Coasterguy21 Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 ^Yeah they are. I just counted it as one due to the low height requirement and because kids seem to want to ride it all the time. But yeah, the last few helixes are quite intense. The ride definitely packs a punch.
cfc Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 ^I'd call Scorpion a good "transitional" ride--it does pack quite a punch.
TPDave Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 I've got a soft spot for Space Mountain (Not Paris though!!)
BigDipper 80 Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 Big Thunder Mountain gets my vote. I've always loved it, it has a low height requirement, it's well-themed and it's just plain FUN. Plus, it helped spark my interest in roller coasters way back in the day!
ernierocker Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 After my recent trip, I'd have to go with Space Mountain at WDW.
cfc Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) After my recent trip, I'd have to go with Space Mountain at WDW. Â Disney of the master of the "family coaster," and the Space Mountain rides (except for Paris) are perfect examples. Edited March 25, 2013 by cfc
eddie200330 Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 Kingdom Coaster really packs a punch for a family coaster....really surprised me as it was also quite fun and my son loved it!
Randomman295 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Posted March 27, 2013 (except for Paris) What exactly is wrong with the Space Mountain in DLP?
televisedconfession Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 After my recent trip, I'd have to go with Space Mountain at WDW. Â Disney of the master of the "family coaster," and the Space Mountain rides (except for Paris) are perfect examples. Â I'm anxious to see how the Dwarf Coaster will turn out! I think that'll be a great family ride. Â Also, I'll put my vote in for Wooden Warrior.
caffeine_demon Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 (except for Paris) What exactly is wrong with the Space Mountain in DLP? Â It's rough and horrible!
Sidra Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 My favorite coaster as a kid was Thunder Mountain Railroad. I'd say my new favorite 'family' coaster is Sierra Sidewinder, depending on how you balance it that ride can pack a hell of a punch.
Parallax Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 El Toro has a 48" requirement, so that gets my vote. Â Â In all seriousness, probably Expedition Everest.
A.J. Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 What exactly is wrong with the Space Mountain in DLP? The Paris Space Mountain is a Vekoma launched coaster with a sidewinder, a corkscrew, and a cutback. Hardly a family coaster, especially with its 54" height requirement.
BackseatBoss Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 I'm not sure about how large the lap bars can be, but pepsi orange streak (still ripsaw in my heart) at the mall of america is a great family ride. It was my first "big" coaster growing up, yet it's still exciting enough for adults.
Nyteowl Posted March 29, 2013 Posted March 29, 2013 Manta at SWSD definitely gets my vote. It has a low height requirement, but is enjoyable for everyone including the die hard enthusiasts.
ThanksforRiding Posted August 22, 2013 Posted August 22, 2013 Even though Skull Mountain at Six Flags Great Adventure is a really good little family coaster (that first drop is a little crazy in the back) I guess I'll give it to Disney World's Space Mountain.
denning Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 Wanted to bring this back - with a focus on lower limits i.e. 40 inches  top three i have been on are:  1. Freedom Flyer (Funspot USA) 36 inches 2. 7 Dwarfs Main train - 38 inches 3. Trailblazer - Hersheypark - 36 inches
Devins3 Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 I'll have to go with the easy one and pick Firechaser Express. I thoroughly enjoyed that ride and with a 39 inch height limit it was perfect for anybody really. Would Phoenix at 42 inches be in the running? It is a more intense coaster but I see families with young kids riding that ride all the time and are having a blast.
coasterbill Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 Wodden Warrior for me, but if we have to go 40 inches tall or less I'd say Firechaser Express or Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Â ^ Calling Phoenix a family coaster is really a stretch in my opinion.
K1ngdaKa88 Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 Pegasus @ Europapark is a really good famil coaster! Very smooth, not to tall and you can ride it with a Minimum height of 1m (39in) and a Minimum Age of 4 years
KarlaKoaster Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland Paris. I love it as a thrill seeker, and kids love it too, and the fact you can sit three across with small kids makes it even better!
BugEyed Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 At one time Ghoster Coaster at CW would have had my vote. Â As a teenager in the mid-80's it was smooth, surprisingly fast and had 3 or 4 pops of ejector air. My friends and I used to marathon it when Hanna-Barbera Land started clearing out for the night. Unfortunately time (and maintenance) have not been kind to it. Â These days my vote would be for Sooperdooperlooper.
denning Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 At one time Ghoster Coaster at CW would have had my vote. Â As a teenager in the mid-80's it was smooth, surprisingly fast and had 3 or 4 pops of ejector air. My friends and I used to marathon it when Hanna-Barbera Land started clearing out for the night. Unfortunately time (and maintenance) have not been kind to it. Â These days my vote would be for Sooperdooperlooper. Â Funny enough I finally took my 3 year on the Ghoster Coaster for the first time yesterday inspiring this post. It was my first coaster and a joy to see him love it the same.
DoinItForTheFame Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Powder Keg is by far the best family coaster in my book!!!
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