20 Coasters That Could Be GONE in Five Years - FINAL VERDICT

[@thepolicyoftruth]

4:14: “removing two coasters is kind of a big ask” great adventure wants to know your location

[@AirtimeThrills]

Great Adventure is quite bold

[@thepolicyoftruth]

you know it. let’s just hope flash and the 2026 coaster are great

[@peterwhite9546]

I would not be surprised if in 5 years Superman and El Torro are gone as well.

[@aprilmyers305]

​@AirtimeThrills they should have closed twisters and parachutes at the end of 2022 green latern and skyway at the end of 23 cyborg at the end of 24 and close ka and zumanjaro at the end of 25.

[@MakBot]

@@peterwhite9546 Superman is a GP magnet and its problems this year were self-inflicted by the park installing the EV chargers in the lot next to it on the same power grid. Toro at the very worst might get Titan Track.

[@stepforwardentertainment715]

Couple weeks after this video: Nighthawk goes down, Anaconda was just announced yesterday. Just goes to show that the new Six Flags does listen to you, just chooses to wait until you admit you were wrong before proving you right lol

[@AirtimeThrills]

Now its personal

[@stepforwardentertainment715]

@ time to cash in your Money in the Bank suitcase, Chris! 🤣

[@tigerrocks503chase8]

Welp Anaconda just now got its wings and halo.

[@IsleofPigsStudios]

A video 5 years in the making

[@EliteRailVideos]

That’s crazy

[@TodayInCollegeFootball]

Facts hahahahahhah sorry I’m losing my shit rn

[@christopherfinch-mccollum1753]

I'm patiently waiting another 5 years for the next one.

[@Strongarm_11]

I remember when you first made that video, I just found your channel from your mini docs and was hooked. Crazy to think I’ve been watching airtime thrills on and off for about five years!

[@thelis4u]

Same for me. Also I swear he made a video around the same time about top 5 manufacturers to go bankrupt in the next decade, or something similar to that. I haven't been able to find that video though so maybe it wasn't him

[@Evil_breakfast]

Well Chris you might just be a few weeks or month early. Nighthawk is done at Carrowinds. Time Warp is sitting with trains on the track with winter here - the only coaster like this at Wonderland. Dragon Fyre has tons of markers so something may happen here soon. Wilde Beast is getting minor retracking right now. Not on your list Minebuster is getting 1000ft of an rebuild so guess it’s staying too.

[@dilthepickle5346]

Or alternatively: 17 worst coasters at Canada’s Wonderland

[@loganstubbs5224]

lmfao

[@AirtimeThrills]

I kicked that title around too

[@BoomerBaskins]

💀😆

[@Evil_breakfast]

Hey it’s only 10 that are bad. 💀

[@jasonlawhorn3715]

Talking to some Kings Island’s employees. This past year is suppose to be the last year for Invertigo. So you may be right on that prediction. Not sure what they are replacing it with.

[@MrChuckGrape]

I think it's going to be a tough decade for coaster fans. I fear the merger and possible steel tariffs are going to cause more coasters to be removed than built.

[@TheBolligerMabillardLover]

Steel tariffs would SUCK!!!!!!!!!

[@lazybelphegore6748]

The last time they put steel tariffs on a factory in Northern Indiana went out of business and everyone lost their jobs. It’s just like trickle down economics; it doesn’t work, and the average people end up getting screwed.

[@marcustulliuscicero5443]

The Steel tariffs never left.

[@Rocky-N-Angel]

@@marcustulliuscicero5443 That is true they never left. They might get raised a significant amount though, making it so expensive that Cedar Fair/Six Flags may slow their coaster growth and add more family style attractions and flat rides. BTW nothing wrong with those rides but as Coaster Enthusiast we want the high octane thrill rides, coasters specifically.

[@dindog22]

steel can be made in America. just sayin

[@IsleofPigsStudios]

Well now Nighthawk and now Anaconda are correct

[@reelisticcasting5010]

Thank god nighthawks going that ride hurt me

[@ChuckE.CheesesIllinois]

FINALLY, the long awaited third part, I've been wanting you to make a new list and I'm glad you did

[@thomasxl200]

5 straight years of my GOAT Viper beating the allegations

[@hurricanegproductions5525]

I need it to make it at least five more so I can ride it in 2028 during the Olympics

[@AirtimeThrills]

@@thomasxl200 Long Live Viper

[@enthusiastJD]

If you would have told me in 2019 that Anaconda would still be open and that the volcano replacement wasn't open yet, I wouldn't have believed you.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Haha right? When you put it that way...

[@tigerrocks503chase8]

Well about Anaconda…

[@andrewgardner6747]

And now #1 and #2 on the 2019 list are gone

[@AirtimeThrills]

They had to wait til after Dec 2 just to embarrass me

[@Evil_breakfast]

Yeah seriously. You should do an update in early 2025. Think you’ll have up to 4 more right.

[@busfan9874]

Well they both gave their last rides before December 2 so I say you still called it

[@parkesyreviewsstuff7587]

I'd like to nominate a few from my home parks: The Gold Coaster at Dreamworld. An old Arrow Looper that is very rough. Green Lantern at Movieworld. An S&S El Loco that has a few too many moments of nothingness. Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster at Movieworld. A Mack wild mouse that has been closed for years due to a disastrous 'upgrade' Storm Coaster at Seaworld. Mack water coaster, that is just way too short. Jet Rescue at Seaworld. Intamin launched coaster, that hasn't been running as well as it used to.

[@lilydix9769]

one of my favorite things about your content is not just the predictions but always going back to check your old ones!

[@DanielRodriguez-sl6tt]

I’m a team member in the same area as Superman EFK, so what I heard in July is that maintenance is trying to use every last bit of parts left to run both sides one last time before it finally closes in 2025. Idk if that’s still the case with the merger but that’s what I’ve heard

[@TheBolligerMabillardLover]

@@DanielRodriguez-sl6tt Seems to make sense. I wish I could get to Magic Mountain next year to ride it one last time plus Lex Luther Drop of Doom!

[@triplej755]

IT’S YOUR 2019 STYLE MUSIC!!!! I know people say this a lot but my goodness, that was a much better time of my life.

[@godwolley1883]

Fun watching the video less than 3 weeks after you posted it and you won 2 more points

[@jordanrenee5839]

Yeah, sidewinder has been having problems since I worked Elitch Gardens in 2016. I’m shocked they didn’t demo it when they closed for the pandemic, that and the white water rapids ride in the same section of the park.

[@IsleofPigsStudios]

15:41 According to some permits. The Plug was just pulled on this one

[@Rocky-N-Angel]

5 Years later and still putting out bangers from the rafters. Glad I have been on this journey with you. Keep up the great work.

[@michael7054]

Great video! This was a fun idea for a video! I really enjoyed watching this!

[@Sonic-gy7kq]

Oh my god time flies 😂 keep it real ATT. Thanks for sticking with us the whole time! Phenomenal videos.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Thanks for sticking with ME

[@Artbyhurricanyounot]

If only you’d posted this just a few weeks later 😅

[@katherinezimmerman6997]

It’s always fun to go back and check your work. If I had a list of coasters I *wish* would be gone, Roar at SFA would definitely be on it. That thing is a guaranteed headache for me.

[@Rsplays02]

Can’t we all just appreciate how good this KZbinr is

[@AirtimeThrills]

Can't we though

[@Rsplays02]

Love ur channel so much bro

[@dindog22]

Zamperla needs to go back to the drawing board for those TT2 trains. the riders sit so high that the heartline is messed up which is putting too much strain on the wheels. if they don't get this ride sorted out I feel Cedar Point will quietly demolish it one of these off seasons and act like it never existed in the first place

[@Raptorman0205]

They've already dumped so much money into TT2, to then have to turn around and dump a ton more into tearing it down would be nothing short of catastrophic. They should have just swallowed their pride and waited for the second Intamin proposal.

[@stevenstice6683]

One to never rule out is The Boss at Six Flags St Louis. There's always going to be the rumors of an RMC conversion.

[@overlookers]

*_Steel Management_* never

[@stevenstice6683]

@overlookers Maybe Tyrant would be a better name.

[@drliam0668]

The problem with Gemini is yes its an outdated coaster and the fact it barely runs due to the issues with the Photo-eyes but I doubt they will take it out due to how they treat their more Classic Rides, what I will say though is Magnum is starting reaching the end of its service life it seems to us because lack of parts (I heard that from maintenance) so assume Magnum is more likely to be having issues than Gemini

[@DanCrowleyNYC]

This was a really thorough and excellent video!

[@calebwells9838]

Yes Six Flags has had builders regret about my home park (six flags Saint Louis) since the 70s

[@Rhythmmical]

What's sad about Wonderland is that it's THE park that needs to replace coasters, yet they just refuse to do it.

[@Eragor-h5n]

If I were to put my two cents in, the reason why so few coasters were closed was because of the pandemic. Many theme parks, especially Six Flags, lost revenue during this time and couldn't tear down deteriorating rides even if they wanted to simply due to the cost of demolition. So the pandemic resulted in a lot of rides remaining intact, save for a few, such as Goliath. With that said, due to attendance going back up and theme park operators willing to spend money on their parks again, I think there will be more rides scrapped and replaced before 2030.

[@seriomarkj]

Have i really been watching you for 5 years??? Cause i swear i remember when the original video was released...damn time really does fly!!

[@Gomezfamilia2007]

Wow, didn't realize it's been that long. Definitely remember both these videos dropping, man I feel old

[@SupermarketSweep777]

I'm hoping Knoebels gets Leap the Dips if Lakemont's coaster side goes down. Maybe another park will save Skyliner.

[@cohengamertv6548]

You didnt put Mindbender on the list?

[@anza2]

this channel is actually so much older than i thought it was lol, but great video!

[@QDude24]

My guesses: Condor (Walibi Holland) Loop Garou (Walibi Belgium) Crazy Bats (Phantasialand) Cannonball Express (Pleasurewood Hills)

[@GreatAmericanCoaster]

The question is: Would you feel better or worse if your predictions turned out to be correct?

[@AirtimeThrills]

@@GreatAmericanCoaster mixed bag. Some of these coasters are trash, others i actually enjoy

[@TXairportlover]

I can see in danger is Xccelerator at Knotts Berry Farm and Firebird at Six Flags America, kicking the bucket.

[@themeparksofamerica]

I'm scared that Xcelerator closes, since it's such an amazing ride

[@TheSonicsean]

I feel Xcelerator will only last as long as the parts from TTD and now Ka hold up on it. Not as sure about Firebird since a) it got a floorless refurb 5 years ago and b) it's SFA.

[@themeparksofamerica]

@@TheSonicsean True, the parts for Top Thrill Dragster & Kingda Ka will only last very long, but they just reopened from fixing the launch, but we'll see

[@ThePirateprincess23]

If Xcelerator does end up biting the dust, that does open up some prime real estate for some new rides.

[@garrettbrooks6576]

And you have to realize, the current world record holder for tallest coaster closed, so nobility isnt a factor that can keep a coaster open anymore. A coaster this day and age has to have 0 adversities in order to stay active.

[@ejectorairtime73]

nighthawk and anaconda got torn down literally a few weeks after u made ur video lmao

[@AirtimeThrills]

Seriously

[@Themepark_Onrides_BE]

Some news from Europe, Walibi Belgium has been talking to RMC about a possible conversion of Loup-Garou so that one will likely be on the list for 2025

[@SlimFury]

With Kingda Ka being torn down, I am a little concerned about Storm Runner.

[@giasfelfebrehberc]

And now Nighthawk and Anaconda are set to be removed. This video aged like cheese

[@soylentbob6725]

Always great coaster content! Thank you!

[@Gregory.Lukashin]

Honestly if v2 / flash got removed I would be depressed. Ik it’s not rlly a “good” or popular ride but I love it, also…. LONG LIVE VIPER

[@jimmyhall4453]

Goliath in New England used to be De ja vue at Six Flags Over Georgia

[@UnBeAtabLe9735]

I have been to Six Flags Magic Mountain 1 time and that 1 time Superman escape from krypton was closed :( , I might go back soon and hopefully I get a least 1 ride

[@ejectorairtime73]

great adventure casually removing ka and lantern without any notice

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

Actually, it's Six Flags that's taking over the Cedar Fair parks. They announced they're outright merging Cedar Fair out of existence, though they haven't said whether the Cedar Fair parks will be re-branded as Six Flags parks, or if they'll retain their Cedar Fair identity. I fear for the next five years of coasters because of the merger. I wouldn't be surprised if not only do more iconic or beloved coasters bite the dust, but a few of the lesser parks in the mega Six Flags chain go under too so the company can pay off its massive debts.

[@AirtimeThrills]

But it's Cedar Fair's CEO taking over the chain

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

@@AirtimeThrills Sounds like it'll be Cedar Fair management calling the shots, but Six Flags will be the company name going forward.

[@1BillionMarbles]

As a local who knows a lot about Valleyfair: They're not removing Excalibur any time soon, at least they say. There's solid evidence why they wouldn't though. It sits on a flood zone, and if it was removed, the city wouldn't let them build anything new on that plot of land unless something substantial and expensive was done to irrigate the area to make it less prone to a flood. Steel Venom and Corkscrew honestly probably have less time at the park than Excalibur.

[@hurricanegproductions5525]

Seems like it’s in an American Eagle situation then… that can’t be replaced either since it goes over a road

[@austyn_904]

but or sell: a U.S park purchases the new updated premier trains on alpen fury for their coaster

[@hellacia8151]

My top 20 coasters that could be gone in 5 years: 20. Viper (MM) 19. Steel Curtain (depends on if the refurb is a success, if not ignore) 18. Desperado 17. Bandit (Movie Park Germany) 16. Gouderix 15. Steamin Demon (Great Escape) 14. Coast Rider OR; 13. Xcelerator (could have 10 more years, not sure) 12. Nighthawk 11. Vortex (Carrowinds) 10. Time Warp 9. TT2 (if it fails to deliver/becomes problematic when it reopens) 8. Dragon Mountain (Marineland) 7. Coaster Express 6. Hollywood Rip Ride Rock-it 5. Diamondback (Frontier City) 4. Sidewinder (Elitch Gardens) 3. Formula Rossa 2. Superman: Escape From Krypton (seems like it really is in danger) And for my most controversial pick probably for 1: **Falcon's Flight** I'm not sure this will even OPEN. And if it does, give it maybe a year max before it shuts down for a very long time.

[@joanaguayoplanell4912]

Least controversial number 1 slot ever. EVERYONE knows Falcon Flight is just the next failed attempt of the Saudi billionaires to convince the world they have the largest dick.

[@AirtimeThrills]

@@hellacia8151 Falcons Flight will be a fascinating story unfolding this year

[@overlookers]

​@@AirtimeThrills 2 seasons tops before it only runs during peaks and then at private request only. I can see FF making it but it's extreme half retooled or removed.

[@Clumpkin25]

What makes you think Falcons Flight won't be open for long?

[@hellacia8151]

@@Clumpkin25 It's just an extremely impractical ride. The desert climate, the speed possibly melting down the wheels, and the location of some areas on the plateu make for possibly a maitenance nightmare

[@bubblegaminglol]

Crazy seeing this video whilst remembering myself watching it 5 years ago (p.s. please post a video like this every 2.5 years it’s entertaining when that happens)

[@Themafiacheesenate]

i was a senior in highschool and didn't know about your channel yet. 5 years later I'm in college and watch your videos on repeat

[@FameyFamous]

5 years seems quick for many of us, but Sophie was such a little kid when I started watching this channel!

[@AirtimeThrills]

Yeah those 2019 vlogs were something else

[@FameyFamous]

@ has she watched any of the early vlogs recently? I hope she can laugh at how you used to make fun of her!! 😏

[@masongamerd2981]

i defiantly see flash at discovery kingdom closing since its always down for maintainence and that its not very popular

[@mobkiller9357]

Sadly I think Rita Alton Towers will be leaving in the next couple years due to its getting unreliable as a hydraulic launched by intimate and is extremely rough in my opinion it'd be good if they replace it with a Mark rides launch coaster will be fun

[@DollarStoreDrum]

5 years went pretty fast overall most of the predictions were wrong but probably still more accurate than I can do also i hope you hit 100k soon you deserve it

[@AirtimeThrills]

@@DollarStoreDrum should hit 100k early in 2026, if I'm lucky may get there next year

[@triadrailfanproductions]

5:42 don’t hurt Gemini😭

[@sirbossk]

Ehh, I'll give you half credit for Desperado. I get that SBNO does mean it could still open, but it's gone five years without a single rider and Buffalo Bill's has given little to no communication on the ride's future. At that point I'm not really willing to give them the benefit of the doubt.

[@notkaywhy]

Honestly I didn’t find Roar to be that bad. I found SkyWinder and (weirdly) InvadR to be worse.

[@ChuckE.CheesesIllinois]

You got nighthawk down my guy, just a little over 5 years tho haha

[@tigerrocks503chase8]

And now Anaconda and Rockit lol

[@princessravendiamond4288]

You missed Rock n Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith, which is being rethemed to The Muppets. Dinosaur is also being removed next year

[@AirtimeThrills]

Yeah but rethemes dont count as removals

[@Eldons_Excursions]

I think The Flash at SFDK is definitely on its way out. It's my home park and it looks like it's done for. It's been down since Feb 2024.

[@SawyerLampert-f8p]

Yes!!! Local fan of valleyfair, and they absolutely NEEDED to keep excalibur. Good call by VF

[@ninjagirl226]

I got to ride Excalibur this year and 100% it was one of the few rides there I didn’t have to ride defensively. It just needs more back there to draw guests.

[@MattMcIrvin]

Apparently the home of the *other* Excalibur, Funtown Splashtown USA in Maine, was in serious danger of not reopening in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic, but it survived and actually thrived and they've been taking good care of the coaster.

[@SpiderWaffle]

Road Kumba couple weeks ago. It over-delivered the most of any coaster in Florida. It's was very smooth, amazing ride. My favorite of all the B&Ms that aren't hypers, gigas, flying or great inverts/dives.

[@coastercube838]

Dragon fyre is probably gonna be gone at the end of the season, it has the same marking ka had right now

[@Splater765]

As someone who saw the original video when it came out I can tell you it hasn’t felt like 5 years to me lol

[@pippin9466]

I love the build up at the start

[@davidgreene6607]

Scary to think that it has been 5 years already 🎉

[@3vlogs487]

I saw on X that nighthawk is done. 8:55

[@KoenBauer-s8d]

Thanks a lot man. Looks like I'll be praying for the next month about the removal of my home parks coasters and that Kid Flash goes away.

[@MarsJenkar]

I was looking at some of the comments, and I came up with a new idea for a video: "Donate a Coaster". This is where we take the largest parks in the greater Six Flags chain (including both legacy Six Flags and Cedar Fair), and an equal number of lesser parks that tend to be overlooked by their respective sub-chains. Each of the big parks must give up one of their coasters, and once that's all done, the "donated" coasters are distributed across the lesser parks, with each such park getting one. Parks that don't play are mid-tier parks, as well as smaller parks that already have 100% development. It'd be an interesting exercise to see which coaster would make the most sense for each park to give up, and where those coasters should go. For the "big" parks, I'm thinking: Cedar Point, Kings Island, Carowinds, Canada's Wonderland, SF Magic Mountain, SF Fiesta Texas, SF Great America, SF Great Adventure. For the "small" parks, I'm thinking the four "have-nots" of legacy Cedar Fair (Valleyfair, Dorney Park, Worlds of Fun, Michigan's Adventure) and four of the lesser legacy Six Flags parks that have room to expand (SF America would be in the mix; the other three may be a bit tricky--St. Louis, Darien Lake, Great Escape perhaps? I think Frontier City and La Ronde may be too developed to play, but I could be wrong about one or both).

[@lp3078]

incredibly thankful that viper, ninja, anaconda, invertigo, dragon fyre, gemini, american eagle, and excalibur survived i would like a roar rmc and that's the only rmc i'd ever want

[@IronAnacondaMC]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR 5 WHOLE YEARS LOL. (This could be a series where you only upload once in 2.5 years)

[@ItsSiebay]

I remember the Roar RMC prediction and I was hoping it would’ve come sooner rather than later. Well… since then I’ve lost hope. I’d be surprised to see any new or relocated coaster come to this park.

[@IronAnacondaMC]

When this was uploaded, nighthawk had given its final ride, so ONE MORE RIGHT!

[@stepforwardentertainment715]

I got introduced to you through your Geauga Lake mini docs, and I’ve been along for the ride ever since. We’ve even commented a few times, including you dropping a Buy or Sell on the same day I was at Kings Island, so kudos are more than warranted and earned. Since we’re talking coasters that could be gone in the next 5-10 years, I want to put my 2 cents in and call out The Bat at Kings Island. Let me be clear: I love this ride, as its original incarnation as Top Gun and I took my last ride on it back in 2023 with friends. One of them getting a cut from, of all things, the safety sign. I know it’s the final Arrow suspended coaster, and that it’s still kinda popular, but we all know these Arrows have service life’s and without Arrow these days, they need a outside manufacturer like Premier Rides or Vekoma to overhaul them. But these suspended coasters are kinda in their own niche and I couldn’t see Premier or Vekoma taking it on to overhaul or retrack it. Considering that Vortex reached the end of its service life after 33 years, I think the Bat might make it to 2025, but 2026 would be 33 years and it might be on borrowed time til then. Plus, if a Son of Beast reboot (hopefully RMC but who knows) is ever on the table, taking out the Bat makes for much more room to spread out the ride if they ever end up reusing outpost 5 and resurrecting it in some way. Again, I love the Bat, but I think it’s time is likely sooner than later.

[@ThaliaAL]

Sidewinder is the best ride at elitchs 😢

[@Geminifan20]

Skull Mountain at Six Flags Great Adventure the outdoor facade has been falling apart and the park has another indoor coaster in the form of dark knight which has theming compared to Skull Mountain which is just a ride in a box

[@markvolpe2305]

I think Motocoaster at Six Flags Darien Lake could be in danger of closing, It's in a odd area of the park and it's harder to get to now with the path to Darien Square being partially accessible, it also was hardly ever open this season I don't know if it's due to mechanical reasons (remember, it's a prototype) or staffing issues.

[@DoswarePictures]

The strata coaster is about to go the way of the Tasmanian Tiger.

[@Jlaps941]

Man I remember watching this when it came out, it’s crazy how fast five years flies by

[@RankingTheMouse]

Out of every ride you listed that may close or has already closed, Dragon at Marineland is the one I want to experience the most. Really hoping she reopens in 2025 or 2026!!

[@xxbobsetsfirexx4269]

I gotta say .I like Rollercoasters but I'm not an enthusiast by any means I'm just from Ohio. I've been following you El Toro TPC and Taylor for years now. Those guys are all awesome. But for years you've put out alot of weekly content and I watch everything..I really don't know why? as I said it's not like I'm hardcore.. But you're content ,production, takes and info are all excellent.. Love your docs and vlogs but man week after week I enjoy all of your content and actually care about your coaster rankings. I'm probably insane or senile. But thanks for all the years of excellent regular content.

[@AirtimeThrills]

I wish everyone was as insane or senile as you. Thanks!

[@360coasters]

@@AirtimeThrillsLuckily I am, keep up the great content

[@feliperocha2933]

You should make another 20 coasters prediction video instead of 8!! Keep the tradition going haha

[@AirtimeThrills]

Well some of the coasters I would pick are still part of the original 30 so let those ride

[@history_leisure]

The only change I would see at the Madrid parks is if Parques Reunidos, who operates the Madrid Parks and Real Madrid World in Dubai, moves the planned Six Flags Dubai hyper to Parque Warner and has the station at Stunt Fall and then it runs out to the abandoned "Parque Warner" branch of the commuter rail and then comes back. I don't think we have a good layout diagram of the planned hyper so I don't know how it would be situated but Parque Warner has the space and I think importance in the chain. The Power Splash would probably make more sense as the German parks (Movie Park and Belantis in Liepzig) or Bobejaanland as a replacement to Dreamcatcher or dry slides and a ferris wheel-they could probably squeeze it next to the Wild Mouse since once side is not at Parque de Atracciones. Speaking of that park, I think they would add something before taking something out

[@mr.blakester]

with skyliner, apparently maintenance was being done on the ride, but this was months ago, so i am not sure, i am keeping my hopes up because i think it is a good ride, depending on what seat you ride in, and i hope to see it open again for 2025

[@willkelly9899]

I grew up with Excalibur. It’s been one of my favorites since I was a kid. Every time I’ve ridden it since 2014 or so, I’ve been mentally preparing myself for it to be the last ride I ever get on it. But 10 years later it’s still kicking!!! Even though I now live halfway across the world, I’ll fly straight to Minnesota if they announce its removal to get my last rides

[@Lukinshed]

Lakeside amusement park’s Cyclone looked real bad when I was at the park early this year. Don’t see them getting it fixed at this point. I’d predict it never reopens. The park is falling apart and I don’t see them getting the budget out of nowhere to repair it.

[@madburgers5415]

That place was falling apart 30 years ago. I'm surprised it lasted this long.

[@Lukinshed]

It’s a shame cause it’s such a quaint little park! I’d love something like that in my hometown! But everything is deteriorating from roofs to walls to paths and the rides are all aging badly.

[@TheBolligerMabillardLover]

I wish I had had the cash on me to ride it when I went by the park in 2015 while visiting Denver to go to Water World.

[@collegeluvr]

Kennywood is my home park and I really really hope between them and S&S, they can get Steel Curtain back open… They’ve already got footers going in to do reinforcement structure. It is such a fun ride, especially for a small park like KW.

[@VinceHere98]

Coasters that I predict will be gone within 10-20 years (and their replacement): Viper at Six Flags Magic Mountain: This Arrow mega-looper has been in operation for almost 35 years now, and it seems as though Six Flags may wanna keep it around much longer than we thought. However, I believe that by 2026, it may be time for it to tear it down, maybe replace it with a MACK Rides Giga. Kumba at Busch Gardens Tampa: A B&M multi-looper which has been in operation since 1993, and doesn't appear to see any signs of closing down yet... Keyword is "yet", because it will close eventually. I believe that the ride's final year of operation will be 2028, 35 years after it had first opened. Perhaps parts of the track can be reused to build a B&M Giga, reaching a top height of 350 feet and a speed of about 100 mph, stealing the title from Fury 325 as the tallest coaster to use a chain lift. Flight Deck and Time Warp at Canada's Wonderland: 2 unpopular rides at a top-premier Cedar Fair park, and they're still alive and kicking, which is just unbelievable. I'm hoping that next year will be their last year of operation, but even that would just be threatening the average coaster enthusiast with a good time. I believe their last rides will come around 2026 once AlpenFury has siphoned away whatever attendance those mechanical torture devices will have had left by then, leaving open a nice chunk of land to build a worthy replacement. Hopefully a launched B&M Invert or Wing. Viper at Six Flags Darien Lake: This is another classic Arrow looper that we might not see get ripped apart any time soon, but mark my words, that time will eventually come. Just not this decade though. Next decade, when it has gone over 50 years of operation, it will be time for it to give its final rides. I expect that to be around 2033, which will be 8 years from now. Its replacement will likely be a completely brand new coaster type, perhaps even from a future ride manufacturer that nobody knows about. Formula Rossa at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi: The last remaining relic of the coaster wars will likely be the current world's fastest coaster. It may be a landmark coaster, but with Top Thrill Dragster having been re-done, and Kingda Ka having ceased operations entirely, Formula Rossa is clearly not invincible to time. My prediction is that it will be gone sometime between 2027-2031. I honestly have no clue as to what will replace it, but whatever it may be, let us hope it can be just as iconic as the ride before it. Falcon's Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya: This ride is so massive, it will undoubtedly be a maintenance nightmare, and a very huge one unlike the other problematic coasters that came before it. Furthermore, it is being built as part of a government-funded project that nobody really asked for in a country that is a prime example of why theocracy is a horrible form of government. As impressive as it is, nobody is gonna fly to a country like Saudi Arabia, a country that is notorious for multiple human rights violations, just to ride the tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster. I really don't believe it will last within 10 years, let alone 20. I think I'll give it 5 years, but still, I don't expect it to be as successful as any of the record-breakers that came before it. Not even the park itself. All the other rides at the park will probably find new homes in other parts of the world, and hopefully in countries that are not ruled under an authoritarian regime. (more to come soon)

[@djddog5_hiphoptappjazzclub42]

13:15 my first coaster 😢💔 RIP Canobie Corkscrew

[@ThemePark_Nerdo]

“Wake up honey, Airtime Thrills posted a new video.”

[@WhatAG23]

I’ve been waiting on this for about four of those five years now

[@DeathFaN88]

Anaconda is primed to be replaced by a mack water coaster. Vortex is primed for floorless trains

[@TheNewTriStateGuy]

Waiting for 5 years, and its here!