Top 10 Craziest Roller Coasters We Can't Believe They Built

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Buckle up for a wild ride through the most insane roller coasters that push the boundaries of engineering and human endurance! We're exploring the most extreme, record-breaking, and mind-blowing thrill rides that will make your heart race and your stomach drop.

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00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the roller coasters that

00:11are so thrilling that it's hard to believe they were actually constructed.

00:15Kingda Ka is the definition of extreme height.

00:17There are none taller.

00:18It is the king of tall rides.

00:2210.

00:23Escape from Krypton, United States

00:27With how super-powered their reference is, it only makes sense that an attraction centered

00:32around the Man of Steel would be just as impressive.

00:35Superman, Escape from Krypton.

00:37Paul's pounding peril has just taken a giant leap.

00:41Superman, Escape from Krypton used to be one of the most unique coasters around.

00:46It's deceptively simple and appears to be a single drop.

00:49The experience, however, proves naysayers wrong.

00:52Oh my god!

00:57Those aboard were shot up the 400-foot track at 100 miles per hour.

01:02They were then held at the top at a 90-degree angle for several seconds before rolling back down.

01:08For that brief moment, they would feel like they were flying, not unlike the hero himself.

01:13Though it was shut down in 2025, it still entertained guests for over a quarter century,

01:19proving that looks can be deceiving, even when it comes to rides.

01:23Oh my god!

01:24Number 9.

01:25Formula Rosa, United Arab Emirates.

01:28If you've ever wanted to combine the experience of being a NASCAR driver and flying,

01:33then this ride is for you.

01:35Supposed to recreate the experience of being in a Formula One Ferrari.

01:40Debuting in 2010, this Abu Dhabi coaster immediately made history as the fastest in the world.

01:46Formula Rosa is ready for its first launch out of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.

01:51Let's see how it runs.

01:52The speed tops out at just under 150 miles per hour,

01:56with the launch mechanism ensuring they hit 100 in the first two seconds.

02:01And off they go.

02:02Riders get blasted from zero to almost 150 miles per hour.

02:06As if that wasn't enough, the track is over a mile long,

02:10giving guests a prolonged experience they'll never forget.

02:14The combination of the intense pace and potential exposure to the elements

02:18has made safety goggles a mandatory inclusion while riding.

02:21It's a minute and a half of pure excitement and intensity,

02:25making it a holy grail for most rollercoaster superfans.

02:31Number 8.

02:36The Smiler, United Kingdom.

02:38The name may lead you to believe this is a docile ride.

02:42In reality, it's anything but.

02:45Located in the United Kingdom, the Smiler is intentionally disorienting.

02:50It holds the world record for the most times per ride where guests are thrown upside down,

02:55with a staggering 14 in total.

02:57You belong to the Smiler.

02:59The Smiler, the world's first 14-looping rollercoaster.

03:01From the moment it takes off, guests are spun around in the dark before being catapulted into the main event.

03:07The combination of rolls, loops, and sidewinders is enough to make anyone's head spin.

03:18It even has a false pause, making you think you've made it through before sending you into the somehow more intense second half,

03:26complete with sea serpent and cobra rolls.

03:29It's the experience of a lifetime.

03:31We just recommend waiting to eat until after you're done.

03:35Amazing.

03:36Oh, wow.

03:37Number 7.

03:39Shambhala, Spain.

03:41Tall coasters aren't limited to one area of the world.

03:44Spain boasts the largest in all of Europe,

03:47with this one's longest drop coming in at just over 250 feet.

03:52Discover Europe's highest rollercoaster.

03:54That's only the tip of the iceberg.

03:57Attendees move at breakneck speeds,

03:59as they're taken through tiny tunnels and woven between the tracks of the attraction,

04:04before culminating in a drop that ends in an epic splashdown.

04:13While the thrills are great on their own,

04:15it also boasts a gorgeous view of the area around the park,

04:19particularly at the top of the first hill.

04:21This gives guests a moment of serenity before launching them into three minutes of pure chaos.

04:32Number 6.

04:34Millennium Force, United States.

04:36This is one of the most popular rollercoasters running today,

04:40and it's clear to see why.

04:41Built in 2000, the Millennium Force was dubbed the world's first gigacoaster,

04:46which is characterized by a drop of at least 300 feet.

04:50First hill, 310 feet, 310 feet, the drop, 300 feet, falling towards Earth at 80 degrees.

05:00Unlike some others that tease riders with a pause at the top of the first hill,

05:04this one pulls no punches.

05:06It immediately goes over and takes guests on the thrill of a lifetime,

05:10complete with sudden angle changes, tunnels, and wide loops.

05:13Now, you plummet straight down at 93 miles per hour, screaming at the top of your lungs.

05:20While it may not technically be the tallest or fastest option out there,

05:24it's proof that those factors don't need to be dialed up to an 11 in order to be thrilling.

05:29Return to the station.

05:32Breathe.

05:33Number 5.

05:34Steel Dragon 2000

05:36Japan.

05:39Steel Dragon.

05:40Some records are harder to break than others.

05:43Others may have surpassed this one in height and speed since its debut in 2000,

05:48but it has something they'll never have, a seemingly endless track.

05:52Coming in at over 8,000 feet,

05:54the Steel Dragon 2000 comfortably holds the title for the longest roller coaster in the world.

06:00At 8,133 feet, roughly the length of eight Eiffel Towers,

06:06it's the world's longest coaster.

06:08As a result, the ride lasts four whole minutes,

06:11but we can guarantee you won't be bored.

06:14With multiple 200-foot hills and a corkscrew pattern to the track,

06:18it's made to keep people guessing the entire time.

06:21And if it's your first go-round,

06:23we defy you to anticipate what's around each corner.

06:26Once you get a load of the vertical drop, you're about to plunge down.

06:30Number 4.

06:31Fury 325, United States.

06:34Any ride can be tall or fast.

06:36However, it takes a different beast entirely to play with the attendee's mind.

06:41Fury 325 seems to have been designed to be as daunting as possible,

06:46from the intense 320-foot drop to a track that carries you to the outermost edges of the park,

06:52including hurling you over the entrance.

06:54For a moment, guests will even find themselves being momentarily taken over state lines into South Carolina.

07:06That's without mentioning the sheer amount of high drops, sharp angles, and illuminated sections.

07:12For first-timers, there's no way to tell what will happen next,

07:19making for an experience that's sure to be anything but boring.

07:23The coaster won the title for the seventh consecutive year.

07:26Amusement Today presented the award.

07:29Fury 325 is one of the world's tallest and most popular roller coasters.

07:33Number 3.

07:34Takabisha, Japan.

07:36Angles aren't exactly a new concept for roller coasters to play around with.

07:41Many will incorporate 90-degree drops into their design,

07:44which is already daunting enough for new riders.

07:47Takabisha in Japan makes those look like child's play.

07:51It starts out by sending you into a pitch-black section that has its own variety of drops and loops.

07:57Then, you're shot outside to face a series of inversions,

08:00making you adequately dizzy before taking you to the main event,

08:04a dizzying 120-degree angle drop almost 150 feet in the air.

08:10It's so steep that the track curves inwards as you head down.

08:14For good measure, it ends things on another series of loops.

08:17There is hardly a moment of respite, making it perfect for thrill-seekers.

08:22Number 2.

08:23Eijanaika, Japan.

08:25If you thought the layout to any of these other coasters was confusing,

08:29then you may want to sit down for this one.

08:32Eijanaika takes some of the best components of other rides

08:35and elevates them to an even more intense experience,

08:38essentially creating the final boss of roller coasters.

08:41From the 360-degree seats on the X2 to the sheer amount of inversions on the Smiler,

08:48this is a Franken-ride in the best way possible.

08:51From being spun around backwards to emulate a backflip

08:54to being sent through a series of twists and turns,

08:57even the most seasoned amusement park attendees will need a minute after riding this.

09:02Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

09:06X2, United States.

09:09Each car has its own 360-degree axis,

09:12ensuring a slightly new experience each time.

09:15X2 spins under the track and dangles them

09:19as it launches into a high-speed horseshoe turn.

09:22Dododonpa, Japan.

09:24Launched riders at 112 miles per hour in less than 2 seconds.

09:28Gravity Maxx, Taiwan.

09:35Takes guests to the edge of a track

09:37before tilting them down 90 degrees onto another one.

09:44Pantherian, United States.

09:47The first turn was so intense that some would black out while riding.

09:50Inspired by Dale Earnhardt,

09:52it's the biggest, baddest, meanest coaster on the East Coast,

09:56a bidding tribute to the world's greatest driver.

09:59Hyperion, Poland.

10:01With banked turns, hills, and high speeds,

10:03this is guaranteed to keep you on your toes.

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10:26Number 1.

10:28Kingda Ka, United States.

10:30It may be gone, but it will never be forgotten.

10:34In the United States,

10:35only a few come close to Kingda Ka,

10:38which once held records

10:39as both the fastest and tallest coaster in the world.

10:43It's not only the fastest coaster in the country,

10:46but at 456 feet high,

10:48it's also the tallest coaster in the world.

10:51The initial 418 foot drop is so high

10:54that sometimes the cars wouldn't get enough momentum

10:57to go over and instead roll back down,

11:00which is a terrifying experience on its own.

11:03Make it over that hump, however,

11:05and you were treated to a slight corkscrew effect

11:07as you hurtled towards the ground.

11:09It was proof that you don't need tons of bells and whistles

11:18to make a hair-raising ride.

11:20It was demolished in 2025,

11:22but its legacy will live on

11:24in the hearts of thrill-seekers forever.

11:26The ride is over,

11:27but 59 seconds of Kingda Ka

11:29have left a lasting impression.

11:32Oh my god, that was intense.

11:33What's the craziest roller coaster you've ever ridden?

11:36Let us know in the comments below.

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