Rollercoaster Rants

Why Do Kings Island & Cedar Point Feel Different?

After our first visits of the 2026 season to Kings Island — along with everything we saw from Cedar Point’s opening weekend — we started noticing something that felt… different.From operations and atmosphere to ride experiences and overall park quality, we discuss some of the changes we’ve personally noticed so far this season and whether the guest experience at these parks is starting to shift.We still love these parks and want them to succeed — but we also think it’s worth having an honest conversation.Have you noticed any differences this season? Let us know your thoughts below 👇

10 Things You NEED to Bring to an Amusement Park

Planning a trip to an amusement park? These are 10 things you NEED to bring to make your day smoother, more comfortable, and a lot more enjoyable. 🎢From extra socks and portable chargers to weather gear and essentials most people forget, we’re sharing what we personally bring based on our own park experiences.Check out some of the items we recommend below 👇10 — SUNSCREEN: - Face Lotion — https://amzn.to/4coSPvC - Spray — https://amzn.to/4c8tlUs9 — HAND SANITIZER: https://amzn.to/3OkkMwn8 — ZIPPER PANTS / SHORTS: - Shorts — https://amzn.to/4vrDZgn - Pants — https://amzn.to/4cEDWGH7 — GLASSES STRAP: https://amzn.to/4vrqZHw6 — COMFORTABLE SHOES: https://amzn.to/4swJgkh5 — EXTRA SOCKS: https://amzn.to/4dCZvZg4 — SPI BELT: https://amzn.to/4dCZvZg3 — BACKPACK: https://amzn.to/4t6XIAz2 — Don’t forget the Meds you take!1 — PHONE CHARGER: https://amzn.to/4cJx75NAs an Amazon Associate, we do earn from qualifying purchases in the links above at no extra cost to you. We just appreciate any help that allows us to continue ranting about the thing we love most, Rollercoasters.ALL OF OUR RECOMMENDED GEAR:-Keep your phone CHARGED all day at the park (you'll NEED this for the digital Fast Lane) -- Anker Portable Charger: https://amzn.to/4bQKem9-Our GO-TO camera at parks that takes photo and video — Canon C50: https://amzn.to/4729svd-The cameras we use to film in-studio — Canon C70: https://amzn.to/4dsPYnn-The mics we use in-studio — Shure SM7db: https://amzn.to/470Bszq-Our on-the-road mics at parks — DJI Mics: https://amzn.to/4uPb7P4-The lens we use to get CLOSE UP of coasters — Canon RF 70-200: https://amzn.to/4uPb7P4-The BEST all-around lens to use at parks — Canon RF 24-70: https://amzn.to/3Pdkess-The ND Filter I use to make sure I get the crispy coaster shots — Peter McKinnon VND 2-5: https://amzn.to/4bMZtwl-Backpack that makes visiting parks easier — Nomatic McKinnon Camera Pack: https://amzn.to/3Pgr4NN-The Drone we use (not at parks lol) — Mavic Air 2: https://amzn.to/40CylKh🚨 Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more coaster news, theme park updates, and honest reactions from Rollercoaster Rants!MusicBed SYNC ID: MB01ZXKOXWPJEWO

5 New Roller Coasters Coming in 2026 We Can’t Wait For

2026 is bringing some incredible new rides, and we’re breaking down the 5 we’re most excited for. 🎢 From massive thrill machines to unique new concepts, these upcoming rides have us counting down the days. ALL OF OUR RECOMMENDED GEAR:-Keep your phone CHARGED all day at the park (you'll NEED this for the digital Fast Lane) -- Anker Portable Charger: https://amzn.to/4bQKem9-Our GO-TO camera at parks that takes photo and video — Canon C50: https://amzn.to/4729svd-The cameras we use to film in-studio — Canon C70: https://amzn.to/4dsPYnn-The mics we use in-studio — Shure SM7db: https://amzn.to/470Bszq-Our on the road mics at parks — DJI Mics: https://amzn.to/4uPb7P4-The lens we use to get CLOSE UP of coasters — Canon RF 70-200: https://amzn.to/4uPb7P4-The BEST all-around lens to use at parks — Canon RF 24-70: https://amzn.to/3Pdkess-The ND Filter I use to make sure I get the crispy coaster shots — Peter McKinnon VND 2-5: https://amzn.to/4bMZtwl-Backpack that makes visiting parks easier — Nomatic McKinnon Camera Pack: https://amzn.to/3Pgr4NN-The Drone we use (not at parks lol) — Mavic Air 2: https://amzn.to/40CylKhAs an Amazon Associate, we do earn from qualifying purchases in the links above at no extra cost to you. We just appreciate any help that allows us to continue ranting about the thing we love most, Roller Coasters.🚨 Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more coaster news, theme park updates, and honest reactions from Rollercoaster Rants!MusicBed SYNC ID: MB01CRTKNIGXBKI

The Best Cedar Point Coasters Ranked…2026 Edition

It’s time for our updated 2026 rankings of every roller coaster at Cedar Point. From Steel Vengeance to Magnum XL-200, we’re breaking down where every ride stacks up after our latest visits to the park.Some of these rankings may have changed… and not everyone is going to agree.How would you rank the coasters at Cedar Point?ALL OF OUR RECOMMENDED GEAR:-Keep your phone CHARGED all day at the park (you'll NEED this for the digital Fast Lane) -- Anker Portable Charger: https://amzn.to/4bQKem9 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazZrN2tvQVhiLVhCQWVfdlBYR2IxM0JZdjBzd3xBQ3Jtc0trakZ6RFZ5endGT1NxTTloUWdnZUdaeGZuV2lld1JiVExHbmdpZWRxcm5NOUlQT1AwREN3VFNEVjJkR0lmbTBrbGpra0tZSmQwdHNRQzVRb3dXNFF1WHFhN3pydmU0bVk4eXpWb2FIOFNoRmkybmdfSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4bQKem9&v=7nnUPKZva0s]-Our GO-TO camera at parks that takes photo and video — Canon C50: https://amzn.to/4729svd [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblcwYWFfd094QlJDZ19jcmlWbnJWZ2p0SWJ5UXxBQ3Jtc0ttX0JkSkdVaE9iMVNZejFKdXZ0MmJZdVd6UUxaR3ZPSmRkem8ySXdxeFdNeGQwdnB2bEg4NTlrN01YRlFqdkgyUTgybGs2NG01MVJWYjNpbm84NWM0MzA1YU40emxLOTAyMmRTSmhrQ09nWVVLWGNKQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4729svd&v=7nnUPKZva0s]-The cameras we use to film in-studio — Canon C70: https://amzn.to/4dsPYnn [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0p3dGZOamRDV0U2RFYzZDVYaHFGOXBPMk9xd3xBQ3Jtc0tsakU1cXRtOURLMVVWSlVjbHJ0cUlzRTRyZHI5dGhoMGMzcHpyNEVLTzlBc1Rjcm9IcnFVcVE1dU5IZ3IwWnAtYzRTczNUeWVaWXhDV3E3SWxndHVXakpLbk1NRG1ZbXl1ekh5TnZzTUVUNHNzaEcybw&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4dsPYnn&v=7nnUPKZva0s]-The mics we use in-studio — Shure SM7db: https://amzn.to/470Bszq [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnZEaTBrV1R2dXBYYzhkZXIwcFpWel8tTmhCQXxBQ3Jtc0tucXBId0RrdmwxRjJYZUJINWZ3V1psNHoxZUJ3Q0dvX2pGMl9JSFJDcHdGb1kwRkN3bjcxV0gtLWpDMDhvWk9hZ2p4Y1NyR2g1LU05M3hTUnhJaEVsQ2t5QWZRTEdEYlhHTFlhTlhHempnb0pZYmVwZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F470Bszq&v=7nnUPKZva0s]-Our on the road mics at parks — DJI Mics: https://amzn.to/4uPb7P4 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW5yTWZJbnZVNmx3Q1Jod3YzaVhjUjNXSFc3QXxBQ3Jtc0trUTZXaFJEQ3BzY2JnWmpUdE5EM0VGN2lwVktnajdOUVIxbjB3LWhSMll0b1hlNV9SSXEzcXE4dGxpOXI2RndEbTZhRlh6RW9sUDVhYzdhcnotd3NQdTVQQVRWaTVXV2ZwaFQtRlZUMUVyUzJXVG1rbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4uPb7P4&v=7nnUPKZva0s]-The lens we use to get CLOSE UP of coasters — Canon RF 70-200: https://amzn.to/4uPb7P4 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFR5bEQtanRIbG5HbXBlNFFhLU9hcWFKdnJlZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttNnc1WjB2Z0c1MFhLLXpuNWdDOEptblFHYnp4a050TnE2V1A1Qk1mRU9xN3c2UW5iQlF6NWtqbjVTYTVSYm03T0ZEcm43b1BmbXE3ZDloN0hQLTkzY21hbEo3NkUyajN6VWRDNUcxX0pVZkdtcjhaYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4uPb7P4&v=7nnUPKZva0s]-The BEST all-around lens to use at parks — Canon RF 24-70: https://amzn.to/3Pdkess [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU1jOGRLaFJvaWZwZzJabmM3S1dmMHJlQVEtUXxBQ3Jtc0tsUjBEaDlRdEJfUkR0WktveF8wbzhkQ3c3Q1h2OGFuc0sxWDJUTEJXdmFFZXd0U1BxN2NhRlJDNFBuaXBDWXFFcXRtRElvR3VhN1VIVFlpMXh2MWh5RkU0NHZvMzN4aDRyN2c0X2FtOXV3eWJLWnR3aw&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3Pdkess&v=7nnUPKZva0s]-The ND Filter I use to make sure I get the crispy coaster shots — Peter McKinnon VND 2-5: https://amzn.to/4bMZtwl [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2U2ejBkU3hZOEtmZkw2V21jSktiaG0tRWhBd3xBQ3Jtc0tuNzBnTWMtd201NnBZRFJvWUl3TnlHVE03SUtKaGQxWWJyWnNZMlNRQTFfbkp5N0JkLTFSUXlNVDFZUjZReC1nMFRXRU9ocFBZdnBlR0dmcG9DWW0xT0lDRFN4dXF1MTBPb2ExTmplczJNcVI3Rm4xQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4bMZtwl&v=7nnUPKZva0s]-Backpack that makes visiting parks easier — Nomatic McKinnon Camera Pack: https://amzn.to/3Pgr4NN [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3Jyb0RUb0dNaHAtSnFHeGZXdklZdS12bTZoUXxBQ3Jtc0trSEZiZnVEMjBKUG5laXRnZm9QTVBZemZvVHB5dUdDMWZBbkRKRGlIYy1jYUFiZVZteTQ2TmR1cUROWGpwcFFvc2ZWUFVEYWNzN2ppSEdTRF85cW1qeklJdW1MQjUyWmhfZFJSQnNfQzlkLWxjTWhaaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3Pgr4NN&v=7nnUPKZva0s]-The Drone we use (not at parks lol) — Mavic Air 2: https://amzn.to/40CylKh [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUxzUy1qVHFVZHFkREwyNXVUTjRSaUxfa0xEd3xBQ3Jtc0tsb3psdGV1U2NPQ3Bqc3VqS0FxS0FlaTNXcWM4Nk5hZDkwY3FHNFJNSmZFeDJSN1lmZVNpOGlWZzdTamxHOUVKWXZIdHBCam1GNnV5MTQ1c2N0cHB2c0J1NmxNMkVmbUd4aUJhZXlRX1JSbWQtZzI2TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F40CylKh&v=7nnUPKZva0s]As an Amazon Associate, we do earn from qualifying purchases in the links above at no extra cost to you. We just appreciate any help that allows us to continue ranting about the thing we love most, Rollercoasters.🚨 Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more coaster news, theme park updates, and honest reactions from Rollercoaster Rants!MusicBed SyncID: MB01YZKKXHESWOQ

We Crowned the Best Rollercoaster in America… People Won’t Agree

64 coasters entered. Only one survived. After weeks of debate, we’ve crowned the best rollercoaster in America… and this one might spark some arguments. Do you agree with the winner? 🎢 📄 Download the bracket:https://we.tl/t-fEt8oxDwxqALL OF OUR RECOMMENDED GEAR:-Keep your phone CHARGED all day at the park (you'll NEED this for the digital Fast Lane) -- Anker Portable Charger: https://amzn.to/4bQKem9-Our GO-TO camera at parks that takes photo and video — Canon C50: https://amzn.to/4729svd-The cameras we use to film in-studio — Canon C70: https://amzn.to/4dsPYnn-The mics we use in-studio — Shure SM7db: https://amzn.to/470Bszq-Our on-the-road mics at parks — DJI Mics: https://amzn.to/4uPb7P4-The lens we use to get CLOSE UP of coasters — Canon RF 70-200: https://amzn.to/4uPb7P4-The BEST all-around lens to use at parks — Canon RF 24-70: https://amzn.to/3Pdkess-The ND Filter I use to make sure I get the crispy coaster shots — Peter McKinnon VND 2-5: https://amzn.to/4bMZtwl-Backpack that makes visiting parks easier — Nomatic McKinnon Camera Pack: https://amzn.to/3Pgr4NN-The Drone we use (not at parks lol) — Mavic Air 2: https://amzn.to/40CylKhAs an Amazon Associate, we do earn from qualifying purchases in the links above at no extra cost to you. We just appreciate any help that allows us to continue ranting about the thing we love most, Rollercoasters.🚨 Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more coaster news, theme park updates, and honest reactions from Rollercoaster Rants! MusicBed SYNC ID: MB01NIJMRA7NQPX