The Weirdest and Most Insane Roller Coasters That Shouldn’t Even Exist
Roller coasters are supposed to be fun, thrilling, and sometimes terrifying. But some take things to a whole new level—so weird and crazy that you wonder how they even got approved.
From coasters that launch backward into darkness to ones that flip you around like a ragdoll, here are the most bizarre rides ever created.
1. Eejanaika (Japan) – The Ultimate Spin Cycle
Think regular roller coasters are wild? Try one that rotates your seat a full 360 degrees while you’re flying at 78 mph. Eejanaika at Fuji-Q Highland in Japan is a 4D coaster, meaning not only does the track twist and turn, but your seat flips unpredictably, too.
One second, you’re staring at the sky; the next, you’re upside down facing the ground. It’s like a roller coaster possessed by a demon.
2. Takabisha (Japan) – The “Why Would You Build This?” Drop
Takabisha is the king of vertical drops. With a stomach-churning 121-degree drop, it actually goes beyond vertical—meaning you fall inward toward yourself. If you’ve ever wanted to experience a controlled freefall while questioning your life choices, this is the coaster for you.
Oh, and just before the drop? You come to a dead stop, allowing plenty of time to regret everything.
3. Gravity Max (Taiwan) – The Track Literally Breaks in Half
This coaster is so insane that even engineers probably lost sleep over it. Gravity Max features a section where the track disconnects, leaving you hanging at a 90-degree angle, staring straight down into the abyss. Then, the broken track miraculously reconnects (hopefully) and drops you into freefall.
Basically, it looks like an unfinished coaster that someone forgot to complete, except surprise! it’s intentional.
4. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure (USA) – The “Oops, We’re Going Backward” Ride
At Universal Studios Florida, this roller coaster starts like a fun, fast-paced motorbike ride through the Forbidden Forest. But just when you’re having fun, the entire train suddenly stops and launches backward into darkness.
Then, just when you think you’ve figured out the ride, the floor disappears, and you freefall. It’s like Hogwarts cast a spell to keep you guessing.
5. The Smiler (UK) – The Coaster with 14 Inversions (Why? Just Why?)
Most coasters will flip you upside down a couple of times. The Smiler at Alton Towers flips you 14 times—the world record for most inversions on a roller coaster. By the time you get off, you might forget which way is up, where you are, or even your own name. Fun, right?
Check out this POV video from someone riding this Roller Coasting:
6. Sky Scream (Germany) – The Insane Looping Nightmare
Sky Scream is a coaster that launches you forward, backward, and then forward again—straight into a slow-motion inversion. Instead of just dropping you quickly, it suspends you upside down like a forgotten sock in a washing machine before finally letting you go.
It’s disorienting, weird, and absolutely bonkers.
7. Expedition GeForce (Germany) – The Random Airtime King
This coaster is famous for something called “ejector airtime”, which means you’ll feel like you’re being thrown out of your seat multiple times throughout the ride. It’s like the ride can’t decide whether it wants you to stay inside the train or be launched into space. Hang on tight.
Watch Someone Riding This Epic Roller Coaster:
8. Dodonpa (Japan) – 0 to 107 mph in 1.8 Seconds (Yes, You Read That Right)
Forget slow climbs to the top—Dodonpa at Fuji-Q Highland catapults you from 0 to 107 mph in just 1.8 seconds. That’s faster acceleration than a Formula 1 car. Blink, and you might miss the entire ride. If you ever wondered what it feels like to be launched from a slingshot, this is your chance.
9. Tower of Terror II (Australia) – The One That Fires You Straight Up a Tower
The name says it all. This ride launches you 328 feet straight up, then lets gravity take over as you freefall back down… backward. The scariest part? There’s nothing but open air beneath you at the highest point. It’s basically an anxiety attack disguised as a roller coaster.
Watch this amazing video that takes you for a ride:
10. Schwur des Kärnan (Germany) – The Secret Drop (That No One Sees Coming)
This coaster tricks you. You go up a 240-foot-tall lift hill, expecting a normal drop. But before you reach the top, the ride suddenly drops you backward into darkness. You can’t see it coming, and that’s what makes it so terrifying. It’s like someone hit the wrong switch at the ride controls.
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