Ranking Every Major Coaster Coming WORLDWIDE in 2020

These are 28 major coasters debuting in 2020 across the globe, and I'm ranking them up!

[@spider0804]

Eventually coaster advertisements will be like: "Tallest and fastest metal non inverting family style coaster in the wild west section of the park"

[@cr128]

Don’t forget that it is probably the tallest and fastest by like 6 inches and 3 miles per hour.

[@spider0804]

@@cr128 With a 91 degree over vertical drop.

[@revimfadli4666]

@@spider0804 you mean 90.5?

[@AWasteOfSpace-sz2os]

CR12 that would be a giant step forward for coasters more accurately I’ll be the tallest by one centimeter and fastest by 1/4 mph

[@spider0804]

@@revimfadli4666 Steepest steel hybrid wooden Styrofoam coaster on the west coast of the U.S. *by half a degree.

[@_lucas_1k_]

“Because it’s Australia the back car will run backwards” WOW 😂

[@somerandomperson9724]

TheRandom I think it’s just because all of the new coasters since dc rivals have something on the back car

[@parkesyreviewsstuff7587]

The dc rivals backwards is incredible.

[@ryane5281]

Soon we’re gonna have a coaster where the back car runs upside-down.

[@coastercountdowns7736]

“They’re just copying the swarm”

[@mcmaximus6109]

@@somerandomperson9724 yeah it creates competition since dc was a success

[@ccubsfan94]

Coaster enthusiasts: I hope to get a rollback on this Intamin Intamin:Let's just build one that rolls back

[@SirenHead00]

100 iq

[@kiandoesnt]

im currently listening to all this and crying

[@StamfordBridge]

With all these new coasters coming, it seems certain that 2020 is going to be a great year for coasters and amusement parks! I can’t think of anything that could possibly get in the way of that happening.

[@MrRyan1124]

Well…

[@SirenHead00]

jinked it fam xD

[@gogy4]

13:49 about the "discount giga" argument i hear a lot about orion, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Orion has a budget of 30 million dollars, the exact same budget as Fury at Carowinds, likely due to inflation/rising steel costs.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Yeah there are a lot of factors that could have inflated the price for a lesser ride

[@vargflagsc772]

@@AirtimeThrills the GP won't care anyways, it still looks huge to them.

[@ThemeParkCrazy]

Fury also has tax incentives from the NC Government.

[@gogy4]

Theme Park Crazy Yeah I heard about that, somewhere in the range of $900,000. I wonder if the city of Mason gave Kings Island similar benefits?

[@jefflong1799]

Still though, it IS odd that they didn't TRY to make it more interesting than Fury.. That's not like them..

[@djsugarc1075]

I think iron gwazi will not disappoint but pantheon will exceed any and all expectations

[@martindipshit8673]

666flags love the username

[@Coolsomeone234]

Pantheon is gonna be the sleeper hit

[@FynnFolf]

If only they opened in 2020 lol

[@zarkio]

Panthéon is noob the beast is Parc Asterix intamin blitz

[@cooperallen7145]

Hasn't aged well haha

[@BHV0810]

I swear Vekoma's models have the coolest names.

[@sheeple04]

They are quite original with their layout names yeah. Although the overall model name is Sit-down Looping Coaster or MK-1101, the layouts have wacky names like Bermuda Blitz yeah

[@jonathonedwardmiller]

Coaster manufacturer breakdown: Zamperla: 1/28 S&S: 1/28 Unknown: 2/28 Mack: 3/28 Intamin: 5/28 Gerstlauer: 1/28 B&M: 4/28 Premier: 1/28 GCI: 1/28 Gravity Group: 1/28 Vekoma: 6/28 RMC: 2/28

[@steelcityfootball9607]

New Vekoma style looks amazing. Hope one comes to the U.S. soon

[@revimfadli4666]

@John Lorton nah, probably their old engineers retired & the young ones get to prove that upscaling their smooth Roller Skater track is the solution. That, and the R&D budget boost from Transmart's bulk purchase of cloned coasters

[@thomasbrinkman4853]

John Lorton yeah no mate

[@stingrays1878]

Kings Island on Vortex’s Spot

[@steelcityfootball9607]

Vekoma left us with garbage

[@ArrowThrills]

@John Lorton they could if they wanted to Arrow can't copyright them

[@TBanos]

Really wanna see more of those modern Vekomas come to the U.S. 👀

[@gdkeen3307]

I dont know the thought of that launched flying vekoma kinda gives me shudders

[@sheeple04]

@@gdkeen3307 why?

[@ArrowThrills]

@@gdkeen3307 that should have replaced firehawk

[@urbex_coasters]

It's possible S&S would be contracted to build something similar. But being that Vekoma is Saensai's European division they will probably never come back to North America.

[@appendixless52]

Pantheon is #1 for me. Unfortunately I feel like it’ll be a maintenance nightmare lol

[@EmeraldBayMovies]

Same here. My fingers are definitely crossed.

[@steveo7771286]

I hope not. Intamin really needs to work on fixing their reputation so we can have more of them here.

[@jamesm8829]

I’m excited for pantheon, it’s at my home park and I hope Covid 19 doesn’t keep the park closed for long

[@beardedswordsman2901]

As long as it was designed to be maintenance friendly I don't see why it wouldn't be.

[@alec3419]

The Hagrid ride has a similar forwards-backwards section to pantheon, and that seems to run pretty well, so I think Pantheon should probably have decent uptime.

[@mitschy78]

Why I like roller coasters. AIRTIME THRILS MAKES IT FUN!

[@NilesTheRobot]

Same here! I'm still scared to actually ride one, but Airtime Thrills makes it fun to just watch and learn about them :D

[@mitschy78]

Becca [AMellowMarshmallow] it was kinda a pun also

[@chancethetraveler458]

Benjamin Deutsch thrills* not to be rude but you spelled it wrong/: why I like Coasters There fun not because of air time thrills but he is a good KZbinr.

[@coastercraziness]

Vekoma is rocking it this year!

[@tismejaytee]

Ikr

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

I'm most excited for Pantheon, because of how different it will be from anything else I've ever ridden, but I'm guessing that Iron Gwazi will still be my favorite. I haven't done much research on new rides coming internationally, so there was plenty on your list that I wasn't aware of.

[@DoswarePictures]

Another relocated coaster is Woodstock Express at Michigan’s Adventure, a coaster relocated from Michigan’s Adventure.

[@morerandomrainbows2794]

I thought that was a new coaster. Where was it confirmed to be a relocation to Michigan’s Adventure from Michigan’s Adventure?

[@rileyberge7945]

More Random Rainbows Yes, they moved it from one kiddie area to another. Kind of funny to see how little Cedar Fair cares about Michigan’s Adventure.

[@DoswarePictures]

Riley Berge they still care more about us than they do ValleyFair! Plus, why do we need a second kiddie coaster? We’re not Energylandia!

[@ArrowThrills]

Yall aren't making any since.

[@DoswarePictures]

Mystic Timbers Fanboy neither are you.

[@luke-qq1sd]

Vekoma is turning into a top 5 manufacturer. And I love it:)

[@switchback445]

I’m so hyped my home park is getting Iron Gwazi!

[@christarsitano3245]

I’m hyped that my present home Park is getting Jersey Devil and my future home Park is getting Ice Breaker!

[@colemouledous4817]

Switchback Coasters my present home park is getting a Power Splash and my future home park is getting a Power Splash

[@switchback445]

Coaster Chris nice ice breaker and jd both look very good

[@switchback445]

Texas Coasters the power splash actually looks super fun and I think it’s getting too much hate

[@tismejaytee]

Switchback Coasters yay! Someone who thinks it’ll be good! SFOT is my home park and I’m glad to see someone supporting it.

[@positiveG]

Your channel greatly inspires me. Just simple coaster talk has taken you so far on this site and with fellow enthusiasts. Fantastic work man. Love, positiveG

[@FullTimeCoasterTour]

Great list.I feel very good about where you have them all ranked. I'm surprised that there are still so many unnamed coasters at this point. I didn't expect that. I am most excited about Pantheon and Jersey Devil and I am confident I will get on both this year. Potentially Orion and CandyMonium as well. This is exciting stuff man. Well done!

[@HangtimeThrills]

The first video of 2020 that’s actually good. I had to say it...

[@1q965]

Hangtime Thrills I agree mang

[@bghj6yu246]

We all do mang

[@gretathundermien3010]

MANG MANG MANG MANG

[@MathewsCoasterVids]

@@gretathundermien3010 what’s mang?

[@cruzloera4931]

A good omen for the rest of the year. I bet 2020 will be the greatest ever.

[@jbsthecoolest]

You are killing it with the uploads!!!

[@AnimalzyNL]

It seems like 2020 could be one of the strongest years in terms of coasters in a long time. Really wondering what all those new vekomas will be like.

[@chuckjokic4557]

Oh. Spoiler from the future, it wasn’t

[@jaredbates3906]

You post so much great content CONSTANTLY and that's why I love this channel :)

[@steelnole3847]

I was at BGT today and Iron Gwazi looks super impressive! I can’t wait.

[@Imulletman12]

Roller coasters make me really really sick in real life but I can’t stop watching your channel. It’s something I can’t quite understand but is too good to question.

[@amusementscape]

Fan theory: Cedar Fair “nerfed” Orion so it wouldn’t be in competition with Cedar Point and that’s why they waited so long to build a Giga because they know they needed to add SteVe in first

[@Stef8988]

Makes sense, Cedar Point is much more profitable. Plus, I went on Orion this summer and it’s still a really fun ride

[@seekingthrills3878]

“Dueling Dragons” oh I miss that ride at Universal 😞

[@DoswarePictures]

James Mohess Vlogamer and the Intamin Duelling Dragons is more like another coaster at Universal, Battlestar Galactica in Singapore.

[@Spiderific]

So do I man. So do I. 😞

[@ArrowThrills]

It could have been relocated

[@grduvio2662]

Same

[@redplayzz3123]

Who else thinks that all his videos are like movies

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

Red Playzz I could watch all his videos all day every day

[@andrew.donnel1y]

So basically half the coasters don’t have names

[@AirtimeThrills]

If they do, then RCDB isnt aware of them

[@tigor1]

having BGT being my home park has never been greater

[@theaveragecoasterenthusias2585]

Can’t wait to get to Busch Gardens Tampa and Sea World Orlando this spring for my first times.

[@robloxandminecraftmaster3466]

Everyone: OMG We ArE GeTtING So Many CoAsTeRs 2020: not on my watch

[@Vansmackable]

You do a great job with these videos!

[@RowdyB51]

Covid-19: *I'm about to end this whole years career*

[@XscreamThrills]

I think Texas Stingray will be the sleeper hit of 2020.

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

XscreamThrills definitely agree

[@Jaxsen522]

COVID-19: enters the chat!

[@OtakMilans]

Definitely was since that and Orion where the only us coasters that opened

[@MediocreToker]

Solid ranking! I’m stoked for Orion. My buddies and I go up to Ohio from Alabama every summer for it

[@vzs01]

10:00 there have been built two of this model in China. You can find the POVs on the channel MiyaPa Masane. 11:54 the trackwork of F.L.Y. has been completed a few months back, they are now building a new hotel and a restaurant. The construction seems to progress at a decent rate

[@rparqer]

"Wow can't wait to ride Pantheon and Iron Gwazi this year!" Little does 2020 Chris know...

[@drewblouch8625]

Awesome video! I am so excited to ride Candymonium!

[@chloebridges5440]

I live in Utah and Julie Freed, who owns Lagoon, has said that unfortunately Primordial will not be opening for the 2020 park season ://

[@FlynnJavier]

i watch your videos everyday when eating dinner and its the best

[@seanlewis1148]

*The West Coast is TOTALLY left out in the cold with all these unique and SIZEABLE coasters flooding the East..........I.AM.TRIGGERRRRRRRED!!!!!!*

[@Tuppoo94]

Damn, I live in Finland and have been to PowerLand, and I had no idea they were working on a new coaster!

[@connerglennpenfold]

Imagine this video but made in 1990. “Number 4. Boomerang. A Vekoma Boomerang coming to Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California.”

[@exactchunk5685]

It makes me happy that Americans remember the uk has coasters. We’re not that bad!! 8)

[@brookenjonas]

Kelly Llambias as an American, I really wanna go to Alton Towers😩

[@exactchunk5685]

Brooke Jonas cedar point is my dream

[@brookenjonas]

Kelly Llambias oh definitely! I get like an excited little kid there and sprint to all the different rides lol

[@exactchunk5685]

Brooke Jonas luckyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!! I want to ride an rmc!!!!!!!!!

[@brookenjonas]

Kelly Llambias the only one I’ve been on is Steel Vengeance and it’s amazing!

[@4373fg]

It's crazy to watch this almost a year later and over half of these coasters aren't even open or aren't even done being built yet

[@coasterfansyd2987]

Yeah I agree, leviathan at sea World Australia will open in September which is just insane

[@yashadityasehgal2305]

Aquaman power wave is there in Walibi Belgium (a first to be there before the US). There is some great floater air time and there are three launches which are sometimes more extreme than you expect. And to top it all off you either get really wet, or not at all.

[@aaronscibelli7078]

I’m sooo psyched for 2020!!! I really hope I can get out to New Jersey because Jersey Devil looks lit!!! Also, Hurricane at FSK is already open, so WCR actually isn’t the last coaster to open in 2019 😂.

[@DeLoreansgarage]

I can confirm that Primordial will not be opening in 2020... I have been keeping track of the construction on my channel!

[@pypeapple]

Hey dude, love your videos, keep it up

[@hzzyscp]

All those new Vekoma rides are going to be very cool!

[@Fairgroundking1]

during my trip the suspended giant boomerang won’t be erected in 2020 as from one of the staff employees stated they are moving mirabilandia to another bigger location however parts of de ja vu is scattered all and the park including where customers walk

[@phillinsogood]

I live in Tampa and I pass by Busch Gardens and the new iron gwazi looks insane the drop is so steep and I can see the large zero g roll from the road

[@danielhawthorne1838]

Such a fantastic time to be close to Busch Gardens Tampa. The Busch gardens/ sea world entertainment group are really killing it. Busch Gardens or Seaworld really couldn't have better owners at the moment.

[@Soonjai]

The Vekoma Energy Storm is actually a extended Lifthill Version of Energylandia's Formula. There is already one out there called "Celestial Gauntlet" at China's Oriental Heritage Changsha Park.

[@CalebEncarnacion]

A good idea for a video would be the best roller coaster per model for a specific company. Such as kraken being the best b and m floor less or Montu being the best b and m invert as well as other manufacturers

[@blizzmuzic]

Petition for Cedar Fair to do a full 2021 announcement, like Six Flags.

[@jonathonedwardmiller]

I kinda like the idea of park press conference style announcements

[@blizzmuzic]

@@jonathonedwardmiller same, just no cringe, and no super loops, but huss frisbees and S&S clones are fine by me.

[@DoswarePictures]

I would prefer if they would announce rides in the style of a Nintendo Direct.

[@madelinegarber7860]

Switch Orion and Jersey devil and this list is perfect. Though I’m in the very small minority that is salty that Iron Gwazy is edging SV out by so little in terms of its stats and is supposedly shorter in track length. Jersey Devil and Candymonium are my top 2 but only because they’re at my home parks. I wonder if Iron Gwazy will be known for its super loud lift hill like Steel Vengeance.

[@joshsteiner4705]

As a cedar point fanboy, I am also very salty about Iron Gwazi. I really hope that Cedar Point gets a GCI inverted dueling coaster in 2021.

[@madelinegarber7860]

BigBoy Steiner omg I thought I was the only one! I don’t know if you guys will get a GCI inverting coaster. It might be too soon for that. If you do though it won’t be dueling. Or you’ll get a dueling noninverting GCI.

[@joshsteiner4705]

Unfortunately, you're probably right. Maybe we'll try and wait and get a T-Rex. Though that probably won't happen.

[@madelinegarber7860]

Yah probably not for another few years. The raptors are still pretty new. RMC has said they want to build more of those first. But I definitely think we should keep our eyes on GCI.

[@joshsteiner4705]

That makes sense.

[@Jason-sj2xm]

Florida is getting some good new coasters in the next few years. Iron Gwazi, Ice Breaker, Tron lightcycle power run, guardians of the galaxy cosmic rewind, and there us a rumored 2021 wing coaster at seaworld

[@nathandroppedoff]

Can’t believe were already in 2020, like wow that decade was fast.

[@1rhpsfan]

Since it was actually announced in 2019, despite opening in 2020, can we give West Coast Racers an honorable mention.

[@DoswarePictures]

1rhpsfan it was announced in 2018 for a 2019 opening.

[@jaydenchrist6152]

It opened on December 22nd so it still made 2019

[@1rhpsfan]

@@jaydenchrist6152 Actually that was a soft opening.

[@ConceptualCoasters]

Hurricane actually opened at FSK already in 2019! Also, I would have ranked the vekomas higher but I respect your opinion

[@YouTubestopsharingmyrealname]

at first I was like "what?! pantheon should be number one!" then I see iron gwazi in the top spot, and I was like, "yeah, ok, that fair."

[@daltonrose3330]

I have a trip planned to Busch Gardens Tampa this year to ride Iron Gwazi but I haven't been to Cedar Point so I won't know how it stacks up against Steel Vengeance :(

[@axlthepaxll]

Cheetah hunt is awesome, man I remember going on it when i was 8 and DAYUMMM

[@FyesanFan]

Flamingoland is my closest park so I'll be paying a visit to that one this year for sure...it's rumoured to have lap bars instead of shoulder restraints which could make for a more thrilling ride!

[@Gabes1321]

It does have lap bars plus the drop is bigger

[@MaxThrills]

Hey airtime thrills how do you get all the footage on your video???

[@Luca-ph2yg]

I'm planning to Ride 3 new for 2020 coasters this year. F.L.Y. and the 2 other vekomas coming to Tripsdrill ;)

[@chancethetraveler458]

Best part about air time thrills he doesn’t beg for likes or subscribers

[@theryanpetty]

Him complaining about Iron Gwazi. People who's homepark is Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (me) : Oh, you suffer.

[@KlueLuke]

Hopefully we will still be able to ride some of these

[@jussihakonen4148]

The new coaster Pitts Special at powerland/powerpark isnt an extension of Junker. It is a different ride but it has the exact same color as Junker that could be changed.

[@midnightdarkfrost]

I’m certainly glad to have Busch Gardens Tampa as my home park. I’m super excited for Iron Gwazi

[@amazingcoasters7972]

I am so excited. I will be riding 5,3, and 2 (Jersey Devil, Candymonium, and Pantheon.

[@GoreGirlFX]

Gwazi better be #1.... I will wait and edit this when the video is over. ...You have earned my Sub sir.

[@soilaborrero]

For your next video, can you do Most Intriguing Flat Rides?

[@nashwagemakers]

What do you think about George and the Dragon from Efteling Netherlands? Quite a epic but small GCI in my opinion

[@DrummingWriterTrekfan84]

There's a light blue clone of verticka at Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas called "Iron Shark". Pleasure Pier is the closest thing to a theme park that the Houston/Galveston, Texas area(my home area) has since the very sad decline and closer of Six Flags Astroworld. :( I still almost tear up every time i think of Astroworld. lol.

[@christarsitano3245]

“Fun spot Kissimmee will be adding Hurricane.” Me: HA! NOPE!

[@DoswarePictures]

Coaster Chris they’re not adding it?

[@CrazyWharf625]

it already opened

[@DoswarePictures]

CrazyWharf625 I know, but nothing about 2020?

[@AirtimeThrills]

They snuck it in last week of the year

[@johnsweeney4371]

@@AirtimeThrills K

[@lachmaster9288]

So glad there are more coasters in Australia

[@coasternut3091]

I'm excited to see these next-gen Vekomas. After their CEO said "The SLC as we know it is extinct" I got excited

[@coasternamegenerator5611]

The 2 energy storm coasters are operating and have POV’s on Miyapa Masane’s channel

[@SunshineStateCoasters]

Actually Hurricane at Fun Spot opened on Christmas Eve! Honestly I don’t think they’ll regret it at all, it’s fun, and has some of the best laterals ever!! I wouldn’t call it rough but it’s janky and your going from side to side the entire ride. It’s weird but in a good way!

[@AirtimeThrills]

Yeah they werent the one I implied would be regretting it (that would be La ronde) but Hurricane was originally a 2020 coaster that snuck in for 2019

[@mrsallmight]

Universal Orlando is putting in the new Velocicoaster, which looks wicked. The theme is going to be important, and I’ve heard there’s going to be animatronic raptors throughout the terrain.

[@mackenziefritz8169]

Hurricane at Fun Spot Kissimmee actually already opened on Christmas Eve. Just rode it a week ago, not that fun XD

[@TylerPCoyne]

Just for clarification, a Vekoma Energy Storm is like the Formula roller coaster at Energylandia, but instead of having a launch, it has a lift hill and has a couple more hundred feet of track.

[@johnnyhiker3066]

I’m really looking forward to riding Iron Gwazi!

[@dizzel4323]

Bush Gardens Tampa is my home park, and I'm so hyped for Gwazi. Still want a record breaking Giga in the safari area tho

[@khkayla6575]

The DiZZeL Me too! I can’t wait

[@louisepalmer1455]

Yes you mentioned storm chaser. Paultons park could do with it. I live about half an hour away from there so looking forward to riding it

[@DoswarePictures]

Louise Palmer who needs a spinning coaster when you have Peppa Pig?

[@louisepalmer1455]

@@DoswarePictures it's a good pepa pig bit but we can always do with more coasters. If you want theming the paultons park is great

[@coasterland325]

I love the list and the channel, some day I hope my channel gets as big as yours. Amazing video!

[@wertyboy4302]

jesus new junker looks crazy what the hell edit: the vekoma energy storm is formula in energylandia with a lift hill btw lol

[@sheeple04]

And, instead of going into the brakes like on Formula, it goes into a tunnel, pops out into a banked airtime hill, goes into another tunnel before taking a right hand turn into the brakes.

[@aleishameier7606]

lagoon (my home park) keeps going with the safe option like primordial, but more choices like cannibal would pay off in no time.

[@PancakeNation]

Okay, ice breaker actually did not disappoint for me. Ice breaker was super fun and I can't wait to ride it again!

[@nuccinucci7011]

Id swap the Vekoma launch coasters with Candy and Orion. Stingray id put higher...looks like one of the better GCIs. And id move the dreamworld mack up. But i agree with the top 2 spots

[@ArrowThrills]

Right that would be a better replacement for Firehawk than Orion

[@johnsweeney4371]

@@ArrowThrills You're joking.

[@ArrowThrills]

@@johnsweeney4371 nope.

[@abcankickmeistersiceman1740]

Hals Über Kopf is coming to my home park!!

[@utahcoasterenthusiasts]

Primordial might even be a 2022 opening as the park has hinted at that.

[@SydFromSpace]

I'm so excited to have pantheon only an hour away. so so excited.

[@o123Michi321o]

The Energy Storm is actually Formula from Energylandia but with a lifthill. Decent ride and could be fun with the lifthill.

[@phillinsogood]

Ice breaker looks fun however as a person who visits sea world often it gets pretty busy and this type of coaster is most likely going to have one car meaning a ridiculously long wait