Evolution of Roller Coasters

Promenades Aériennes

1817

This was believed to be the first roller coaster ever. Passengers walked up a set of stairs to board a small train that went at 40 mph.

Switchback Railway

1884

Switchback railway was the first Roller Coasters in the United States.It was located at the iconic Coney Island.

Coney Island Cyclone

1927

This iconic roller coaster is still standing today. It is a very popular roller coaster that many people love.

Matterhorn Bobsleds

1959

This was Disneyland's first Roller Coaster. It was also the first steel Roller Coaster.

The Revolution

1976

This roller coaster located at Six Flags Magic Mountain near Los Angeles. This roller coaster is the first coaster to have a vertical loop.

Magnum XL-200

1989

Magnum XL-200 was the first roller coaster to reach a height of 200 ft. This coaster is located at Cedar Point,the coaster capital of the world.

Tower of Tower ll

1997

This roller coaster was the first coaster to reach a speed of 100 mph. This coaster was one of the first noticeable coasters outside of US.

Millennium Force

2000

After Magnum, Cedar Point realized that they needed more to park their better. They added Millennium Force,the first coaster to reach 300 ft

Steel Dragon 2000

Aug 1, 2000

Japan built a 300 ft coaster of their own in Steel Dragon 2000. This is the worlds longest coaster.

Top Thrill Dragster

2003

This roller coaster was the first coaster to reach 400 ft. It still stands as the second tallest coaster today. It is located at Cedar Point

Kingda Ka

2006

This coaster located in Jackson NJ is the tallest coaster in the world. It is also the second fastest coaster in the world.

Formula Rossa

2010

This roller coaster located in the UAE. It is the worlds fastest roller coaster. It is so fast that riders have to wear a mask.

Takabisha

2011

This roller coaster is the worlds steepest coaster.

The Smiler

2013

This U,K roller coasters holds the record for the the most inversions(loop the loops)

Lightning Rod

2016

This was the first wooden coaster with a launch. It it also regarded as one of the best roller coasters today.

Steel Vengeance

2018

This is an amazing roller coaster located at Cedar Point. It is regarded as the best coaster in the world.

Falcon's Flight

2023

This coaster is set to shatter all records. It will be the tallest,fastest and longest coaster in the world.