Coaster Idiots Last Visit to California's Great America? Plus a Visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!

[@ElToroRyan]

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[@FleshGolem420]

My massage therapist said my Vessi's look good. She's never said anything nice about my clothing before. Go figure.

[@sd2786]

I work in a kitchen and water proof shoes would be great. Does vessi make restaurant non slip shoes?

[@gavinstewart118]

the report airtime thrills joke to the snake got me dying.

[@beachboysswiftie]

same 😂

[@SophiaCleans143]

is there beef there or just friendly joking?

[@gavinstewart118]

@@SophiaCleans143 all jokes I assume

[@CanobieCoaster]

Patriot's corkscrew surprised the heck out of me. I didn't know it was possible for that type of element to have airtime.

[@WCfanboy]

I got airtime on both of kumba’s corkscrews

[@Cje_-yj8ov]

My last ride on Gold Striker was august of 21, first visit to the park, my dad and I were legit in the train before they had everyone get off and wait in the exit area. The operator said it was because the air gates broke, and that she had never seen it happen before. 30 minutes later we got our back row night ride right before park close, and it was absolutely sensational. As an east coaster (pun intended) like yourself, ik how difficult it is to get to the Cali parks, and I feel even more grateful for my experience knowing the fate of this ride. Glad to see you giving it the love it deserves

[@mclovin7440]

Glad to see you guys had a great time in NorCal! Meanwhile I was struggling with closed coasters and freeways in Colorado 🙃

[@DevinWxChase]

Just went to CGA last night for the first time in over 10 years. Pretty impressed with how Cedar Fair turned the place around, would be a shame to lose the place. Also Flight Deck's ops were still terrible lol. The Gold Striker ops were killing it though.

[@jasonritner9662]

Giant Dipper at the Boardwalk is a classic coaster. The Santa Cruz Boardealk is one of my favorite parks ever.

[@Tortidis987]

Giant Dipper is Phoenix good!!

[@jasonritner9662]

@@Tortidis987 dude, I grew up close enough that I could go regularly. It's the coaster that broke my fear of coasters and made me love them. I even forgive it for giving me whiplash on that hard turn after the second drop. 25 years later my neck still crackles in the spot I hurt it taking that turn the wrong way lol

[@FleshGolem420]

That and the Giant Dipper at Belmont just make me happy. And yeah always enjoy a day in Santa Cruz.

[@nataliebielema9118]

literally had the worst day ever but a new coaster idiots vid has made it soooo much better

[@beachboysswiftie]

Glad to see you guys at CGA, my beloved home park. I wish I was still in California (in another state atm for college), maybe I could’ve met you. Anyways, I genuinely hope by some miracle that the park can be saved, I don’t care who buys it or what happens just please save it. And if nothing else, I hope all the coasters will be relocated. I’m still so heartbroken that cedar fair sold it I don’t want it to closeeee😭😭. I go ALL the time and have been a season pass holder for 5+ years, it’s such a special place to me.

[@ElToroRyan]

Yes I hope it can be saved also! It’s a nice charming park!

[@beachboysswiftie]

@@ElToroRyan fingers crossed!

[@michaelbaxter6146]

I heard some guy wants to buy all of CGA's rollercoasters and relocate another Californian location we have some hope!

[@johnnyray2955]

Glad to see how much you all liked the Santa Cruz boardwalk, it put a big smile on my face. It's my home park, and favorite summertime spot since I was a kid. The arcades are no joke too

[@beachboysswiftie]

It’s a great place. I only live like 40-50 minutes from it so it’s one of my locals parks (cga is my home one tho). I went there in may for my school’s senior ditch day and it was so fun

[@mcpusc]

i used to work in the redemption arcades & games there, this brings back soooo many memories!! the boardwalk is a gem, i had no idea how unique it was having grown up there!

[@sockswastakentwice]

i live like 10 mins frorm it lol

[@dr.manhattan7283]

YESSS SANTA CRUZ!! As a Santa Cruz mf, it’s always great to see the boardwalk get some love, super underrated!

[@urbex_coasters]

Santa Cruz's Giant Dipper is the best coaster of the 1920s. Crazy laterals and airtime, how was that only built 4 years after the invention of the upstop? Honestly holds it's own with CGA's big 3 in my opinion.

[@Veste7182]

That was my first woodie! I went on it as a kid after my dad spent a good half tour trying to convince me because *I* was convinced wooden coasters were crafted by the devil and would immediately crumble lmao Santa Cruz is a really cool area, the arcade slaps

[@jzckvsn]

Gotta love Northern California vlogs!

[@beachboysswiftie]

as a Bay Area resident, always good to see my part of the state get some love for once

[@jzckvsn]

@@beachboysswiftie yep definitely!

[@DJJODolla]

Isn’t everyone a single rider on a single rail coaster? Lol

[@davidflores5907]

Literally just visited this park 3 months ago and it was amazing. Visited during a friday night and the longest line we had was railblazer for 20 mins. Got to ride almost everything and would visit again in the future just for Gold Striker.

[@sacsmitty]

17:35 I don’t know what that is… spit out my water!!!!

[@creamcitysista1970]

13:35 “better Demon at Six Flags Great America…” That’s damn right!

[@jameslitwin5635]

So funny thing….you guys were talking about the song you use in the background of the Japan videos. Well, when I went to Japan last summer, that song was playing in a Tokyo train station. I thought I was going crazy for a second lmao

[@chitownsuperfan]

Last year i rode the Giant Dipper in San Diego, and it was relatively tame. I assumed the Giant Dipper in Santa Cruz would be similar, so I thought my 6 year old could ride it as his first "big boy" ride. And holy crap that thing moves! I was not expecting that opening tunnel experience too. He was scared but liked it!

[@kindahighjedi5469]

these videos bring me so much joy man... wish i had some buddies that did stuff like this. Keep it up Ryan!

[@sciguy4297]

Telling the drop tower cable story to someone while ON a drop tower is just cruel lol

[@noclosecoasters9903]

Started watching your videos early covid and JR Banger gives me some weird flashbacks...good and bad

[@DeadRabbit5]

Chiefs fan here, can't hear news of our offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy (aka Eric the Enemy) without thinking for a half second to myself, "B Man the Antagonist". Its a stupid name association game my brain plays every time I guess. Now you know, great video btw!

[@Wandering_Outlaw]

I've been to this park 3 times this year Gold Striker is so much fun and flight deck is way better than I was expecting. You're absolutely right, they don't make inverts like they used to.

[@ianmumford7176]

Crazy how I just left the Bay Area yesterday and ElToroRyan posts about being in the region the next day.

[@MrJamieBattle]

4:40 i remembered that. 15:40 oh he made that banging tune?!? Wow!

[@evanh3506]

I know there are rumors about goldstriker being relocated to Carowinds. Personally I would love that because Carowinds is my home park :)

[@coasterconquistador2517]

These are the best vlogs I’ve seen! I’m sad this park is closing, at least railblazer will hopefully be relocated to a lesser cedar Fair park, I mean it’s a 2018 rmc raptor.😢

[@scorn-52]

BOARDWALK VISIT HYPE!!!!! this is my home park i love it

[@AngryGumball]

CF just sold the land it sits on. They still own the park. Since the said announcement, a bunch of park improvements have been happening both on and back stage. Being optimistic, I think the park is still going to be here to stay...I mean, it's my work place and my place of relaxation so I'd definitely hope for the best with the place. So far I'm liking the improvements I'm seeing.

[@acowwithlegs]

Why would someone buy the land if they can’t make money from it 🤔

[@jjkeesler657]

I know the guy is who working with the company ProLogis and says that “They are going to close it down in 6-8 Years, it just depends how long it takes the land deal to process” but it sounds like it will most likely close.

[@brucegibson1813]

I’m so glad you came back to the Bay Area! It was nice meeting you man. And yeah, ever since the retrack it has been absolutely flying at night! ITS CRAZY!! PLZ come back again 🙏

[@monferno1]

I haaaated the standing coaster it hurt my legs so much, over all I loved great america

[@coasterincalifornia]

I was there, I think i just missed you guys 😂 hope you come back soon

[@travisbakke8893]

Love that park! Will continue to go until it closes. Rail Blazer alone is worth it!

[@noahsylvain4723]

Omg always love the shoutouts to Canada’s Wonderland, hope you guys come back soon 😢❤

[@frostflake6076]

I love RMC raptors, the only one I've ridden is Stunt pilot, but I rode it around 8 times in the span of 2 days. 6 times the first day, and twice the next day

[@masterwatermelonthemeparks]

bro lord ryan is the best and I love all of his videos and im so sad its dying, never been and prob never will

[@ElToroRyan]

I hope you can make it! And I’m glad you like the videos!

[@masterwatermelonthemeparks]

@@ElToroRyan as a young Canadian who is poor id be insanely lucky and I’m happy I respawned :)

[@MissyMidna]

My uni nearby use to pay for us to go to Great America every year. I'll be really sad if this park closes!

[@tntcake6327]

Man i was waiting for this video, one of my friends told me you were visiting while we were there

[@jaya1000]

Yoooo nate go to Sedona Arizona when the new mattel park opens. Great hiking

[@jerryrocketandthegogogirls3517]

Would be cool if kings island could buy that rail blazer ride

[@messyfilms6325]

Cedar fair owns the ride so no need for kings island to buy it.

[@TrthWrld]

When Patriot aka Vortex was a stand up The corkscrew literally tried to throw you off the train. Tho it was a headbanger moment hahahaha

[@ParkVisions]

Ryan at it again, killing it🎥🔥🔥🔥

[@freyak5401]

I know you were joking about walking to the park but I actually took public transit there. It was quite pleasant

[@Godzilla-xr4kj]

It was cool meeting Uncle Nate at Fiesta Texas

[@askjeevescosby2928]

I guess the city isn't letting them change out the zoning so they won't be able to demolish the park lol.

[@kimberlythompson719]

Love B Mehs shirt!!!

[@RoseClover24]

The giant dipper at Santa Cruz was my first roller-coaster

[@tinykidtoodotcom1]

Dude, is that castle rock state park? Love that place!

[@ElToroRyan]

I believe so!

[@psymonds]

@eltororyan any link to the hike location? Glad you enjoyed some nature! This is our second home park but I agree that I wish the closure threat were towards SFDK.

[@aquamarine13yt]

I never really realized how beautiful the park is, what a lovely entrance :(( total L cedar fair

[@GavHern]

“panda express is a walk on” LMAO

[@YGuy1999]

I’m going to GCA on Saturday, April 28th! Looking for any advice on how to get the most out of the day

[@ev7d167]

I sampled JR Banger from the Fuji Q coaster idiots video, which is how I was able to make it a one hour loop

[@Dinodad322]

I believe Nate is looking for the word "avuncular" 😂

[@history_leisure]

Tech God? I thought you said Olteca. I was going to say "He's a Liveman and not a Deadman" but no one would get the joke

[@TS_Mind_Swept]

The lack of water and constant earthquakes, definitely California LUL Also I marked that Taqueria down, whenever I do manage to get over there I'll definitely be hitting up that place

[@jesudsgames7976]

that dragon coaster at santa cruz was my first credit

[@ryanmcdonnell5988]

Goldstriker had no airtime when I rode it

[@DoomPlague]

Well it was at least nice of Nate to talk about the tower at KK instead of the death that actually happened on CGA's tower.

[@jonny-b4954]

4:44 Oh yeah. CALL 1-800-COLLECT! 13:59 Men shall not haveth the tittays. It's in the bible friend. 14:50 Dude, I love The Originals and Vampire Diaries. It's still SO NUTS to me Cedar Fair would sell a park they've put so much investment into. I mean, look at all those solid coasters. They may move like Rail Blazer but the others? Doubt it.

[@Tortidis987]

BART

[@ElToroRyan]

BART

[@Uncle_Nate]

Barrrrrt

[@MrJamieBattle]

VTA light rail from Milpitas BART Station :)

[@Becausing]

BART

[@nuttyfruitloaf]

BART! It was great running into Uncle Nate and Bmeh! I hella appreciate the shout outs and so glad you got to enjoy the park! Come back soon, plz! ~Honorary Coaster Idiot, Fiona

[@Galistia]

So glad I watched this (legally) high.

[@darealguy8841]

13:32 HOLY DUMPTRUCK

[@bspitzack]

1:43 that's one of them famous CA Nope Ropes. Glad you didn't touch it. But yes, this state is beautiful, just leave the cities.

[@frozenuruguayball6436]

I know where they weee at the start of the video they were at Henry cowells state park in Felton which is just north of Santa Cruz I know because I have been there

[@terrificted3430]

Bay Area Rapid Transit Good luck and stay away from the east bay, oops you went to Vallejo, hope you survived 😂

[@domenichughes7792]

chalkmarks on the boulders during that hike. ETR's road to 200k includes climbing content, confirmed

[@spacemilker9093]

13:59😅🤣

[@TheArrowDynamicsGuy]

Californias Great America is my home park and its sad to see it go but I personally think it's not going to go stay

[@loganarnoldkicks4321]

After you walk back to the East Coast from California, you should swing by Southern Pennsylvania and I'll join you and we can walk to Six Flags Mexico together mang!

[@warriorfam3489]

What's the song at the beginning when it's cedar fair making money.

[@TristenChenLife]

Hate California gas prices? Here’s a great idea! Take the VTA bus from the SJC airport to Metro/airport, light rail station, then take the VTA light rail, blue line to Baypoint, then take the orange line to great America/Levi stadium and walk to Californias Great America from there. It’s not so expensive way to get there. And it’s probably faster.

[@shanedemont9980]

be cool if herschend bought the park and put their stamp on the west coast

[@StevenLang42]

You said what you thought of the roller coasters, but what did you think of your visit to Castle Rock Park?

[@ElToroRyan]

My hike to CGA was phenomenal and probably the best part of the whole trip

[@StevenLang42]

@@ElToroRyan lol I’ve worked a block from CGA, across the street from SJC, and I go rock climbing; I recognized exactly where you were and know where that is relative to the other two. And Grizzly soured me on woodies for way too long.

[@SadMarinersFan]

how rough was rail blazer BTW cause I road WWGL about a week ago and holy Jesus that coaster is rough for only being 4 years old.

[@circuitgamer7759]

Was the audio desynced for anyone else? It could be a computer issue, but I don't know what would cause it beyond what I've already checked.

[@xWORLDxCHAMPIONx]

I’d be so sick after 3 rides in a row on an RMC single rail. Those compact layouts are so forceful. They look like they’re moving in fast forward.

[@WraptorRangler]

Of course the one day I'm not there

[@targetedandfiring4336]

It pays to have a Costco Membership. Paying 4.98 is a place where gas is 5.50 - 6.00

[@Alan_Smith]

Uncle Nate lives in rural PA(which is every not Pittsburgh or Philadelphia) so there is a mountain and valley between his driveway and his front door, he is not a hiker, just trying to get to and from his car!!!

[@Alan_Smith]

Also, how did B-Meh climb to the top of the mountain and not make a comment about still being faster than Millennium Force’s lift hill??? Did you both make peace???

[@2scared2ridehypers96]

Weird, I literally added $1 to my card so I could do the haunted house dark ride thing. Just earlier this summer

[@dannyhopkins2329]

Was curious. Do you guys ever get sponsored to go places like this or is it all out of pocket?? Wondering cause youre living my dream lol

[@tjmthegreat4009]

single rider line on a single rail is Fing hilarious ngl

[@beccareichard6669]

correct me if just wrong but the park won’t officially be closed/sold for the deal til 2033 right?

[@D00rHandleMedia]

Having operated all the major coasters there I can understand why Grizzly had slow dispatches. Grizzly ops have the most tedious restraint check in the park meanwhile Flight Deck and Patriot are the simplest.

[@AMCustomCoasters]

Its dumb asf too since you could literally have zero restraint on Grizzly and be perfectly safe.

[@D00rHandleMedia]

@@AMCustomCoasters It really is overkill given how gentle the coaster is but the lapbars were always janky. There is a mirror on the air gates that reflects a small hole on the load side of the train and the lapbar was considered locked if this little pin dropped down and covered the hole. However there were a few times we would push down and the lapbar would still be unlocked even if the pin dropped. The seatbelt was added as a backup in case this ever happened as to prevent a pr nightmare from what I heard. The lapbars were not the most accommodating either as I distinctly remember having to escort angry guests off the coaster for not fitting and kids unbuckling and standing up on the seat as the train rolled into the station. During one of my shift breaks, Grizzly had gone down because some kid stuck their leg out and hit the unload control panel. So much shit went down when I worked their for one season. That ride is pretty awful from an operator pov tbh

[@AMCustomCoasters]

@@D00rHandleMedia oh no doubt its shitty to operate, maybe even shittier than the ride experience. Have no clue why the hell that thing wasnt torn down a decade ago, possibly the most pointless coaster in the world.

[@D00rHandleMedia]

@@AMCustomCoasters Lol I’d argue the ride experience is better than the op experience. Any coaster with low riding trains and lap-bars is a back breaker. Which is why Gold Striker and Grizzly are the most physically demanding major coasters as an unload or load attendant.

[@Mister_Brown]

@@D00rHandleMedia it really is a shame that they didn't put ptc trains on it buzz bars or not, the one at kings dominion loads so much faster and can pretty often not stack

[@Swizych]

Jimmy jay on produce best song to listen to going to a theme park especially six flags in my opinion

[@therobotgamer354]

Six flags discovery kindom looks like mid park compared to cga

[@talflick]

love when you throw in the random wilde beast diss. that ride is not good.

[@planetcoaductions8820]

Grizzly doesn’t know how to use the force

[@nicholaslatorre8123]

But does anyone else ever notice the Blink-182 and Lamb of God music snippets? Or is it just me

[@AmusementLabs]

THANK YOU FOR CALLING OUT Flight Deck crew. Oh my God they're so slow. Especially Kris with the half blonde/half black hair.

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

This park is about to face extinction!

[@saberline152]

wait, only a couple years ago they installed railblazer, now they're selling the land? what's gonna happen to the rides?

[@opraiderman904]

Link Tech God's channel!

[@AMCustomCoasters]

Someone also died on Great Americas drop tower.

[@corybourrier9722]

What is Boeing made rollercoasters?

[@Verlisify]

Been needing some Coaster Idiot content