Top 19 Must-Ride Roller Coasters Worldwide
Do you have the guts to ride the fastest, tallest, loopiest, scariest roller coasters on earth?
Kingda Ka
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Experience the Thunderbolt Roller Coaster at Coney Island, NY
Can lightning strike twice? For decades, the circa-1925 Thunderbolt wooden roller coaster at Coney Island was one of the amusement area’s (and the world’s) most beloved rides. A new-age successor opened in 2014 at Coney Island’s Luna Park. While it bears the same name, the steel Thunderbolt is an utterly different coaster from its namesake. It is one of the most visually striking thrill machines ever designed. Its ride, however, is just OK.
Experience the Thrills of Kingda Ka: The World’s Most Extreme Roller Coaster
Less a roller coaster and more a thrill machine designed for bragging rights, Kingda Ka is a one-trick pony. Granted, it’s an incredible trick and a once-in-a-lifetime rush. However, one ride is probably enough. The launch might scare you silly, but, in the end, despite its record-breaking 456-foot tower, Kingda Ka will likely leave you feeling flat.