Complete Lineup Essentials

Aptz · April 17, 2017

What are the essentials for a coaster lineup and park so no one is left out and no one goes home feeling something was missing? There is no maximum limit to the ride count, but the goal is to be efficient by minimizing cost/count. Also, choices need to be currently existing models/types. I'm thinking of a park that's at least a reasonably sized regional.

Mine would likely include:

Coasters:

Height - Giga or Hyper or Dive Machine

Launch - single or multi

Inverted

Smooth - B & M

Wood - a Headliner to semi-Headliner (possibly substituted by an RMC?) and possibly a second wooden coaster like an out 'n bout

Family (2-3) - Wild Mouse, Mine Train, Suspended/other Family

Junior

Possible Choices to also include:

Sit Down Looper - if inversions are missing from above

A Mistake Coaster - a boomerang comes to mind judging by many folk's opinion

Wing Coaster? - is this an essential coaster, if not will it become an essential?

Flat Rides:

Thrilling - Drop Tower, 2 or 3 others (could also include an extra charge ride)

Water Rides - Log Flume, Ragging Rapids

Dark Ride - interactive Shooter and maybe a classic haunted house

Family - Carousel, Bumper Cars, Vintage Cars, Scrambler/Tea Cups, Tilt-a-Whirl, Pirate Ship, Ferris Wheel/Observation Tower?

Kiddie - Some cool ones like Bumper Boats, Frog Hopper, Kiddle Ferris Wheel, and also some kiddie circular rides

(I find it interesting there are more iconic family flat rides, like the carousel and bumper cars than thrilling ones.)

Other

Shows/Games - some good ones, uncertain as to how many

Food and Other Accommodations - spread out around the park, nice menu and serving style variety (at least one sit down restaurant)

Cleanliness

Reasonable Prices

Landscaping and/or Scenery - nicely done and well kept

Friendly & Effective Staff

I think this hits most of the highlights. I'm curious to hear if you agree with my choices? What would you do differently? Have I overlooked anything?