The 20 BEST Parking Lot Coasters in the World

[@poisoned_ivey]

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.

[@DraxWithASax]

@@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" 😂😂😂

[@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!

[@mrgiga5891]

And west coaster racers theme has A parking lot

[@poisoned_ivey]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@RandallFPS]

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

[@raskelsrat]

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

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

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

[@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

[@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

[@airtimecinema865]

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

[@chasemartini7110]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@itsKegger]

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

[@plushblueep]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Cadonious]

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

[@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."

[@aaronsteindler3245]

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

[@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

[@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

[@thequackenscoasterchannel2927]

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

[@bruceaskew2107]

That shit killed me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@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.

[@GratefulDan603]

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

[@johnfoltz8183]

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

[@firefly314]

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

[@lukesoliman647]

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

[@AirtimeThrills]

I have a ginormous list ive barely touched

[@dhs0801]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 :^)

[@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

[@obamaalert6602]

From now on coasters shall only be built on parking lots

[@CONGTHEGUERILLA]

Thanks obama

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

obama alert ya

[@usablefiber]

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

[@felipesadventures]

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

[@metrofilmer8894]

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

[@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

[@JumpinSkiing]

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

[@BecauzRacecar]

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

[@brademge6638]

Would Ghost Rider at Knott's Berry Farm be considered a parking lot coaster?

[@PepperTreeVilla]

Brad Emge Yes, it would. Knott’s has to reconfigure the California Marketplace AND the short term parking lot to accommodate Ghostrider.

[@TrevorCollin_]

Yep

[@AirtimeThrills]

Yeah you could make a strong argument

[@frank5d]

I’d say so and should maybe be top 10

[@georgemarrero2741]

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

[@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

[@AlexJthegoat]

Signed

[@lucashoffses9019]

Excalibur at Funtown Splashtown in Saco, ME, has its lift hill next to the parking lot, and the rest of its layout is hidden in the woods. I got to ride it in 2021 and had a lot of fun doing so!

[@orakull.]

Chris’s uploads make me happ :)

[@JadneParks]

0:37 Right Behind: 1. SCREAM! 2. BS Parking Lot

[@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.

[@garrettlamb9916]

I’ve been waiting so long for the Santa Clarita Diet reference in an actual theme park video!

[@nathonyxx]

Great American Scream Machine at SFGAV was a complete parking lot coaster also, the park didn't even put grass or anything.

[@urbex_coasters]

Goliath at Fiesta Texas actually does date back to the 90s. It was originally built for the defunct Thrill Valley in Japan, which Six Flags purchased it from after that park closed.

[@zank5840]

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

[@devdevthrills]

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

[@Mylesjj1]

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

[@QDude24]

Black Mamba at Phantasia was build on a parking lot, but they themed it extremely well

[@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!

[@XscreamThrills]

I think the real challenge is discovering which Six Flags parks that don't have a parking lot coaster. 😁

[@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

[@overbanked]

Cannonball Run (RIP) was a parking lot coaster. Much of it's layout was over a parking lot.

[@highoctanegames]

I didn't expect this but I'm happy

[@waynehasel]

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

[@kingkoopa6442]

Honestly with what you said about Shock Wave in your Top 100 and Titan in this video, I would love to see a video on the Top 10 Hardest Coasters to Find.

[@katashworth41]

I didn’t know La Ronde was that close to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. I was vaguely planning an Indy 500/Canadian GP/Coaster trip and that would definitely cut down travel time.

[@Duyster]

I combined the Canadian Grand Prix and La Ronde in 2019. I even toyed with the idea of using La Ronde's parking lot when visiting the track, but ultimately using the subway and walking a bit seemed like the better option to get to the track.

[@katashworth41]

Duyster that’s good to know, thanks.

[@plazasta]

both islands were mostly man-made/modified for the 1967 world expo. The location is both a blessing and a curse; on one hand, it's one of the best locations for a park and a race track because of how picturesque the area is and the fact you're right next to downtown Montreal, but on the other hand, you have zero space to work with

[@katashworth41]

plazasta I knew about the track I just didn’t know about the park, and my home park has nowhere to work with either but still managed to get a hyper in the 90s.

[@plazasta]

@@katashworth41 as a curiosity, which is your home park?

[@flo5726]

Tripsdrills new for 2020 coasters Hals über Kopf and Volldampf are built on an old overflow parking

[@jacksonrogers6751]

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

[@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.

[@JrsBoatRocker]

Shivering Timbers at Michigan Adventures is DEFINITELY a parking lot coaster.

[@nzslol]

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

[@johnfoltz8183]

*Honks in car horn*

[@suzannecowan8543]

Great video. Surprised GA has any parking lot left!

[@DisneyParksMusic.]

What about Ghost Rider at Knott’s Berry Farm?! Can you make a list on your favorite GCI Wooden Roller Coasters?! ❤️

[@PersonLabeledN0AH]

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

[@MattMcIrvin]

4:34 The Yankee Cannonball's turnaround literally has a big sign on it that says "FREE PARKING". Good ride. It has had seatbelts in addition to the buzzbars for a while.

[@MattMcIrvin]

A thing I realized more recently is that the Yankee Cannonball has *always* been a parking-lot coaster, ever since 1936--it was perhaps one of the ur-parking-lot coasters, built immediately after the trolley line that originally justified the existence of Canobie Lake Park was ripped out and they had to adjust to the new age of the automobile.

[@reesesland]

i knew titan would be #20 lol. such an eyesore! i feel like you’re riding through an old junkyard. at least i gray out on those double helixes so i don’t have to always look at the scenery

[@masta6726]

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

[@zacg_]

Cool idea for a list. Scream may as well add some theming and just permanently park some junky old cars underneath the coaster to really lean in to the parking lot coaster idea since that's what everyone already knows it as. If we pivot away from coasters for a second, my favorite parking lot ride of any type is The Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland. Before Disney decided to make a parking lot park as you mentioned, they reclaimed some of their parking lot to add in one of the world's best dark rides in Adventure Land. In fact, in one part of the queue they actually have the old sign for the defunct Eeyore Parking Area of the original Disneyland Parking Lot tucked away in the rafters.

[@bigc1280]

Canobie lake park, you finally pronounced it right! It is my home park...

[@sammuree3905]

At Blackpool pleasure beach they have really made the most of the park. It is only 17 hectares and they managed to fit 10 rollercoasters and many more attractions.

[@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

[@pacevoez1929]

number 1 : Green Lantern at six flags Great adventure (Edit) also 3:37 pretty much sums up intamen

[@Stephenp503]

That gave me 2 ideas. Top ten enterance coasters. (Roller coasters that you pass by to get to the enterance of the park. Ex: Georgia Scorcher) Top ten road coasters. (Roller coasters that you can easily see from any interstate/road. Ex Goliath at SFOG) Also, Top ten back park roller coasters. (Roller coasters crammed in the back of the park which makes them always have a short line. Ex. Shockwave at SFOT)

[@DoswarePictures]

Apollo’s Chariot all the way!

[@paulbehunin5232]

Man, Lagoon in Utah would dominate some of those lists! Entrance coasters: Wicked, Colossus the Fire Dragon and Spider are passed as you enter from the south side of the parking lot and you walk through a tunnel/open walkway right under/through the middle of Roller Coaster to get to the entrance from the south lot as well. Cannibal dominates the north end of the parking lot being so tall, so I would call it an entrance coaster as well. Road coasters: Cannibal, Roller Coaster, Spider, Colossus the Fire Dragon and Wicked are all easily seen by drivers on I-15 from both directions as well as from the roads surrounding Lagoon, especially Cannibal, Roller Coaster, Colossus the Fire Dragon and Wicked.

[@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 😂.

[@bmoremetal]

The Great American Scream Machine will always be my favorite parking lot coaster

[@daviedmond4639]

A really solid theme just gives the coaster personality and something to look at in their slow ass lines

[@truckersquirrel]

Surprised and pleased about how often lagoon came up.

[@punker4Real]

X2 is a parking lot coaster as well.. it gobbled up a good chunk of the valet parking lot.. 🚗🚙

[@adamrobinson1907]

Ice Mountain at Fantasy Island, Ingoldmells. It's got a tarpaulin building around it that doesn't block out all the light so you can still see the parking lines inside it. It's a spinning wild mouse coaster themed to the artic.

[@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.

[@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.