LightningColossus46
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After figuring out another trip for this summer, Iron Rattler has really been on my mind recently.
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What is your top coaster on your bucket list?
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Howie
Donkey in a hat
Current front runner is Fury 325, that's an itch I've been dying to scratch for a number of years now.
Skyrush and Lightning Rod have been vying for second place for ages too, although that was based on Lightning Rod v1.0. I suspect that Lightning Rod v3.5, or whatever it will be by the time I get on it, won't have quite the same effect.
The most recent additions to this list are the Joe Draves designed RMC's, namely Wildcat's Revenge and ArieForce One.
Spites notwithstanding, I should be picking up all of the above in just over 3 months time!
When it comes to unrealistic bucket list coasters though, ie coasters that I'm never actually likely to ride, there's plenty over in Asia and the Middle East. Eejanaika/Dinoconda, Steel Dragon 2000, Do-Dodonpa, Hakugei, Formula Rossa and Falcon's Flight to name a few.
Skyrush and Lightning Rod have been vying for second place for ages too, although that was based on Lightning Rod v1.0. I suspect that Lightning Rod v3.5, or whatever it will be by the time I get on it, won't have quite the same effect.
The most recent additions to this list are the Joe Draves designed RMC's, namely Wildcat's Revenge and ArieForce One.
Spites notwithstanding, I should be picking up all of the above in just over 3 months time!
When it comes to unrealistic bucket list coasters though, ie coasters that I'm never actually likely to ride, there's plenty over in Asia and the Middle East. Eejanaika/Dinoconda, Steel Dragon 2000, Do-Dodonpa, Hakugei, Formula Rossa and Falcon's Flight to name a few.
Inverting_Thrills
Mega Poster
It's either El Toro or I305 at the moment. With what I've heard about the two of them they could easily end up being my #1. I'll probably add Falcon's Flight when it opens for its scale alone.
TheAverageJuel
Roller Poster
Here's a top 10, starting from 10.
10. Lightning Rod, Dollywood - Once the world's only launched woodie, then launched hybrid, this has been on my bucket list for a while. I hear people rave about it all the time, so I'm keen to go there.
9. Ride To Happiness, Plopsaland De Panne - I hear nothing but good things about this Mack Xtreme Spinner. A launched, inverting, spinning coaster? I'll take your entire stock, and make my way over to Belgium for this beast.
8. Falcon's Flight, Six Flags Qiddiya City - You know this by now, a triple-record-breaking ride; height, speed, length. Of course, coaster enthusiasts will want to ride this thing.
7. Hyperion, Energylandia - One of Europe's tallest rides, and the tallest coaster to feature an inversion, it looks like a beast. And it should be, cause it's an Intamin. They're automatically out of control.
6. F.L.Y, Phantasialand - Unironically, a true FLYing beast. The only one of its kind, with a hotel right by it. All the near-misses and graceful-looking elements look amazing, and they should be (somewhat) forceful.
5. Fury 325, Carowinds - Simply because it's been crowned "Best Steel Coaster" by the GoTiAw makes me think "Hmmm. They say it's good. Let's give it a shot." All I can say is that it looks incredible.
4. The Smiler, Alton Towers - Most inversions on a roller coaster? One of the most intense rides on Earth? 85 kph? I'll take it! It looks insane and I'd be lying if I didn't put it here.
3. Banshee, Kings Island - Looks like a graceful but whippy invert. It's the longest invert in the world so it should be enjoyable, especially with those vest restraints. After riding Raptor, I have high expectations.
2. VelociCoaster, Universal's Islands Of Adventure - People talk about this in droves. Excellent airtime, whippy inversions, speed, and height with impressive theming. If I do manage to somehow get to Orlando, I'll have to try this baby.
1. Voltron Nevera, Europa-Park - Ever since a few years back, I have been obsessed with wanting to go to Germany. I now have another reason to go; Voltron Nevera. 101-degree upwards launch, intense inversions, whippy transitions, and great theming? It sounds like the perfect ride.
10. Lightning Rod, Dollywood - Once the world's only launched woodie, then launched hybrid, this has been on my bucket list for a while. I hear people rave about it all the time, so I'm keen to go there.
9. Ride To Happiness, Plopsaland De Panne - I hear nothing but good things about this Mack Xtreme Spinner. A launched, inverting, spinning coaster? I'll take your entire stock, and make my way over to Belgium for this beast.
8. Falcon's Flight, Six Flags Qiddiya City - You know this by now, a triple-record-breaking ride; height, speed, length. Of course, coaster enthusiasts will want to ride this thing.
7. Hyperion, Energylandia - One of Europe's tallest rides, and the tallest coaster to feature an inversion, it looks like a beast. And it should be, cause it's an Intamin. They're automatically out of control.
6. F.L.Y, Phantasialand - Unironically, a true FLYing beast. The only one of its kind, with a hotel right by it. All the near-misses and graceful-looking elements look amazing, and they should be (somewhat) forceful.
5. Fury 325, Carowinds - Simply because it's been crowned "Best Steel Coaster" by the GoTiAw makes me think "Hmmm. They say it's good. Let's give it a shot." All I can say is that it looks incredible.
4. The Smiler, Alton Towers - Most inversions on a roller coaster? One of the most intense rides on Earth? 85 kph? I'll take it! It looks insane and I'd be lying if I didn't put it here.
3. Banshee, Kings Island - Looks like a graceful but whippy invert. It's the longest invert in the world so it should be enjoyable, especially with those vest restraints. After riding Raptor, I have high expectations.
2. VelociCoaster, Universal's Islands Of Adventure - People talk about this in droves. Excellent airtime, whippy inversions, speed, and height with impressive theming. If I do manage to somehow get to Orlando, I'll have to try this baby.
1. Voltron Nevera, Europa-Park - Ever since a few years back, I have been obsessed with wanting to go to Germany. I now have another reason to go; Voltron Nevera. 101-degree upwards launch, intense inversions, whippy transitions, and great theming? It sounds like the perfect ride.
M91
Roller Poster
#1 Kingda Ka - watching videos of this thing for hours on end 10-15 years ago made me fall in love with coasters. I know it's just a launch, it has become uncomfortable, etc.. but damn do I just wanna hop on a plane and get on that thing
#2 I305 - just for the fact it had to be modified because it was too intense. Also it rejoins #1 as I watched a lot of youtube videos on this one as well.
#3 Falcon's flight - you know why
#2 I305 - just for the fact it had to be modified because it was too intense. Also it rejoins #1 as I watched a lot of youtube videos on this one as well.
#3 Falcon's flight - you know why
VonRolland
Giga Poster
Nicky Borrill
Strata Poster
Ohhh Bucket List... Let me see... Mostly in the USA since I'm still the cliche Brit, who's only ever visited Florida... 
1) SteVe
2) Hakugei
3) Lightning Rod
4) Skyrush
5) Fury 325
6) El Torro
7) Formula Rossa
8) Top Thrill 2
9) Project 305
10) The Beast
It's amusing to see how the Americans here have done most of the European member's bucket list coasters, and us Europeans have done most of the American's bucket lists... I mean, it makes sense, and should have been obvious... But it's still amusing.
1) SteVe
2) Hakugei
3) Lightning Rod
4) Skyrush
5) Fury 325
6) El Torro
7) Formula Rossa
8) Top Thrill 2
9) Project 305
10) The Beast
It's amusing to see how the Americans here have done most of the European member's bucket list coasters, and us Europeans have done most of the American's bucket lists... I mean, it makes sense, and should have been obvious... But it's still amusing.
The_bullgod
Mega Poster
Right now I can only talk about coasters in Europe.
Those will be in no particular order:
* Kondaa
* Happiness
* Toutatis
* Monster (Walygator Grand Est)
* Kärnan
* Flucht von Novgorod
*Hyperia
* Voltron
* Smiler
* Scenic Railway (Dreamland)
* Hullámvasút (Hopefully it will reopen soon)
* Uncharted
* Hyper Coaster (Land of legends)
Those will be in no particular order:
* Kondaa
* Happiness
* Toutatis
* Monster (Walygator Grand Est)
* Kärnan
* Flucht von Novgorod
*Hyperia
* Voltron
* Smiler
* Scenic Railway (Dreamland)
* Hullámvasút (Hopefully it will reopen soon)
* Uncharted
* Hyper Coaster (Land of legends)
TheAverageJuel
Roller Poster
Here goes. Updated for 2025.
10. Voltron Nevera, Europa-Park. Beyond-vertical launch, ejector airtime, and a double Immelmann. Looks like an elite ride.
9. Taiga, Linnanmäki. Tall, fast, long and full of ǝɯıʇƃuɐɥ, probably the best coaster in Finland (who am i kidding, it is).
8. GhostRider, Knott's Berry Farm. Long. Well-paced. Out of control. Like riding a horse. Kinda makes sense for a legendary woodie.
7. Storm Runner, Hersheypark. Storm Runner ain't just a launch and a top hat. It throws in 3 inversions and then some. A complete layout!
6. ArieForce One, FunSpot Atlanta. One look at the POV, and what in hell's name is that PACING?! It went through its inversions in less than a second!
5. Fury 325, Carowinds. Obviously, it's up here because of the Golden Ticket Awards. Looks like Leviathan but a little crazier.
4. F.L.Y., Phantasialand. Launched flying coaster? You got me interested. Coupled with Phantasialand's insane theming? YES PLEASE!
3. Helix, Liseberg. Great views of Gothenburg, with two launches, 7 inversions and an insane terrain layout. Night rides would go HARD.
2. Stardust Racers, Universal Epic Universe. A fitting dueling replacement for the fallen Dueling Dragons, Looks crazy. Plus, the trains look stellar. XD
1. VelociCoaster, Islands of Adventure. Airtime, launches, inversions, ǝɯıʇƃuɐɥ, and theming. The perfect roller coaster. Steel Vengeance would probs kneel to this.
And that's my new bucket list. Enjoy, laddies!
10. Voltron Nevera, Europa-Park. Beyond-vertical launch, ejector airtime, and a double Immelmann. Looks like an elite ride.
9. Taiga, Linnanmäki. Tall, fast, long and full of ǝɯıʇƃuɐɥ, probably the best coaster in Finland (who am i kidding, it is).
8. GhostRider, Knott's Berry Farm. Long. Well-paced. Out of control. Like riding a horse. Kinda makes sense for a legendary woodie.
7. Storm Runner, Hersheypark. Storm Runner ain't just a launch and a top hat. It throws in 3 inversions and then some. A complete layout!
6. ArieForce One, FunSpot Atlanta. One look at the POV, and what in hell's name is that PACING?! It went through its inversions in less than a second!
5. Fury 325, Carowinds. Obviously, it's up here because of the Golden Ticket Awards. Looks like Leviathan but a little crazier.
4. F.L.Y., Phantasialand. Launched flying coaster? You got me interested. Coupled with Phantasialand's insane theming? YES PLEASE!
3. Helix, Liseberg. Great views of Gothenburg, with two launches, 7 inversions and an insane terrain layout. Night rides would go HARD.
2. Stardust Racers, Universal Epic Universe. A fitting dueling replacement for the fallen Dueling Dragons, Looks crazy. Plus, the trains look stellar. XD
1. VelociCoaster, Islands of Adventure. Airtime, launches, inversions, ǝɯıʇƃuɐɥ, and theming. The perfect roller coaster. Steel Vengeance would probs kneel to this.
And that's my new bucket list. Enjoy, laddies!
Fleetwood_Mack
Mega Poster
Wipeout at Pleasurewood Hills. Sure, there are a few slightly more exciting coasters I could mention... but I might as well set something realistic for my current travel budget
mavericoaster
Roller Poster
Probably Fury 325 or Intimidator 305. I prefer force over airtime honestly.