For decades, few rivalries could top that of the battle for the “Coaster Capital of the World” crown. Seriously, in the ’90s and 2000s – with the Coaster Wars raging and park operators at their hungriest for new thrills – it was anyone’s guess which park would tout having the most roller coasters on Earth any given season. That record was batted back and forth between Cedar Fair and Six Flags parks, each racing to build taller, faster, steeper, and – most importantly today – more roller coasters.
Now that the chaos of the Coaster Wars have largely subsided, it’s probably a good time to pause and look at the industry today. Which parks actually ended up with the biggest coaster counts? You may be surprised…
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