The Evolution of the World's Tallest Roller Coaster Record

How has the record of the world's tallest coaster progressed over the years? Let's find out today on Theme Park Crazy.
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  • @ThemeParkCrazy
    @ThemeParkCrazy3 жыл бұрын

    Apparently Sansei's archives show that Fuji Q Highland's Giant Coaster was actually 25 meters tall instead of 40. Apparently the 40 meters stat came from the altitude instead of the height. This came from a Parkvault article that came out shortly after my video did. The information in this video was based on what information was publically available at the time.

  • @bradygd6431

    @bradygd6431

    3 жыл бұрын

    Forgot to pin I think

  • @derekyarnell3476

    @derekyarnell3476

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s ok, you did all you could and the video is still great

  • @rushiscool

    @rushiscool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @adriananunez2073

    @adriananunez2073

    2 жыл бұрын

    Breaking news!

  • @adriananunez2073

    @adriananunez2073

    2 жыл бұрын

    People are falling down the roller coaster and they are falling for 2829272927 feet and they died in 1910 and they were alive again in 2021 but they didn't have any children in the ride but THEY WAS SRCAMING TO DEATH

  • @robkatzberg38
    @robkatzberg383 жыл бұрын

    Every coaster: “Alright! Here I go! Ready to be the tallest in the world” Fire: “I’m about to end this man’s whole career”

  • @Michaelcat2639

    @Michaelcat2639

    3 жыл бұрын

    Saltire

  • @guitarcatlind6075

    @guitarcatlind6075

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fire- "And I took that personally"

  • @sigmaswifey

    @sigmaswifey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sad but true

  • @champagne_papiiii

    @champagne_papiiii

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Michaelcat2639 lol

  • @aarav835

    @aarav835

    2 жыл бұрын

    But most fires are from wooden coasters

  • @AirtimeThrills
    @AirtimeThrills3 жыл бұрын

    Incredibly well researched. And i cannot wrap my head around that Japanese daredevil and the park setting its coaster on fire

  • @imverypoorlmao8068

    @imverypoorlmao8068

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is it j me or did her miss Goliath at sfmm

  • @peytonador9324

    @peytonador9324

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@imverypoorlmao8068 Goliath never set the height record.

  • @saviourscorpius

    @saviourscorpius

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@imverypoorlmao8068 Goliath is pretty high (in my opinion, i rode it and it felt like i was going up the chainlift forever) but it was still far from setting a record. Goliath came out Feb 11, 2000, and it's 255 ft, while Millennium Force was 310 ft (if you want to count Superman, then thats 415 ft tall, but Goliath is complete circuit) which is a 55 foot difference. Wasn't gonna set any height records, but still high enough if you don't want to ride Millennium Force and Superman. Top Thrill Dragster and Kingda Ka are very high; a good majority of people who want to ride a "really high" coaster won't want to ride those, I'd assume

  • @Mythyval

    @Mythyval

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@saviourscorpius Millennium Force didn't open until May 2000. However, Fujiyama's height is listed as 259 ft, so I don't think Goliath broke the height record, but it might have broke the drop record.

  • @ovallife

    @ovallife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Raid shadow legends is a mmorog with graphics that rival even the best console and pc games

  • @ThemeParkCrazy
    @ThemeParkCrazy3 жыл бұрын

    This will be the last reupload of this video. I have corrected the height stats on Magnum XL-200, and added in segments for Atomic Coaster and Mindbender. Thank you for your patience. Also, this video lists coasters by structural height and not drop height.

  • @Tommy557

    @Tommy557

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @blakewestinghouse4208

    @blakewestinghouse4208

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank u for reuploading it

  • @AmigaX

    @AmigaX

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why you reupload again?

  • @ThemeParkCrazy

    @ThemeParkCrazy

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AmigaX The first time, I had to correct Magnum XL-200's height (I listed it as 200 ft. instead of 205 ft). The second time I had to add in segments for Atomic Coaster and Mindbender.

  • @MichaelRei99

    @MichaelRei99

    3 жыл бұрын

    It wouldn’t be TPC vid without a reupload!!

  • @andyg001
    @andyg0013 жыл бұрын

    Please do "fastest" next this one was incredible

  • @legitplayerr

    @legitplayerr

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah

  • @IAmAnonymyz

    @IAmAnonymyz

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree on this

  • @kristalic

    @kristalic

    3 жыл бұрын

    fastest has always lined up with tallest until formula rossa iirc

  • @galacticcello6789

    @galacticcello6789

    3 жыл бұрын

    YES

  • @itznathz9496

    @itznathz9496

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is was literally gonna say that lol

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican3 жыл бұрын

    Speaking of NJ, imagine if Action Park built a coaster as tall as Kingda Ka. Infinite amount of lawsuits!

  • @calmprisoner8658

    @calmprisoner8658

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why do I see your comments everywhere?

  • @mstrmren

    @mstrmren

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@calmprisoner8658 Yes....

  • @MichaelRei99

    @MichaelRei99

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would ride it !!!

  • @missybarbour6885

    @missybarbour6885

    3 жыл бұрын

    There's *nothing* in the world like geeeeetting killed!

  • @puffcatco

    @puffcatco

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@calmprisoner8658 It means that you and Avery both have very similar search queries. "queries?" idk, y'all basically have similar browser history.

  • @kenlake416
    @kenlake4163 жыл бұрын

    It took me 25 minutes to realize this isn’t a Netflix special

  • @why600

    @why600

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @switchmintty8772

    @switchmintty8772

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why would you think this is a netflix special?

  • @switchmintty8772

    @switchmintty8772

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Ruizhao Sun ohhh

  • @TKDragon75
    @TKDragon753 жыл бұрын

    Can we just get an honorable mention in chat for Phantom's Revenge? Largest drop when it was created as Steel Phantom back in 1991 at about 228 I believe. Although it was only about 162 feet tall.

  • @joshevans1494

    @joshevans1494

    3 жыл бұрын

    That was the second drop into the ravine

  • @chrislongo2086

    @chrislongo2086

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was just thinking that. Plus kennywood also had a shuttle launch coaster called laser loop

  • @selenajarv8763

    @selenajarv8763

    3 жыл бұрын

    He finnaly got his revenge for his corpselike face - ohhhh you weren't talkin about Erik sorry

  • @BDubs0610

    @BDubs0610

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love the phantoms revenge

  • @Leatherface123.
    @Leatherface123.3 жыл бұрын

    They need to built a coaster called dragsters return Top thrill dragster but taller and every time the record is broken they just increase its height

  • @Heavens-Humanaterian-Army

    @Heavens-Humanaterian-Army

    3 жыл бұрын

    Reinforcement done done done 😆😆😆i second that motion.

  • @biggie_a6466

    @biggie_a6466

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pog idea they need to do that sick name to

  • @blitzn00dle50

    @blitzn00dle50

    2 жыл бұрын

    they would have to make it an S&S thrust air and give it an obnoxiously long launch track so they can kick up the acceleration every time they lose the height record, by the time they finally lose the record for good they'll have the most intense launch on earth

  • @mikethewhizz5085
    @mikethewhizz50853 жыл бұрын

    Dragster's promo shows that you'll be looking 11 stories down on Millennium Force, and indeed it's the only place in the park that will make Millennium appear small.

  • @AfterLaughterSabrina

    @AfterLaughterSabrina

    3 жыл бұрын

    As someone who has been to Cedar Point I can definitely say this is true.

  • @gregthorpe7214
    @gregthorpe72143 жыл бұрын

    Theme Park Crazy: uploads while I'm at work Me at work: I'll wait for the re-upload Me after work: ayyeee

  • @DoswarePictures

    @DoswarePictures

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s past midnight where I’m at because the reupload and because we just installed a new tv.

  • @cuddelicious
    @cuddelicious2 жыл бұрын

    Millenium Force is still my favorite coaster.. The scenery alone when you are on that first hill is amazing.

  • @CHAECHAERINNIE-kq4jz
    @CHAECHAERINNIE-kq4jz Жыл бұрын

    As someone who goes to great adventure 24/7 kingda ka NEVER gets old, the same with nitro, medusa, the jersey devil, batman, and el toro.

  • @lilblackbelt0001
    @lilblackbelt00013 жыл бұрын

    This is so well done! Also Theme Park Crazy, I appreciate that you add edits into your videos. You do a phenomenal job

  • @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un
    @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry NJ, I'm gonna build a coaster even taller than that

  • @DoswarePictures

    @DoswarePictures

    3 жыл бұрын

    And it’s gonna be more short lived than that one coaster in Japan.

  • @ezywiryawan450

    @ezywiryawan450

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m guessing it uses plutonium to launch

  • @MichaelRei99

    @MichaelRei99

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s just going to appear taller to you because you are so short!!

  • @virginiacapitalcoasters7033

    @virginiacapitalcoasters7033

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm assuming people who don't have as their number 1 will be publicly executed?

  • @johnfoltz8183

    @johnfoltz8183

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dear leader will design, engineer, build, and ride this Coaster.

  • @MonsterFlame1
    @MonsterFlame13 жыл бұрын

    I was always told that Top Thrill Dragster was the first strata coaster. What they were not specific about was that TTD was the first FULL CIRCUIT strata coaster! Superman Escape from Krypton was just the first strata overall.

  • @Paolo8772

    @Paolo8772

    3 жыл бұрын

    The structure is 400' but trains never go anywhere near the top so I consider it a shuttle giga.

  • @Valhalla05

    @Valhalla05

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its a similar case to Moonsault Scramble at Fuji-Q Highland. It was the first one to break 200 feet, but since it doesn't complete a full circuit, it isn't considered to be the first hypercoaster.

  • @Sythe5665

    @Sythe5665

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Valhalla05 Cedar Point created the rules for the term hyper just to manipulate the public into thinking they built the tallest coaster. There's no reason to follow it

  • @lunapetunia3778

    @lunapetunia3778

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Sythe5665 why you hating on Cedar Point? They didnt have to make excuses or create rules. Moonsault doesn't complete a full circle

  • @jasonhook3884

    @jasonhook3884

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Sythe5665 There would have been a term for those coasters with or without Cedar Point. Also, grow up, it has nothing to do with "manipulating the public", it's just something they did to help market the ride and it caught on with the coaster community.

  • @johnnygarcia6021
    @johnnygarcia60213 жыл бұрын

    CEDAR POINT!!!!! Breaks breaks and breaks records. Rollercoaster capital of the world. Can't wait till they open up May 14th. Great video👍🏻

  • @ryanboggius1228

    @ryanboggius1228

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kingda ka higher

  • @jmilouise5097

    @jmilouise5097

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ryanboggius1228 it sucks compared to ttd

  • @SadyTheCV2Bunny

    @SadyTheCV2Bunny

    21 күн бұрын

    @@ryanboggius1228 and rougher

  • @connorlaughlin461
    @connorlaughlin4613 жыл бұрын

    Loved this! I'm from St. Louis, so my home park has always been Six Flags St. Louis. The park had always advertised one of its coaster, Screaming Eagle, as the tallest roller coaster in the world when it opened in 1976. So it was really interesting to earn that it had already been beat 10 years before it opened!

  • @lostbaby9397

    @lostbaby9397

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @angeladay1534

    @angeladay1534

    Жыл бұрын

    I rode the Screamin' Eagle 🦅🎢 when it first opened! Also, enjoyed the sky glider (cable seated) ride they used to have. Back then the amusement park was called Six Flagg's over Mid America, in Eureka, Missouri.

  • @katherinezimmerman6997
    @katherinezimmerman69973 жыл бұрын

    Always impressed by the amount of research you put in! Kudos!

  • @ThemeParkCrazy

    @ThemeParkCrazy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the kind words!

  • @mikethewhizz5085
    @mikethewhizz50853 жыл бұрын

    I love how the records branch out as rollercoasters evolve into different varieties. Wicked Twister still holds the record as the tallest inverted coaster, Son Of Beast and T Express hold wooden records, I believe Hyperion is the tallest inverting rollercoaster, and Fury 325 is the tallest non launching coaster

  • @glacier3835

    @glacier3835

    2 жыл бұрын

    wait the fury doesn't launch? now I feel Les-scared to ride it

  • @Realwaltersobchak

    @Realwaltersobchak

    Жыл бұрын

    There is only 1. The tallest is the tallest lol

  • @Realwaltersobchak

    @Realwaltersobchak

    Жыл бұрын

    But this guy got on in there lol

  • @MCSlammerMcJammer

    @MCSlammerMcJammer

    Жыл бұрын

    @@glacier3835 where the fuck would it have launched lmao what

  • @tommyholtmeier2234

    @tommyholtmeier2234

    Жыл бұрын

    @@glacier3835 Fury 325 does not have a launch. It is the tallest roller coaster with a lift hill

  • @singlerailindustries1763
    @singlerailindustries17633 жыл бұрын

    Top 10 Higest G-Forces On Roller Coasters ?

  • @CoasterHorizons

    @CoasterHorizons

    3 жыл бұрын

    That would be interesting

  • @singlerailindustries1763

    @singlerailindustries1763

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterHorizons Yeah 😁

  • @singlerailindustries1763

    @singlerailindustries1763

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Matthew Miller 🤣.

  • @icantthinkofaname2812

    @icantthinkofaname2812

    3 жыл бұрын

    Never thought of that!

  • @stephanievitale1482
    @stephanievitale14823 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video especially the older coasters. I rode Kingda Ka! Great ride! Would love to go to Cedar Point next if I had money!

  • @lunapetunia3778

    @lunapetunia3778

    3 жыл бұрын

    You'd love it but only if you can afford the express line pass. Otherwise, the lanes are so long that its not worth it imo. It is the best amusement park ive ever been to but you absolutely need express lane pass. Top Thrill Dragster while technically being shorter and slower than Kingda Ka, was much more intimidating imo given its theme, music and whole dragster start up. It is really a one of a kind coaster experience that you cannot imagine until you try it yourself. The only bad part is that it ends in like 15 seconds lol... But those moments waiting up until those 15 seconds are anxiety enducing. Kingda Ka felt was like a huge blast into into space but its longer track, slower acceleration and lack of an intimidating theme made it feel null.

  • @clevelandbci9562

    @clevelandbci9562

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lunapetunia3778 I completely agree. Fast Lane passes are necessary and worth every penny. Hoping to go back this year.

  • @vector9586

    @vector9586

    3 жыл бұрын

    It really makes me lucky that I live only 45 mins away from CP, never needed to buy one in my life, would recommend going in early summer or late summer to get the best lines for all the rides. (Can ride millennium, top thrill, etc multiple times in less than an hour)

  • @clevelandbci9562

    @clevelandbci9562

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vector9586 I'm 5 hours away in EC Indiana, and I am jealous as hell right now. I already told my kids (17 and 11) that I'm moving as close to Sandusky as possible when they're adults lol. My little girl Berea is already looking up colleges in the area.

  • @vector9586

    @vector9586

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@clevelandbci9562 Very pretty areas in the suburbs around Cleveland! Even the rural areas around Lorain are good places to live!

  • @switchmintty8772
    @switchmintty87723 жыл бұрын

    23:03 Yeah no kidding! It’s always intamin that breaks the records, the records the company broke are the following: Tallest Fastest Most Expensive

  • @kyuuteevee
    @kyuuteevee3 жыл бұрын

    And now, NJ has the record for the steepest, which is TMNT Shellraiser, so that’s another one!

  • @DoswarePictures

    @DoswarePictures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Another world record New Jersey stole from Japan.

  • @MichaelRei99

    @MichaelRei99

    3 жыл бұрын

    At least New Jersey has one thing going for it.

  • @CoasterHorizons

    @CoasterHorizons

    3 жыл бұрын

    NJ gang

  • @Nitro2001_

    @Nitro2001_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Life is good 😎

  • @kyuuteevee

    @kyuuteevee

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Nitro2001_ oh very!

  • @Sonic-gy7kq
    @Sonic-gy7kq3 жыл бұрын

    Your video ideas are seemingly endless, I’m shocked every time I see a new creative idea every time. All the videos are top notch and quality

  • @nivvouh2278
    @nivvouh22783 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always! Very interesting and well researched. Small thing, but I appreciate the effort you clearly put in to try and pronounce coaster names from other languages/countries correctly. It adds an extra feeling of quality to the video

  • @Chase-ck4vz
    @Chase-ck4vz3 жыл бұрын

    I've only been on Dragster once and I got hit by a fly on the way up so I didn't enjoy it much, but recently I went to Great Adventure and got on Kingda Ka 3 times. I enjoyed every second of it.

  • @bushwxcker540

    @bushwxcker540

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kingda ka is so shaky compared to dragster

  • @williamenright1129

    @williamenright1129

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're a mad lad

  • @GreatAmericanCoaster
    @GreatAmericanCoaster3 жыл бұрын

    Dont underestimate intamin, I expect to see a shirt on that :)

  • @DoswarePictures

    @DoswarePictures

    3 жыл бұрын

    But he probably shouldn’t have the initials.

  • @Kalamamimbibee

    @Kalamamimbibee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah bro, the three current tallest coasters in the world were built by intamin

  • @kristinsmith2012
    @kristinsmith20123 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been out to the site of the old Saltair a bunch of times. You can still see the stumps that were driven into the lakebed for the Giant Racer and walk around the footprint.

  • @mr.rollercoasters
    @mr.rollercoasters3 жыл бұрын

    It's not a Theme Park Crazy video without a re-upload

  • @lizisasleep
    @lizisasleep3 жыл бұрын

    Great video, super interesting. Thanks for doing so much research and putting so much work into these videos!

  • @mosheschmelczer5266
    @mosheschmelczer52663 жыл бұрын

    Man this one you outdid yourself. I love the idea of the evolution of a category. Great stuff!

  • @DoswarePictures
    @DoswarePictures3 жыл бұрын

    I know Kingda ka was actually featured in math problems in some textbooks.

  • @Iceechibi

    @Iceechibi

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Ringsofearth I’ve seen it in physics books too. I’ve actually rode TTD in 2010.

  • @Natendowii

    @Natendowii

    3 жыл бұрын

    I remeber that Cedar Point’s coasters circa 2004-2005 were featured in my 7th grade math Textbook.

  • @BAKU2K2

    @BAKU2K2

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lucky you. When I was in middle school, our math textbooks had Manhattan Express on them.

  • @DoswarePictures

    @DoswarePictures

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BAKU2K2 what state? Nevada?

  • @BAKU2K2

    @BAKU2K2

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DoswarePictures Florida. (unless if you're referring to the coaster)

  • @theanygamer4044
    @theanygamer40443 жыл бұрын

    Now this is a topic I’ve wanted to see for a long time. Thanks man!!

  • @Coolharry64
    @Coolharry643 жыл бұрын

    A few suggestions: 1. Top 10 Tallest Full-Circuit Inverted Coasters 2. Top 10 Tallest Flat Rides 3. Top 10 Longest ALPINE Coasters 4. Top 5 Smallest Coasters 5. Top 10 Worst Rollercoaster Incidents 6. Top 10 Rollercoaster Restraints 7. Top 10 Longest Ride Durations 8. Another 10 Rare Rollercoasters 9. Top 10 Tallest Coasters In Germany 10. Top 10 Fastest Rollercoasters In China 11. The Story Of The World’s Worst Rollercoaster (Vekoma SLC) 12. Failed Rollercoasters: Skytrak at Granada Studios 13. Failed Rollercoasters: The Bat at Kings Island 14. The Rise And Fall of Dragon Challenge at Islands Of Adventure (Reuploaded comment, and if this comment gets any backlash, i will have to reupload)

  • @MyDetention
    @MyDetention3 жыл бұрын

    It's awesome that you've reuploaded to correct details, thanks for all your hard work

  • @moderndissident5930
    @moderndissident59303 жыл бұрын

    evolution of worlds shortest coasters now

  • @Coolharry64

    @Coolharry64

    3 жыл бұрын

    That could be an April Fools Joke.

  • @605coasters
    @605coasters3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video (like usual)! That research must have been a lot, but probably fun as well. Coaster history is really interesting ngl. (May I suggest doing one for steepest? I think that would be very interesting as well)

  • @Joypyf
    @Joypyf3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderfully researched video 👍🏼 the first drop on Shockwave was fantastic💙 Vortex had great airtime, and Magnum was very intimidating! Superman Escape From Krypton is still in my top 20 coasters based on just the sheer speed of that backwards launch! Millennium Force blew my socks off 🧦 when I rode it for the first time! 🤯😅 Kingda Ka is my favorite coaster of all time because I can’t get enough of the crazy intense launch into the sky for what feels like forever!

  • @curtisbroward1199
    @curtisbroward11993 жыл бұрын

    Hey for being there for all coaster fans and for people like who are there between fan fanatic your knowledge of coasters are well needed In our community. Thanks again Chris

  • @gracelandone
    @gracelandone3 жыл бұрын

    This was extremely interesting and entertaining. The research and editing prowess on display in this piece are more professional than 95% of what I see on YT. I know your passion is coasters and I don’t know how much of what we see/hear is your own work vs. that of partners, but whatever effects Covid eventually wreaks on park viability worldwide, you have a knack for content and will be able to present for any number of industries. Keep up the good work!

  • @ThemeParkCrazy

    @ThemeParkCrazy

    3 жыл бұрын

    It took me a while to see this comment, but I very much appreciate the kind words. Right now, I do all of the work for my videos (script-writing, editing, and narrating), and it means a lot to me that people appreciate my work the way they do. Thank you so much for the encouragement 🙂.

  • @jamieLP111
    @jamieLP1113 жыл бұрын

    amazing editing & narration!

  • @AcexDestroyer
    @AcexDestroyer3 жыл бұрын

    it’s pretty cool to see something you live so close to and never knew about. thanks for this !

  • @brettg1695
    @brettg16953 жыл бұрын

    Best video yet dude. I prefer more research-heavy content. It's probably more work, but the result is so much more unique.

  • @KennethBouman
    @KennethBouman3 жыл бұрын

    This kind of info has been super difficult to find (as opposed to the easy-to-find list of current tallest coasters). Thank you for compiling this 😊

  • @GwydionAE
    @GwydionAE Жыл бұрын

    Growing up near CP in the 90s/00s was super fun. Even if I've never liked heights, all the hype around the new coasters every year was contagious. Magnum is still one of my favorite rides in the park. Been meaning to go this year, but haven't had the chance to make it yet...

  • @kristynorwalk6501

    @kristynorwalk6501

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m not a big coaster buff but I love Cedar Point. The rides are pretty fun even if you’re not a thrill seeker. The mine ride is a good coaster for starters like myself.

  • @thatcosmicsynchronisity1309

    @thatcosmicsynchronisity1309

    Жыл бұрын

    After riding all of the newer ones this last time I went there, I was pleasantly surprised how well Magnum stands up next to the others, still easily one of the best rides there.

  • @padkirsch
    @padkirsch3 жыл бұрын

    that was amazing! thank you for this! very well explained and researched!

  • @breaa5213
    @breaa52133 жыл бұрын

    I remember the wild one always being one of my favorites when I was younger. I had no clue it was so historic. Thanks for this video!

  • @SMARTBoardSBMInchInteractiveWh
    @SMARTBoardSBMInchInteractiveWh3 жыл бұрын

    Never knew mind bender was the tallest at one point

  • @user-gg1yh9qu5q

    @user-gg1yh9qu5q

    3 жыл бұрын

    This was extremely interesting and entertaining. The research and editing prowess on display in this piece are more professional than 95% of what I see on YT. I know your passion is coasters and I don’t know how much of what we see/hear is your own work vs. that of partners, but whatever effects Covid eventually wreaks on park viability worldwide, you have a knack for content and will be able to present for any number of industries. Keep up the good work!

  • @CoastersTravels
    @CoastersTravels3 жыл бұрын

    Now this was a well researched video. Greatly enjoyed watching!

  • @peterjankowski7471

    @peterjankowski7471

    3 жыл бұрын

    the "Wild One" has been named Lil Dipper for about 5 years now so he got one wrong

  • @MrHereWeGoYo
    @MrHereWeGoYo3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. "Top Thrill Dragster" is my favorite. Mainly because of the launch and approach speed but also because it goes all the way over.

  • @michaelharris8517
    @michaelharris85173 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel man. I'm a coaster lover myself. I was born in Santa Cruz so I grew up riding the giant dipper. I was thinking, if you haven't done it yet. Maybe try the top 10 highest ridership coasters, the top 10 worst coast break downs/accidents, top 10 worst designs, or top 10 oldest coasters in operation.

  • @ianwatling3930
    @ianwatling39303 жыл бұрын

    dragon mountain was 186ft tall in 83 but theres some weird technicalities to that stat so i hope im wrong bc i dont want you to have to re upload again bc youve already done so much work lol. keep up the great work peter

  • @ThemeParkCrazy

    @ThemeParkCrazy

    3 жыл бұрын

    From what I've read, the 186 ft. stat was the elevation. Its structural height is more debatable.

  • @ianwatling3930

    @ianwatling3930

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ThemeParkCrazy yea thats what ive read as well. i was on it many years ago and its not like theres a drop anywhere near that height so its all bc of terrain

  • @ThemeParkAvenue
    @ThemeParkAvenue3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for including my footage in this video.

  • @CONGTHEGUERILLA
    @CONGTHEGUERILLA3 жыл бұрын

    6:48 america lost their biggest and brightest thinker. The mans ideas were so bright it turned his head into a lightbulb. RIP

  • @Joemobo
    @Joemobo3 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! They make me happy☺️

  • @winterdraco
    @winterdraco3 жыл бұрын

    Lets pour one out for our boy Falcon's Flight.

  • @DeepFakeLofi
    @DeepFakeLofi2 жыл бұрын

    I think the tallest roller coaster I've been on was Nitro at six flags back in like 2005. Also, I got an amazing view because the cars got stuck at the top of the first hill. So I didn't really get to "ride" it the first time, but it certainly was interesting.

  • @Clay3613
    @Clay36133 жыл бұрын

    Pour one out for all those Arrow Loopers...

  • @brokencoasters1342
    @brokencoasters13423 жыл бұрын

    Great video man, u damn well did ur research. Keep up the great work man!

  • @squag7218
    @squag72183 жыл бұрын

    I loved this video. However, I gotta represent for my home park and back it up. If I am not mistaken, Great American Scream Machine opened in 1973 at Six Flags Over Georgia as the tallest, longest, and fastest roller coaster in the world.

  • @ThemeParkCrazy

    @ThemeParkCrazy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Giant Coaster opened 7 years before GA's GASM and was around 30 feet taller. Also, I love SFOG and I'm excited to go back 😁.

  • @Koamanokit
    @Koamanokit3 жыл бұрын

    All of these companies creating coasters that are just a few feet above the record. intamin: Hold my beer

  • @craigmoss19
    @craigmoss193 жыл бұрын

    Great video! It would be amazing if you did a video like this but for the coasters with the record for the most inversions

  • @OfficialKJM
    @OfficialKJM Жыл бұрын

    RIP Top Thrill Dragster May 1, 2003 (Soft opening) May 4, 2003 (Opening)- August 15, 2021

  • @legitgamer_7674
    @legitgamer_76743 жыл бұрын

    Hey! I’ve loved ur vids! Can u do a vid on best six flags coasters? Please include six flags over ga thanks!

  • @peterjankowski7471
    @peterjankowski74713 жыл бұрын

    yall the "Wild One" has been called Lil Dipper for about 5 years now

  • @famouscriminals18
    @famouscriminals182 жыл бұрын

    16:40 One of my favorite rides ever is the Magnum. On god, there’s a never a line for it at Cedar Point. It’s such a hidden gem.

  • @laurs5551
    @laurs55513 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! Please make captions/subtitles available if you can

  • @ThrillSeekersandHellRaisers
    @ThrillSeekersandHellRaisers3 жыл бұрын

    Not to nit pick, but tidal wave was also at the Marriotts in Gurnee, IL i think they're the same. Correct me if I am wrong.

  • @ThemeParkCrazy

    @ThemeParkCrazy

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was, but the general point I was making is that the model as a whole was a record breaker.

  • @QoasterMaster
    @QoasterMaster3 жыл бұрын

    Me: YAY! Another upload TPC: no it is a re-upload Me: aw man...

  • @ash71168
    @ash711683 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video on the Giant Dipper in Santa Cruz, California? It's a very old historic wooden roller coaster made in the early 1900s that still runs today. It's had a few fatalities over the decades including a 15-year-old boy who randomly stood up on it and got crushed, some people claim it's haunted. I think it would make a very interesting video plot, I haven't seen any roller coaster channels talk about it yet.

  • @beachboysswiftie
    @beachboysswiftie3 жыл бұрын

    I recently rode Kingda Ka and it’s insane! When you go up the top hat, it’s so high that your ears start to pop

  • @alpa8068
    @alpa80683 жыл бұрын

    Yoo I actually did this on my second channel "ZeroG-Thrills" but you did it better, great video.

  • @gregory2kkk
    @gregory2kkk3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, great video as always! I bet I'm not the only one of your fans from continental Europe, is there any chance you could include stats in meters (height, length) and kilometers per hour (speed) in your videos? Right now I have to stop the video, go to rcdb and check these stats myself, and it would be far more comfortable to just have it next to feet and miles directly in the video :D Thanks in advance and keep up the great work!

  • @kick8472
    @kick84723 жыл бұрын

    That was a great video! How about doing the history of the largest drop?

  • @bumbism5124
    @bumbism51243 жыл бұрын

    honestly, the kingda ka surprisingly gets scarier every time you go on it, theres a sign that states "On occasion, the Kingda Ka train will not make it over the hill, the ride has been designed to safely roll back down the hill." the scare factor of that sets in and it feels more likely to happen, living in Nj, ive been on it many times but it hasnt happened to me im pretty lucky

  • @nfcoasterferg
    @nfcoasterferg3 жыл бұрын

    I’d like to see the evolution of the largest drop too

  • @wolfie1179
    @wolfie11793 жыл бұрын

    It wouldn't be a Theme Park Crazy video if it wasnt a reupload

  • @clevelandnative7175
    @clevelandnative71752 жыл бұрын

    I was born and raised in NE Ohio and spent my summers going to Cedar Point & Kings Island in the 80’s. I have to say I’m disappointed that you didn’t mention The Gemini coaster built in 78 @ 125’ an awesome wooden racing coaster that still stands.

  • @wintersbattleofbands1144

    @wintersbattleofbands1144

    2 жыл бұрын

    Although the structure is wood, the track is tube, so considered a steel coaster, but yes, deserves a mention.

  • @omarjunior4603
    @omarjunior46037 ай бұрын

    i like how you mentioned mindbender since its super iconic but on january 30 2023 it permenantly shut down and was dismantled to make way for new atractions and they are family thrills inside of a big area and i would love for you to talk about it in a video

  • @inf7st
    @inf7st3 жыл бұрын

    Aw you forgot The Fury 325 in Charlotte, NC!

  • @uctfandre

    @uctfandre

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fury 325 opened in 2015 long after Kingda Ka took the record

  • @flowerblightganon5449
    @flowerblightganon54493 жыл бұрын

    10 ten most cloned coasters!

  • @jacota1445

    @jacota1445

    3 жыл бұрын

    Boomerang 😟🙁

  • @prod.slitface

    @prod.slitface

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m doing this

  • @mikethewhizz5085
    @mikethewhizz50853 жыл бұрын

    "No manufacturer has ever managed to build higher than Kingda Ka" I think it may be more accurate to replace the word "managed" with "bothered". Eltororyans video on Maverick is a great testament to this

  • @TetraDax
    @TetraDax3 жыл бұрын

    The one thing I learned through all your videos with historical backgrounds is that every single amusement park in the US at some point burned to the ground.

  • @arandomperson-3372
    @arandomperson-33723 жыл бұрын

    14:44 WAIT VORTEX HAD THE RECORD?!?! OH YEAH MY DAD RODE IT WHEN IT WAS THE TALLEST! Also I was going to ride it but imma chicken so

  • @kashyut878

    @kashyut878

    3 жыл бұрын

    i rode it the year before they took it down!

  • @kashyut878

    @kashyut878

    3 жыл бұрын

    it was a pretty good ride

  • @siriparanormal
    @siriparanormal3 жыл бұрын

    I thought desperado held the title for a short time, in primm Nevada. Also Viper at magic mountain?

  • @ThemeParkCrazy

    @ThemeParkCrazy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Desperado opened after The Big One, and Viper opened after Magnum XL-200.

  • @mfl8276

    @mfl8276

    3 жыл бұрын

    Viper held the record for the tallest looping coaster for many years tho.

  • @JMott76

    @JMott76

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ThemeParkCrazy Correct. However, Desperado did outdo PMBO in equalling Steel Phantom's drop record (225ft), so could be considered the Real co-tallest full circuit at that point. Also, important we don't forget Goliath @ SFMM (255ft drop) surpassing Fujiyama (230) three months before opening of MF. Honorary Record Holders. Btw..... OUTSTANDING effort TPC :)

  • @tomsinsky5548
    @tomsinsky55483 жыл бұрын

    GOOD VIDEO! THANKS! Cedar Point's Magnum was (is?) a wonderful coaster with beautiful scenery of Lake Erie and lots of airtime. Every time I saw or was on a train that pulled into the station, the satisfied riders would break into loud & enthusiastic applause. I also went on Millennium Force there & was impressed & I'm looking forward to returning for "Top Thrill Dragster." I recommend visiting Cedar Point, which can be part of an excellent, week-long drive around Lake Erie. (Cleveland Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame & excellent, free art museum, Cedar Point, Shakespeare fest in Stratford, Canada, Niagara Falls, then back to Cleveland. ) I thought a coaster in Primm, Nevada (On the CA border in between L.A. & Vegas) "Desperado" was at one time the world's tallest.

  • @r41l3d8
    @r41l3d83 жыл бұрын

    Love the channel

  • @BluesCoasters
    @BluesCoasters3 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P Vortex 😭 never got the credit :(

  • @prod.slitface

    @prod.slitface

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same :(

  • @teebotheewok7720
    @teebotheewok77203 жыл бұрын

    You should do the world's worst coaster color schemes.

  • @DoswarePictures

    @DoswarePictures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Seems more like an Airtime Thrills video.

  • @teebotheewok7720

    @teebotheewok7720

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DoswarePictures lol

  • @andrewn8002
    @andrewn80023 жыл бұрын

    The tallest coaster I've ever been on is Goliath at Six Flags Magic Mountain! that first drop has stayed with me since my first time on that coaster. I miss riding Roller Coasters. :'( the thrill is unlike any other.

  • @brettbuman9045
    @brettbuman90453 жыл бұрын

    This video is fantastic. STRESSFUL. But fantastic. Well done, sir!

  • @Kebe66
    @Kebe663 жыл бұрын

    Looks like everyone’s too afraid to say this, so as a Japanese I’m gonna say this. It takes some f***ing balls to name a roller coaster that’s just 50 miles away from Nagasaki “Atomic.” I honestly think it’s hilarious.

  • @ThemeParkOgre
    @ThemeParkOgre3 жыл бұрын

    In case you missed my reply I did give you permission to use my Tower of Terror footage. Great video regardless :)

  • @antonioguglielmetti2661
    @antonioguglielmetti2661 Жыл бұрын

    Brought someone to cedar point that had been to six flags many times and he actually liked the dragster over kingda ka saying that the dragster was smoother and felt faster for some reason

  • @DamonNomad82
    @DamonNomad823 жыл бұрын

    14:37 I saw the Vortex many times, but only from a distance. I was too young to go on that intense of a ride at the time. The biggest King's Island coaster I ever went on was the tried-and-true classic, The Racer. 16:34 I went on the Magnum XL-200 at Cedar Point in 2002. 21:08 Ditto for the Millennium Force. I agree with those who rate it as one of the greatest coasters of all time. It's certainly the best one I've been on. 23:10 The Top Thrill Dragster was still under construction during my trip to Cedar Point. Perhaps I can ride it on another occasion, though I live far from Ohio, and I'm not as young as I used to be...

  • @TheDutchRevolution
    @TheDutchRevolution3 жыл бұрын

    Me, an European watching this video: ahh yes, those do look quite tall, guess I'll never know how tall for real

  • @lunapetunia3778

    @lunapetunia3778

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yo come to America ill take to Cedar Point with me 🤗 we'll have a good time

  • @rossy2998

    @rossy2998

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lunapetunia3778 Don't need a roller coaster to have a good time sweet heart 😘

  • @lunapetunia3778

    @lunapetunia3778

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rossy2998 😲 oh yea?

  • @rossy2998

    @rossy2998

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lunapetunia3778 haha for sure

  • @lunapetunia3778

    @lunapetunia3778

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rossy2998 are you hitting on me

  • @mrasmussen90
    @mrasmussen903 жыл бұрын

    Good video but you did skip over Steel Phantom at Kennywood. It’s second drop surpassed Magnum in 1991.

  • @ZacAttack712
    @ZacAttack712 Жыл бұрын

    Six Flags be like: We did it once, and we're gonna fuckin' do it again.

  • @Man44444

    @Man44444

    Жыл бұрын

    Falcons flight on 600 kgs of coke

  • @supersurge3620
    @supersurge36203 жыл бұрын

    Some of my fav theme parks are, sea world, six flags over Georgia, and great wolf lodge. Great wolf lodge is more of a fun hotel with lots of fun activities yet has a really fun water park!