Coaster reviews
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Location Comfort Smoothness Too short Disappointing! Pointless
It was my first roller coaster so it would be difficult to say bad things about it, but it is terribly short, which is good for a 5-year old. It is probably the smoothest kiddie coaster out there though.
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First Drop Theming Nice surprise! Rattle
The wing seats have some rattle, but the rest of the coaster is pretty amazing.
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Fun Discomfort
'Fantastic' is pushing it a bit, isn't it?
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Ejectors
This has a surprising number of airtime moments. Not the biggest airtime but frequent. It also has good views.
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Fun
It made me smile. It's actually pretty smooth for being an old style wild mouse.
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My favourite memories...
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Airtimes Fun
I haven't ridden Twisted Timbers in a while, and I'm itching to get back to it. This was my first RMC and I was blown away by the incredible airtime, pacing and inversions. Truly a complete package.
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Airtimes First Drop Layout
In 2024, Hersheypark made the best modification to a roller coaster in the entire history of the amusement industry. With the new lap bars, it is finally possible to appreciate Skyrush's intensity, laterals, airtime and speed in perfect comfort. Skyrush went from the middle of my rankings to my top 10 overnight. After 12 years of wasted potential, Skyrush is finally great. Bravo to Hersheypark for actually listening to their guests and making much-needed modifications to their rides.
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Airtimes Fun Harness
It took me a couple of years to "get" Phantom's Revenge. However, after my visit to Kennywood in July of 2024, I can happily say that I get why people love this ride. The first third of Phantom's Revenge is very underrated in my opinion. The first drop is actually has a great gut punch, the straightaway has a great sense of speed, and the rise into the first hill has good floater airtime in the front row. The second third of the ride takes things up a notch. The 228 foot drop off the cliff is a very fun moment, you fly over the top of the hill and you plummet past the ride's station, through the structure of Thunderbolt, before rising out of the wilderness into a sweeping, lateral filled turn. You twist the opposite direction and as you pass through Thunderbolt for a second time, the train thunders over a powerful speed hill, within Thunderbolt's structure. A fast-paced turnaround past the Turtle sends you into the ride's best and final third. Four back-to-back airtime hills launch you into your minimal restraint with an intensity rarely found outside of an RMC. After a very fun low-to-the-ground turn through the woods, you unbank into an insane double-up before slamming into the break run. The elements and forces speak for themselves, Phantom's Revenge is insane. The track is glass smooth and the trains are some of the best trains on any coaster.
