Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I’ve ridden dark rides all over the world — from cutting-edge trackless systems to old-school classics — and in this video I’m ranking my personal Top 10 dark rides of all time.

Some of these choices will feel obvious.
Some might surprise you.

This list isn’t about height, speed, or thrills — it’s about immersion, theming, technology, and the rides that genuinely stay with you long after you’ve stepped off.

From Disney and Universal in the US, to Efteling in the Netherlands and Blackpool Pleasure Beach here in the UK, these are the dark rides that stand out above the rest — in my opinion.

Let me know in the comments:
👉 Which ride would be your number one?
👉 And which of mine do you completely disagree with?

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