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Cedar Point is finally back for the 2026 season, and after our first visit of the year, we have some thoughts.In this episode of RollerCoaster Rants, we're breaking down everything Cedar Point got RIGHT... and everything that still needs work.We discuss:🎢 Our first impressions of Siren's Curse🏖️ Why staying at Lighthouse Point might be the best way to experience Cedar Point🍔 Some of our favorite places to eat and visit around Sandusky⚙️ Park operations, ride experiences, and overall atmosphere🚧 The frustrations and issues we still encountered during our visit🤔 Whether Cedar Point is trending in the right direction for 2026Cedar Point remains one of our favorite parks, but no park is perfect. After spending a full trip at the park, we're sharing our biggest takeaways from opening season and discussing what stood out most—both good and bad.What did YOU think of Cedar Point on your first 2026 visit? Let us know in the comments!🎙️ Subscribe for coaster rankings, park discussions, trip reports, news reactions, and weekly coaster content.#CedarPoint #RollerCoasters #SirensCurse #ThemeParks #CoasterCommunity #RollerCoasterRantsALL 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: MB0110I1NTXNDOP

Thinking about buying Fast Lane at Cedar Point, but not sure if it's worth the money?In this video, I break down everything you need to know about Cedar Point's Fast Lane and Fast Lane Plus system, including which rides are included, where the merge points are located, and how much time you can realistically save throughout the day.During our most recent visit, I put Fast Lane to the test by timing actual waits on several attractions and comparing them to the posted standby wait times. The results were surprising and helped paint a clearer picture of whether Fast Lane is truly worth the extra cost.Whether you're planning your first trip to Cedar Point or you're trying to decide if Fast Lane belongs in your budget, hopefully this video helps you make that decision.Have you used Fast Lane before? Let us know in the comments whether you think it's worth it!🎢 Subscribe for more coaster discussions, park visits, rankings, news, and amusement park content!#CedarPoint #FastLane #RollerCoasterRants #AmusementParks #ThemeParks #CedarPointFastLaneALL 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: MB01AVIAKKXX4XA; MB01NKQN2JHZHID; MB01AEQYU1T4HZY

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

We were hyped for Cedar Point’s 2025 Opening Weekend… but things didn’t go quite as planned. 🎢🌧️ In this honest recap, we break down everything that went wrong—from unpredictable weather to questionable operations, and discuss why we left the park feeling underwhelmed again -- despite getting a ride on Top Thrill 2.Was it just bad luck with the weather, or is there more going on at Cedar Point when it comes to guest experience and ride availability?This isn’t a hate video—it’s a real conversation from two passionate coaster fans who want Cedar Point to live up to its legendary reputation.

We’re back with another coaster ranking — and this time we’re taking on Kentucky Kingdom! 🎢 Join Ryan and Marcus from Rollercoaster Rants as we rank all five roller coasters at the park, from the best airtime machines to the rides that left us wanting a little more.We dive into what stood out (both good and bad) and break down why some coasters rise to the top while others miss the mark. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a longtime Kentucky Kingdom fan, you won't want to miss our honest take on how the park’s coaster lineup stacks up.🔹 Which coaster impressed us the most?🔹 Which one left us underwhelmed?🔹 Is Kentucky Kingdom’s lineup underrated or overrated?🚀 Make sure to subscribe and hit the bell for more coaster rankings, park debates, and theme park adventures. Let us know YOUR Kentucky Kingdom coaster rankings in the comments — we want to hear your take!

Listen now and see which coaster claims the top spot!