What's the best rollercoaster in Florida? Vote for your favorite among these Final Four!
Vote now for Florida's greatest roller coaster!
It's going to be another adrenaline-fueled showdown as Florida's top roller coasters go head-to-head once again! From heart-pounding drops to terrifying twists, these rides are competing for ultimate supremacy. Cast your votes in our Final Four as we continue our summer coaster clash!
Discover high-speed attractions from Disney World and Universal Studios, featuring both outdoor and indoor roller coasters with diverse themes and thrills.
Voting for the first round started back at the end of June and continues today through Tuesday, culminating in The Finals from July 19 to 23. The champion will be announced on July 26.
Final Four voting guide
Voting begins today and ends at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 16. Finals voting will begin on Friday, July 19, featuring winners from the previous round.
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Best roller coaster in Florida championships dates
- Sweet 16: June 28-July 2
- Elite 8: July 5-9
- Final Four: July 12-16
- The Finals: July 19-23
- Winner announced July 26
The Incredible Hulk Coaster vs. Space Mountain
The Incredible Hulk Coaster, based on the popular comic, is a ride where you "launch up to 67 miles per hour as Hulk-like power propels you upside down into a zero-gravity roll," Universal boasts on its website. After beating Busch Gardens' Montu last week, Hulk faces off against Magic Kingdom mainstay Space Mountain. Debuting in 1975, this indoor roller coaster that sends you dipping and careening through the darkness of outer space emerged victorious last week over Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, the Universal Studios attraction that lets you choose your coaster soundtrack while hitting speeds of 65 mph.
Jurassic World VelociCoaster vs. Expedition Everest
The thrill seeker's jewel of Jurassic Park in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and billed as the fastest and tallest launch coaster in Florida, VelociCoaster opened in 2021 and is famous for launching guests 70 mph in just 2.4 seconds. VelociCoaster beat Busch Gardens' Cheetah Hunt last week and now faces off against Expedition Everest, of Disney World's Animal Kingdom. Everest — which recently bested Kraken, billed as Orlando’s only floorless roller coaster — features cool Yeti and icy Himalayan themes. Oh, at one point, it goes backwards.
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