Every Cedar Fair Park: Ranked 

That's crazy how the top 2 Cedar Fair parks are in Ohio. That just shows how much of an enthusiast destination the state is.

I love the fact that you truly didn’t show bias toward your home park, Taylor. You could have ranked it much higher on your list, but your honesty proves that you are an exceptionally trustworthy source for reviews and information. That’s one of the reasons why so many of us have been subscribed since the beginning of your RU-vid journey and beyond. Great video!😊👏

Canadas wonderland REALLY deserves more love. 90% of their coasters are way overhated, in terms of cedar fair they are unmatched in the atmosphere department, and to me they blow Carowinds out of the water for the atmosphere and flat rides collection alone. I think it deserves to be a solid number 3 on this list, not middle of the road where it always seems onto end up.

The moment we’ve all been waiting for.

I'm always surprised at how under invested Dorney is. It's a short drive from NYC and Philly and even though there's a lot of local competition, there's still a lot of market to tap. When Great Adventure and Hershey get 3 million visits + a year, it's so strange that there's not a push to make this a more formidable player.

I was ready for the grand reveal that Kings Island was now your favorite. That would have been the ultimate twist.

Worlds of Fun is themed after the Jules Verne novel Around the World in 80 Days. Themed areas of the park include the following continents: Americana, Europa, Africa, Scandinavia and Orient. “We chose the large, multicolored ascension balloon for our symbol because it represents fun, adventure and travel reminiscent of the movie, Around the World in 80 Days. These are the things we want Worlds of Fun to represent.” - Jack Steadman, 1971. (park opened in '73)

Couldn't agree with your order of this list more Taylor! Great job. I would also LOVE to meet up with you (and sarah of course!) for one of your Kings Island visits as it is my home park (it wouldnt take much persuasion to go to Cedar Point either). Keep these videos coming! I love seeing your channel pop up at the top of my phone for a new video to watch!

I can't disagree too much with the list, but I have some thoughts: -Worlds of Fun's aesthetics are truly underrated. -Valleyfair has its merits, but has an awful layout and honestly I'd rather be at MOA. It's less generic than Dorney or MIA but is otherwise fairly unremarkable. (What struck me also is that the park is weirdly in the middle of nowhere, not quite MIA but very hidden for a major amusement park. You'd never find it if you didn't know where to go.) -Carowinds has some great rides, but those great rides lead it to be a bit overrated by most enthusiasts at the moment (and I say that as someone who has had Fury at my #1 at times). Compare the atmosphere of Carowinds to Kings Dominion and there's just no comparison for me. -Cedar Point is absolutely the number one park on paper; however, there are persistent issues (staffing, restrooms in desperate need of renovation, FL cost/amount sold, operations just aren't where they were during Kinzel's time, etc.) that they seem to continue to struggle to solve; not all of them are necessarily their fault, but I'm not fully confident that they will be fixed anytime soon. Whereas Kings Island has made undeniable progress in every area that was previously holding them back and only seems poised to continue making improvements. Canada's Wonderland is the only "proper" CF park I haven't been to, but here's how I'd rank the rest: 1. Kings Island 2. Cedar Point 3. Knott's 4. Kings Dominion 5. Carowinds 6. Worlds of Fun 7. CGA 8. Valleyfair 9. Dorney 10. MIA

I love that Knotts Berry Farm is my home park. I love visiting yearly and I couldn't be more grateful.

Praying for that Gravity Group Shuttle at Dorney for 2023 🙏

I love that this type of content is back!

I actually put KI above the Point. While the coasters are unmatched, I've had a fair amount of poor experiences because of crowds, ops, or bad employees. Kings Island is always on, always friendly, and just a better overall experience.

I was surprised that Canada's Wonderland was in the middle, but I can understand your reasoning~ Cedar Fair is definitely doing their best to ensure this park is one of their best, and I truly think that they are doing a good job at that. Just more stronger roller coasters, but really, they're doing really well. Even their Winterfest event was super successful when it was launched 3 years ago. I'm glad Canada's Wonderland is my home park, and I've never had a bad visit there.

only been to one park being carowinds and man i love that its getting so much love now. before it was an after thought of a park and now its a full on thrill destination that has people traveling from all over the country to get to.

Loved your video, and I think you were spot on with the way you ranked the Cedar Fair parks I definitely think of Carowinds as a number three and Kings Island as a number two and Cedar Point as number one but that's just me I hope to visit Cedar Point sometime soon so I can see for myself how big it is great video once again!!!

I love the exact placement of each cedar fair park in this video! It it very accurate. I have only been to my home park (Kings Dominion) but I’ve studied the other ones through videos before and they’re very accurate. Hopefully one day I’ll get to go to the others!

The rides and location at CP can't be beat but I personally had more fun at KI this summer. I got FL+ and got to marathon the heck out of Orion, MT, and DBack. With FL at Cedar Point the wife and I still had to wait 45+ for some rides. I also was surprised at Valley Fair and had a great time there. Everyone just seemed to be having fun which was infectious.

I’ve been waiting for this video for a long time, and I definitely agree with it!

Taylor says “best employees” for Kings Island… *blushes in ride op language*

Need to get to so many more! Only been to Cedar Point, Kings Dominion, Dorney and Carowinds, but from what I've read and what I've ridden, this list is very accurate.

I’ve been to about 6 Cedar Fair Parks the top 2 are my favorite parks of all time. 1. Cedar Point (Heaven for coaster enthusiasts.🤩🤩🤩) 2. Kings Island (My Home Park.🤩🤩🤩) 3. Carowinds 4. Kings Dominion 5. Canada’s Wonderland 6. Michigan’s Adventure (Even though my experience there with my Granddad wasn’t as bad as yours since I did get to do Shivering Timbers twice and I actually enjoyed Mad Mouse to the point where I did that a 2nd time, I still don’t really like this park which is why it’s in last place.)

Planning our first visit to Cedar Point this summer. So excited 🎢

I been to Kings Island and Cedar Point and they are my favorite Amusement Parks. I rank Cedar Point higher than Kings Island mainly because of the beach and Hotel Breakers. Cedar Point is definitely a place like no other.

Great video! I need to get back up to Cedar Point, it's been since 2000! I think Kings Island just had their best 10 years ever! I hope the next 10 is just as great!

I got a cedar fair platinum pass 2 months ago. Knotts berry farm is my home park and just last weekend i flew to north carolina for a weekend at carowinds. Heading to cedar point and kings island in august too!! So excited!

Now for the most anticipated video of them all

Great video. Cedar point has been my home park for my whole life and although I love it I think Kings Island has been doing a fantastic job this past decade and I think they are definitely in the argument to be better than Cedar point.

I’ve been to Dorney Park (my home park), Kings Dominion, Canada’s Wonderland, and Cedar Point, and I absolutely agree with your rankings even though I’ve only been to 4/11 Cedar Fair Parks.

How to make a Cedar Fair ranking video: Step 1: Place Michigan's Adventure last Step 2: Place Cedar Point first

Canada's Wonderland should be #4 or even #3. Not enough people have visited this amazing park

To your point about how good King's Island is, I always wanted to go to Cedar Point but family friends from Ohio spent all their time raving about how great King's Island is when I asked them about Cedar Point.

I’ve only been to four cedar fair parks but kings islands atmosphere and great collection of coasters have to make it number one

I honestly would even say Kings Island could be a #1; with what Cedar Point lacks in operations, Kings Island picks up on. Hopefully we see TTD re-open next season and something juicy coming to the park there too. Don't think we'll see another KI coaster until at least 2024, hopefully WoF or VF get something!

love your channel bro

I worked at Cedar Point when I was in college (in the '80s). This was when the staff was all recruited from our regional colleges. Now it appears that they're on some kind of foreign exchange student program - nothing wrong with that, except for the language barrier taking a bite out of the warm atmosphere. I'll always love Cedar Point and that incredibly fun summer. It was hard work, but getting to play for free in the park any time you were off duty was awesome, as were the special events they put on for all of us after hours.

Amazing ranking video!

Great Video! I do think Canada’s Wonderland is number 3 on the list other than that I love hearing other peoples opinions

It would be really hard for me to not put a bias on my home park (Knott's Berry Farm) so props to you for mentioning and trying to keep your bias out of it

so happy to see my home park as number 2. i love kings island so much!!

To go along with your comment about needing more than one day at Cedar Point, it is my home park and I absolutely agree. I always just do day trips, but I almost never get on everything and I very rarely get too many rides in one day. My most ridden coaster is Millennium but at only 63. My most rides on the same coaster in one day is only 6, and it was because I kept spamming Wicked Twister towards the end of the night after its closure was announced.

Even though I went during winterfest to both parks, Carowinds and King’s Dominion are both pretty great parks. I’ll definitely be checking them out during the normal season in the future!

You should do a Six Flags park ranking because the last time you did it was a long time ago and I believe that you had not visited a lot of those parks when you ranked them so it would be interesting to see how you rank them after visiting a lot of them

Only been to Dorney and Carowinds (Pre Cedar Fair Acquisition). Excited to do Cedar Point this year and possibly many others.

went to cedar point for the first time this summer and was blown away. can def agree it’s probably not only the best cedar fair park but maybe even a top 3 park in the world

Hurry up and get over here to Australia. You're missing out on 2 big coasters: DC Rivals Hypercoaster, an epic hyper, and Superman Escape. A hydraulic launch coaster that goes from 0-60mph in 2s flat. Both of these coasters at Warner Bros Movie World!

Going by yesterdays video before I even watch this video, Michigan's Adventure is definitely going to be #1!

King's Island gets my #1 spot. If they get some type of RMC, I think it would be hard to rank Cedar Point above it.

Cedar Point at no. 1! YES! I have ridden every coaster at that park now, except for Wicked Twister and Top Thrill Dragster. I have also been to Knotts Berry Farm, but it was many years ago as a young girl (6 years old), so all I really remember about it is getting a big hug from Snoopy. 😄

Great video! KI is my home park. For 34 years I have been coming here. I have seen most of your videos, but I have wondered if you have done a video, or know of all the hauntings at KI. I would be interested in watching a video you make on the subject. If your interested please do a video. I have heard most, but I'm curious if there are any others I may have not heard of. Keep up the great work. My son and I love your channel and videos. He is a coaster enthusiast already at 9 and loves to watch your reviews.

I love the video. Michigan's Adventure, you gave that one the Bret Hart vs Vince McMahon 100 chairshots at Wrestlemania. From a family man standpoint, if you look at the foods, children's rides area and water park upgrades plus atmosphere, Cedar Fair is working their magic on improvements. I would say give it time. Compare the park from all aspects to what it was before the Cedar Fair ownership and I think it has improved greatly, just from a business standpoint. They should add a flat until they get that new coaster, knock on wood that they do 😂😂😂 I love the vid.

The image at 5:16 is breathtakingly beautiful! Wow!

Carowinds is my home park. I just got season passes to it for Christmas. I love it so much

So far I've only been to 5 Cedar Fair parks. My favorite of them is Cedar Point followed by Kings Island, Kings Dominion, Knott's Berry Farm and Valleyfair.

I give Kings Island the 1 spot. CP has been my home park for a very long time and over the past few years it has been very disappointing recently. Meanwhile Kings Island has impressed every visit which makes it deserving of the top spot to me. Not to mention that some of their coasters outclass CP except for Steel Vengeance and Maverick. Other than that the list is very good.

I've only been to two Cedar Fair parks (Carowinds and Kings Dominion). I loved them both. I'm going to Kings Island and Cedar Point this summer though. I was supposed to go in 2020 but we all know what happened that year. I go to Carowinds, Dollywood, and Six Flags Over Georgia on a regular basis and I usually go to Busch Gardens Tampa, Islands of Adventure, Sea World Orlando, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and Kings Dominion on vacation type trips. I'm excited to see how the new Cedar Fair parks stack up to the parks I usually visit.

Hey, you met me by hydra’s cobra roll! I really wanna defend Dorney park here. It’s a great place for what it is in my opinion. It’s my home park so I go there somewhat often. It really seems like it depends on how the day is overall. The coaster collection isn’t half bad. I think the park does actually have some pretty sections like the demon drop area, the thunderhawk path, and the area by thunder creek mountain and thunder canyon that no one goes to. It feels good to be around there. I mean this in the most unironic way possible, planet snoopy is my favorite area. It’s a nice place to walk though and it’s in the middle of the park so yeah. Something else about that atmosphere is that it’s vastly improved during haunt. The park is very popular then, and all the dead areas that feel empty suddenly have hundreds of people. It makes the park feel great. Don’t get me wrong, Dorney is definitely in the lower tier of cedar fair parks, but I feel like you did it a little dirty right next to michigans adventure. But then again, there isn’t really a middle ground between Dorney and michigans adventure. I guess that means that Dorney at number 10 makes the others look a lot better :)

I remember I was once flying to Ohio to go to Cedar point in Kings Island and I remember we first flew to Charlotte and then switched flights to Ohio and when we flew out of Charlotte I saw Carowinds from the plane and it was such a beautiful view!

I have been to 2 cedar fair parks already one as my home park (Carowinds) also visited cedar point last year amazing park definitely deserving of the number one park on this list

I’ve only been to KD and Carowinds but they are both good and my cedar fair collection will expand next year with KI and CP. I’ll make sure to watch the reviews :)

Kings Dominion is my # 1 Cedar Fair park! It has my favorite top 2 of any park, and I always have such a great time there. Cedar Point clearly has the better overall coaster lineup, but the extremely long lines bump it down a couple notches in my book. I have not gone to Kings Dominion on a weekend, but I have never seen a line there, which makes for such a great experience. Kings Island can have some slower days (if rain is in the forecast), but it's usually very busy, and assigned seating on all coasters knocks it down some. Plus, they have no Intamins nor an RMC.

I’ve only been to Kings Dominion and Knott’s Berry Farm (when I was much younger). I’ve been trying to make a point to get to the ones across the eastern us, but it hasn’t been easy to make happen.

Kings Island is my home park it is beautiful and I love it and I completely agree with your placing of the parks

we have been to 8 of the 11 most multiple times. Good list

Love Kings Islands atmosphere and legendary night rides 🧡💚🤎

Really interesting to see your take on this since i just did this list myself, and its nearly identical. I put KI #1 but I know that's unpopular

You should rank your favorite coaster at each Cedar Fair park and each Six Flags parks.

Nice coverage. I haven't been to Valleyfair or Knotts, and I haven't been to Carowinds since before Fury. I would have put Canada's Wonderland up a little higher, because of the flat ride selection. They have several flat rides that are difficult to find in the US. I had been ranking Kings Dominion rather high, but loosing a couple of big rides there, Kings Island is definitely better.

I have been to Kings Dominion, Kings Island, and Carowinds. Kings Dominion is my home park. I think Carowinds is the best only because last June we visited and I was tall enough for everything. Kings Dominion is my second favorite, I prefer Carowinds Coaster line up. I think Kings Island would be the best if I had more time there. I was only 7 when I went in 2019 and 49" tall. I wasn't tall enough for all the rides and we didn't have time to ride them. I have ridden every coaster at Kings Dominion and all but Vortex and Nighthawk at Carowinds because they weren't open when I went all that I rode at Kings Island was Woodstock Express, Flying Ace Ariel Chase, Racer, Mystic Timbers, The Beast, and Backlot Stunt Coaster. I love your videos and hope to see more.

Kudos to CP for building their business to where it is, but I miss when the park wasn't as busy as it is now. I loved showing up on a Monday or Tuesday in the early summer and only having 15 minute waits for rides. Now you have to spend $150 extra for fast lane plus to still stand in line for 90 minutes.

My home park is also Kings Dominion. In years past I would argue my home park would have been #2 on the list. But Cedar Fair has not invested as much money into my park lately. I must agree that your line up is right on point as of now. If Cedat Fair invest more in advertising in the Washington DC area I believe Kings Dominion will return back to its hay day glory. Just my thoughts...

Great placements 👍

I’m glad the 2 home parks are in one and 2, i also work at ki as a ride op

Let me tell you, living in Cleveland Ohio is perfect for myself as an enthusiast. I have cedar point as my home park and kings island isn’t too far away.

Great list! I prefer Cedar Fair over Six Flags since their parks are cleaner, well-maintained, and have less advertising. :) And Michigan's Adventure is my home park as well.

Awesome list Taylor can you do a coaster review for behemoth at Canada’s Wonderland

Hey could you maybe put in some chill background music instrumentals? I feel like that would make these videos more embracing (just a suggestion) still an amazing video

Grew up going to Carowinds. It has only got better over the years. Lucky to live between the worlds best steel coaster(Fury325) & best wooden coaster (Lightning Rod@ Dolly Wood). 2-3 hour drive from each.

I’ve been to Cedar Point, Carowinds, Kings Dominion, Dorney, and Valleyfair, and Dorney was definitely the worst of the ones I’ve been to. Kings Dominion is one of my home parks, too, and I’m excited about their future. If you say Kings Island could easily be #1 on this list, I guess I definitely need to try to visit!

I have been to Carwowinds , Kings Dominion , & Kings Island. I will say put of those 3 Kings Island is my favorite 😍

Of the CF parks I have been to I would rank them as follows: 1. KI (Some home park bias but still think the overall ops and atmosphere makes #1) 2. CP (Haven't been in a few years but heading up this spring to finally ride StVe) 3. Carrowinds (Fury is my favorite coaster - heading there in the spring to ride Copperhead ) 4. Canada's Wonderland (Been once had a great time loved Lev and Beh) 5. Kings Dominion (Been once got to ride Volcano - hope they get a new top level coaster to replace it [the freespin does not count]. So only halfway there but hopefully one day I can get to the rest especially Knots since you rank it the highest of the ones I have not been too.

British enthusiast here…very strongly considering and researching a 2-week Cedar Fair trip of a lifetime next year, taking in at least Cedar Point, Kings Island, Carowinds and Kings Dominion. Question: if Dollywood were a CF park, where would it fit on this list? I’m wondering if I simply have to include that as well!

Glad my home park is #2... The only thing I'd maybe change is WoF, but I can't knock Valleyfair til I visit. All I'll say about my WoF visit last year is I was expecting it to be the filler park of that trip, but I actually had alot of fun the entire day reriding everything and discovering the whole park. Does it need some loving and improvement? DEFINITELY. But Prowler(aka Mystic Timbers older twin brother)-Patriot-Mamba is a solid top 3, and they had a few interesting flats like Cyclone Sam's....

I have been to Carowinds and I love it

Fun fact: When I was a kid, we used to go to Michigan’s Adventure. My mom, dad, brother, and I got stuck on their Cork Crew. We went 7 times in a row. It was fun at first, but after the third run, and it kept going, we started to panic. The breaks were wet (that’s what they said), and they couldn’t get it to stop in the load/unload area. It was scary. I was young, and thought it would never quit, and we’d be skeletons riding it forever.

I've been to 8 of the 11 Cedar Fair parks This is how I really them. (1) Knott's Berry Farm. because it's my home park and the BEST park in the chain and the only year round Cedar Fair Park. (2) Dorney Park. it may not have have the biggest coaster collection but this park still had it quirks and charms. I love the zephyr train that takes you for a ride around the creek. And they have geese you can feed plus they have their funky B&M floorless coaster Hydra. (3) kings Dominion. It may rank low on other enthusiasts list but I definitely loved their atmosphere. It has the best and most lush international street with tall trees and beautiful thematic music. I love sandy apple Grove and the singing mushrooms. (4 )Carowinds. It may not have the heart like Knott's does but it still has a lot to see and do. Fury 325 is the star attraction here and that drop is amazing. I was unhappy with the park's lack of water rides but they do have a good mix of coasters and flat rides. (5) Kings Island. While it's the more popular of the two Kings parks It does have a good coaster lineup. The beast will be a standout coaster once it gets a full re-tracking.. Diamondback is a great coaster in itself I love the race for your life Charlie Brown log ride. Their food is nothing to write home about but their rides and landscaping are great. (6) Cedar Point. Yes it's the coaster capital of America and I have to say it's every coaster enthusiasts Dream park. It's beautiful location lake Erie is stunning and the drive up the causeway is one of the best welcomes to any park out there. It's got great coaster, a beautiful atmosphere, and a great variety of flat rides. Unfortunately it's food options are what's holding the park back. You can't survive on just junk food. (7) Valleyfair. While not as elaborate or well known like it's other sister parks this park offers a good lineup of coasters and flat rides and a really charming atmosphere. Renegade is the star attraction here that coaster packs a good punch in it's twisting layout. This is the only park I have been to that doesn't have a Starbucks so that didn't bother me. (8) California's Great America. It may not be the best park I have been too but I definitely saw lots of room for improvement here. It's coaster lineup isn't be the greatest either and only Gold Striker stands out as the best coaster there. This park is home the the Berserker one of the lady remaining Bayern kurve rides still operating today. They do have a restaurant with really delicious fried chicken. Unfortunately their carousel gave me the shortest carousel ride I have ever experienced.

this is funny ive been to kings island a ton cuz its really clise to me, i went to cedar fair this year, and bout to go to carowinds to

I only been to 5 Cedar Fair parks but your top 3 is the exact same as mine for pretty much the same reasons. I think Kings Island has a better atmosphere and operations than Cedar Point which is why some prefer KI over CP. The only other CF parks I been to were Kings Dominion and Dorney Park. KD has a great atmosphere and the best top 2 imo but they need more larger investments to compete with Busch Gardens. That along with me preferring Fury 325 over Intimidator 305 are why I ranked Carowinds barely above KD. If I were to visit Knott's, my top 5 would likely be the exact same as yours. Dorney is obviously my least favorite but I like their top three more than most people do. The park has a lot of concrete and not a lot of shade and a lot of its historic charm has been stripped but still has a decent atmosphere with nice staff. If only CF showed some love to their smallest parks.. The only other CF parks I been to were Kings Dominion and Dorney Park.

I'd have to agree except flip flop 1 and 2, I know CP gets all the love but KI has always been a better experience on my visits.

My "home park" is MIAdventure but I've actually never been because Cedar Point is only a few hours farther away and outclasses it in every way. Some day I'll go to Kings Island but the only chance MIAdventure has of having me go there is if I get a season pass, because it's the only park that I could reasonably do that at and get serious use out of it.

I have unfortunately been to just one Cedar Fair park in my life. But fortunately, that park is Cedar Point. Always an awesome spot to visit, but I do think Kings Island is coming for its crown. I can't accurately judge Kings Island yet because I haven't been, but when I do go, I can decide whether or not it's #1.

Fun Facts: Carowinds is 36.9 miles away from Charlotte Motor Speedway and 13.5 miles away from the NASCAR Hall of Fame Kings Dominion is 20.8 miles away from Richmond Raceway Cedar Point is closer to Michigan International Speedway which is 123.8 miles distance than Kings Island is to Indianapolis Motor Speedway which is 131.9 miles distance

Cedar Fair for life!

Being a Cedar Fair Platinum passholder and living in the middle of the state in Columbus, I would kindly disagree with your #1 and #2 order. The reason behind this is due to the waterpark at KI being included with admission for those without season passes. If it is a hot day - it gives you quite a great opportunity to cool off when lines aren't the top priority. We have towed our camper to and stayed at both and while Lake Erie is a beautiful destination in itself, that just doesn't make up for the all inclusive nature of KI. Thank you for the ranking - by the way we were USOAP and Dollywood passholders over the past couple years and I must say, Dollywood is a dud but with some decent roller coasters (though 1 is too violent to enjoy) - USO while not a dud - has far less thrill rides than KI or CP for what it's worth. Keep riding and writing!

KINGS DOMINION #3 BABY LETS GOOOOO

From the ones I’ve been to I would go CP, Knotts, KI, Carowinds, KD, WoF, Dorney, MiA in that order. Knotts and KI could flip on any given day, but Knotts blew me away and I’m always left a little underwhelmed with KI.

“It sounds like Cedar Fair has big plans for California Great America” Cedar Fair: In the timespan of 11 years, CGA will be closing forever.

“In last place is…” Me: *pretends* to be shocked

Michigan’s adventure is way more about the water park then the amusement park. I truly really enjoy michigans adventure waterpark. I’ve been to lots of water parks and Michigans adventure has to be in my top 5. The amusement park is slowly starting to get attention again also. with new paint jobs on coasters, camp snoopy, the very small re track on wild cat and also a small farm area like cedar point has where you can feed animals and what used to be there was just a flat ride called falling Star. but I’m crossing my fingers that they keep it up and don’t leave mi adventure hanging. If anything keep expanding on the water park since that’s the best part of the park.

I visited Kings Island for the first time in 2021 ...Cedar Point is our home park . KI has some great landscaping (The Bat especially)and great rollercoasters that CP doesn't have... Get a Platinum Pass if you live in Ohio and hit up both parks.