Coaster reviews

Theming Launch Masterpiece

Just an amazing Complete package! Superb night ride!

Location Pace Fun

The Luge-Alpine Coaster is a very picturesque mountain coaster which overlooks the town of Chamonix. The ride itself isn't particularly long, however it's smooth and fun, and easy to build up a lot of speed if you leave a big gap between you and the person in front. Overall, a pretty solid alpine coaster in a very beautiful location.

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.

Inversions Layout

Probably the best overall floorless in terms of sheer layout. The only real problem is that it's basically over old parking lot and doesn't have a lot of greenery around it.

Nice surprise! Fun Intensity

Probably one of the most underrated roller coasters I have ridden. The drop and airtime hill are scoffed at constantly but to me that isn't the focus of the ride. To me the true focus of the ride are the high G-Forces found at the two helices which will force you to grey out. Sure the mid-course brake run saps off all the momentum it had going for it but it honestly is kind of cool because you feel like you're a crash test dummy driving straight into a wall.

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity Discomfort

This isn't the smoothest coaster out there, but that adds to this ride's overall intensity. The ascent is probably one of the greatest of all time with the view of the park and Enter Sandman playing (when it works that is), the first drop is also one of the most spine-tingling out there facing straight down two hundred and sixteen feet. The bottom of the first drop and raven turn are sure to provide you with high G-forces and I'm pretty sure I blacked out everytime on the bottom of the raven turn drop.

Fun Masterpiece Intensity Harness

This is one of Intamin's truly elite coasters. The first turn after the 300 foot drop is guaranteed to make you grey out and the high-speed maneuvers that switch you from right to left provide excellent forces. The harness is a bit annoying but if it wasn't there I don't think I'd be writing this review right now.

Location Fun Smoothness Too short

Spook Express is definitely a great fit for Joyland. It's a fun ride with a very nice setting next to the beach and above the rest of the park. The ride is nothing special, consisting entirely of left hand turns, however the ride included a dark section with a suprisingly intense helix! Overall, most Enthusiasts won't care for this one, but it's a fun little ride which is great for families.

Location Fun Too short Dead spots

In my opinion, Family Star is a great coaster that can be enjoyed by all, however for the average enthusiast it won't be something they'll need to ride more than once. The ride is essentially a smaller version of a spinning wild mouse, with shallow drops and corners taken at low speed. On the plus side, the ride does provide a nice view of the beach.

Pace Fun Smoothness

A tiny bit of headbanging, but it's intense, fun, and smooth.