The 20 BEST Parking Lot Coasters in the World

These are the best parking lot coasters in the world!
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Theme Music: Black Vulture
Background Music: Wrong

[@derpspace]

Park: We don’t have any more space what do we do? Six Flags: Yes we do Park: Where? Six Flags: L E S S C A R S

[@leohaddad9225]

Great comment, i think this deservers a pin

[@trevorvogelga317]

If it means less people then im down

[@mikethewhizz5085]

Great america needs to do this so they can replace their clunky old sky trek tower and replace it with a big modern beautiful ferris wheel

[@frank5d]

Accurate.

[@jaredchristenson772]

@@mikethewhizz5085 I wonder if Navy Pier being relatively close has been a factor in SFGAm not getting a ferris wheel.

[@MillenniumForceMan]

SFMM had so many parking lot coasters that they ran out of space for another parking lot coaster so they gave WCR parking lot theming

[@frank5d]

Very nice.

[@Demon-POT]

😂😂😂

[@Ralphinsc]

LOL!

[@talentless1516]

they should just put a giant intamin blitz in the "extended gravel lot" 😂😂😂

[@buckeatingbread]

Do “The 20 BEST Parking Lots in the World” next lol

[@migloe1548]

is there really no comments?

[@squiggssquaggs7069]

Number 1, the parking lot outside go harambaes exhibit

[@jhonjhonmcgee4677]

Hol up, you may be on to something 🤔

[@contentdeleted670]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jacobl9938]

Hello fellow gd player

[@mrgiga5891]

And west coaster racers theme has A parking lot

[@derpspace]

Correction IS a parking lot

[@ducksfan_1149]

wait isn’t Fury kinda a parking lot coaster too

[@iceblade019]

Ducksfan _11 I would say not quite a parking lot coaster compared with Leviathan since Levi literally sits next to the parking lot

[@Bluberry]

@@ducksfan_1149 so is ghostrider kinda

[@ducksfan_1149]

Bluberry eh kinda but the main Knotts lot is on the other side of beach blvd

[@timk987]

Fury 325 is the best parking lot coaster. Not only is it built on a former bus parking lot, after it was built a large green space was converted into parking lot to view as you ride. Fury 325's relationship with parking spaces is it taketh and it giveth away!

[@laserrlife]

“some parks never bothered getting rid of the parking lines” *cough* Six Flags *cough*

[@snoboard91503]

You would think they could at least do something by now to incorporate the parking lot into the coaster, like do graffiti art at spots where people tend to look at the ground. Or create permanent “sidewalk chalk” art. I mean I know Six Flags is cheap AF, but how much can some paint and a starving artist cost the company?

[@johnfoltz8183]

It’s theming for the coaster

[@mrgiga5891]

Takoda from coaster studios will be proud

[@tiedough7481]

The excitement of parking lot footage

[@DoswarePictures]

What do parking lots feel?

[@woody72691]

Actually he's dead

[@rowthis7592]

@@woody72691 what?

[@DoswarePictures]

woody72691 I haven’t found any evidence to prove that Takoda has died.

[@blastbowman9026]

Never thought I'd see my home park show up for quite a while lol Glad Canobie landed at #15, and fun fact, the main maintenance shed is right underneath the coaster too, I had to walk under it whenever I came in for work

[@pappaslivery]

My first real coaster growing up

[@blastbowman9026]

Also fun fact, the owner would always park his dumb huge ass Rolls Royce right by the punch in clocks

[@bigc1280]

My third ever coaster, my first was the dragon coaster by the Turkish twist, and my second was the Galaxy coaster that i was afraid would fall apart as you road it... Glad he said the Yankee cannonball, and glad he actually said Canobie Lake Park correctly this time...

[@Dropkicknh80]

@@bigc1280 My first coaster was the Corkscrew. I was petrified of Galaxy for the reason you mentioned and never rode it. My second coaster ended up being Superman at Six Flags New England.

[@Fryeguyz71]

Even though not technically a parking lot coaster, Shivering Timbers at Michigan's Adventure is really awesome to see as you enter the parking lot

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

I literally laughed my head off when I saw the title.

[@angrytheclown801]

Growing up with Lagoon as my home park, it was always fun riding past it through the year and see the different rides set up by the parking lots. Even if we never were going that day that was still a blast. The old Roller Coaster still has a soft spot in my heart even if it seems quaint now.

[@ukthrills613]

Goliath at Six Flags Fiesta Texas actually dates back to 1995 where it operated at Thrill Valley in Japan as Gambit, until the park closed in 2002 and then the coaster was shipped to Six Flags New Orleans.

[@cardio8133]

Video suggestion: top ten lift hill anti rollback sounds

[@andrewhamilton205]

YES

[@DoswarePictures]

Number 1: Loch Ness Monster and other Arrow loopers.

[@cardio8133]

@@DoswarePictures outlaw run and steel curtain as well

[@matthewdhewlett]

Iron Rattler because of its unique PTANG sound at the top.

[@billsskiefc]

Dosware Pictures arrow loopers have such a unique sound and are definitely my favorite

[@UriaLordOfSearingFlames]

I'm so used to hearing about your personal experiences with coasters in your videos, so as of 2020, that means typically North American coasters. Hearing you bring up Hyperion and Silver Star really caught me off guard, but its certainly something I'd love to see more of! Especially so if you manage to get to Energylandia next year. I would love to hear your thoughts on how Zadra stands up to Steel Vengeance

[@AirtimeThrills]

Yeah this one i reached out to everyone to nominate coasters around the world

[@AccusedJ]

You have no idea how excited I was to see my actual home park on here. Yankee Cannonball is so underrated in the coaster community... mostly because not many have ridden it.

[@thebigethonios]

Love that my home park has some good parking lot coasters!!!

[@micycles1200]

There are no parking lots in Planco though. Well... unless you build them I guess

[@thebigethonios]

Micycles Lol i was talking about Lagoon lol

[@SarahYork]

As someone whose home park is Lagoon, I never thought about how many of our coasters are in the parking lot....

[@SarahYork]

JACKSON TWEDE and Colossus.

[@RandallFPS]

Yankee Cannonball was one of my suggestions! It's airtime is actually insane and it's beyond underrated. Awesome video like usual!

[@tiedough7481]

Mentions canobie lake park: OMG OMG ITS HAPPENING doesn’t say it wrong: OMG HE DID IT. HE DIDNT BOTCH IT

[@randomguy1017]

G. G.

[@tiedough7481]

Me... a New England resident. I remember say-co Maine. And caNObie lake park.

[@randomguy1017]

@@tiedough7481 Your're from New England too, bro that's crazy I live a couple miles from Canobie Lake in New Hampshire myself

[@DoswarePictures]

Obi Wan Canobie

[@AirtimeThrills]

I learn things

[@jatmusic95]

I would categorize Ghost Rider at Knott's as a top tier parking lot coaster, depending on what you would define as their parking lot

[@Trentin_Halp]

Petition for when Chris becomes a millionaire to open up his own park

[@MoreSkaterJon]

IMAGINE

[@johnfoltz8183]

And put a Skyrush clone and a Green Lantern clone there

[@declanc3412]

Dang man, you’re so good I laughed before even watching the video.

[@micycles1200]

I know that DCA used to be Disneyland's parking lot but it's hilarious to hear it be called a "parking lot park." 🤣🤣🤣 I think that's an even more hurtful term than "budget park." Chris, you're a legend.

[@obamaalert6602]

From now on coasters shall only be built on parking lots

[@CONGTHEGUERILLA]

Thanks obama

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

obama alert ya

[@ducksfan_1149]

I went through some 400 comments on one of your older videos.. and you responded to tons of them. Thank you for taking the time to look at comments, imo it makes your videos the most engaging of any coaster youtuber. plus, your content is much more creative than some of the bigger channels. I hope to see a day when you pass Taylor in subs, in my opinion he’s been resting on his laurels for a few years now, but you’re pushing creative videos every week. that’s amazing.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Thanks for the kind words, i try to keep people coming back and noy get stale

[@alex33952]

Never thought about Kingda Ka as a parking lot coaster, I was there recently as well, I always thought green lantern was for sure

[@raskelsrat]

I love yelling at and waving too the people in the parking lot from Roller coaster. I think it adds to the charm.

[@airtimecinema865]

Yankee Cannonball is legit insane! It has amazing sustained floater!

[@lukesoliman647]

I’m convinced you’ll never run out of video ideas

[@AirtimeThrills]

I have a ginormous list ive barely touched

[@blizzmuzic]

In my opinion the best setting of a coaster will always be the woods. And kings island is my home park so it’s a win - win.

[@gladiatordragon9219]

That's fair. While I can appreciate a good ride through the woods (though, admittedly, I haven't been able to ride something that fits that description), my personal favorite setting is around the pathways. Prominently displaying the ride as it soars right over the heads of potential riders, dipping and diving to entice guests to join in the experience. Personal highlights: Hulk (Launch -> zero-g-roll -> Cobra roll -> Tunnel -> Vertical loop), Manta (Turn over water, Lift hill -> drop -> pretzel loop), Mako (the U-turn into the station), Montu (Immelmann near path), Kumba (Double corkscrews), Practically every outdoor coaster except Silver Star and the kiddie coasters at Europa Park (Honestly, Mack Rides are masters at making visually pleasing coasters). My affinity for coaster presentation probably has to do with the fact that I grew up going to Florida parks that are just filled to the brim with this type of thing.

[@Mylesjj1]

I had no idea how much I needed this video. Super creative idea

[@waynehasel]

Great Video! Always proud to see the Wisconsin Dells mentioned!

[@Cadonious]

I was confused when I saw the title but then I realized that this was an awesome video! Good job Airtime Thrills!

[@thequackenscoasterchannel2927]

The Meg Griffins of the coaster world😂😂😂 Chris is a legend

[@bruceaskew2107]

That shit killed me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gladiatordragon9219]

I was able to get on Silver Star last year, and yeah, I could tell it's a Parking Lot coaster. That being said, first of all, it's already directly themed to Mercedes-Benz, a car company (hence the name: Silver Star, referencing Mercedes-Benz's logo) so it's location on a parking lot could, theoretically, be considered "theming."

[@chasemartini7110]

You are the best at coming up with random coaster countdowns that are always worthwhile lol

[@rollercoasteraddicted.882]

Thank you for a different type of video my man. I really really really like this type of vid

[@Rifleman762x51]

Love the random stuff like this, thanks for posting!

[@beamrr659]

Back at it again with the big lists

[@noahssounds2395]

Just found this channel not to long ago and it's great!

[@coastercandy4509]

Awesome video! Really creative idea ahah

[@ArtiicXD]

I don’t think Afterburn and Fury 325 are considered “parking lot coaster” but idk. Edit : Yeah, that works

[@andrewantonazzo4095]

Fury definitely is. The first drop and helix is right where the bus parking lot was.

[@Dark-yn7qu]

Could mamba at worlds of fun be considered as a parking lot coaster since the airtime hills sit right next to the oceans of fun parking lot

[@ArtiicXD]

@@jaxsonzatech7527 yea, but the drop hangs over part of the parking lot and I’m not sure if it removed any of it

[@devdevthrills]

Editing improved! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 love the music and the text pop-ups, we’ll done and great content as always.

[@johnfoltz8183]

The late Shockwave at Six Flags Great America was built on a parking lot.

[@lord_ted9707]

Some of these I didn't even know, Great video mate

[@CoasterJawn]

Love your new graphics! The channel is looking great.

[@peacebwilly]

The original Colossus was featured in multiple movies and tv shows. Step by Step featured it in the show’s opening but actually used a CGI lake to cover the parking lot

[@RedSoxfan95]

A video from Chris always makes my day

[@orakull.]

Chris’s uploads make me happ :)

[@jaredlucas4815162342]

Great video!

[@frostyhighway9011]

I liked this presentation that you've put together, wow Lagoon had two and two more that kinda weren't mentioned. I like these coasters for sure.

[@plushblueep]

Sometimes, the parking lot coasters are the first rides I go on. Apollo’s Chariot since October 2017 and Dominator in 2018.

[@metrofilmer8894]

YEEEEEESSSSS!!!!!!!!! Parking lot coasters are commonly underrated because they are parking lot. Keep Up The Great Work Chris and Stay Safe

[@itsKegger]

Can't believe you put the Yankee Cannonball on this list, good ol Canobie! Havent ridden that coaster in over 10 years

[@masta6726]

I can't believe you make such great content so fast!

[@suzannecowan8543]

Great video. Surprised GA has any parking lot left!

[@wtfarethesehandles]

Just subbed man!

[@scottyb7152]

I think “DC Rivals” at MovieWorld has some main supports/struts of the coaster over the road and into the car park (parking lot) which seemed kinda cool.

[@usablefiber]

Great adventure with 2 of the 20 and an honorable mention. Parking lot coaster Valhalla!

[@highoctanegames]

I didn't expect this but I'm happy

[@justbegula]

Great list Chris! The vid is great! The coaster are awesome LoL! And the edits, spectacular. Overall perfect vid. Ur the best coaster YT! Road to 43k subs! :)

[@finalfantasyadventchildren2195]

here's the thing with parking lot coasters: i love them. They are like the teaser before you come into the park. Especially when you're a kid and you see superman at sfgam and are convinced you found el dorado

[@aaronsteindler3245]

X Flight deserved so much more love than it got. It was one of my favorite roller coasters when Geauga Lake was around.

[@koasterroyalty3453]

Shivering Timbers is a great parking lot coaster

[@dhs0801]

Im glad Yankee Cannonball got some love on this list. Ive been on it some and it gives some surprisingly decent airtime.

[@cedarmagic2316]

Hey Airtime Thrills i'm so glad you put my home park of Canada's Wonderland on #3 of Leviathan. Thank You dude you're the best.

[@NorthernRidesYaBoi]

Silver Star works really well as a parking lot coaster, as it is fantastic at hyping you up when you arrive at the park; especially if it's already running. And you walk right next to it all the way to the ticket booths

[@BecauzRacecar]

New drinking game: take a shot Everytime he says "parking lot"

[@lightningfun6486]

Haven’t watched your channel in a while but still with the absolute Premium content! :)

[@christianmartin2814]

the video we didn't ask for but needed

[@GratefulDan603]

Yankee cannonball is my first coaster, and I have ridden it 40+ times! Always a great ride with tons of airtime.

[@StamfordBridge]

Great list. I was watching just waiting to see if Silver Star would show up.

[@zank5840]

eyy! somebody finally shows some love to yankee cannonball! a classic at one of my home parks

[@clairefunnell8481]

Really awesome spot for Leviathan. I believe it's the tallest in Canada. You have a great list here. I would love to ride all of them. Very entertaining, thank you.

[@itscooldude167]

Btw the batman at sfno was relocated from Japan

[@DoswarePictures]

And ironically it shared a name with a Marvel character.

[@katherinezimmerman6997]

Canobie Lake was my home park growing up and the Yankee Cannonball was my first non-kiddie credit, so it’s nice to see them getting some love! You should try to get out there when you have a chance - the park may be low on coasters, but it’s overflowing with family-run charm. Only a couple of hours from SFNE as well if you want to make a trip of it.

[@PersonLabeledN0AH]

The first sketchiest thing in that parking lot was me. Btw I love your use of tv show clips in your video! 👍

[@Sugerloadedgirl789]

HEY! About time you gave my favorite roller coaster some love! I KNOW the park layout like the back of my hand. I can RUN to this roller coaster without much trouble at all! LET'S GO TITAN! :D

[@addyo.6593]

You took me so off guard when you mentioned my home park😂

[@jenandkarl485]

Loved the video! The first coaster that popped into my head was montu but I guess just the first drop is over the lot so idk if that counts!

[@f.c.doescoasters7317]

First time commenting on your videos. You do a great job! Interesting to think that Kingda Ka would be a parking lot coaster, but I get it. First time I was on it, I saw that parking lot on the spiral down. Still pretty good for pictures though.

[@kristalic]

i like the new video style man

[@JumpinSkiing]

Cool to see Yankee Cannonball on this, it looks (and rides) great, even from the parking lot.

[@jacksonrogers6751]

Yankee cannonball is the best ride at my home park! It’s really fun and has solid airtime

[@perthfanny3017]

I love parking lot coasters 👌👌👌 seeing the parking lot while riding makes it even more impressive. They are really cool 🤩🤩🤩 they need to make a coaster that goes over the parking lot^^

[@stevenschiro1838]

Was waiting for X but fair point. Twisted Colossus dueling is probably the most fun coaster I've ever been on, so it must be the ultimate parking lot coaster

[@maximum3508]

ayo love the video

[@pftaytay7896]

:D love your vids

[@sonnysinnot7110]

This is the ultimate enthusiast vid

[@JadneParks]

I like your new text editing.

[@georgemarrero2741]

I love all the references to Geauga Lake. I miss that place so many memories 😢.

[@sansung4189]

Six Flags when there is literally no space: *parking lot noises*

[@johnfoltz8183]

*Honks in car horn*

[@MelkromisteinWeeb]

Europa Park is the park I went the most to as a kid, and is probably my home park, even though I went to other parks nearby more often the last couple of years. But whenever I saw Silverstar Running when I walked from the parking lot into the park, I got happy. Parking lot coasters are somewhat nostalgic for me because of it, and I don't understand the hate. At least in terms of amusement parks. Silver Star gets as a Theme Park coaster gets a pass because of bias and because it's car themed :^)

[@firefly314]

Batman Knight Flight was my FAVORITE coasters at Geauga Lake. Happy to see it’s still living on.

[@CoasterHour]

Really cool list and I think that Hades 360 has to be the coolest parking lot coaster just because it goes under the lot and has that little island. Also Lagoon is the king of parking lot coasters 😂.

[@felipesadventures]

It's so nice to see Montu when you enter the parking lot of BGT

[@grahamfalsetto8235]

Leviathan is the one that comes to mind for me, wonderland was my first park and walking under the massive tracks is a great memory

[@reillywalker195]

The three candidates for the best roller coaster in Canada are Leviathan at Canada's Wonderland, Coaster at Playland, and Mindbender at Galaxyland. Mindbender is definitely the most intense of the three, being a Schwarzkopf looper, and it's probably the most intense indoor roller coaster in the world.

[@justinmaybach6388]

A good idea for a video might be the 20 best unique coaster locations within theme parks. The MotoCoaster at Six Flags Darien Lake was built over two swimming pools, and you can still see marks on the pavement showing the depth of the pool while in line.

[@al0742]

I was thinking to myself: Goliath at my home park is a great parking lot coaster in my opinion tho since no one cares about La Ronde it probably won't be included I was so happy whe you mentioned it

[@plazasta]

ah, someone else with the misfortune of having La Ronde as their home park I see

[@al0742]

I'm very happy with how Amusement Insiders reviewed it you should check it out

[@plazasta]

@@al0742 "most underrated theme park ever" considering how much hate it gets, that sounds like a pretty great video to watch. See something different for once in a while, you know? Thanks for recommending it!