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Start with a park guide to see coaster lineups, ride progression, family tips, POVs, and planning help. CoasterSchool park guides are built for families, newer coaster riders, and coaster fans trying to decide what to ride next.
Available Park Guides
These park guides can help you compare coaster lineups, understand ride progression, and plan your next park day.
Cedar Point
Sandusky, Ohio
A legendary coaster park with classic family rides, record-breaking thrills, and elite coasters like Millennium Force, Steel Vengeance, Maverick, and Top Thrill 2.
Kings Island
Mason, Ohio
One of the best parks for family coaster progression, from kids’ rides and classic wood coasters to Diamondback, Banshee, Orion, and The Beast.
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia
A beautiful, highly themed park with scenic coasters, launches, inversions, big drops, and strong family ride options.
Kings Dominion
Doswell, Virginia
A coaster-focused Virginia park with family rides, launch coasters, classic thrills, and major Intamin intensity.
Kennywood
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
A historic amusement park with classic wooden coasters, family rides, and unique thrill attractions.
Universal Orlando
Orlando, Florida
A major destination for themed thrills, dark rides, family attractions, and elite coasters like VelociCoaster and Hagrid’s.
Walt Disney World
Orlando, Florida
A family-focused resort with immersive attractions, beginner-friendly thrills, and several great step-up rides.
Dollywood
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
A beautiful mountain park with family coasters, wooden coaster intensity, launches, and strong non-coaster attractions.
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