Is the So-Called ‘Roller Coaster Arms Race’ Going Too Far? 

As long as it wasn't made by Boeing, it should probably be fine.

If it’s safe, up to code and is fun. Then there’s no reason for concern.

The “arms race” is nothing compared to what it was in the 90s/2000s

I'm sorry, But this is 2024, not 2003. The Coaster Wars was YEARS ago

Enthusiasts rise up and laugh, the mainstream media is covering roller coasters

There's actually nothing ground breaking about any of these coasters. These records have been broken 2-3 decades ago.

I think for the arms race they’re about 15 years too late. Maybe 20

This ain’t even a coaster war😂 it’s just yearly additions🤦‍♂️

I’m glad this is getting recognition, but as a coaster enthusiast i am cringing

I gotta get back into RollerCoaster Tycoon.

Like how they talk about this now when the "coaster wars" between Six Flags and Cedar Fair peaked in the 90's

just wait till they hear about falcons flight lmao

Hun, it’s not “Dorney park, Pennsylvania” it’s Dorney park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. And iron menace is not the “biggest ride in the parks 100 year history”, that would be steel force which has been there since ‘98.

The coaster wars ended years ago. Smh GP reporters

The news is sooo GP 🤦‍♂️

Coaster wars passed like 20 yrs ago. I’m an enthusiast and laughing my head off lol

As a huge enthusiasts. I could say a few things...but..........just gonna let this slide

Top Thrill Two being Cedar Points main attraction? Lets see how Zamperla does before you deem it that. Good luck beating Steel Vengeance.

You haven't lived until you tried the Euthanasia Coaster!

covering a war that ended 20 years ago

Ain’t no way they did Steve dirty like that😡😡😡

the griffin in bush gardens has been there done that lol

No i went on it and it was light work

I remember the coaster wars in the early 2000's. I'm from Orlando so I've rode my fair share of coasters here in Florida. Been to Cedar Point too. But the most badass coaster I road was Son Of Beast at Paramount's Kings Island. that ride was a monster when it was open

This is so GP!

The Coaster Wars has been happening for decades, it supposedly ended in 2006 after King da Ka at Six Flags Great Adventures dethrone Cedar Points Top Thrill Dragster (Now Top Thrill 2). It was the First Coaster to reach 400 ft, in 2000, Cedar Point broke the record with Millennium Force, the first coaster to exceed 300 ft (I work on it). The the ride that basically started this race, Magnum XL-200 at Cedar Point back in 1989, breaking the 200 ft barrier. Even now if you think about it, Cedar Point still reigns Supreme to an extent, I may be a bias but think about it. Cedar Fair and Six Flags fought for Decades. Six Flags got the Height Record, but in terms of thrills, Cedar Fair won. Whats going on now is nothing compared to the crazy things of the 70s to 2000s. Apologies about the rant, I love roller coasters as its my passion.

I’m so glad when I rushed to the comments I came across coaster enthusiasts.

I went on the intimidator 305 years ago and that was my last extreme coaster. It wasn’t because it was scary it was because my friend next to me passed out and her body flopping around the whole coaster scarred me. Hahahahaha

This is dumbest segment of "reporting" I've ever seen

Nothing beats the Clock Ride at Chuck E Cheese...

I live 20 minutes from Dorney fun fact. Lemme just say I’m SUUUUPER excited for Iron Menace. When I saw the announcement on social media I first thought “Oh God” but at the same time I thought “OH YES” because like Marissa I’m also a coaster person when it comes to theme parks. For those wondering the drop angle? *95 degrees. Yeah, it’s steep.* There’s a coaster similar to it that I went on called Dr Diabolical’s Cliffhanger in SF Fiesta Texas. It’s basically the same thing like Iron Menace. Dangles you before the drop and it just sends you down so fast.

As a coaster enthusiast I love the news they over exaggerate everything and the coaster wars stoped in 2010 and she said the iron menace is the biggest in Dorsey park history but then right next to it is a coaster taller faster and longer

"in cedar point, ohio" didnt know cedar point was its own town now

Inside edition is about 20 years late lmao

They'll still get the full experience because they get to see the drop? What is this

I used to NEVER go on roller coasters but now I can’t get enough! The sweaty palms, heart racing feeling is always amazing! The iron menace looks similar to the emperor at seaworld and that thing is amazing. The way it dangles you over the edge to make you watch the drop happen I love it

The guy screaming in the beginning is SO ME 😂😂

Where's my fellow enthusiasts at? 🤷🏽‍♂️

When I tell you after I rode the Hulk ride at Universal Studios Florida I felt like I was about to faint right after 😅

As long as they stay on the track.

Hello thoosies, you’ll enjoy reading the comments.

Also, how is a very average dive coaster and a shuttle coaster supposed to be better than tt2?

To be fair, Steel Force is definitely “bigger” compared to Iron Menace at 205ft and much longer but Iron Menace looks so fun!

That first coaster that glides up to a missing track was literally what I built back in the 90s with roller coaster tycoon. It was a simple but popular ride!

This isn't really an arms race, Iron menace is a standard issue dive coaster, and Georgia surfer isn't really that extreme, it's really just top thrill 2 in America right now, besides, Cedar fair owns Dorney park and Six Flags is set to merge with cedar fair

Finally, my years of playing Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 has led to this moment.

The wife and I did all the roller coasters at Cedar Point, and a few twice. When we left that day, we both felt like we were sea sick from all the coaster rides. It was funny how long it took to not have coaster legs that day. Was lucky enough to have parents that took us to all the big parks growing up, so I've been on many of the best and biggest, and still think that 400ft one in Cedar point was the best. It just seemed like every drop lasted forever...so awesome! Heck, I even rode rhe superman one at Great Adventures in NJ and that thing was pretty cool to be laying down as you rode it.

Bigger thrills is the idea, AS LONG AS they don't pull a Schlitterbahn and ignore warnings / rider safety. Bigger, faster, more intense = great, as long as everyone gets off safely at the end.

Arms race now is nothing compared to what it was 20-30 years ago. Iron Menace is actually quite a small ride.

Arms race was 90s/early 2000s, not 2024.

Bro, this is ain't no Roller Coaster Arms Race, it's literally just the opening of two completely average coasters and one cool coaster that has been changed a little bit.

Cedar point has always been the best place for the biggest, tallest, fastest etc.

" This is def not a your grandpas roller costers" Wow i felt dat

Why on earth shouldn’t they make coasters as enjoyable as possible? Sounds like a win to me as long as they make sure it’s safe.

I say they can not be crazy enough. Go wild. Of course, I'm old and I rarely ride them these days. 😅

Top thrill 2 looks awesome but that wait time is going to be crazy.

They look pretty cool, especially the iron menace. As long as they're safe and won't break or injure someone they'll get quite a lot of attention.

I haven't been on Big Rollercoasters at all but I've been on Trailblazer at Hersheypark and I absolutely loved it it was so smooth there was no rattling at all it was such an amazing ride I recommend it

"Biggest and badest roller coaster accidents in history" will be the title for the next video.

the fact that this got reccomended to me after watching qxir video about a kid dying in a slide.. is crazy.. hope the kids will be safe in this one

For anyone who doesn’t know Top Thrill 2, it is the successor to Top Thrill Dragster, which closed down for good in 2021 after a woman was struck by a piece of debris and permanently brain-injured, leading to a lawsuit

enough is never enough. Keep building bigger and better and faster! We love it!

Not really in the country. Don't forget everything internationally, namely, Voltron at Europa Park and Hyperia at Thorpe Park. But ESPECIALLY remember to cite Falcon's Flight in Six Flags Qiddya, because it's the single most ambitious roller coaster probably ever built. When you want to discuss it going too far, mention one beating like 5 roller coaster world records simultaneously.

That skateboard one looks fun 😂but scary but great concept.

Love it when GP add a random "the" to the front of a coaster name 0:44

As someone who loves amusement parks, I’m 1000% ok with a roller coaster arms race

That surfer ride...omg one day it's just gonna keep going!!!

I just pray there's no accidents on any of these roller coasters this year

"When is enough enough?" Gurl, when I die

I think we might be a few years too late when talking about the coaster wars lol

The news when rollercoasters exist:

The first ride is literally just Wicked Twister with a fresh coat of paint.

These don’t even compare to the Fiery Fist O’Pain. 😂

Scary. You have to put me in a fighter jet to get the proper thrill anymore.

It’s Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Not Cedar Point, Ohio.

How is the full experience getting to see the drop?

I went to Dorney Park with my mom to meet the Peanuts!

I’m nostalgic for rollercoasters but I can’t risk my life going on the Georgia Surfer 😅

Those seats looked held on by a few bolts. Seems scary after many years of use. What if not checked good.

*Do Dodonpa has entered the chat* I know it just closed, but that ride was literally breaking bones, what the video portrays is just simple market competition

The question should be, "Which ride will make you barf the fastest?"

Must be a slow news day.

My fear getting stuck. Even worse stuck upside down

This is why my feet stay on the ground at theme parks.

Inside Editition really put "the" on every coaster included in this so called news report 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I never go on these coasters I’m terrified of heights.

I'm afraid of height but would like to tray oneday.

[Final Destination has enter the chatroom]

Other parks in this arms race include: Kings island, holiday world, six flags great escape, six flags great adventure, seaworld orlando

Watching it drop and feeling it drop is two entirely different experiences.

S/o to Cedar Point! Sandusky is my hometown!

The whole "tallest and fastest" arms race ended decades ago. I guess in some way the arms race is still going too far though, because every day there's a new record that's just "tallest/fastest [insert 100 qualifiers] coaster."

I love most rollerccoaster rides. The last time i was on rides was 2006 for disney Florida halloween.

This ain't a scene, it's a God damned coaster arm's race.

The only thing that somewhat resembles a coaster war is between the Busch Gardens parks and the Universal parks, which this video completely ignores of course.

No it's not going too far. Keep building these phenomenal rides!

maybe cedar point should break the inversion record next, maybe add 20 inversions.

Dorney Park definitely has the most fun looking one

My hands started sweating from watching these rides.

None of these new coasters does anything really impressive compared to what already exists. They're almost all very short rides. Build a 25,000 ft long one and I'll be impressed. Build one that's essentially Taron + Fury 325 + Helix in one ride and I'll be impressed.