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Count currently at 20 - could have been 24 but for my Cedar Point spite in 2024. In no particular order... Nemesis, Air/Galactica, Oblivion @ Alton Towers Oz'Iris @ Parc Asterix Shambhala, Dragon Khan @ Parc Aventura Kumba, Montu, SheiKra @ Busch Gardens Tampa Nemesis Inferno, Swarm...

Sorry to hear about these. I thought Takabisha was a Gerstlauer like many others - but not 'better', even if the drop angle is one of the steepest out there. Eejanaika is a rare beast, but I cannot say that I 'enjoyed' it. It was my weirdest coaster experience to date. I have these credits to be...

I love reading how everyone likes/dislikes certain coasters, all down to personal preferences and the actual ride experience on the day/time affected by weather, temperature, crowds etc. My own 'top 20' contains a fair share of unusual choices, but isn't it important to remember the coasters...

Underrated..... I would have to say, Manta @ SeaWorld Orlando - best flying coaster I've ridden with powerful forces pushing me every which way. The wing tip splash down over the lagoon is fun. Loved the queue line inside the aquarium. Kraken @ SeaWorld Orlando is on my list of favourites, but...

A short list, but really easy to order... 1. Thunderhead @ Dollywood. My favourite woodie by some margin. Fast, twisty, packed with elements, FUN. I was able to re-ride without exiting, superb. The setting in my favourite park certainly helps, but this is just one top ride. 2. Wodan @ Europa...

I had waited to ride Raptor before listing, but it didn't happen, so here goes... 1. OzIris @ Parc Asterix - a wonderful mix of elements and great theming. The dive loop and Immelmann... 2. Montu @ Busch Gardens Tampa - the batwing, some good forces throughout. Great fun to re-ride. 3. Nemesis...

Bad enough that last year I got turned away from the channel tunnel because of an incident which destroyed the weekend trip out to Parc Asterix to ride Toutatis. Still, was well worth it this year - Toutatis leaping into my all time favourite list @ no.3. This must go some way to mitigating...

For what it's worth.... why can you not do both? Take a few days at Cedar Point at the start/middle/end of the summer and then work the rest of the season at KD. If you need some money from work, then plan CP at the end of the summer. And as a plus, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is only just over...

Those I've ridden... first 5 listed in order, top three with my top 10 ranking Toutatis @ Parc Asterix (3) Volcano - Blast Coaster @ Kings Dominion (4) Cheetah Hunt @ Busch Gardens Tampa (10) Furius Baco @ Port Aventura - a divisive coaster which I enjoyed Juvelen @ Djurs Sommerland...

Well, this is certainly catching peoples' interest... Good on Paultons because whichever way this turns out, it appears that there is a level of appreciation even before manufacturer, ride number/type are announced. The idea of an interacting set of attractions would be fantastic, and as for a...

I can't get anywhere near some of these numbers, but the most in one day were Megafobia @ Oakwood, Thunderhead @ Dollywood and Big Thunder Mountain @ DLP All three times were helped by low attendance and great ride staff. When you can get the timing right for a park visit with 'ok' weather and...

Intamin coasters ridden from my top 20 list Toutatis @ Parc Asterix (3) Volcano Blast Coaster @ KIngs Dominion (4) Piraten @ Djurs Sommerland (8) Cheetah Hunt @ Busch Gardens Tampa (10) Millennium Force @ Cedar Point Thunder Dolphin @ Tokyo Dome City Intimidator 305 @ Kings Dominion...

Thanks for the note. User error I am afraid, which is now corrected. One day was all I could achieve as part of my recent USA road trip. I could have chosen Six Flags, Hershey Park, Kennywood and some smaller ones instead on/near the route. After missing out riding Lightning Rod a few years...

After two trips this year, Parc Asterix (again) and Cedar Point (first time) - my favourite coasters are now in a basic list based on enjoyment - basically those I loved straight away and would happily ride right now. 1. Space Mountain (v1) @ Disneyland Paris , Vekoma...

Cedar Point - for the very first time. A bucket list visit to the 'roller coaster capital of the world' was open to me. I was SO excited. Did lots of research and thought I was going to have an amazing and memorable day. Memorable it was. If you want photos then here is the point where I...