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TilenB

TilenB

Strata Poster
TilenB said:
As a person that likes to make long and pointless lists, I decided to make another one for my 2000th post on here. What's everyone's favorite coaster by the decade of their respective opening years? As an added extra, I've also added my favorite creds from the year of opening.

2010's: Taron, Phantasialand
2016: Taron, Phantasialand
2015: Baron 1898, Efteling
2014: Sky Scream, Holiday Park
2013: Karacho, Tripsdrill
2012: Shambhala, PortAventura
2011: Raptor, Gardaland
2010: Joris en de Draak, Efteling
2000's: X2, SFMM
2009: iSpeed, Mirabilandia
2008: Muntanya Russa, Tibidabo
2007: Troy, Toverland
2006: Black Mamba, Phantasialand
2005: SheiKra, BGT
2004: Sonic Spinball, Alton Towers (or whatever it's now called)
2003: Nemesis Inferno, Thorpe Park
2002: X2, SFMM
2001: Expedition GeForce, Holiday Park
2000: Katun, Mirabilandia
1990's: Nemesis, Alton Towers
1999: Matterhorn Blitz, Europa Park
1998: G'sengte Sau, Tripsdrill
1997: Stampida, PortAventura
1996: Colorado Adventure; Phantasialand
1995: Dragon Khan, PortAventura
1994: Nemesis, Alton Towers
1993: Kumba, BGT
1992: Höllenblitz, German Fairs
1991: Nothing :(
1990: Viper, SFMM
1980's: Olympia Looping, German Fairs
1989: Olympia Looping, German Fairs
1988: Ninja, SFMM
1987: Dream Catcher, Bobbejaanland (default)
1986: Black Hole, German Fairs
1985: Magic Mountain, Gardaland
1984: Alpenexpress, Europa Park (default)
1983: Alpina Bahn, German Fairs (default)
1982: Psyke Underground, Walibi Belgium (default)
1981: Python, Efteling (default)
1980: Scorpion, BGT (default)
1970's: Revolution, PBB
1979: Revolution, PBB
1978: Colossus, SFMM (default)
1977: Steeplechase, PBB (default)
1976: Revolution, SFMM
1971: Gold Rusher, SFMM (default)
1960's: Rock&Rollercoaster, German Fairs (default)
1950's: Wild Mouse, PBB
1940's: nothing :(
1930's: Nickelodeon Streak, PBB
1920's: Giant Dipper, SCBB
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Been a while, so...
2020s: Ride to Happiness, Plopsaland De Panne (#1)
2023: Bucklbahn, Eis Greissler Manufaktur (not in top50)
2022: Jumanji, Slovenian Fairs (not in top50)
2021: Ride to Happiness, Plopsaland De Panne (#1)
2020: F.L.Y., Phantasialand (#35)
2010s: Wildfire, Kolmarden (#2)
2019: Zadra, Energylandia (#3)
2018: Hyperion, Energylandia (#11)
2017: Lech, Legendia (#15)
2016: Wildfire, Kolmarden (#2)
2015: Oblivion - The Black Hole, Gardaland (#26)
2014: Helix, Liseberg (#7)
2013: Karacho, Tripsdrill (#32)
2012: Shambhala, PortAventura (#12)
2011: Hair Raiser, Ocean Park (#19)
2010: Joris en de Draak, Efteling (#36)
2000's: Katun, Mirabilandia (#9)
2009: iSpeed, Mirabilandia (#14)
2008: Muntanya Russa, Tibidabo (#50)
2007: Troy, Toverland (#10)
2006: Black Mamba, Phantasialand (#16)
2005: Superman Escape, Warner Bros. Movie World (#31)
2004: Daemonen, Tivoli Gardens (not in top50)
2003: Balder, Liseberg (#22)
2002: Silver Star, Europa Park (#18)
2001: Expedition GeForce, Holiday Park (#13)
2000: Katun, Mirabilandia (#9)
1990's: Wild Mouse, Luna Park (#17)
1999: Wild West Mine Train, Ocean Park (#48)
1998: G'sengte Sau, Tripsdrill (not in top50)
1997: Mine Train Ulven, Bakken (not in top50)
1996: Colorado Adventure; Phantasialand (not in top50)
1995: Wild Mouse, Luna Park (#17)
1994: Nemesis, Alton Towers (unranked)
1993: Kumba, BGT (#40)
1992: Höllenblitz, German Fairs (not in top50)
1991: Nothing :(
1990: Viper, SFMM (unranked)
1980's: Lisebergbanan, Liseberg (#49)
1989: Olympia Looping, German Fairs (not in top50)
1988: Jetline, Gröna Lund (not in top50)
1987: Lisebergbanan, Liseberg (#49)
1986: Black Hole, German Fairs (not in top50)
1985: Shaman, Gardaland (not in top50)
1984: Alpenexpress, Europa Park (not in top50)
1983: Alpina Bahn, German Fairs (not in top50)
1982: Psyke Underground, Walibi Belgium (not in top50)
1981: Python, Efteling (not in top50)
1980: Scorpion, BGT (unranked)
1970's: Revolution, PBB (unranked)
1979: Revolution, PBB (unranked)
1978: Colossus, SFMM (unranked)
1977: Steeplechase, PBB (unranked)
1976: Revolution, SFMM (unranked)
1971: Gold Rusher, SFMM (unranked)
1960's: Rock&Rollercoaster, German Fairs (not in top50)
1950's: Wild Mouse, PBB (unranked)
1940's: nothing :(
1930's: Nickelodeon Streak, PBB (unranked)
1920's: Giant Dipper, SCBB (#23)
 
Matt N

Matt N

CF Legend
Let’s give this ranking thread a go…

2020s: Jurassic World VelociCoaster - Universal’s Islands of Adventure
  • 2023: Pipeline: The Surf Coaster - SeaWorld Orlando
  • 2022: Iron Gwazi - Busch Gardens Tampa
  • 2021: Jurassic World VelociCoaster - Universal’s Islands of Adventure
2010s: Mako - SeaWorld Orlando
  • 2019: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure - Universal’s Islands of Adventure
  • 2018: Icon - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
  • 2017: Mine Blower - Fun Spot Kissimmee
  • 2016: Mako - SeaWorld Orlando
  • 2015: Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure - Alton Towers
  • 2014: Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts - Universal Studios Florida
  • 2013: The Smiler - Alton Towers
  • 2012: Wodan Timbur Coaster - Europa Park
  • 2011: Cheetah Hunt - Busch Gardens Tampa
  • 2010: Thirteen - Alton Towers
2000s: Silver Star at Europa Park
  • 2009: Blue Fire - Europa Park
  • 2008: Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster - Drayton Manor
  • 2007: Crush’s Coaster - Walt Disney Studios
  • 2006: Stealth - Thorpe Park
  • 2005: SheiKra - Busch Gardens Tampa
  • 2004: Revenge of the Mummy - Universal Studios Florida
  • 2003: Nemesis Inferno - Thorpe Park
  • 2002: Silver Star - Europa Park
  • 2001: Euro Coaster - Travelling
  • 2000: Kraken - SeaWorld Orlando
1990s: Oblivion at Alton Towers
  • 1999: Rock’n’Rollercoaster - Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • 1998: Oblivion - Alton Towers
  • 1997: Euro Mir - Europa Park
  • 1996: Montu - Busch Gardens Tampa
  • 1994: Nemesis - Alton Towers
  • 1993: Kumba - Busch Gardens Tampa
  • 1992: Big Thunder Mountain - Disneyland Park Paris
  • 1990: Vampire - Chessington World of Adventures
1980s: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
  • 1989: Treetops Rollercoaster - Oakwood
  • 1988: Avalanche - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
  • 1987: Scorpion Express - Chessington World of Adventures
  • 1985: Schweizer Bobbahn - Europa Park
  • 1984: Alpenexpress - Europa Park
  • 1983: Flying Fish - Thorpe Park
  • 1980: Big Thunder Mountain - Disney’s Magic Kingdom
1970s: Revolution - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
  • 1979: Revolution - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
  • 1977: Steeplechase (Right) - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
  • 1975: Space Mountain (Alpha) - Disney’s Magic Kingdom
1930s: Nickelodeon Streak - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
  • 1935: Grand National - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
  • 1934: Blue Flyer - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
  • 1933: Nickelodeon Streak - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
1920s: Big Dipper - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
  • 1923: Big Dipper - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
 
Rob Coasters

Rob Coasters

Hyper Poster
2020's: Ride to Happiness, Plopsaland De Panne
2010's: Untamed, Walibi Holland
2000's: Piraten, Djurs Sommerland
1990's: Megafobia, Oakwood Theme Park
1980's: Olympia Looping
1970's: Revolution, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
1960's: 🤯
1950's: Tyrolean Tubtwist, Joyland Children's Fun Park
1940's: 🤯
1930's: Grand National, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
1920's: Big Dipper, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
1910's and below: 🤯
 
RcTmix

RcTmix

Mega Poster
2020s: Iron Gwazi
  • 2023: ArieForce One - Fun Spot ATL
  • 2022: Iron Gwazi - Busch Gardens Tampa
  • 2021: Tidal Twist - Columbus Zoo
  • 2020: Orion - Kings Island
2010s: Steel Vengeance
  • 2019: Copperhead Strike - Carowinds
  • 2018: Steel Vengeance - Cedar Point
  • 2017: Mystic Timbers - Kings Island
  • 2016: Storm Chaser - Kentucky Kingdom
  • 2015: Fury 325 - Carowinds
  • 2014: Lightning Run - Kentucky Kingdom
  • 2013: GateKeeper - Cedar Point
  • 2011: Cheetah Hunt - Busch Gardens Tampa
  • 2010: Intimidator - Carowinds
2000s: Voyage
  • 2009: Diamondback- Kings Island
  • 2008: Steel Hawg - Indiana Beach
  • 2007: Maverick - Cedar Point
  • 2006: Voyage - Holiday World
  • 2005: SheiKra - Busch Gardens Tampa
  • 2004: Revenge of the Mummy -Universal IOA
  • 2003: Top Thrill Dragster - Cedar Point
  • 2002: Wicked Twister - Cedar Point
  • 2001: Phantom’s Revenge - Kennywood
  • 2000: Millennium Force - Cedar Point
1990s: Afterburn
  • 1999: Afterburn - Carowinds
  • 1998: Great Bear - Hersheypark
  • 1996: Montu - Busch Gardens Tampa
  • 1995: Raven - Holiday World
  • 1994: Raptor - Cedar Point
  • 1993: Kumba - Busch Gardens Tampa
  • 1992: Arkansas Twister - Magic Springs
  • 1991: Mean Streak - Cedar Point
  • 1990: Thunder Run - Kentucky Kingdom
1980s: Magnum XL200
  • 1989: Magnum XL200 - Cedar Point
  • 1987: Vortex - Kings Island
  • 1985: Disaster Transport - Cedar Point
  • 1984: Big Bad Wolf - Busch Gardens Williamsburg
  • 1980: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - WDW Magic Kingdom
1970s: Beast
  • 1979: Beast - Kings Island
  • 1978: Gemini - Cedar Point
  • 1977: SooperDooperLooper - Hersheypark
  • 1976: Thunder Road - Carowinds
  • 1975: Space Mountain - WDW Magic Kingdom
  • 1974: Trailblazer - Hersheypark
  • 1973: Carolina Goldrusher - Carowinds
  • 1972: Racer - Kings Island
1960s: Blue Streak (1964) - Cedar Point

1950s: Sea Dragon (1956) - Columbus Zoo

1940s: Comet (1946) - Hersheypark

1930s: I got nothin 🤷

1920s: Jack Rabbit (1920) - Kennywood
 
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James F

James F

Hyper Poster
2020s: Toutatis - Parc Astérix
2023: Toutatis - Parc Astérix (#5)
2021: Kondaa - Walibi Holland (#7)
2020: Max + Moritz - Efteling (#144 & #145 [by default])

2010s: Hyperion - Energylandia
2019: Zadra - Energylandia (#3)
2018: Hyperion - Energylandia (#1)
2017: Heidi the Ride - Plopsaland de Panne (#75)
2016: Wildfire - Kolmården (#8)
2015: Schwur des Kärnan - Hansa Park (#6)
2014: Helix - Liseberg (#2)
2013: The Smiler - Alton Towers (#30)
2012: Shambhala - Port Aventura (#9)
2011: Cheetah Hunt - Busch Gardens Tampa (#23)
2010: Joris en de Draak - Efteling (#22)

2000s: SheiKra - Busch Gardens Tampa
2009: Blue Fire Megacoaster - Europa Park (#27)
2008: Troublesome Trucks - Drayton Manor (#174 [by default])
2007: Furious Baco - Port Aventura (#39)
2006: Stealth - Thorpe Park (#18)
2005: SheiKra - Busch Gardens Tampa (#13)
2004: Revenge of The Mummy - Universal Studios Florida (#49)
2003: Balder - Liseberg (#21)
2002: Silver Star - Europa Park (#15)
2001: Cobra - Walibi Belgium (#127 [by default])
2000: Kraken - Seaworld Orlando (#16)

1990s: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster - Disney's Hollywood Studios
1999: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster - Disney's Hollywood Studios (#20)
1998: Oblivion - Alton Towers (#57)
1997: Tonnerre De/2 Zeus - Parc Asterix (#46)
1996: Montu - Busch Gardens Tampa (#28)
1995: Dragon Kahn - Port Aventura (#24)
1994: Nemesis - Alton Towers (#25)
1993: Kumba - Busch Gardens Tampa (#31)
1992: Big Thunder Mountain - Disneyland Paris (#68)
1991: The Ultimate - Lightwater Valley (#104)
1990: Vampire - Chessington World of Adventures (#94)

1980s: Nessie - Hansa Park
1989: Eurosat - Europa Park (#71)
1988: Avalanche - Blackpool Pleasure Beach (#106)
1987: Lisebergbanan - Liseberg (#58)
1982: Psyké Underground - (#67)
1981: Python - Efteling (#88)
1980: Nessie - Hansa Park (#54)

1970s: Revolution - Blackpool Pleasure Beach (#72)

1960s: N/A

1950s: The Wild Mouse - Blackpool Pleasure Beach (#197 [by default])

1940s: N/A

1930s: Cyclone - Southport Pleasureland (#95)

1920s: The Big Dipper - Blackpool Pleasure Beach (#80)
 
JoshC.

JoshC.

Strata Poster
It's time for...TABLES!

DecadeCoasterParkRank
2020sToutatisParc Asterix1
2010sTaronPhantasialand2
2000sBalderLiseberg8
1990sNemesisAlton Towers13
1980sPhoenixKnoebels11
1970sRunaway Mine Train Six Flags Great Adventure96
1960s---------
1950sVuoristorataLinnanmäki41
1940sCometHersheypark159
1930sGrand NationalBlackpool Pleasure Beach48
1920sThunderhawkDorney Park152
1910sRutschebanenTivoli Gardens 88

And because why not, here's my favourite ride from each year:

YearCoasterParkRank
2023ToutatisParc Asterix1
2022FønixFårup Sommerland 22
2021Jersey Devil CoasterSix Flags Great Adventure12
2020CandymoniumHersheypark18
2019TaigaLinnanmäki3
2018HyperionEnergylandia23
2017Lech CoasterLegendia33
2016TaronPhantasialand2
2015Der Schwur des KärnanHansa Park10
2014HelixLiseberg6
2013JuvelenDjurs Sommerland27
2012SkyrushHersheypark5
2011Van Helsing's FactoryMovie Park Germany25
2010Joris en de DraakEfteling14
2009AnubisPlopsaland34
2008PiratenDjurs Sommerland42
2007TroyToverland20
2006El ToroSix Flags Great Adventure19
2005Kingda KaSix Flags Great Adventure17
2004Dæmonen Tivoli Gardens 46
2003BalderLiseberg8
2002GoliathWalibi Holland16
2001Colossos - Kampf der GigantenHeide Park15
2000Lightning RacerHersheypark51
1999MedusaSix Flags Great Adventure97
1998Vogel RokEfteling54
1997Steel ForceDorney Park60
1996Colorado AdventurePhantasialand32
1995Rhombus RocketFantasy Island177
1994NemesisAlton Towers13
1993Batman The RideSix Flags Great Adventure36
1992Runaway Mine TrainAlton Towers149
1991Jolly Rancher RemixHersheypark187
1990VampireChessington111
1989GoudrixParc Asterix92
1988AvalancheBlackpool Pleasure Beach119
1987LisebergbananLiseberg24
1985PhoenixKnoebels11
1984Boomerang Bellewaerde205
1983Big LoopHeide Park163
1982Psyke UndergroundWalibi Belgium45
1981PythonEfteling137
1980NessieHansa Park87
1979Revolution (BPB)Blackpool Pleasure Beach122
1977SooperdooperlooperHersheypark124
1974Runaway Mine Train Six Flags Great Adventure96
1951VuoristorataLinnanmäki41
1946CometHersheypark159
1935Grand NationalBlackpool Pleasure Beach48
1932RutschebanenBakken141
1924ThunderhawkDorney Park152
1923Big DipperBlackpool Pleasure Beach170
1914Rutschebanen Tivoli Gardens 88

Looks like I should ride a cred that opened in 1986 and in the 1960s...

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It's interesting seeing how things break down.
 
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