Coasters at Night

[ThanksforRiding]

Most coasters are better at night but Boulder Dash gives the best night ride. And not just among coasters but any ride. You can't see a thing while you're whipping around out there.

[TunaSled]

At Cedar Point we always beeline for Raptor, our favorite night ride at that park.

At KI it's Diamondback and Beast.

At KD it would probably be i305, had we the chance to experience it. But Dom is pretty f'n cool at night. With wet tracks

We lucked into night rides on all 5 at BGW, but give me Apollo and Griffon in the dark.

SFGAm has Viper running backwards trains right now, so in the dark it is even cooler. But the Bull takes the cake there.

For the uninitiated: Shivering Timbers at Michigan's Adventure is one night ride that will haunt you for weeks.

 

Favorite overall? I'd have to go with Diamondback with Apollo a close 2nd.

[MorganFan]

This one's easy. NTAG, then Maverick and TTD tie for second. The reason for that is the gnats. But NTAG at night with the fire effect and tunnel lights is OMFQRIDICULOUS.

[gerstlaueringvar]

Anything on Mitch Hawker top 50 would be great. I prefer Maverick, MF and Powder Keg since I've ridden few good coasters at night.

[BDFS]

The Screaming Eagle. Can't beat a pitch black ride through the woods, sucking down whatever flying insect(s) happens to find itself lodged in your teeth and/or throat.

[Erik Johnson]

My very first rides on Outlaw Run was a night, back car front row. Totally insane, especially because for the first 1/3 of the ride is in complete darkness. The double barrel roll also comes out of nowhere as well. I was really shocked by the hang time on the second barrel roll. Overall, Boulder Dash is still my favorite coaster to ride at night.

Edited August 22, 2013 by Erik Johnson

[gerstlaueringvar]

^ I miss that night! I mean the ERT lol

[Aceattack52]

Intimidator at Carowinds! The track looks so close together when it's dark (mid section of the ride) and it feels like you're flying (not just airtime) when you sit in the back.

[Ape]

Nothing will ever top the beast at night for me.

[Lightning9SX]

My first ride on Outlaw Run was in the dark and it was amazing. "What the hell just happened?" was the thought running through my brain when we hit the brakes.

[boldikus]

I'm sure The Beast is gonna get the most love here but I haven't ridden it so I'm going with Nitro. Millennium Force is a close 2nd. Skyrush also.

[Password121]

I'll give another vote to Millennium Force. My first visit to Cedar Point I had planned to do Maverick at night at least once but after doing MF the first night it was such an unforgettable experience that I couldn't keep myself away from it the second night.

Oh, and I'll probably do the same for the Beast this summer.

[Genx24]

Boulder Dash. That ride hauls, and not being able to see the hills and dips coming leads to quite the thrill. Honourable mention to Nitro, which for some reason just seems better at night.

Edited January 2, 2016 by Genx24

[DoinItForTheFame]

I love TTD at night. Bugs, and all. There is something about being that high up, and barely being able to see the ground that makes the coaster seem like it is that much taller than it really is.

[DorneyKid14]

Steel Force has a pretty good night ride. Being able to look over the whole park and seeing everything lite is pretty sweet.

[coasterkid124]

Rides with a lot of speed are usually better at night. Beast and Millennium Force are great examples. I think that I actually like both more at night than during the day.

[Physical]

Steel Force has a pretty good night ride. Being able to look over the whole park and seeing everything lite is pretty sweet.

 

I'll second Steel Force. Riding it after the park closed on ride night changed my opinion a bit. It went from "Steel Forceless" to "Steel Fun"

[Paradox]

Boulder Dash!

[I305forever]

The beast, or any other coaster in the woods.

[ShaneH]

TTD is awesome at night and extremely intense. All of Holiday World's coasters deliver great night rides.

[DorneyKid14]

Steel Force has a pretty good night ride. Being able to look over the whole park and seeing everything lite is pretty sweet.

 

I'll second Steel Force. Riding it after the park closed on ride night changed my opinion a bit. It went from "Steel Forceless" to "Steel Fun"

 

Steel Force is always a must at sunset/night when im at the park as a guest, It also provides for beautiful sunset pictures!

[Physical]

Steel Force has a pretty good night ride. Being able to look over the whole park and seeing everything lite is pretty sweet.

 

I'll second Steel Force. Riding it after the park closed on ride night changed my opinion a bit. It went from "Steel Forceless" to "Steel Fun"

 

Steel Force is always a must at sunset/night when im at the park as a guest, It also provides for beautiful sunset pictures!

 

Confirming beautiful sunset photos.

 

[Themonerd]

Kumba and The Beast are KILLERS at night!

[historyfreak92]

Me in Texas I would ride Boardwalk Bullet, Iron Shark, Titan, New Texas Giant, Superman Krypton Coaster, & Iron Rattler!

[mike541x]

All of Holiday World's coasters deliver great night rides.

 

I was able to ride Thunderbird and Voyage at night and they were both great at night. Voyage's double down was insane in pitch black as you have no idea where you're going, very distorting. Sadly I didn't get to experience Legend or Raven at night.