Best Rides at Funtown Splashtown Usa — Ranked
Excalibur is the ride you come to Funtown Splashtown USA for, a full-sized wooden coaster that holds the title of tallest and longest in all of Northern New England and absolutely earns it.
The Top 5 Ranked
1. Excalibur
The only wooden coaster in Maine and it is not subtle about it: big drops, that classic woodie rattle, and a layout that runs through the trees giving the whole thing a wild, momentum-built feel that steel coasters just do not replicate. Hit it first thing when the park opens and you will be riding with minimal wait and maximum energy. The ride runs about three minutes and every second is working.
2. Thunderbolt
A high-intensity steel coaster that delivers sharp, fast transitions and the kind of airtime that catches you off guard the first time through. It sits in a different zone from Excalibur, so building a lap around both back-to-back is genuinely one of the better ways to spend an hour at this park. Plan for this one mid-morning before the midday crowd settles in.
3. Wild Mouse
Do not let the family-coaster label fool you into underestimating this one. A 270-degree hairpin turn combined with sudden steep drops means this ride consistently surprises people who expect a gentle lap. It is also Maine's largest family steel coaster, which is a real credential. Great for getting riders who are not yet sure about Excalibur warmed up and ready to commit.
4. Astrosphere
This is genuinely one of the most unique rides at any park in New England. You are inside a dark dome, ELO's "Fire on High" is pumping, and the scrambler motion hits completely differently surrounded by laser light. It is a medium-intensity experience that punches way above its category on atmosphere alone. Perfect for early afternoon when you want something different between coaster laps.
5. Thunder Falls
New England's longest and tallest log flume, four full minutes on the water. The buildup on this ride is long enough that you actually forget how big the final drop is, which makes it land harder than you expect. On a hot Maine summer afternoon this is not just a ride, it is a necessity. Zone D is where you end up wet and happy.
Honorable Mentions
The park's classic Carousel is a legitimate stop, not just filler. Well-maintained, beautifully detailed, and the kind of ride that holds up as a shared experience across every age group in your party. The Sea Dragon swinging ship is another one worth a ride if the line is short, delivering a reliable pendulum thrill that newcomers to bigger rides will genuinely love. And Grand Prix Racers rewards anyone who wants to put something competitive into their afternoon.
Finding Your Match
Thrill-seekers should structure their day around Excalibur and Thunderbolt as the anchors, with Wild Mouse filling in the gaps. If you are bringing first-timers or guests who are working up to bigger rides, Wild Mouse and Thunder Falls are both medium-intensity and give a real sense of accomplishment without requiring prior coaster experience. Families with younger riders who are not yet tall enough for the big coasters will find the Astrosphere, Carousel, and classic flat rides give them a full, satisfying day on their own terms. There is genuinely no wasted slot in this lineup.
Best Ride for a First-Time Visitor
Thunder Falls. It is four minutes of escalating anticipation, a legitimately massive drop at the end, and you walk away soaked and already asking when you can go again. It is the single best first impression the park can make on someone who has never been, and it positions everything else, Excalibur, Thunderbolt, the whole day, as something to build toward.
If you have never been to Funtown Splashtown USA and you are figuring out where to start, ride Thunder Falls first, dry off on the Astrosphere, then point yourself straight at Excalibur and do not stop.