious roller coasters, including x2 and tatsu. and by december, the line for x2 won't be as long as i hear they are now, so you won't have to wait for too long.

phoebe7165 · 07-24-2008, 02:34 PM

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like theshark said, go to magic mountain. they've got serious roller coasters, including x2 and tatsu. and by december, the line for x2 won't be as long as i hear they are now, so you won't have to wait for too long.

Thanks guys, for the info!! It looks like MM!!

BTW, I didn't mean to misspell Knott's!!

theshark8777 · 07-24-2008, 05:12 PM

Just for the record I said Cedar Point, but of those choices, I'd definitely say Magic Mountain!

07-18-2008, 02:31 AM	#1
PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,743	Best roller coaster since we have a thread about people who are terrified of roller coasters, i thought i'd start a thread about the BEST roller coasters. i'm a roller coaster junkie and i love all them, but i rode on this one called "Ring of Fire." it goes in single circle. i rode it this year when had the fair. sometimes, it stops at the top for a few minutes and either goes forward or backward. very awesome. the only part i didn't like about it, tho is i'm so skinny, i almost fell out. thank goodness the top was guarded by bars and had a handle bar. i would like to go to 6 Flags, but i don't want to press my luck. as much as i love roller coasters, i like all of my body parts is tact even more. lol.
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07-18-2008, 02:41 PM	#3
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07-22-2008, 01:21 PM	#8
phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	Oh man, rollercoaster junkie here. I haven't been able to get to an amusement park in a few years though, despite the fact I live an hour from Disney!! These ones come to mind immediately - Big Bad Wolf - Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA Kumba & Montu - Busch Gardens, Tampa Spiderman, Incredible Hulk & Dueling Dragons - Universal, Orlando Aerosmith's Rockin' Rollercoaster - Disney MGM Studios Texas Giant - Six Flags near Dallas and I'm going to SoCal in Dec. and trying to decide whether to go to Knott's or Magic Mountain. We don't have time to go to both unfortunately!!
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07-23-2008, 08:24 PM	#12
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07-18-2008, 06:48 AM	#2
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	My favorite one is the one in San Diego. I don't know if it's still there but it's the old fashion kind and if I remember it was wood. Plus it's by the ocean. When I went on it the price was 2.50 a ride. There's nothing fancy about it, it's just a fun roller coaster.

07-18-2008, 08:22 PM	#4
mc_light1202 "Ideas are wishes unfulfilled" Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 01, 2006 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 151	I'm also a roller coaster junkie. My favorites are Goliath and Deja Vu at Six Flags Magic Mountain in L.A. county. I think they both top the new X2.

07-18-2008, 11:13 PM	#5
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	My favorite was the late great Texas Cyclone at the late great Astroworld park in Houston, TX.

07-22-2008, 11:20 AM	#6
Larenz09 Gary Coleman, we'll miss you! Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 12, 2008 Location: East Boston, MA. Posts: 659	The best and scariest one that I rode on was the Superman: Ride of Steel at Six Flags in Agauam, MA.. Don't think I can ride them any more on account I got a heart condition and have to carry Nytro with me at all times.

07-22-2008, 11:38 AM	#7
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	I remember trying to ride Batman The Ride at Astroworld--the seat was so narrow and poking up through where my prostate is......I said, uh, no thank you and got off!!

07-24-2008, 05:12 PM	#15
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	Just for the record I said Cedar Point, but of those choices, I'd definitely say Magic Mountain!