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Are you brave enough to take on the ultimate thrill-seeking challenge? These terrifying theme park rides will put your bravery to the test with dizzying heights, stomach-churning drops, and heart-pumping twists and turns. Not everyone loves them, but for those daring enough to try them, the thrills and excitement are unmatched — and this list might help you find your next source of fun!

If you’re into scary roller coasters, you know that there’s nothing quite like the rush of adrenaline you get from experiencing a thrilling ride. Scary rides are the main draw for many theme park visitors, offering a chance to push your limits and experience the thrill of overcoming fear. And while some amusement park rides are designed to be more family-friendly, others’ goal is to send shivers down your spine and get your heart racing.

So if you’re curious to find out more about the scariest roller coasters in the world, read on for our list of attractions that will make you say “nope.” Well, unless you’re out of your mind and seriously want to try them! From roller coasters that twist and turn through the air at high speeds to dizzying spinning rides that leave you disoriented, these theme park rides are not for the faint of heart. We recommend you check them out on YouTube to see them from afar. But for those who are brave enough to give them a try, the memories and stories will last a lifetime. Are you ready to face your fears? Buckle up and hold on tight — it’s time to scream!

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Wicked Twister Ride At Cedar Point Amusement Park, United States

Wicked Twister Ride At Cedar Point Amusement Park, United States

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Kris Keyser
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty sure this ride hasn't existed for years now... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_Twister

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Expedition Everest – Legend Of The Forbidden Mountain Ride At Walt Disney World Resort, Florida

The Expedition Everest roller coaster attraction at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park in Florida. In this photo, a train is heading up the first ramp

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Sky Scream Ride At Holiday Park, Germany

Sky Scream Ride At Holiday Park, Germany

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Mrs Irish Mom
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That dosnt look very sturdy, looks like it could fall apart any min 🤯

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Eejanaika Ride At Fuji-Q Highland, Japan

Torii and part of the track of the "eejanaika" roller coaster at Fuji-Q Highland amusement park in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

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Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain Ride At Disneyland Paris, France

Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain Ride At Disneyland Paris, France

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MellonCollie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is cool! I loved it. Once you're on the rollercoaster, it's like you're in a TIE fighter or something.

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Texas Skyscreamer Ride At Six Flags Over Texas, United States

Texas Skyscreamer Ride At Six Flags Over Texas, United States

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ShareMusic
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is my favorite ride. They play music on the ride and the first time I rode, Frank Sinatra crooned, "Come Fly With Me." It was incredibly relaxing. It's a smooth ride and the view is terrific. On hot days (and Dallas gets hot!), the breeze up there feels wonderful. Only scary if one is afraid of heights.

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Vortex Ride At Carowinds Amusement Park, Carolina

Vortex Ride At Carowinds Amusement Park, Carolina

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Takabisha Ride At Fuji-Q Highland, Japan

Takabisha Ride At Fuji-Q Highland, Japan

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Lex Luthor Drop Of Doom Ride At Six Flags Magic Mountain, California

Lex Luthor Drop of Doom at Six Flags Magic Mountain

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Fury 325 Ride At Carowinds, North Carolina

Fury 325 Ride At Carowinds, North Carolina

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#18

The Gravity Max Ride, Taiwan

Gravity Max, Lihpao Land Discovery World, Taiwan

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#19

Formula Rossa Ride At Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi

Formula Rossa Ride At Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi

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#20

Steel Dragon 2000 Ride At Nagashima Spa Land, Japan

Steel Dragon 2000 at Nagashima Spaland, Japan

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KittenKY<3
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I rode this while visiting japan and it was the best rollercoaster I have ever been on. I dont know where it ranks now , but at the time (2000) it was the longest, tallest, and fastest coaster in the world

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Yukon Striker Ride At Canada's Wonderland

Yukon Striker at Canada's Wonderland, May 2019

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Kingda Ka Ride At Six Flags Great Adventure, United States

Highest roller coaster in the world: Kingda Ka

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Kookamunga
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was the ride that showed me I was too old for these rides. My spleen is still in a different location owing to Kingda Ka.

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Lightning Run Ride At Kentucky Kingdom, Kentucky

Lightning Run Ride At Kentucky Kingdom, Kentucky

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#24

Expedition GeForce Ride At Holiday Park, Germany

Holiday Park near Haßloch, Germany

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#25

The Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror Ride At Disney's Hollywood Studios, United States

Tower of Terror ride - Disney's MGM - Orlando

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Zoey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one isn’t that bad either! Just the special effects may be scary to super young kids.

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T Express Ride At Everland, South Korea

T Express Ride At Everland, South Korea

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Hades Ride At Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park, United States

Hades (roller coaster), a rollercoaster at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA. Taken March 11, 2007

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SlothyK8
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This roller coaster is so jerky, I walked off it feeling like I'd been in a clothes dryer. Would NOT recommend. P.S. it's in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin at Mt. Olympus, which is a WHOLE other subject. Don't get there. Any park in town but that one.

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Superman: Escape From Krypton Ride At Six Flags Magic Mountain, California

Superman: Escape From Krypton Ride At Six Flags Magic Mountain, California

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Batman & Robin: The Chiller Ride At Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey

Batman & Robin: The Chiller Ride At Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey

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ItsJess
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was one of the lucky coaster enthusiasts to get that coaster as a credit (both sides)- but this isn't it.

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Shivering Timbers Ride At Michigan's Adventure Park

Shivering Timbers Ride At Michigan's Adventure Park

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Ultra Twister Ride At Six Flags Astroworld, United States

Ultra Twister Ride At Six Flags Astroworld, United States

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Intimidator 305 Ride At Kings Dominion, United States

Intimidator 305 Ride At Kings Dominion, United States

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Zoey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This ride is super fun, but I blacked out after the drop 😭. I rode this twice in a row before the line got too long!!

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Perilous Plunge Ride At Knott's Berry Farm In Buena Park, California

Perilous Plunge Ride At Knott's Berry Farm In Buena Park, California

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The Viking Ride At The Enegy Land, Poland

The Viking Ride At The Enegy Land, Poland

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Mrs Irish Mom
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the only ride on this post ican go on, sit at the very back and you go up high and get lots of butterflys... we have FUNDERLAND in Ireland at christmas

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El Toro Ride At Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey

El Toro Ride At Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey

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#37

Superman: Ride Of Steel Ride At Six Flags Great Adventure, United States

Six Flags, New England, Superman Ride of Steel

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#38

Matterhorn Bobsleds Ride At Fantasyland, United States

Matterhorn Bobsleds Ride At Fantasyland, United States

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Goliath Ride At Six Flags New England, Massachusetts

Goliath Ride At Six Flags New England, Massachusetts

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Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Ride At Six Flags Fiesta, Texas

Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster, 2020

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#42

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Ride At Disneyland Park, United States

Signage for Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters in Tomorrowland at Disneyland

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