Top 10 Craziest Moments from 2024 in Theme Parks

[@coasterjuice02]

The timing of this video and the permits to remove Rip Ride Rock'it is comedy gold.

[@luccianoabel4989]

And the footers to maybe remove Superman at sfmm

[@sovoho]

Wow... the US has had a rough year for coasters... my friend remembers getting a rollback on Ka and said it was the craziest experience of his life ❤ long live the king.

[@coasterjim]

Yeah and the uk had a pretty good year with Hyperia, nemmy 2 and gold rush

[@Dookieryan]

i'm ready to see these two talk to themselves this year

[@JustinCoasters]

Sarah: Do we go to Dubai? Future Sarah: Yeah it's awesome Sarah: How's Formula Rossa Future Sarah: It looks awesome

[@Cole8238-ru9lb]

⁠Future Taylor and Sarah: By the way y’all should take a visit to Great Adventure and ride Kingda Ka, y’all can thank us later. Taylor and Sarah: …

[@markryl-kuchar2373]

I don’t even know if I even want to go to a six flags park for 2025 just because of the way corporate slapped their costumers in the face with the way they’ve handled iconic, nostalgic ride removals, yes I know what’s new for 2025 should be epic but I’m not sure I want to spend money at their parks for them to continue the way they are

[@Spike-sk7ql]

What about all the other ride closures after the season? I REALLY hope that this new, horrible attitude towards ride closures changes real soon. This is NOT the way you treat your guests. The new superchain SUCKS so far.

[@snicks_doodlez]

Changing the Disney DAS system was very hard for me. People who abused the system ruined it for us. If they really want to control it to make sure the people who really need it and not faking it, they should use IAC program which is what Six Flags and Universal uses. I had no issue with it and I felt more secure, plus you have to do apply to the program with a doctor’s note to get it thus faking it is near impossible. Come on Disney, step it up!

[@Spike-sk7ql]

The six flags/universal way was what I thought Disney was doing. That's also the plan that we are hoping that the legacy cedar fair parks start using the six flags plan too. The abuse of the ADA pass at CP and KI is ridiculous, and they haven't done a thing about it. It all started in 2020 with the abuse.

[@EliteRailVideos]

Came here after seeing Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit got removed!!!

[@christianortiz-v1l]

I honestly knew at some point it would be removed

[@TravisBeaves]

HWATTT

[@IllegalPizza777]

More like R.I.P. Ride Rockit hahaha get it 😀

[@christianortiz-v1l]

@IllegalPizza777 true lmao

[@Tom_bradys_unretirement]

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[@dadbodgamesquad]

Just in general the trend of Six Flags closing rides without advance warning is unsettling. At least BGT gave people a few weeks when they closed Scorpion.

[@jtbowman132]

I know Nighthawk isn’t favored by hardly anyone but I have such good memories attached to that coaster with friends from all over the country. I absolutely despise the fact that they are not giving any of these coasters proper send offs. This year was ROUGH for enthusiasts 😅

[@Spike-sk7ql]

I actually liked Nighthawk. The Vekoma flying Dutchman is one of the most underrated coaster models out there. X Flight at Geauga Lake was the first one I rode, and honestly the best one too. Didn't Carowinds JUST do all that work to it too? I REALLY hope that whoever thought that closing rides down all unceremoniously like this would be a good idea, is fired by next year, or at least is convinced that this is NOT the way you treat your guests.

[@plighting_engineerd]

2024 has been wild...

[@twistedjake_]

What a horrible year for coasters. I mean, we have the delayed opening of 2 of the six flags legacy park coasters, the opening and closure of TT2, the mess of Siren’s Curse, and the closure of 5 coasters without warning. Oh, at least we got our last rides on the boomerang at SF Mexico, which is sadly only getting a retheme, yet we won’t tell you about Kingda Ka. What a year it’s been.

[@alexius_1]

So annoying that the parks never announced the closures

[@christianortiz-v1l]

yeah, zimmerman is honestly 1 million times worse than Bob Chapek & Selim Busseoul imo

[@Artbyhurricanyounot]

This might be unpopular, but I cannot wait for the Muppets retheme for Rock n’ Roller Coaster. Just imagine launching to “Can You Picture That?” from the original 1979 film! Im not at all mad about the change

[@alex33952]

The issues with new b&ms if not on this list should be at least an honorable mention? If this continues this could really hurt them

[@CoasterStudios]

Its definitely an issue, but unfortunately its been a problem for the past several years. I think its just now becoming more apparent

[@notcool1079]

Wouldn’t be surprised if 2 more coasters close in the next month

[@aloiscool]

It's almost becoming a daily thing 😭

[@christianortiz-v1l]

they should fire zimmerman, he's responsible for this BS

[@dukezap1]

An extreme spinner making the list over a record breaking launch coaster that puts premiere on the map is certainly a choice lol

[@MichaelAKaras]

I got my 300th credit in 2024! Steel Vengeance! That was a highlight for me.

[@Aerolandaircraft]

2024 was a great year coaster-wise for me. I was able to visit Europe and get on rides like BGCE and Zadra, the latter of which is now my number 1! Hopefully 2025 is even better for my credits and for the industry in general.

[@youtubeenjoyer5306]

My most recent credit was in 2023 Superman: The Ride 2024 had nothing new for me but I did visit sfne like usual

[@CoasterSwiftie]

to me, the most suprising this that happened in 2024 was..... boomerang at la ronde. i've never seen a ride get stuck so often with people on board, per my estimations, the train got stuck on the 2nd chain at least 200 times (the issue started in august), nobody really know what the REAL issue is because there is no error code showing, maintenance tried to fix the issue and it was closed for 2 weeks, it didn't work at all. BUT maintenance said it was safe to operate since it only takes about 5 mins from when the train gets stuck to when it's parked in the station, i got the confirmation a while ago that boomerang will not be removed, la ronde already took out a ride last year, but it was for a very good reson, gravitor (it BIIIIIIIIIIIG broke)

[@thrillwarrior]

2024 was a rough season for the industry. Hopefully 2025 is a much better year! As a Canada’s Wonderland regular I’m hella pumped for AlpenFury! Now just praying it opens on time. As of Dec.27/24 it’s still not vertical. 💀

[@luciano6967]

You guys are lovely and the video is top notch as always

[@kingscoasters]

2024 did me dirty mentally. a lot of frustration, anxiety, depression, it's mainly because of my stuttering issue. But it was not a fun year for me mentally. but as theme park related, seaworld should be a lot of fun, it was great to go back to kings island and im glad i got to ride iron gwazi 7 times! :)

[@ASDM_Gaming]

I have a stutter too! U got this!!!

[@Derangedlefty]

I’m sorry to hear that, stay strong :)

[@MMPatriotsman]

2024 as a year in the industry was super volatile, personally I got to Cedar Point, Knott’s, SW San Diego, and Universal Hollywood for the 1st time. Some great memories and hopefully more to come.

[@brandoncole5533]

I'm convinced that the ka closure wasnt any sf legacy personel and was strictly legacy CF personel because that style of closure is right up their alley. SF usually gave a headsup early in the season. I feel like the actions of CF execs are lowkey tarnishing the brand of six flags because none of their og parks have been the way SF parks have been.

[@CoasterVet]

The park, Lakemont Park has been taken off of RCDB. It makes me wonder if the park ever reopens and if not, what will happen to the coasters?

[@Spike-sk7ql]

That is so heartbreaking. I've tried 4 times to get Leap the Dips, and failed all 4 times. If Lakemont never reopens the rides, I hope someone can save tge 2 coasters.

[@Spike-sk7ql]

Cedar Point knew damn well that top thrill disaster was gonna be all year from the get go.

[@mcgarnagle6102]

Thank you for a great 2024. You guys are the best coaster channel and I can't wait to see what you do in 2025. Have you seen the Donkey Kong coaster videos? It looks terrible. It's just two circles and only turns right.

[@SeanSauceTV]

i literally love both of you so much.

[@Loopdyloop325]

I agree the 50th was horrible. Some people may find it hilarious but as a great adventure local it’s not even funny anymore as the park has just been getting worse and worse over the last few years.

[@Coastercapitalusa]

Was great for some parks and devastating for others what an interesting year!

[@CoasterBlox]

I recently just heard a rumor about magnum closing… CEDAR FAIR I SWEAR TO GOD ARE YOU KIDDING ME

[@dellipi13]

BRAZIL MENTIONED 🇧🇷💞

[@Reality_a_thing]

A lot of the sixflags parks for years got bad attractions. It’s comes down to attendance, reliability and costs . If a ride cost more than it’s worth to put in, it will simply be removed. They don’t owe anyone last rides . Especially given their closing them in the off season

[@Spike-sk7ql]

No, they actually DO owe their guests last rides, and announcements BEFORE the park closes for the year. This is no way to treat your guests. Especially the loyal guests who keep coming back year after year, and spending money in the park. People develop emotional attachments to these rides. I went through the closure of my whole home park (Geauga Lake) by cedar fair execs with no announcement until the day after closing day. That is not a good feeling. These places are in the entertainment industry. In the amusement park side of the business, you have to develop a good relationship with your guests, or they will stop coming back. People have stopped going to Kings Island all together, simply because, and I quote, "the park feels much too corporate anymore, and not personal at all. Like they don't really care about guests as much anymore." I've also seen where the execs are treating the season pass holders like a burden. That's not the way to win favor with guests.

[@ZacharyNeuberger]

Great adventure is screwed in 2025. Attendance will drop considerably I assume. The way they closed ka was a middle finger to everyone including the staff at the park. An announcement even if it was shorter notice was absolutely possible. Still have slight hope for refurbishment because of the permit saying work type alteration but I know deep down it’s probably just coming down😢

[@BennettKnowsOfficial]

2024 was definitely an interesting year and makes me think of 2021 when COVID hit. We're definitely still feeling and seeing the impact of the pande this season, especially GAdv.

[@ale.alejandrof]

Alpenfury is going to be the worlds best coaster 🎢🤩🛷

[@andori_AB]

The family coaster at Holiday Park is already delayed and will open at 2026 which might even cause the Xtreme Spinner to also get shiftef to 2027

[@CoasterStudios]

Oh really? Did not realize that

[@safdgbv]

2024 was definitely the year of reveal and reset. 2025 needs to be a redemption year for the industry.

[@SixFlagsfan-bt7uw]

Richard Zimmerman should RESIGN ASAP.

[@KingsDominionfan50]

He’s getting rid of coasters that are garbage (expect ka) so I don’t care and he’s also made the cedar fair parks look beautiful so here’s hoping he does the same for the six flags parks.

[@shanedenmark5536]

@KingsDominionfan50 There’s so much more that has happened under Zimmerman.

[@shanedenmark5536]

Agreed. Bring back Matt Oiumet (and Jason McClure as CP GM) at all costs.

[@KingsDominionfan50]

@ in all honesty I don’t care who’s ceo

[@basictransportenthusiast4386]

I feel like them completing falcons flight could be on this list, seeing the photos of it actually complete was shocking, and I was like, this thing actually exists

[@CoasterStudios]

We toyed with putting that on here but decided against it because Falcons Flight is a ride we’ve known was coming for a long time. It is still a huge achievement- but we elected to include it in the craziest moments of 2023 video instead because that’s when it was officially unveiled.

[@COASTER_CHASER_1]

One of the other crazy things is, is that Six Flags might not be done with removal announcements.

[@CoasterStudios]

I do not think they are done closing attractions- I expect more on the way

[@Masonthegoat]

Bring back coaster parodies

[@EmberMcLain87]

craziest for me was getting to go to Dollywood at the 11th hour for my vacation. i was supposed to go to cedar point & kings island, but unfortunately finances fell through, and thanks to my mom we were able to go to dollywood/pigeon forge to salvage the vacation vs not having one. well was shocked to hear there is one more closure of a coaster this year with rip ride rocket at universal. it's been said they are replacing it with a new attraction, and are adding more buildings around it. so glad I got my 1st and probably only ride on it summer 2023.

[@extro-order]

The video of gabby on ka made it to British national television, then it closed with no warning just enthusiast screaming at people to go there and get a last ride

[@dindog22]

Siren's Curse is the consolation prize

[@phillipswanson7466]

They should call it the six flags and cedar fair purger with all the rides being closed

[@jillianmyerly1818]

It'll be interesting to see how Siren's Curse affects Cedar Point's ride additions and removals going forward. Like you guys said, it's right next to Valravn and it has a similar gimmick, so could Valravn have moved up the removal list? Could they end up removing that next instead of, say, Iron Dragon or Corkscrew? Or how far back does this set their timeline for getting another major attraction? Are they going to get nothing major until 2030 now, versus a 2026-27 addition?

[@Spike-sk7ql]

Well it's been 6 years since Steel Vengeance, (the last major thrill ride added to CP), and in 24 they wouldhave had a refurbished top thrill dragster, had they called Intamin. But they called Zamperla, so they got not only 1, but TWO 420' lawn ornaments for 2024. So 2025 gives us out apology addition, and will most definitely reset the clock. Don't expect another high thrill ride added to CP until at least 2028-29. And they also don't need it until then. As long as they don't remove anything.

[@D4stroyed]

Bruh the Disney World thing is actually amazing people who can walk perfectly fine are sitting scooting around on carts and skipping lines I went during 4th of July this year and it was finally not a problem

[@TheVeryHappyGuy]

As someone where carowinds is my homepark, i regret not riding nighthawk as much, because now its gone and i cant do much about it

[@mulinhuan8410]

Waiting for Taylor and Sarah to go back in time to tell Dec 2023 Taylor and Sarah about 2024!

[@brianmacdonald7297]

What a weird year. I barely visited any parks because of stuff going on in my life. I'd have to say the highlight of the year was probably Iron Menace? Here's hoping for a better 2025.

[@tibotracks]

Six Flags Great Adventure's 50th anniversary season is a sketch, I don't have other words to describe it 😂😭

[@nathanjablonski8437]

What they did to the King is just unthinkable

[@maxhagenauer24]

The top 10 craziest moments of 2024 are honestly all the coasters that got removed.

[@JoeyH-sb3fq]

Kings Dominion won't relace Anaconda until 2034. Guaranteed. 😒

[@iliketrains3546]

Definitely. I doubt nighthawk will be replaced by a rollercoaster either

[@ToastGhost]

I'm surprises Universal Great Britain didn't make the list at all

[@CoasterStudios]

We learned about that in 2023- it made the list for last year. We didn’t learn anything new really about it this year.

[@ToastGhost]

Has it been that long really? My bad I guess

[@Project_Storm1999]

I wonder how great adventure attendance is going to be I assume fright fest is gonna be fine but the regular season? Flash isn’t gonna pull in numbers. Toro is awesome but without king I don’t think that’s gonna attract anyone to travel from out of state

[@danamarie2970]

Agreed 100%

[@d.j.klefeker9207]

10:52 Muppet Vision 3D is closing permanently and it was the LAST project that Jim Henson ever worked on. It just feels the Muppet retheming of Rockin' Roller Coaster is Disney's way of trying to soften the blow by saying "We're not removing the Muppets from the parks. We're just moving them to a different ride." It's like they're intentionally trying to hide the fact that they're getting rid of Jim Henson's greatest work. They still haven't posted about it on social media because they're cowards.

[@matthewgarcia9502]

You should make a video of all current record holders!

[@BarryCountyLyfe]

"PROBABLY THE BIGGEST NEWS STORY OF THE DECADE! is number 4 on our list."😊

[@CoasterStudios]

only because we already knew about it- it placed #1 on last years list

[@BarryCountyLyfe]

@CoasterStudios seeing as it was last year's news I suppose 4th isn't so bad. Thanks guys for consistently putting out awesome content! This channel has renewed my lifelong love of coasters. Keep up the good work!

[@GuyT-z7o]

At the end of the day: cedarfair err six flags makes no apologies for closures. This is the only company to destroy a national historic landmark (Big Dipper) and completely destroy the park it was in (geauga lake). They are a for profit business and don’t shy away from being ruthless savages at times.

[@MichaelDery-z7h]

And, in keeping with how they are handling the recent ride closures, they also did not announce the park's closure until after Geauga Lake's season was over. Seems like a trend.

[@hadleysadventures9770]

Please discuss the big bad wolf the wolf's Revenge add Busch Gardens Williamsburg

[@cameronlightsey6633]

Kinda surprised the big Epic Universe reveal(s) didn’t make the top 10 but very hard to argue with the stuff they did rank

[@CoasterStudios]

We elected not to place the Epic Universe stuff because its information we technically already knew about

[@cameronlightsey6633]

@ totally fair

[@AG7-MTM]

With KK closing, the other accelerators are much smaller, so Zamperla conversions still aren't out of the picture, neither Intamin (I see them possibly converting Formula Rossa if Falcons Flight goes well - hopefully it should)

[@JoeyH-sb3fq]

@@AG7-MTM No one is going to work with Zamperla after TT2. Naive of you to think so.

[@MaJoRMJR]

It does feel like 2024 has been a really bad year for theme park enthusiasts

[@cbjgirl23]

honestly i'm not thrilled with the merger at ALL! i forget that it happened most of the year but the more i think about it, the more i hate it!

[@pleasurebeachfan]

"Everybody's changing and I don't feel right"-Keane, 2004

[@maxhagenauer24]

Craziest thing if not removal of rides was probably the fact that Falcons Flight was actually happening lol.

[@tomo3387]

You guys should make an updated video for the top 10 launches in the world. Would love to see your new top 10 after all the closures.

[@Lasagna765]

Asking to meet Taylor and Sarah for my first time to bgt day 2

[@Kablooey2]

HRRR just got confirmed to be removed.😢

[@TimmahRap]

My craziest moment was experiencing (formerly) I305...and also experiencing g-loc on the second ride 😅

[@KavelleMartin-yo8xl]

Hi there Sarah and Taylor

[@ThaLion357]

I just saw official news on RIP Ride demolition and adding an Intimin as well. Is this true? Love the video guys as always!

[@AmaelFenix]

Currently in japan but only have time for one of either fuji q or nagashima spa land.whish would you recommend?

[@CoasterStudios]

Fuji-Q has the more interesting ride collection in my opinion, and is an overall cooler park, but they do have really bad operations so just be prepared to invest in some single use skip the lines if you go.

[@AmaelFenix]

@CoasterStudios thanks a lot, your opinion means a lot to me

[@dindog22]

I hope the ADA goes after Disney

[@briandevine8292]

I wonder if six flags decided to delay flash vertical volocity to 2025 so they could say they have 2 new coasters coming to the media instead of 1.

[@VagenKing]

Ripride rocket's getting removed!

[@hanae22_]

Kingda Ka is the loml

[@christoffermalmstrom5944]

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is being removed too just found out

[@everyrollercoasterrules]

And now rip ride rockit is going.

[@willieparks5847]

Y’all switched sides 😉

[@diamondback-my3gm]

Kingda ka is a 7 deuce offsuit ride

[@Masonthegoat]

Have you guys been to Adventureland instead of Lost Island in Iowa

[@CoasterStudios]

we've been to both!

[@lanesawyer9326]

im drawing my theme park in heaven on a poster boaster with rollor coasters flats rides ,and water slides with animal names similar to kings dominion include a volcano coaster.😄😄😄

[@lanesawyer9326]

is kinda ka a tiger name?

[@MikSmiljanic]

u forgot walibi holland announcing theyre dueling raptors!!

[@Kirnuonparas]

those were announced multiple years ago

[@edt-ze3ke]

I believe the dueling RMC single rail coaster was probably announced a year or two ago I believe.

[@porkryne72]

I canceled my six flags diamond membership. Great america keeps adding more rider restricted attractions

[@EliteRailVideos]

74 views in 50 seconds, they fell up

[@RaiderNation84]

First. And #1 moment of 2024 = figment socks

[@christianortiz-v1l]

Worst year ever for theme parks, no competition

[@rixrobin]

I feel like the merger has to be number one because it had an effect other lead to many of the other things on the list including thing you had higher.

[@iiskylandermansav-]

Cedar Fair was responsible, for the tragic King Da Ka situation. Rumors now is that they plan to rebuild the park in their image now that they have most control over the decisions made at the park. This isn’t Six Flags Great Adventure anymore. Cedar Fair executives plan to rebuild this park in their “squeaky clean” image, while stepping over the Six Flags community in doing so. I refuse to entertain the idea of a park that has a 50 year legacy, with some of the most beloved record breaking rides, and attractions, and a loyal grassroots fanbase and atmosphere, become Cedar Fair’s fresh new sandbox like its Roller Coaster Tycoon 3. Not to mention I wouldn’t exactly put the more conspiratorial motive past them, where petty resentment over King Da Ka stealing Top Thrill Dragster’s height record, as a upgrade carbon copy, 15 years ago lead to this decision. Nor would I put past this company,the fact that Mantis or R, (I forgot how to spell the name of the floorless conversion and I’m not looking it up right now.) being near mirror image of Green Lantern leading to that decision either. If Fair wants to rip out Great Adventure’s identity to create a “glowing new destination” for thrill seekers and tourists, then I’m not willing to leave a park for them to do it with, and I encourage any Six Flags Great Adventure loyalist to do the same. No more sales, engagement, or promotion with the park. Zero capital left. Let’s make an example out of this situation. Let’s preserve Great Adventure’s legacy, by taking away whats left before Fair builds their new ego stroker on the parks ashes.

[@KingsDominionfan50]

Parks were bad anyway.

[@dth2brny121]

ROUGAROU. You're welcome. Lastly, if the CF management that took over SF's goes after Riddler's Revenge at SFMM and put a blowtorch to it like they did Green Lantern at SFGAdv, I will be beyond livid.

[@iiskylandermansav-]

@@dth2brny121 I would say they wouldn’t dare touch the tallest standing coaster in the world, but then again, people said that about King Da Ka and look where we are today.

[@dth2brny121]

@iiskylandermansav- If anything, this is a bunch of pettiness and personal vendettas being dealt out by the Cedar Fair people...SF came out with Chang (later Green Lantern when it was moved from Kentucky Kingdom to SFGAdv) the year after Cedar Point came out with Mantis, Mantis' records were stolen by Chang/Green Lantern and Riddler, then came TTD and Kingda Ka after that. Both times it was CF first, then SF stealing CF's thunder. All these years later and the CF folks are still bitter.

[@brigurugi]

Come to Brazil! See our theme park, see our record breaking collection of pick-pockets, get abducted for minimal ransom maybe even drugs, watch our police corruption real time and come back with an unknown STI. Yay! Can't wait for 2027!

[@AirtimeDude]

I never got to ride Kingda Ka😢

[@shaneh3109]

I hate that they are changing so much at disney. They are ruining their legacy and reputation.

[@EliteRailVideos]

This was the year of coaster removals

[@Thegiver-y2i]

Unpopular opinion But I Don’t Mind Six Flags Removing Coasters Without Announcements Because I Was Not The First Time That Amusement Park Did It And People Acting Like It Was The First Time. And Closing Kingda Ka Was a Good Choice Because It Was The Reason Why Great Adventure Didn’t Got New Coasters. I Think The Reason Why They Removed Coaster From Their Parks Because Of 2 Reason First Legal Reasons And Second They Don’t Have Time To Get Finals Rides Because Of The Demolition Process

[@SnowghostFilms]

Stab wounds always hurt, even if it isn’t the first time you’ve been stabbed.

[@Thegiver-y2i]

@ Have You Ever Been Stabbed 9 Times