6. Best Hybrid Coaster: Iron Gwazi

This ranking could be controversial for fans of Steel Vengeance at Cedar Point, which would have held this title if it weren’t for the introduction of Iron Gwazi last year. Iron Gwazi is located at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida. It stands as the tallest and fastest hybrid coaster in the world, it combines a classic wooden structure with modern steel track elements.

Standing at a towering height of 206 feet, Iron Gwazi reaches speeds of 76 mph, providing an intense and thrilling ride experience. While its speed and height are not much different than Steel Vengeance, it offers a more compact layout that delivers jaw-dropping moments and relentless excitement. Every element of this coaster is nearly flawless. Many rank Iron Gwazi as their favorite coaster, and there are plenty of reasons to support those claims.

7. Best Coaster Overseas: Ride to Happiness

Ride to Happiness is a groundbreaking roller coaster located at Plopsaland De Panne in Belgium. This innovative attraction, in collaboration with the renowned electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland, offers a unique fusion of music, storytelling, and thrill.

The coaster features an original and daring layout, including two separate launches, numerous inversions, and spinning trains making it one of the wildest and most unique coaster experiences in the world. What really sets Ride to Happiness apart is its integration of music into the ride experience. Each seat is equipped with speakers, providing riders with a personalized soundtrack during their journey. The synchronization of music with the coaster's impressive elements enhances the overall thrill and emotion, immersing guests in an exhilarating sensory experience. It is truly a unique and unforgettable ride that appeals to both coaster enthusiasts and music lovers alike.

8. Best 4D Coaster: Eejanaika

Eejanaika at Fuji-Q Highland, Japan is renowned for its groundbreaking 4D roller coaster technology, providing riders with a whole new dimension of thrills. With a total of 14 inversions, this coaster flips and rotates independently, delivering a different experience every time.

Riders are treated to a thrilling combination of forward and backward movements and mind-bending spins and twists. Eejanaika's innovation pushes the boundaries of what a roller coaster can be, leaving visitors in awe of its dynamic and unpredictable nature.

9. Best Giga Coaster: Fury 325

Giga coasters are behemoths that stand as some of the best steel coasters in the world. Picking a favorite giga coaster can be a divisive subject among coaster riders. From Millenium Force to Intimidator 305, it is difficult to pick which stands out as the best of the best.

However, as the tallest and fastest giga coasters on the planet, Fury 325 lives up to its name by unleashing its fury upon riders (despite its recent issue). This mammoth coaster reaches a height of 325 feet and reaches speeds of 95 mph. It boasts an impressive 81-degree initial drop, followed by a series of high-speed turns, and breathtaking airtime hills. Its layout combines great pacing and impressive elements that are a perfect mixture of intensity and airtime. It is worth a visit to Carowinds to ride the extraordinary coaster.

Roller coasters continue to evolve, pushing the boundaries of innovation and engineering to provide riders with unparalleled thrills. Each of these roller coasters offers a unique and unforgettable experience, appealing to thrill-seekers from around the globe. Of course, this list is based on opinion so if you think we got it wrong, respectfully let us know in a comment below or on our Facebook page. We would love to hear what you think the best coasters are!