I'm glad you included this category as one worthy of consideration. I'll only note that "families" include grandparents, and it's great to have coasters that both kids, parents, and grandparents can enjoy.
@@ThemeParkAvenue I believe it actually has a 48 inch height requirement oddly enough and he said he included ones below that, so I assume that's why it wasn't on the list
700 foot wacky worm that's a 20 minute ride. Going 10 mph in the most shallow helix of all time that has trim breaks all the way down. Gonna be epic bro
Family coaster it may definitely be, and as such it always has a long line, but I will always make time to ride it whenever I visit my home park of BGT. It’s such a fun ride
we call those hang n bangs because they are a lot more different than the modern SFC and they bang your head everywhere. The SFC 293m and 345m should be in a different category of Family SUspended Coaster just like how Hals uber kopf is in a different category than all of those SLC's
@@coasterhockygamingboy9549 They are the same model still, I agree they are worse than the newer ones, but they are the same model. Compare this to Hals Uber Kopf which has inversions and a slightly modified train design.
I had to watch this video immediately to make sure FireChaser Express was #1 I can’t really argue that space mountain isn’t a better coaster, or that it isn’t a family coaster, which would make it seem like I’d agree with the pick, but FireChaser Express just feels like the PERFECT family coaster. The two launches, drop, and general layout felt like a perfect level that anyone could enjoy, and then the theming added another layer to it. It just gives off a feeling and fun factor that seems unbeatable
the theming is there, but it isn’t immersive on any level. it is definitely the newer, cleaner coaster, but i feel like a child would prefer space mountain
I was expecting to see Space Mountain at the top of the list as soon as I started the video. It's an incredible ride even for hardcore coaster enthusiasts
It really is a fantastic ride honestly. Even after having visited a lot of more intense parks I still rank it as my number 3 all time coaster. Always a fun time riding it.
Jack rabbit at kennywood was my favorite coaster before I hit 48 inches… that double down airtime is insane for just a 42 inch height requirement and really helped get me into coasters.
Actually, Jack Rabbit's height requirement is only 36 inches... unless they changed it? Edit: They changed the height requirement, I was not aware of that
So happy to see SFFT'S Road Runner Express on this list! It's mild without being boring and thrilling without being intense. A true fun-for-the-whole-family coaster and a crucial part of SFFT's already great coaster lineup
I was told that Space Mountain has an underrated back row ride which I had to experience it for myself, which I agree to that. It definitely feels more intense and you get a lot more ejector than you may expect.
Whizzer was my first coaster I really like to force my younger brother to ride it every time I come I recommend it to kids getting into their first coasters
The second Gerstlaurer family shuttle coaster is opening as part of the Luna Park Sydney expansion and it will be named Boomerang. It will be 1 of 3 coasters in the expansion (The others are Big Dipper the intamin hot racer and some kiddie coaster by an Italian Knockoff manufacturer)
Great list! I love big thrills but I also love Disney parks so I’m glad to see them on this list. Something of note is that slinky dog dash is super super smooth and because of the toy theming, it’s a little more thrilling than it looks. Also with space mountain, while both Disneyland and Disney world’s have the same theming, Disneyland’s sits two people in each row and has a much smoother track, where Disney world’s vehicles and track are comparable to the Matterhorn at Disneyland. Speaking of which I’m a little surprised that one didn’t make it for being a classic and well themed. Seven Dwarves Mine Train I love but I could understand why it may not have made this list. I love the Snow White and the seven dwarves theming, the dark ride portion, and the swigging vehicle seats are fun, but the ride is pretty short.
Another great top ten, it’s always nice to see some of the more mild rides get some love. As much as I love the big rides it’s always a nice change of pace.
I have fond memories of Orlando’s Space Mountain. My husband and I rode it on our honeymoon last year. It needs some serious retracking, in our opinion.
I think the Incredicoaster is a great introductory coaster with inversions since there is only 1 to be honest it was my 1st inverting coaster that really set the stage for me being a roller coaster enthusiast!!! Even though it has a 48” inch height requirement I still consider it a family coaster since the airtime is weak and the launch not being to powerful it’s just a fun ride and nothing more!!! Great video love your style content I agreed with most of your picks!!!
Woodstock express at Carowinds was one of my favorite rides as a kid, and then top gun/afterburn was my first inverted coaster. Was a big jump for sure
6:48 recently went to storyland, and it makes yankee cannonball at canobie look very tame. It had more twist and turns than, and it's one of my favorite ride there.
Your voice and words are so direct and concise. I want to say relax but that may just be how u talk. Lol. I do agree with your list though and I saw another video where you are talking about Silver Dollar City and I agree that place is awesome!! Especially on light crowd days!!
I do think you'll bump Slinky Dog higher in this ranking once you ride it. I rode in the middle and found the bunny hills to each deliver a small pop of floater airtime. The helices also have very mild, but very noticeable, positive Gs. I was actually shocked at how much I enjoyed the ride.
I went to Dollywood back in March and Dragonflyer definitely has some intense moments for a possible family friendly coaster. Me and my family were very surprised by it, especially how steep the first drop was and how fast it was going overall.
Rode Dragonflier this year (didn’t get to it last time at park) and I was pleasantly surprised by Dragonfliers smoothness and speed and thrill factor - the perfect coaster to start your day Dollywood !
Great list. I would have said Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at #1. It's the epitome of WDW themeing on a family coaster. My gripe with Space Mountain is it's super old and rough, so it's not for everyone in the family.
I was wondering why Seven Dwarfs wasn't on the list. It's a fun little ride and the wait times will tell you how the GP (aka families) compare it to both Big Thunder and Space Mountain
I was confused for a second with space mountain, but then I realised the one in Paris is the only one with an inversion 😂😂 (and thats the one ive been on the most)
Expedition Everest is the only coaster I reliably grey out on (in the middle of the curve on the backwards section). I think that would've freaked me the heck out as a kid tbh
The first time I went to magic mountain I was very young so I was too scared to ride Goliath or deja Vu etc. Ended up riding Ninja and I can say that ride made me love rollercoasters. So glad it made the list.
@@AirtimeThrills I was thinking more along the speed being only 43 mph, and the height only being 30 ft. I didn't think about the height requirement being 48 inches. It is really a great coaster for what it is.
It is... until you get to the backwards helix with surprisingly high Gs. That was an odd inclusion in an otherwise pretty tame ride. Even the drop is nothing.
@@xviper2k hahahaha wow you have issues. So Everest going backwards somehow means it is not a family coaster but Hagrids 48" requirement means nothing.
The ejector air on Roar-O-Saurus is more intense (in an admittedly subjective sense) than the backwards helix in Expedition Everest, so if Roar-O-Saurus counts, EE does.
I'd say all of these are family coasters, but I'd also add that I absolutely could not get my family to ride on the majority of them. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is at the absolute top of their comfort zone--Hersheypark's Trailblazer (my first coaster) is more their speed. They noped *hard* out of Story Land's GG junior woodie Roar-O-Saurus, an amazing ride that I'd recommend to serious coaster enthusiasts--it has some insane ejector. When I rode it, though, I saw lots of young kids enjoying it, so I'd say it is a family coaster. My folks are also not getting anywhere near Expedition Everest or Space Mountain, which are certainly among my favorite rides. I'm always on the lookout for family rides that I can share with them, but it's a tough proposition. Expedition Everest's big drop looks intimidating from the ground but is not a super-forceful element. The backwards helix in the dark is pretty forceful, though, and many riders come off convinced it was an inversion! Hurtling backwards in pitch blackness might be a deal-breaker to many timid people. I imagine the yeti was pretty scary during the brief period when it was working. I tried to convince my folks that in thrill level this ride is really only a small step above Big Thunder, but they weren't having it. But if Roar-O-Saurus is a family coaster, Expedition Everest is, because Roar-O-Saurus is the more hardcore ride of the two. The Space Mountains in Orlando and Anaheim are different enough that I'd probably class them as completely different rides. I've not ridden the Anaheim one but Disneyland fans always describe it as far smoother than the Orlando original, which has a Wild Mouse sort of jerkiness to it and which I suspect is generally the more intense ride of the two. And, of course, the one in Paris is in no way a family coaster. The Tokyo and Hong Kong ones are clones of the Anaheim layout with somewhat different theming. If the Big Bad Wolf at BGW were still running, that would deserve to be very high on this list.
What are your thoughts on kennywood’s jack rabbit/racer? Great classic coasters with little intensity, especially the racer, that are very family friendly. Those PTC trains make the height restriction higher than it probably needs to be, but overall kennywood has a wonderful mix of family friendly and high intensity thrills.
XXL Wild Mouse on the german fair is my number 1 creazy ride!! The que area is a funhouse, so that is a big plus. But this mack wild mouse DOES NOT BRAKE!!! The trim brakes do nothing. You just fly! It was so out of controll. We where not expecting this. It was realy awesome!
As someone who lives near Disney World, slinky dog dash isn't very forceful, and the bunny hills give practically no airtime. Despite that, it's still a good time, and I think it deserves the spot.
I have a video suggestion, something I'd love to see is more of a fantasy or hypothetical video where you design your own theme park! Design what you think would be the best well-rounded park for GP and enthusiasts, or just a dream park for yourself. Maybe limit yourself based on land, or X of Y type rides, maybe a limit of X rides from one manufacturer etc.. You could go balls to the walls or be more realistic. But I think it'd be a fun video to make!
Slinky Dog Dash is one of the only coasters I can wait over an hour for and have it deliver every single time. I have no idea what makes it great, it just is somehow. It’s such a weird little ride.
Im suprised to do not see the backlot stunt coasters on your list, there are a lot off bad family coasters like powered coasters and old rough coasters but an boring lay-out. but the backlot stunt coaster type looks really fun!
If you go full speed on an alpine coaster (at least the only one I’ve done, which is in Western Maryland) it’s probably one of the most thrilling coasters out there with some of those laterals haha
I have been on both of versions of Space Mountain (Disney World's version once, Disneyland's version multiple times). Both are pretty intense. Disneyland's version is probably the more family friendly version of the two. If you do a list of intense family friendly coasters, you can easily throw the Matterhorn Bobsleds in with the Disney World version of Space Mountain. Both offer intense speeds, ejector airtime, great theming, and both were built by Arrow Dynamics.
All of these are great picks, but I have always been fond of Verbolton at BGW. It has the great theming, a not super thrilling ride and the drip track that doesn't do a whole lot, but will entertain children. The theming in the forest might be a little scary for some however. Edit: It has a height requirement of 48 in so I guess it is not a candidate for the list
my first few coasters were wildly mixed... when i was 5 due to its low hight limit i went on a vekoma boomerrang, still have the photo of how low i sat below the harnesses....
Great list. Though I would include Scorpion at Busch Gardens Tampa for a first time looping coaster for younger. It was my first coaster ride ever actually.
I agree that Expedition Everest is not a family coaster. As you said the drop is quite tall and fast. But I absolutely love that ride, the theming is great (even the queue) and I loved the backwards part. When I first rode it, I was scared of going upside down and my dad said the backwards part felt similar to going upside down, so that helped me conquer my fear. Also, I did not expect to see playland’s bug whirl as footage in this video! I have a friend who works there and I found out he operates that ride the other day
i first rode space mountain at disneyland when I was six with my mom. it was too much for me, purely because it was indoors. i rode matterhorn earlier that day and loved it, so didn't like the dark, so I didnt ride it for 5 years. i rode it again, and really enjoyed it, now its a must ride for me. amazing coaster from Disney for the late 70's
Disney also has the Barnstormer and the really popular with my kids, Seven Dwarves Mine Train. I enjoyed the Barnstormer but they found it a tad extreme. It really isn’t to bad though.
