2026 Arbitrary Ride Ratings

Total Score is comprised of 4 major categories: Wow Factor, Concept, Execution, Repeatability.

• Wow Factor is general effect of the ride
• Concept is what the ride was trying to convey. This is the combination of the story, the type of coaster, uniqueness of the design, the visuals.
• Execution is how well they carried out the concept. Did they achieve what they were trying to do? This criteria focuses on qualities of how smooth was the ride, was the ride a let down, intensity, creativity, etc.
• Repeatability is how likely I will want to ride this ride again if there was 0 wait time
• Tiebreaker is a small adjustment to help with the order. Based on my opinion - like always

Examples

• VelociCoaster has a higher execution score than its concept score. This is because while the concept was still really cool, the execution of the coaster was way more impressive
• Tron Lightcycle Power Run has a higher concept score than its execution score. This is the theming and actual ride is very cool, it only lasted 20 seconds. Great concept, mediocre execution

Notes:

• If I wanted your opinion, I would've asked for it
• Added full commentary from previous years so that you can compare
• Added small tiebreaker adjustments where applicable
• I do what I want
• Go Canes