• Brian Sheldon

    Nette Überraschung! Standort Layout

    Perhaps the best mine train ride out there. I love going backwards and this have full time cars on the train that allow for that. Add in decent drops, decent speed and awesome tunnels and helixes and you have yourself a great little coaster.

  • Brian Sheldon

    Thematisierung Nette Überraschung! Spaß

    This was the biggest surprise of the trip. That is saying something for a park with Lightning Rod in it. We rode this more than any other coaster. It is just plain fun. It is full of surprises that I won't give away. The first time you ride it you will have no idea what is happening or where you are going. Sure, it isn't 100% liquid smooth, and it definitely isn't anywhere near the tallest or fastest, but it simply delivers fun like few coasters can.

  • Brian Sheldon

    Inversionen Standort Layout Zu kurz

    Best of the old Arrow loopers. I don't recall any head banging at all. Where this is located leaves the entire coaster out of sight from anywhere in the park. You have no idea where you are going the whole time--especially at night. It is rather short, but very intense. Back when this was built it had to be one of the most intense rides in the world. Even by today's standards it is fabulous, despite the old trains and restraints. Solid 9/10.

  • Erik C.

    Airtimes Spaß

    I think the best thing about this ride is just the massive scale of it. I find it insane how much this park was willing to spend just to get this ride structurally sound and operating. There are no overly intense forces in the positive or negative directions, but the height and speed of this sort of make up for that. There is airtime on the bunny hills leading back to the station, but I didn't feel much on the first big hill. The large twisting turnaround section also didn't provide many positive Gs, but it was still fun flying around the big turns at such a high speed. This may be the worst giga, but it is still a fun ride. I do see myself lowering this in my rankings next time I ride it, however.

  • Erik C.

    Spaß Sanftheit Kapazität

    This was my first Maurer spinning coaster, and I was pleasantly surprised. This was a smooth ride with some fun forces. The spinning was good on my ride, which made it even better. The only downside was capacity, as the line moved very slowly. However, this is overall a great family addition and is unique for this park.

  • Erik C.

    Schoßbügel Nette Überraschung! Spaß Zu kurz

    This was honestly a fun ride, even though I was expecting a tame family coaster. First of all, the seating position is awesome. The carts are simply a row of chairs (aligned like a log flume) with a low backrest, only a seat belt, and no sidewalls, so you are very much out in the open. The feeling of rotating over the track is also so unique, and offers a feeling you can't get on any other coaster. These two standout factors make Tranan a very fun ride, and I wish this model existed in more places. If you're in Sweden, try to make your way to the park. They have a water park that is as big as their dry park and that is also very fun. You can easily spend most of the day here, and probably a whole day if you go with kids.

  • Erik C.

    Thematisierung Abschuss

    It's been over a decade since I rode this so I don't remember much, but I know that flying through a dark room was pretty freaky but fun. Also, f*** those bugs during the transfer track. I absolutely hate that effect, and I always lift my legs when I know it is on a ride. I'll have to ride this again to give a better review.

  • Erik C.

    Thematisierung

    Its been almost a decade since i rode this last, so I don't remember anything really. I'm rating it as an average wild mouse, but I'll have to come back to this later.

  • Erik C.

    Airtimes Komfort Tempo Rütteln

    I always seem to ride this when it needs re-tracking the most. I have never made it on Apocalypse after it has gotten a recent re-tracking, so that may be affecting my view on it. However, either way I still enjoy this ride. The layout is very fun and the pace is amazing as the train is always flying through each part of the layout. There are several small moments of airtime which are always welcome. I also love the seats as they are very cushioned, easing the rattle of this coaster. I have never been one to complain about wooden coasters rattling (That's what their supposed to do people! If you want something smooth go ride a steel coaster!), but when I rode this last it was a bit out of hand. I am looking forward to re-riding it after its most recent re-tracking, and I see it going up in my rankings possibly then.

  • Erik C.

    Thematisierung Spaß Meisterwerk

    Why is Space Mountain ranked number 15 on my tops list above other steel coasters such as Nitro, Full Throttle, Joker @ SFDK, and Xcellerator? This is because I rank rides as a whole experience, and space mountain is the most immersive coaster I have ever ridden. I don't usually talk about stations in my reviews, but this one stands out as the best in the world possibly, perfectly setting the space station theme, building the hype for the ride. I will admit there is sentimental value in my opinion as well, as I grew up going to Disneyland and being awestruck by their immersive coasters, but even when I rode it as recently as HS graduation, it still sent shivers down my spine as the anticipation was built through the lift sections. And once you reach the peak in the room of complete darkness, sprinkled with the lights of interstellar space, you have reached a state of immersion that you can't get even on other Disney coasters. You dive into the twister layout to the tune of the amazing sci-fi soundtrack. Every twist and dip is unexpected and you feel as you are going twice as fast as you actually are. This is a long ride too! You just keep going and going, until you finally reach the brakes satisfied. The reason this gets a star off is because this is a family coaster in the end, and it doesn't provide any crazy forces.