6 Awesome Roller Coasters at California's Great America! Front Seat 4K POV

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  • Take a ride on 6 of the best roller coasters at California's Great America!
    00:12 - Flight Deck
    01:33 - Railblazer
    03:13 - Patriot
    04:36 - The Demon
    06:10 - Gold Striker
    07:28 - The Grizzly
    #rollercoaster
    #amusementpark
    #themepark

ความคิดเห็น • 249

  • @michaelcoleman338
    @michaelcoleman338 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    The Demon was my first looping roller coaster that I ever experienced. Holds a special place in my heart.

    • @isesnap
      @isesnap 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same.

    • @ajanitor4981
      @ajanitor4981 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same!

    • @JietingDeng
      @JietingDeng 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Patriot is my first

    • @03otticer
      @03otticer 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same

    • @JietingDeng
      @JietingDeng 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@03otticer patriot ur first?

  • @bryceserious
    @bryceserious 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Who’s here after the announcement of the park being sold and closing

    • @beachboysswiftie
      @beachboysswiftie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Me. I’m so sad, cga is my home park and always has been my home park and I can’t believe it’s gonna be gone for good and I can never go back 😭. Hopefully someone can save the park, like a Kentucky kingdom situation

    • @brucegibson1813
      @brucegibson1813 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@beachboysswiftie i feel the exact same way 😢😢🙏

    • @iwant_cookie
      @iwant_cookie ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sad. My fave was railblazer

    • @QuickManSimp
      @QuickManSimp ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It really sucks, I bought the new silver pass for this season so I can experience it as much as I can before it’s gone… it’s the closest park to home so it’ll be a sad day once it comes.

    • @travisvanalst4698
      @travisvanalst4698 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@beachboysswiftie There’s a project in place to move all the rides to Fresno County near the I5 interstate I guess. Just an hour south of Stockton. They project managers are asking Cedar Fair and Prologis to move the rides and attractions there, but Cedar Fair is saying no so far. But the park where it sits now will not be saved.

  • @michaelpatten315
    @michaelpatten315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    This has been my local / main theme park growing up my entire life in the Bay Area and sadly I'll be moving away to the East Coast in a week. Ironically, I'll now be close to Carowinds which is owned by the same parent company Cedar Fair!

    • @minkiemoo
      @minkiemoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      So it’s really an upgrade. You’ll get fury and copperhead strike now

    • @michaelpatten315
      @michaelpatten315 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@minkiemoo Fury scares me

    • @minkiemoo
      @minkiemoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@michaelpatten315 bruh

    • @Yikes_its_Psychs
      @Yikes_its_Psychs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Carowinds such a huge upgrade from this small park that has nearly been abandoned by its parent company. So many more coasters and flat rides.

    • @michaelpatten315
      @michaelpatten315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Yikes_its_Psychs GA took out of some of their better rides like Stealth, Invertigo, and Greased Lightning

  • @EctolsPlayAt1205AM
    @EctolsPlayAt1205AM 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I love the Golden Striker! It’s fast, and the drop is dark!

  • @missymoonwillow6545
    @missymoonwillow6545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    So good to see the demon and grizzly still standing strong! Got over my fear of coasters on the demon at age 10. So proud of myself, it became my favorite ride. Still is. Thank you for doing these videos.

    • @Zrj19
      @Zrj19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry dude but they need to rmc grizzly😂

    • @lightningboat
      @lightningboat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Zrj19 Grizzly is being demolished, CGA is closing :(

    • @Zrj19
      @Zrj19 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lightningboat dude…imma just die, hopefully someone will save it

    • @lightningboat
      @lightningboat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Zrj19 Nope, the deal is finalized they'll be building a mall, condos, and a housing complex

    • @brucegibson1813
      @brucegibson1813 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Zrj19 been waiting for that to happen and then the park announced closing and I am just heartbroken

  • @dakotakade3547
    @dakotakade3547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I live for every time this man says "wee". There's something cathartic about it.

  • @KannikCat
    @KannikCat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The last element on Flight Deck is worth the price of admission alone. :D There's something about that pop over corkscrew right into the helix skimming the water that's just awesome (bonus if you take the leftmost seat to skim the water). Gold Striker is great too, it never lets up, and I'm looking forward to giving Railblazer a try sometime soon. Thanks for the video Robb, always love your exuberance and pure delight!

    • @danielgriffiths8754
      @danielgriffiths8754 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well I've been on Sunday mountain me and Orlando Florida before now and it is insane because and it's in the dark and it's got his really matted drops so if you're looking for a ride that you want to go on I suggest you go on there thunder Mountain in Orlando Disney that will be mighty female shuttle three for me for that ride quite good

    • @brucegibson1813
      @brucegibson1813 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@danielgriffiths8754 i couldnt understand anything you said

    • @brucegibson1813
      @brucegibson1813 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally agree, that last corkscrew is great

    • @KannikCat
      @KannikCat ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brucegibson1813 I went to the park last week and got to confirm its excellence 4 times over the course of the day. A delightful thrill every time. :)

    • @brucegibson1813
      @brucegibson1813 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KannikCat niceee, going tommorow super pumped

  • @roguegaming9786
    @roguegaming9786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    It’s sad that it is closing in less than 11 years, I’m very glad I went back in May and we are going again in under a year, thank you for posting this video because then the children that will be born after it’s permanent closing can see the rides that are and were there. Fair well Great America🙁

    • @roguegaming9786
      @roguegaming9786 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cedar fair sold it

    • @darreny2443
      @darreny2443 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Muswell they sold the land to a company called Prologis, the park is most likely done

  • @CakeHanded
    @CakeHanded 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I've never been on any of these coasters, and the amount of sheer JOY coming from you guys on these is awesome :)

  • @ngprentee
    @ngprentee หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Man this guys job is riding roller coasters all day, luckyyyyy

  • @blakegereau1261
    @blakegereau1261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i respect this guy alot he does all his rides basically no handed because he has to hold the gopro

  • @iansterling9589
    @iansterling9589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've always thought of Great America as my "home" park; it was the first amusement park I ever went to, and had the first roller coasters I ever rode (Tidal Wave, Demon, Willard's Whizzer). I haven't been since before Rail Blazer and Gold Striker were built. Heck, last time I was there, Patriot was the stand-up coaster and it was called Vortex. Okay, yeah, the last time I went to Great America, it was still owned by Paramount.
    Also, my condolences on your back (Grizzly) and your head (Demon). As much as I love the Arrow Loopers, they are some of the roughest rides out there anymore. I would love to see somebody come in and redo the track with more modern design techniques, but then it wouldn't be an Arrow anymore, would it?
    Thank you for sharing these with us!

    • @brucegibson1813
      @brucegibson1813 ปีที่แล้ว

      do you plan on visiting the park in the future? highly recommend it for railblazer and gold striker, absolutely amazing rides

  • @bearbullcruising6427
    @bearbullcruising6427 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome thank you for taking us back those memories of the demon formally turn-of-the-century and the vortex which is now that sit down roller coaster I remember visiting great America when it opened way back in 1976, when it was known as Marriotts great America and then Paramont great America, so sad to see it closing in 10 to 12 years looks like it’ll be going the way of the classic theme park in San Jose frontier Village it’s a shame, thank you for the video

  • @silverstar2052
    @silverstar2052 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The last time I was at Great American was when it was still Top Gun and they still had the Vortex. It’s been soooooo long. I’m not much for roller coasters anymore, but I would love to ride my old favorites again!

  • @youtubesoup6130
    @youtubesoup6130 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    im going in 8 days now. thanks for the encouragement!

  • @anthonyochoajr9019
    @anthonyochoajr9019 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome rides !! I love it when I was young !! Know I have kids and we been going the last few years and we always have a great time

  • @quintinrice2733
    @quintinrice2733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    On Paper, Flight Deck doesn't appear to be as good as a Batman Clone. However, I prefer Flight Deck due it's great first drop, and pacing. The ending over the lake is spectacular and the RED pops from everywhere in the park. Thank you for another amazing video.

    • @Zrj19
      @Zrj19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I prefer flight deck over any invert in Cali and it’s right up there with raptor and banshee

    • @brucegibson1813
      @brucegibson1813 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Zrj19 yeah, it packs quite a massive punch

  • @zacharyyamashita8554
    @zacharyyamashita8554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been a long time since Rob has been to Great America, his Daughter looks Great :)

  • @finnnn_751
    @finnnn_751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I went yesterday, all the roller coasters are great it’s just that a lot of them are short and on the demon the operations are very long, but they are great rides!

  • @humancentipede.
    @humancentipede. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Am I the only one that likes the commentary?

  • @chrissygordon5291
    @chrissygordon5291 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved that wooden rollercoaster

  • @justchilldownn
    @justchilldownn 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    flight deck is amazing!

  • @objanteeus2028
    @objanteeus2028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    5:28 shit sound like it's finna fall💀

  • @bradleysika
    @bradleysika 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Woohoo ❤

  • @thrickles
    @thrickles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I always get sad when I ride Patriot and see the station for Tidal Wave / Greased Lightnin' still there.

  • @gachastutter2206
    @gachastutter2206 ปีที่แล้ว

    The frizzy looks like wild beast

  • @harux9683
    @harux9683 ปีที่แล้ว

    So Im afraid getting on coasters and I heard that it makes you feel better by watching pov coaster riding like these to make it easier and less scary to get on a coaster in real life. So my complaint is that how come when it comes in person, the coasters looks twice as high then in the videos? I hate bamboozling myself lmao.

  • @vincenjohnson6046
    @vincenjohnson6046 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was my main theme park that I go to

  • @Benjamin-gn3ey
    @Benjamin-gn3ey ปีที่แล้ว

    They have a Sky Coaster there? That's so cool. There's one at my home amusement park/work site (Lagoon) and it's so freaking fun dude. We also have a Slingshot too but we call it Catapult

  • @mariaangelasanchezofficial512
    @mariaangelasanchezofficial512 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Goldstriker and railblazer is definitely the roller coaster I really wanna try the most!! I’m going tomorrow with my cousins before the other one goes to Texas 🥲

  • @mariaangelasanchezofficial512
    @mariaangelasanchezofficial512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve been planning to go to great America with my cousins but it’s close on weekdays except Friday then I have to replant I’m excited to go to this park I’ve heard it’s nice and worth your time !!

  • @peppermintwalkman
    @peppermintwalkman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video I Always Support you

  • @randomperson8590
    @randomperson8590 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This guy seems like such a nice dude

  • @drerog6608
    @drerog6608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love this channel. He's hilarious 😆

  • @UltraNoahNinja
    @UltraNoahNinja ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:12 yes, that is the 49ers’ football stadium
    Oh and btw this is my fav park, but only came to this vid for goldstricker I’m such a weasel to ride gold but I’ve ridden flight deck

  • @matthewguzman9
    @matthewguzman9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MY HOME PARK

  • @Fabsterk
    @Fabsterk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Demon was my first roller coaster that I rode. That was back in 1983.

  • @bigboi2286
    @bigboi2286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ty for going here Im going for the first time since winterfest tommorow! Only 10 mins form my hosue!

  • @deathrooster14
    @deathrooster14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel so old, i remember when your daughter was just riding her first rides. T_T

  • @samvoss6697
    @samvoss6697 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live closer to Discover Kingdom, but much prefer Great America. Amazing coaster and flat ride collection!

  • @chuongha9530
    @chuongha9530 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    been on those rides a least a couple of hundred times over the las 35+ years except for that new rail ride

  • @hb2821
    @hb2821 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this ! I recommend if you go to Singapore Universal Studios

  • @jeremyh3105
    @jeremyh3105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gold striker so fast great compilation everything is either 'Nuts' , 'Insane' or 'Intense' oh I forgot 'Holy Crap' Love your Vids 😂

  • @NOTACOP890
    @NOTACOP890 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went on patriot and my eyes were closed the whole time thx

  • @daplanedino
    @daplanedino 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    we still have a long time with cga

  • @daplanedino
    @daplanedino 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    10years left

  • @brucegibson1813
    @brucegibson1813 ปีที่แล้ว

    gold striker at night is elite

  • @aggiesjc
    @aggiesjc 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I haven't been to what I still call Marriott's in 25 years or more. I have ridden the Demon, the Grizzly and Top Gun which is now Flight Deck. I missed riding Willard's Whizzer before the removed it. I would like to try Patriot and Gold Striker, but think Railblazer would be too much for me to handle.

  • @JohnFleming-sw7hn
    @JohnFleming-sw7hn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Whats the status of Californias Great America closing ornbeing saved right now anyone?

  • @angelsgamingfun
    @angelsgamingfun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    They all look amazing 🤩

    • @4nsic
      @4nsic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Except for grizzly I almost fell asleep

    • @angelsgamingfun
      @angelsgamingfun 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@4nsic haha I’m a sucker for wooden coasters

    • @erikecho3
      @erikecho3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@4nsic I enjoy that ride

  • @karlstrauss2330
    @karlstrauss2330 ปีที่แล้ว

    If Great America shuts down for good I hope this coaster finds a new home.

  • @iloveappleyoutube7198
    @iloveappleyoutube7198 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those loops on Demon look like they pull lots of G’s

  • @derisleybrittain
    @derisleybrittain 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💖💖💖💖💖🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @RingSpotters
    @RingSpotters ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The orange one is so so scary but I got used to it😂

  • @tanqr_fan3664
    @tanqr_fan3664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That Gold striker is Mph 95

  • @resotunes
    @resotunes ปีที่แล้ว

    3:41 That cloud formation looks like a hurricane!

  • @rasikadhamankar3670
    @rasikadhamankar3670 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have been there for the 3rd grade end of the year field trip.

  • @souldiscovery1238
    @souldiscovery1238 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a racket!! LOL 😆 OFF!!

  • @theronlanghorne6673
    @theronlanghorne6673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember going to Great America twice as a kid. Still have memories of that place. I just wish they would tear down Grizzly and put up an RMC original like Zadra. There's plenty of space for it.

  • @jtwoolley
    @jtwoolley 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    yayy robb

  • @Sam_mie.
    @Sam_mie. ปีที่แล้ว

    I miss the log ride so much ;(

  • @sherryramer5684
    @sherryramer5684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love watching robb

  • @BookerCan
    @BookerCan ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember it as Wonderworld from Beverly hills cop 3.

  • @carlavision6143
    @carlavision6143 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed your video! If only someone would design one only 5 feet high I'd ride a roller coaster!

    • @brucegibson1813
      @brucegibson1813 ปีที่แล้ว

      you just have to work your way up from kiddy coaster family and thrill. you are almost guaranteed to have blast on these machines

    • @greenburrito123
      @greenburrito123 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try the lightning McQueen racing one in cars land. Not a roller coaster but it feels like it because it's loud

    • @aarusharya5658
      @aarusharya5658 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i'm so sorry for you. Is it some medical condition or what? I'm not trying to be rude but just curious as to why

  • @forbiddenfruitbasket9112
    @forbiddenfruitbasket9112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great lineup!

  • @mffgiovanna
    @mffgiovanna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Niceee. Hello from Brazil!🤩

  • @GweGwe-lu9ob
    @GweGwe-lu9ob 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A rmc grizzly is a must

    • @roguegaming9786
      @roguegaming9786 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yah or just rebuild rail blaizer somewhere else😁

  • @lukey1524
    @lukey1524 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2nd init

  • @eternallydoomed.
    @eternallydoomed. ปีที่แล้ว

    Dayum he really started with flight deck ok

  • @matthewchang6263
    @matthewchang6263 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Someone should just buy the park and keep it there forever

    • @sr.chi7741
      @sr.chi7741 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just like in Kentucky Kingdom

  • @Stubwood_on_YT
    @Stubwood_on_YT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP California's Great America

  • @millypowell981
    @millypowell981 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good

  • @yenchung4168
    @yenchung4168 ปีที่แล้ว

    My friends little sister that is only 6 YEARS OLD, went on the demon and said it was fun! She's crazy

  • @nomad1517
    @nomad1517 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how there's no comment on the grizzly. I heard it's one of the most hated wooden coasters on earth.

  • @cursman1289
    @cursman1289 ปีที่แล้ว

    Number 2 is nemesis at Alton towera

  • @kl6361
    @kl6361 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the Flight Deck and Railblazer going to get sent to?

  • @briandevine8292
    @briandevine8292 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a shame that is closing it looks like a great park.

  • @thecoasterman682
    @thecoasterman682 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    California's great america is now closing forever

  • @Chamyto2.26
    @Chamyto2.26 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love its only you guys riding with no people on it 🤣🤣🤣

  • @shannoncatron2103
    @shannoncatron2103 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yep used to be called top gun

  • @sythmiester
    @sythmiester 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    gold striker almost knocked me out...

  • @jordanwolfson8378
    @jordanwolfson8378 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahahaha. Whoever decided to build Levi's Stadium right there, is the genius of the century. So good.

    • @Sam_mie.
      @Sam_mie. ปีที่แล้ว

      To bad great America is getting tore down soon. They finna build ANOTHER company in its spot

  • @creamcitysista1970
    @creamcitysista1970 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    has the tpr guys ever been to the OTHER great america, near chicago?

  • @JDcowboy1978
    @JDcowboy1978 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loop di loop of awesomeness

  • @kylemontagni3943
    @kylemontagni3943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    RIP

  • @andoru
    @andoru 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are theme parks in the US really as empty as they appear in these videos, or do you have an arrangement to film when the park is closed?

    • @themeparkreview
      @themeparkreview  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We arrange to film when the park is closed.

  • @Yikes_its_Psychs
    @Yikes_its_Psychs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!
    Now can we get Cedar Fair to treat Great America way better?

    • @gr8gazoo777
      @gr8gazoo777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Start by replacing Grizzly. It’s dull and slow

    • @Yikes_its_Psychs
      @Yikes_its_Psychs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gr8gazoo777 100% agreed

    • @Yikes_its_Psychs
      @Yikes_its_Psychs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ooof, I asked for CF to treat the park better, not shut it down! TF?!

  • @natep8153
    @natep8153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RIP CGA :(

  • @CJBrowninLV
    @CJBrowninLV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    who needs Disneyland when there are great Theme Parks from Cedar Fair and Six Flags! 💜👍🏻

  • @Darthvader-en8ce
    @Darthvader-en8ce 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who’s here after the CGA partial closing announcement?

  • @uutooyu
    @uutooyu ปีที่แล้ว

    Didnt there used to be smoke in the tunnels on the demon ?

  • @UEMAXTUSUch
    @UEMAXTUSUch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    めっちゃ楽しそう〜。

  • @rockcoaster7207
    @rockcoaster7207 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also, I find that Great America’s roller coaster are like too short…😮

    • @aarusharya5658
      @aarusharya5658 ปีที่แล้ว

      but they are all so intense it makes up for it

  • @BardTheDragonProductions
    @BardTheDragonProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why don’t you do all the rides at Kings Island that’s my home park

  • @lucky_railfans_trains_2009
    @lucky_railfans_trains_2009 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    There’s also psycho mouse.

  • @JietingDeng
    @JietingDeng 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did you film before the park was open

    • @randomperson8590
      @randomperson8590 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s still opwn

    • @JietingDeng
      @JietingDeng 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I do t see no one except them

  • @p.terodactyl6848
    @p.terodactyl6848 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    47th view

  • @zairewilliams5095
    @zairewilliams5095 ปีที่แล้ว

    CAN YOU RIDE PIPE LINE SURFING COSTER SEA WROLD

  • @Super_Monke_3753
    @Super_Monke_3753 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it just me or the overhead rail chain lifts so loud

  • @class56trainsrock62
    @class56trainsrock62 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:16