Thrill seekers around the world have a plethora of record-breaking rollercoasters to satisfy their adrenaline cravings. From towering heights to breathtaking speeds, these rides redefine the limits of amusement park thrills. We’ve dived deep into the Guinness World Records archive to present you with the ultimate guide to these extraordinary rollercoasters.
Fastest Rollercoaster
Name: Formula Rossa
Location: Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Speed: Accelerates up to 240 km/h (149.1 mph) in 4.9 seconds
Incline: Reaches 52 m (170.6 ft) upwards
Opened: November 4, 2010
Note: Currently closed until further notice.
Tallest Rollercoaster
Name: Kingda Ka
Location: Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, New Jersey, USA
Height: Soars to 139 m (456 ft) above ground level
Type: Strata coaster (over 400 ft)
First Opened: May 21, 2005
Note: Initially the fastest rollercoaster until surpassed by Formula Rossa.
First Strata Rollercoaster
Name: Top Thrill 2 (formerly Top Thrill Dragster)
Location: Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
Height: Stands at 128 m (420 ft)
Note: Currently closed.
Tallest Single-Rail Rollercoaster
Name: Wonder Woman: Flight of Courage
Location: Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California, USA
Height: Stands 39.92 m (131 ft) tall
Opened: July 16, 2022
Note: Adds to the park’s record for most rollercoasters.
Tallest Shuttle Rollercoaster
Name: Superman: Escape from Krypton
Location: Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California, USA
Height: Measures 126.5 m (415 ft)
Opened: 1997
Fastest Vertical Launch Rollercoaster
Name: The Storm Coaster
Location: Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai, UAE
Speed: Launches vertically at 41 km/h (25.48 mph)
Opened: February 17, 2022
Tallest and Fastest Inverted Rollercoaster
Name: Legendary Twin Dragon
Location: Chongqing Sunac Land, Chongqing, China
Height: Reaches 69.9 m (229 ft 7 in)
Speed: Tops out at 118.9 km/h (73.9 mph)
Opened: February 3, 2021
First Giga Rollercoaster
Name: Millennium Force
Location: Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
Height: Stands 94.4 m (310 ft) tall
Opened: May 13, 2000
Most Track Inversions in a Rollercoaster
Name: The Smiler
Location: Alton Towers, Staffordshire, UK
Inversions: Features 14 track inversions
Opened: May 31, 2013
Most Expensive Rollercoaster
Name: Expedition Everest
Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA
Cost: Constructed for $100 million (£51 million)
Opened: 2006
Note: Includes a unique yeti animatronic.
Steepest Steel Rollercoaster
Name: TMNT Shellraiser
Location: Nickelodeon Universe, Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
Feature: Vertical lift hill descends at a 121.5-degree angle
Opened: October 25, 2019
Largest Rollercoaster Loop
Name: Flash
Location: Lewa Adventure, Shaanxi, China
Diameter: Features a loop of 42.52 m (139 ft 6 in) around a chain-lift hill
Opened: 2016
Name: Hyper Coaster
Location: Land of Legends, Antalya, Türkiye
Diameter: Also boasts a 42.52 m (139 ft 6 in) loop
Opened: 2018
Longest Wooden Rollercoaster
Name: The Beast
Location: Kings Island, Ohio, USA
Length: Spans an impressive 2,286 m (7,400 ft)
Opened: April 14, 1979
These rollercoasters stand as testament to human ingenuity and the pursuit of ever greater thrills. Whether you seek speed, height, or innovation, these record-breaking rides deliver the ultimate in amusement park experiences.
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