RollerCoaster Rants

Ryan and Marcus finally sit down to rank all 6 parks from our coaster road trip — from worst to best.After visiting each park, riding the major coasters, experiencing the food, atmosphere, operations, and overall guest experience, it was time to put everything together and decide which parks impressed us the most.Some rankings were easy. Others were a lot closer than we expected.In this episode, we break down:What each park did really wellWhere each park fell shortWhich coaster lineups stood outThe biggest surprises of the tripAnd ultimately, which park earned our #1 spotDo you agree with our ranking? Which of these parks would YOU put at the top? Let us know in the comments!🎢 Subscribe for more coaster rankings, park recaps, POVs, road trips, and honest theme park discussions from RollerCoaster Rants.#RollerCoasterRants #RollerCoaster #ThemeParks #CoasterRoadTrip #ParkRanking

We begin this episode of Around the Track on a much more somber note as we remember Dolly Parton, who passed away at the age of 80. Dolly’s impact extends far beyond music, and for theme park fans, her connection to Dollywood and the experiences built in the Smoky Mountains have made her an incredibly important figure in this industry. From there, Marcus and Ryan move around the track to discuss some of the biggest stories and developments happening throughout the theme park world.This week we’re talking:🎢 NightFlight Expedition🏢 Six Flags moving its headquarters⛏️ Silver Dollar City’s Family Mine Train🫎 Lost Island’s Wild Moose🏰 The latest Disney news🏔️ Expedition Everest and the Yeti🚪 Monsters, Inc.🐉 The rumored Maleficent roller coaster💬 Plus viewer questions to close out the show!Join us for another open-ended conversation as we go Around the Track.Which story stood out to you this week? Let us know in the comments!🎢 Subscribe for more roller coaster discussions, park news, rankings, POVs, trip reports, and honest theme park conversations from RollerCoaster Rants.#DollyParton #ThemeParkNews #DisneyParks #SixFlags #AroundTheTrack #RollerCoasterRants

Holiday World has one of the most unique coaster lineups around — especially when you include what’s waiting across the park at Splashin’ Safari.In this episode of RollerCoaster Rants, Ryan and Marcus rank EVERY coaster at Holiday World, from worst to best. And this time, we’re not stopping with the traditional roller coasters — we’re also throwing all THREE Splashin’ Safari water coasters into the ranking!Which rides land near the top? Which ones are farther down our lists? And can one of the water coasters actually compete with Holiday World’s traditional coaster lineup?Watch along and let us know your ranking in the comments! 👇🎢 Subscribe for more coaster rankings, park discussions, POVs, trip recaps, and honest theme park conversations from RollerCoaster Rants.#HolidayWorld #SplashinSafari #RollerCoasters #WaterCoasters #RollerCoasterRants

Six Flags has made some BIG changes to its season passes and add-ons for 2027 — so which pass is actually the best fit for you?In this episode of RollerCoaster Rants, Marcus breaks down the new **2027 Six Flags season pass lineup**, using Kings Island pricing as the example while covering changes that impact passholders throughout the Six Flags chain.We’re talking:🎟️ Gold Pass vs. Prestige Pass🌎 New regional park access and the loss of the All-Park Passport option🍔 The completely redesigned 2027 dining plans⚡ Major All-Season Fast Lane changes🥤 Drink plans, FunPix and other add-ons💰 How the total 2027 cost compares to what we paid in 2026🤔 And ultimately, which options might actually be worth your moneyThere are definitely some changes we like — and a few we have some serious issues with.Which 2027 Six Flags pass are you buying? And what add-ons are you planning to get? Let us know in the comments!🍦 **Today’s video is sponsored by our friends at Cold Stone Creamery in Crestview Hills Town Center!** If you’re heading toward Kings Island for your next coaster trip, make some time to swing by and grab some ice cream — and let them know RollerCoaster Rants sent you!*Pricing discussed in this video reflects the advertised pricing available at the time of recording and may change after the current promotional period.*🎢 Subscribe for more roller coaster discussions, park reviews, rankings, POVs and theme park news from RollerCoaster Rants!#SixFlags #KingsIsland #SeasonPass #RollerCoasters #ThemeParks #RollerCoasterRants

Holiday World continues to be one of the most memorable parks we visit—even when the day doesn’t go entirely according to plan.In this episode of RollerCoaster Rants, we recap our full July trip to Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari. We discuss our rides on the park’s coaster lineup, our time in the water park, the weather that ruined our night-ride plans, and why the overall experience still left us impressed.We also look ahead at what could be next for Holiday World and share some ideas for the park’s future.Have you visited Holiday World recently? What keeps you coming back, and what would you like to see the park add next? Let us know in the comments!🎢 Subscribe for more roller coaster discussions, park recaps, rankings, POVs, and road-trip coverage from RollerCoaster Rants.We ride. We rant. We rank.#HolidayWorld #SplashinSafari #RollerCoasters #ThemeParks #RollerCoasterRants