We love a good, informative map here at Coaster101. Terrible Maps is one of our favorite Facebook pages. In fact, it inspired us to make a few of our own theme park related maps with the help of MapChart.net and Roller Coaster DataBase. Here are 10 roller coaster maps no one asked for, ranked from somewhat useful to simply ridiculous.
10. Number of Operating Wooden Roller Coasters In Each State
One state is by far the wooden roller coaster capital of the world. But the big picture is there’s not that many wooden roller coasters left…
Before you call us out on an error, let me point out this is for “operating” wooden roller coasters. Therefore, I’ve not included Lightning Rod at Dollywood, which is currently under construction in order to transform the launch into a more reliable high speed chain lift, and Cyclone at Lakeside Amusement Park has been SBNO (standing but not operating) thanks to a lawsuit filed by a man who claims to have been injured on the ride. It’s probable the ride will reopen (potentially with changes for safety) once the lawsuit is settled.
I also want to point out Woodstock Express at Carowinds is located entirely within South Carolina. And no, Goldrusher, or any other roller coaster with tubular steel rails is not a wood coaster despite having wooden supports.
9. States Getting a New Roller Coaster in 2024
If you’re surprised or unaware of any of the coasters going to states like Michigan or Iowa, just assume it is either a relocated kiddie coaster or an SBF spinner going to a FEC (Family Entertainment Center). Of course, just because a ride is currently scheduled to open in 2024 doesn’t mean it actually will.
*Not including alpine coasters.
8. Number of Operating Rocky Mountain Construction Roller Coasters in Each State
Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) steel and hybrid roller coasters are often ranked among the best in the world. To clarify, this is for roller coasters only, and not other thrill rides since RMC merged with Larson. Can you name the yellow state that will turn orange next year?
7. Number of Operating B&M Coasters in Each State
Bolliger and Mabillard (B&M) are considered the BMW of roller coaster manufacturers, providing some of the smoothest and reliable coasters in the world. Note: Intimidator and Afterburn at Carowinds are located completely inside South Carolina. Fury 325 crosses the border but the station is in North Carolina.
6. Number of 200+ Tall Roller Coasters By Country
Generally, we start thinking of a roller coaster as “big” if it hits the 200 foot (60.96 meters) mark. In the US, we’re completely spoiled by large coasters, having more than all the other countries combined. Heck, Cedar Point all by itself will have five roller coasters over 200 feet tall in 2024 (and at one point had six before Wicked Twister was removed).
Which country are you most surprised doesn’t have any roller coasters 200 feet or taller?
5. Operating Roller Coasters Whose Name Starts With The Letter “Z”
Basically just wanted to find a way to throw some love at Oregon and Connecticut. Can you name all six roller coasters that start with Z?
4. Number of Wooden Roller Coaster Inversions in Each State
Everyone knows Ohio used to be home to Son of Beast at Kings Island, the first modern wooden roller coaster to go upside-down and was demolished in 2012. But did you know Kentucky and New York used to have one back in the 1900s?!
3. Countries with a Roller Ball coaster By RES
Ride Engineers Switzerland (RES) have come up with one of the craziest looking and (judging by the comments on our Facebook page) one of the most polarizing coaster concepts in a long time. And no this is specifically for Roller Ball models which is a different ride experience and manufacturer than Intamin’s zac spins and S&S’s 4D free spins.
What’s a roller ball? Check out the video below:
2. Countries With Multiple 400+ Foot Tall Roller Coasters
USA! USA! And yes, that red portion to the upper left of the map is Alaska, which is one of the United States.
1. How Far Away is Walt Disney World?
Inspired by the “How far away is Ohio?” Terrible Map.
And there you have it, 10 ridiculous roller coaster maps. Which one was your favorite of the roller coaster maps? Let us know in the comments below. Or feel free to suggest a crazy map for us to create next!
I loved the one about states having a coaster name starting with “Z”. Zeus at My Olympus and Zippin Pippin at Bay Beach park in Green Bay. Several defunct coasters too, Zingo formerly at Bell’s in OKC is one. The last map about how far to WDW. Glad I don’t live in Alaska !!
I forgot about Zambezi Zinger being back when I saw MO on there. I live 15 minutes from the park and I forgot about !
What considerations and criteria are taken into account when determining the operational status of a wooden roller coaster, and how does ongoing construction or legal issues, as seen with Lightning Rod at Dollywood and Cyclone at Lakeside Amusement Park, affect their inclusion in such assessments?