Great Coasters International Inc. (GCI) is a renowned roller coaster manufacturing company recognized for its exceptional wooden roller coasters. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, USA, GCI has established a strong reputation for designing, building, and providing maintenance services for world-class wooden coasters worldwide. GCI’s mission is focused on creating thrilling and immersive coaster experiences while emphasizing the preservation and enhancement of natural surroundings. Our company thrives on delivering intense, smooth, and dynamic rides that push the boundaries of wooden coaster technology. GCI’s roller coasters feature stunning elements such as banked turns, airtime hills, inversions, and steep drops.
Our wooden coasters often incorporate unique features like terrain integration, allowing the rides to perfectly blend in with their natural environment. This commitment to preserving the surrounding landscape is central to GCI’s design philosophy. The company’s commitment to quality is evident in the attention to detail and craftsmanship found in every coaster we produce. GCI meticulously constructs each ride, utilizing premium-grade lumber and steel connections to ensure the highest level of safety and durability. GCI has an extensive portfolio of successful projects worldwide, partnering with amusement parks and entertainment destinations to deliver unforgettable coaster experiences.
With an in-house team of expert engineers, construction specialists, and project managers, the company has delivered top quality award-winning rides for theme parks including PortAventura, Six Flags, LEGOLAND, Efteling, and Knott’s Berry Farm. Some of our more notable creations include Mystic Timbers at Kings Island, Thunderhead at Dollywood, and Gold Striker at California’s Great America. In addition to designing and building roller coasters, GCI also offers maintenance and refurbishment services. GCI works closely with park operators to ensure the longevity and smooth operation of their coasters, providing ongoing support and expertise. Great Coasters International Inc. continues to push the boundaries of wooden coaster engineering, delivering thrilling experiences.
One element of Great Coasters International that sets the company apart from its competitors is their stellar customer service – part of which includes maintaining and servicing wooden coasters from other manufacturers! The entire journey, from initial concept design to ongoing care and support, is taken together with Great Coasters to ensure that their projects continue to deliver on every front. Another classic aspect of Great Coasters’ work is in the distinctive twisted layouts, curved drops, and perceived high speeds. With more than 30 coasters installed around the world, it is no wonder that many guests see the rides as truly iconic.
While the trademark twisted coasters are considered to be Great Coasters’ main offering, the company also designs duelling coasters, one of which (Lightning Racer) can be seen at Hersheypark.
Yet another stand-apart feature of Great Coasters is their in-house Millennium Flyer trains. The trains are cushioned, accommodating of rider heights and sizes, customised with ride logos, and styled similarly to fit with traditional roller coaster-car designs. In 2018, they revealed a new train design, the Infinity Flyer, which is capable of inversions and other exciting innovations.
