Leo Dunsmuir 12 hours ago

Inversions Fun Intensity

Tatsu wow what a ride my best flying coaster and my only.It has so good inversions. 5 G on pretzel loop it was amazing

Alan Dunsmuir 12 hours ago

Inversions Location Intensity Harness Discomfort

Loved this except one thing, the leg restraints are solid and really hurt my shins. I've been on Manta and Galactica which have the same restraints but don't remember having an issue on either. A simple but of padding would solve it.

lyd lydian 6 days ago

Inversions Intensity

This thing is nuts! It has a hulking 263 feet elevation change between highest and lowest point, and it absolutely feels like it. The inline twists are always fun, but the highlight cannot be anything other than that Pretzel Loop. That thing is intense! I don't think the ride has pacing issues, though. Even though none of the rest of the ride matches the Pretzel Loop, the standard B&M Flying coaster fair so high off the ground is always fun and enjoyable! Truly a world-class ride!

Ivan M. 2 months ago

Inversions Pace Fun Harness

This rollercoaster has a good layout above one of the nicer-looking areas of the park and there are some great near-miss moments on it. There's a sternum-crushing pretzel loop that makes your feet fall asleep, graceful inversions that give a great view of the treetops, and an inline twist followed by a helix, both of which have great forces. The only criticisms I have is that it's a little short, the restraints are a little uncomfortable, and there is some rattling in the pretzel loop, but other than that it's a great ride in a great location.

Jamie N. 2 months ago

Inversions Intensity Smoothness

Tatsu is amazing. It is glass smooth, and so graceful, especially as it roles through its inversions. And then that gracefulness changes as you get thrown through the pretzel loop, which is honestly just an amazing element. It is just so fun and near perfect in every way.

Brendan K. 2 months ago

Location Fun Intensity

absolutely amazing! so much fun and that pretzel loop is super intense

Max Sweeney 3 months ago

Fun Intensity Smoothness Layout

This ride was so much fun and had me talking about it all day. I've only ridden one other flying coaster which was at Six Flags Great America and this one was just way better. I felt like the 1st drop was higher than Superman Ultimate Flight but actually didn't seem as steep as that ride so I give the edge to Superman. After that, every single aspect was fantastic on Tatsu and better than the aforementioned. You go through 3 inversions with quick barrel rolls and fast pacing. Then comes by far the best element on the ride and personally my most intense moment on a coaster of all time: the pretzel roll. I recorded all POVs of my time at the park and this specific element was the only time I was literally screaming "Oh My God!" as I'm borderline graying out during the element. I've never come close to graying out and didn't know what that meant until I rode this one. My only other knock is the layout but I've yet to see a flying coaster with a unique and unpredictable layout. It's just how they're designed but overall this coaster was great. 4.5/5 stars

Leonardo S. 3 months ago

Location Masterpiece Smoothness

This ride has BEAUTIFUL SCENERY and it is so high up it FEELS LIKE YOU ARE FLYING! For most of the ride it is nice and smooth and it is very calm, until SUDDENLY IT TRIES TO TURN YOU INSIDE OUT (in a good way)! It is super fun and I love this ride!

Logan Oder 5 months ago

Inversions Intensity Smoothness Discomfort

I love this ride, it was my first flying coaster and the first coaster I did when I first went to Magic Mountain, the ride is extremely smooth, the inversions are fun, especially the pretzel loop which I blacked out on both times I rode it, the flying feature is awesome, and it's even more amazing at night in the front row. My only complaint about this ride would be the fact that you spent a good 3 minutes sitting on the break run in an extremely awkward position and it gets very uncomfortable.

LolUrDad ! 6 months ago

Inversions Location Intensity Capacity

North America’s best flying coaster is so insane. The feeling of flying REALLY high up the entire time besides the pretzel loop is a feeling no other ride can beat. Just flying around and getting whipped around with thesr sharp turns and inversions around 200 feet in the air is truly something else. And then that pretzel loop. What the hell was B&M thinking. This is the most insane element B&M has created, by far honestly. You just dive straight down and are just experiencing crazy high G-forces for a decent amount of time. It’s so bonkers. I nearly black out every time. This ride is just so much fun. Except for the brakerun. I hate sitting there for five minutes hanging. Fix your capacity for this ride magic mountain. Other than that, great ride.

Vivaan Chopra 6 months ago

Airtimes First Drop Masterpiece

The first flying coaster I ever rode, but one hell of an experience. Super intense and it was our first ride of the day, so some insane views. But it’s one of the top rides at the park. Pretzel loop was absolutely fantastic, even though some people dislike it. Exceeded all expectations, a worthy 5/5

Natasha Evans 7 months ago

Location Intensity Smoothness

That pretzel loop is everything. 'Nuff said.

Evosioa 7 months ago

Fun Smoothness Layout

Tatsu is definitely the best B&M I have been on, it has great inversions, its smooth, and just generally fun, only problem is if you get stuck at the block brakes, the leg restraints are uncomfortable

cres sidalia 9 months ago

Inversions Masterpiece Smoothness Discomfort

This ride was amazing. That Pretzel Loop was absolutely insane! It was smooth as glass, and had great pacing. My only real complaint is that it’s uncomfortable, but all Flyers are like that anyways.

Coaster Nut 9 months ago

First Drop Pace Intensity Discomfort

I've never been a fan of flying coasters, but this one is definitely the best I've ridden. The layout is really good. However, I found the harness to be uncomfortable throughout most of the ride.

Josh R. 9 months ago

Inversions Masterpiece Layout

I dream about that pretzel loop

Ethan Finn 10 months ago

Comfort Fun Intensity

It’s hard for me to give a ride 5 stars, but this one deserves it. Arguably the best roller coaster in California, and one of the best I’ve ever been on, I can’t say enough good things about it. A B&M flying coaster, this ride has quality written all over it. A must do if you’re at Magic Mountain, and one to re-ride for sure.

Josh Miller 10 months ago

Location Intensity Discomfort

One of the most majestic roller coasters I’ve ever ridden! Tatsu gives you the perfect sensation of flying. If this is your first B&M Flyer, the lift hill will scare the living crap out of you, as all of your weight is against the (very sturdy) harness! The first half of the layout is smooth, exhilarating and offers incredible views of the park. That gets interrupted by the single most intense element on any ride ever, the enormous pretzel loop! The only negative part of the ride is the discomfort experienced on the brake run. But all in all, Tatsu is an insanely incredible coaster that is a must ride at SFMM

Flurin S. 10 months ago

Intensity Layout

Great Pretzel but unfortunately the restraints aren't very comfy and being stacked on the break run (which you will be) isnt very fun. Also I find the layout of this ride very random and a bit uninspiring. Still as a whole a pretty good coaster though.

Ryan Hanna 1 year ago

Location Intensity Smoothness

This coaster is a pretty smooth flying coaster. The view that you get while riding tatsu is unreal. The terrain and view on this ride allow you to feel an authentic flying experience. The ride is fun and has some intense elements, but is kind of short. The pretzel loop is insanely intense and you better brace yourself for it. Overall great coaster and just fun overall.

ZTS squish 1 year ago

Comfort Fun Intensity Too short

While i did give this a con. I personally love this ride. The setting on the hill provides great view of the park, and the pretzel loop has great intensity. The corkscrews and helix fling you around your comfortable restraints (personally). One thing I wish it had was a bit more interesting inversions, similar to how flying dinosaur has that roll into the pretzel dive

Eric Esty 1 year ago

Location Pace Intensity

By far the best stateside flying coaster. One train ops work in this one's favor because you don't have to sit on the brake run waiting to unload. The pacing on this is immaculate. Forceful first drop into back to back Corkscrews in different directions is disorienting and awesome, and the views are incredible. The two overbanks after are also very Forceful and aggressive. Then the pretzel loop at the end is huge and seemingly never ending. If anything the last barrel roll and helix are there for you to recollect yourself after the nosedive, and gives one last scenic panorama before the ride ends. The location at the top of the Magic Mountain is incredible and the theming and pacing complete it.

Kellen Grady 1 year ago

Pace Fun Masterpiece

Tatsu is unreal. The only flying coaster I've ever been on, and it's so comfortable, smooth, and crazy intense. That loop is just fucking unreal, it's a sensation I haven't felt on any other coaster. The views of the park are just fucking magnificent. Maybe this one will become less exciting on repeat rides, but as it is I love love love this ride!

Ty Paylez 1 year ago

Fun Intensity Layout

- [x] Tatsu back left seat. What a scary experience! I don’t have very much fear if any while riding coasters but man does this flying position at such a high altitude give me some fear! I’ve been on manta and Superman at over Georgia and this is hands down the most intense and fun flyer I’ve been on! The views are incredible and I love its location in the park with the mountain it sits on! 5/5

Bruno the Flying Dinosaur 1 year ago

Capacity Masterpiece Ejectors

Best flying rollycoasty in the US of A.

Karst 1 year ago

Comfort Intensity

This is the first flying coaster I have ridden in my life and honestly it really doesn't disappoint at all. This genuinely feels like you are riding on the back of a dragon and i think it's awesome. It's such a shame that such an amazing coaster gets so overshadowed by the greatness off other rides, but it's definitely in the top 5 coasters in the park.

Ben Redshire 1 year ago

I absolutely love Tatsu. The first section gracefully flying over the terrain is amazing. Next comes the pretzel loop which is easily the most intense part of any ride I've experienced, and while it might be too much for some people I thought it was incredible.

Joel Simon 2 years ago

Fun Layout Duration

This flying coaster really gives you the feeling of flying over the park. Its very smooth, has a nice layout, a fun pretzel loop and some rolls. One of the better B&M rides. Thrill: 3.5/5

Kommi 3 years ago

Location Fun Smoothness

The pretzel loop feels like an African bush elephant is trying to step on you and it's the most intense element on the West Coast arguably. Other than that, Tatsu is the smoothest B&M flyer I've been on barring my last ride which had a considerable rattle.

Klaus Quinonez 3 years ago

Inversions Location Comfort

Just the pretzel loop make this ride deserving of 5 stars. But everything else is great about it too, flying through the mountains is such a fun experience, and the ride is very smooth.

Element 115 3 years ago

Location Intensity Smoothness Capacity

Great sense of scale from hilltop, nice smooth twisty layout and a pretzel loop that tries to kill you, really disorientating at night.

Nathan F 3 years ago

Inversions Masterpiece Intensity

Tatsu is an extraordinary coaster. The ride is intense from start to finish. Every inversion is spectacular. You really get the flying sensation. And then the pretzel loop. Wow! That pretzel loop takes an already intense ride and kicks it up a million notches. Fantastic ride. The one downside is that it is painfully obvious where people have vomited on the brake run over the years, as those sections are visibly more corroded than the rest of the metal platform.

Erik C. 3 years ago

Location Fun Intensity

This is one of those coasters where I was truly blown away the first time I rode it. I don't even know where to start... The location of this coaster is perfect. You are on top of the "mountain", and the entire layout is suspended 100 ft in the air. That combined with the flying position gives you the closest feeling on any flying coaster to actually soaring through the air on your own. You fly over trees and walkways, twisting towards the sky as well, not being able to see the track or train that holds you. Flying Dinosaur may have a better layout of elements, but that ride can't give you the true feeling of soaring hundreds of feet in the air like Tatsu can. The positive forces, along with the airtime you get on the Zero-G rolls, are perfect. Then the climax comes in form of the worlds largest pretzel loop. There are insane positive Gs on this, compounded by the laying position which makes it even more great. At the end of every ride, I just wish it went on longer. That's the only negative thing I have to say about this ride. This used to be my #1 in the park (even over Twisted Colossus) when my priorities for what a coaster should have were different. This could be your #1 if you are looking for a specific type of ride, and I wouldn't blame you.

Upbeat Coasters 3 years ago

Inversions Intensity Smoothness

Tatsu was great! The pretzel loop was very intense. I felt like it was gonna crush my chest! (It was a good feeling though)

Evangelion Martini 3 years ago

Nice surprise! Intensity Smoothness Harness

The smoothness and grace of this ride for the first 90% of the track cannot be overstated. I've never ridden a flying coaster quite as smooth as this one, providing an experience that's actually quite serene. However, this makes the pretzel roll hit like an absolute truck if you're not prepared. Be ready to have your world rocked in the best way by it (and also be ready to be hung uncomfortably over a platform of puke for agonizing stretches of time once you return to the platform).

Dave Scott 4 years ago

Location Masterpiece Layout

Most flying coasters built to date have been plonked out on flat, open land. Not so, with Tatsu, which makes excellent use of the hills on "Samurai Summit". Much of the ride's "outside facing" time is spent at high altitude, cleverly interspersed with dives at speed into the woods. I loved Air when it opened (one of the few that did!), and it has of course been completely superceded now, but Tatsu is something else entirely. 2nd best coaster at Magic Mountain IMO.

Jake Williams 5 years ago

Inversions Fun Smoothness Dead spots

Tatsu is a great coaster and a perfect fit to SFMM. People always seem to dislike flyers for whatever reason, people on the american east coast in particular, and I really don't see that. I've done two flyers so far, (Tatsu and SFGADV'S Superman) and by far Tatsu is better. Unlike those people on the east coast however, i've ridden both and can safely assume B&M Flyers are excellent rides. Anyways, after you pass by all the Takis ads, get ready to conquer the dragon. Go up the lifthill and crest into this fun, twisting drop. You feel just like a bird when you do that front row and I love it every time. Soar into thi GIANT overbank around the sky tower and go through the first of many inversions. Now this inversion isn't too intense like an invert's but i can forgive it since it's a flyer and not supposed to be amazingly intense until you know what element. Do more of these types of inversions and such, each being really fun and then... it's here. The PRETZEL LOOP! This element is just INSANE and the G's rain down on you like Oregon in the Springtime. After that, this next spot is a little dead as it slows down out of that insanity a few seconds ago. Do another inversion and bank over the park entrance which is really neat. Dip down once more, aaaannnd brakes. And then you are in amazement. If you're an east coaster you think "WOAH! Flyers ARE good!" (hopefully). Overall, Tatsu is truly a fun and graceful ride that gets overhated by east coasters. If you're in town, ride this and just maybe you'll appreciate flyers more.