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 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, Roller Coasters.🚨 Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more coaster news, theme park updates, and honest reactions from Rollercoaster Rants!MusicBed SYNC ID: MB01CRTKNIGXBKI

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 (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!MusicBed SyncID: MB01YZKKXHESWOQ

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/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!
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The bracket heats up. The Round of 32 and Sweet 16 are here… and some elite coasters don’t survive.Who’s moving on in Coaster Chaos? 🎢📄 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/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!MusicBed SYNC ID: MB01TD3ZNIEOKLR

The Round of 64 is here. 32 coasters are gone… and some of these results hurt.Follow along as Coaster Chaos continues. Who wins it all? 🎢ALL OF OUR RECOMMENDED COASTER GEAR:-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!MusicBed SyncID: MB01Q2VRIHTFGOI

Welcome to the first-ever Coaster Chaos tournament from Rollercoaster Rants! 🎢In this episode, we kick off our brand new bracket series by revealing the 64 roller coasters competing in the ultimate showdown.To build the bracket, we did something a little different…First, AI helped us compile a list of the consensus best roller coasters in the United States. Then, instead of seeding them ourselves, we spun a random wheel generator to determine the bracket matchups.That means some of the best coasters in America might be facing off way earlier than they should.Chaos is guaranteed.Now it’s your turn to play along.Download the Coaster Chaos bracket below and fill it out yourself to see which ride you think will take the crown.📄 Download the bracket:https://we.tl/t-fEt8oxDwxqAs the tournament progresses, we’ll be debating each matchup and narrowing the field until only one coaster survives the chaos.Who will win? Steel Vengeance? Fury 325? El Toro? Or will there be a massive upset?Let us know your champion in the comments.New episodes of Coaster Chaos will continue as we work our way through the bracket.Subscribe for more roller coaster debates, rankings, and theme park discussions from Rollercoaster Rants.

ix Flags recently announced that seven parks will be sold to EPR Properties, with new operators expected to take over after the 2026 season. In this episode, Marcus and Ryan share their full reaction and thoughts on the announcement and what it could mean for the future of these parks and the theme park industry.The parks included in the sale are:🎢 Michigan’s Adventure🎢 Schlitterbahn Galveston🎢 Six Flags Great Escape🎢 Six Flags La Ronde🎢 Six Flags St. Louis🎢 Valleyfair🎢 Worlds of FunWe discuss why Six Flags may have made this decision, what it could mean for rides, investments, and park operations, and whether this move could actually benefit some of these parks in the long run.🎢 What do you think about Six Flags selling these parks?Let us know your thoughts in the comments!Subscribe for more roller coaster discussions, theme park news, rankings, and reactions.

As Kings Island heads into the 2026 season, we’re ranking every roller coaster in the park from top to bottom.From the top headliners to the family coasters that round out the lineup, we break down how each ride stacks up as we enter a new season. Has the order changed? Did any coasters rise or fall on our list? And which ride claims the top spot at Kings Island right now?In this episode of Rollercoaster Rants, we give our full 2026 Kings Island roller coaster rankings and share our reasoning behind each placement.Let us know in the comments:👉 What’s your #1 coaster at Kings Island?👉 Which ride do you think is underrated?👉 Did we get anything completely wrong?Subscribe for more roller coaster rankings, theme park discussions, and coaster news as we head into the 2026 season.https://linktr.ee/rollercoasterrants

2025 truly took us for a ride. In this episode, we each break down our three biggest highs and three biggest lows from the year — from unforgettable moments to the challenges that tested us along the way. We also wrap things up by looking ahead and sharing what we’re most excited for in 2026 as we continue this journey.Thanks for riding along with us — and as always, let us know in the comments what your highs and lows were this year.For more Rollercoaster Rants content, check us out on all platforms via --https://linktr.ee/rollercoasterrants)!

We finally made it to HoliWood Nights 2025 — and it did NOT disappoint!In this episode of Rollercoaster Rants, we’re recapping our full experience at Holiday World’s annual coaster enthusiast event. From insane night rides on The Voyage, to back-to-back laps on Legend and Raven, HoliWood Nights brought the thrills, the fun, and the coaster community together once again.Even though we’re a bit late getting this video out, we’ve got plenty of hot takes, hilarious memories, and honest thoughts on what stood out (and what didn’t) during this year’s event. Whether you're a longtime attendee or considering going in 2026, this recap is for you!🎢 What we cover:-Our full HoliWood Nights experience-The highlights of riding The Voyage at night-Park atmosphere and enthusiast energy-Tips for future attendeesIf you’ve ever wondered whether HoliWood Nights is worth the hype… we’ve got some opinions.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more coaster content every week!#HoliWoodNights2025 #HolidayWorld #TheVoyage #RollercoasterRants #ThemeParkVlog #CoasterEnthusiasts #NightRides #Rollercoasters #AmusementParks