We think you're near Los Angeles

Currently in Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles Current temperature: 66°F: Current condition: Clear See Extended Forecast

America Inspired

Florida's BEST roller coasters - where to get your thrills (clips)

This is a good time, during National Roller Coaster Week, to take a look at Florida’s best coasters.  Of course, with all the awesome theme parks in Florida, it only stands to reason that Florida would have some of the best coasters in the country.  So if you’re planning a Florida vacation and love, love, love coasters, be sure to check these out!

SheiKra, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (Florida’s tallest roller coaster – and it has no floor)

Space Mountain, Walt Disney World, Orlando (Indoor coaster in the dark)

The Simpsons Ride, Universal Studios Florida, Orlando (simulator coaster ride – wild)

The Incredible Hulk Coaster, Universal's Islands of Adventure, Orlando

Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (double wooden coaster)

Revenge of the Mummy, Universal Studios Florida, Orlando (indoor dark ride coaster)


 

Dueling Dragons, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Orlando (only dueling inverted roller coaster in the world)

Scorpion – Busch Gardens (steel looping roller coaster)

Expedition Everest – Disney Animal Kingdom (forward and backward coaster)

Rock n’ Roller Coaster – Disney Hollywood Studios (Aerosmith music and high speed coaster)

Kraken – SeaWorld (coaster dives underground 3 times)

As always, the best is saved for last. 

The newest and best coaster in Florida is the Manta at SeaWorld Orlando.  To read about it and see videos, click here.

Opening in July at Universal Studios Orlando is the "world's most high-tech" coaster - Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.  We'll have to wait and see if it tops the Manta.  Read more about it and see videos here.
 

Advertisement

, Florida travel Examiner

Two of my favorite things in life are traveling and finding a good bargain. When I can do both at the same time, I'm a happy mom. A certified International Tour Guide and former travel agent, I love researching travel destinations and sharing my tips with others. Come along with me on this...

Comments

  • Rachelle 2 years ago

    Omggg awesome roller coasters lol o lovvevvveee them alll!!!!

  • jessi 2 years ago

    i went there yesterday

  • Gregor Milne 2 years ago

    Nice coasters.Been on some.

  • Joe 2 years ago

    i hate roller coasters

  • bay 2 years ago

    cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

  • jessica 2 years ago

    thats looks boring

  • Laila 1 year ago

    ooooooww I LOVE expedition everest it's incredible!!
    also the incredible hulk, dueling dragons, space mountain and the simposons simulators are amazing! love them!

  • Nando 1 year ago

    I have been all every singal one of them and they are all great!!!!

  • paige waddell 1 year ago

    been to florida when i was 3, dont renmber anything but going this yr in november, and to be honest i have never been so excited in my life im going with my mum,dad,brother and 2 ofmy cousin's called damien and abbie, i am guna try all ofthese they look wicked, it makes our parks look stupid cus there soo good :) cant wait will comment once i have been
    from paige ( im 12) ? and the best thing is im going for my birthday and we r going for 12 days, and we r doing 9 parks.. guna be gr8 x

  • douche247 1 year ago

    the roller coasters look scaryyyyyyyyyyyy and cool

  • lewis smith 1 1 year ago

    he hates roller coasters every time he goes on one he pisses

  • lewis smith 1 1 year ago

    he hates roller coasters every time

  • big eared 1 year ago

    hi

  • alex smells 24.7 1 year ago

    he loveds roller coasters and he pee's in his trousers and he also laughs

  • DinosaursEatYou 1 year ago

    ~ I have been on every single one of those rollar coasters. They are all beast and adrenaline filled, but I disagree that Manta is the best. It is short and the only concept to it is the loops and two drops. There are much better coasters in Florida

  • Alondra Goode 1 year ago

    Roller coasters are so freaking awesome especially the manta.i used to live in florida and i've ridden every coaster there is in Orlando.My favorite is dueling dragons but the best is the manta if that makes sense

  • Cammy Keiser 1 year ago

    I.Love.Coasters!They're just the most awesomest thing in the world.Every time i go on....i laugh like crazy.What?They're exhilerating!(i dont care if i spelled that wrong at least i know what it means)

  • gian 9 months ago

    køøøøøl

Add a new comment

Join the conversation! Log in here or create a new account if you've never registered before.

Got something to say?

Examiner.com is looking for writers, photographers, and videographers to join the fastest growing group of local insiders. If you are interested in growing your online rep apply to be an Examiner today!

Don't miss...