Coaster reviews

Smoothness Capacity Disappointing! Dead spots

Let's start with the positive aspects: the ride runs quite smooth and the elevator lift is a nice gimmick. But overall, it looks way more impressing than it actually is, especially the first drop is not really intense and the other coaster section is also nothing spectacular. whether you get wet seems to be a matter of luck here, some got drenched while I and some other riders stayed almost completely dry on a quite warm day. Capacity is also rather poor, the line at my visit was quite long (and it wasn't a crowded day!)

Nice surprise! Smoothness Layout

A small but sweet launch coaster! The trains and restraints are very comfortable, and ride itself is not very intense, but provides great fun. In this rather short layout, there is a great variety of nice elements, so overall, there is not really something to complain about. At my visit, only one train was running (the other one was in maintance), so there were rather long waiting times...

Theming Fun Harness Capacity

I like this rollercoaster, it is a fun ride.

Nice surprise! Comfort Smoothness Capacity

This ride was surprisingly good: for a family coaster, it is quite fast-paced and has some nice forces. The trains are very comfortable and the ride runs very smooth. Unfortunately, there is only one train, so the lines are often very long and the locker for your bags doesn't make any sense.

Nice surprise! Fun Layout

This is the best SLC I've been on so far: The restraints are way better than those standard OSTR's, so any headbanging is eliminatet and for this type, the ride runs comparably well. There might be a slight rattle, but far less extreme than on other SLC's. I even say I had fun riding this coaster and would ride it again!

Theming Location Fun

Verbolten is probably my favorite themed coaster in the world, which is saying a lot. With rides like Hagrid's, Everest, and Mummy, it has fierce competition. The indoor section is intense, the indoor drop is forceful, the launches are smooth and exciting, and the final section mirroring Big Bad Wolf is an awesome finale. It all comes together in a perfect package, as my favorite coaster at this park.

First Drop Inversions Location

Magnum notwithstanding, Loch Ness Monster is one of my favorite Arrow coasters. It's scenic, smooth, and cinematic. Great swooping drops over the water, two excellent loops, and a long tunnel helix with special effects makes for a wholly enjoyable classic ride.

Airtimes Location Pace

Invadr is personally one of my favorite GCIs, at least for now. It's smooth, well paced, and fun. The airtime hills do actually give decent floater. The first drop is great, and there's an excellent tunnel. Plus, it's a terrain coaster that interacts with their log flume Le Scoot. And it has a great final helix with decent laterals. And for me, a good helix elevates any coaster from good to great. Plus, the theming is well done. This is an excellent addition at BGW that makes the collection even more well rounded.

First Drop Inversions Smoothness Theming

Griffon is a very fun coaster, but on the lower spectrum for dive coasters for me. Sure, the extra inversion is nice, but that's the only thing it has over SheiKra. The area isn't nearly as well landscaped, there are no tunnels, and no moments of significant positive Gs. The back row doesn't give significant floater air on the inversions, either. These are things the ride lacks that SheiKra does not. Plus, while it's a nitpick, the water splash hitting another piece of track annoys me and is way less picturesque than its older cousin. Still, the drops give great airtime in the back and the ride is scenic and fun.

Airtimes Location Pace

Apollo's Chariot is one of my favorite B&M hypers. I'm usually a front row guy for hypers, but for this one I absolutely prefer the back. The biggest airtime moments aren't camelbacks, but rather very sharp drops and dips along the terrain, so I recommend back for maximum ejector whip. This coaster has it all; good pacing, strong airtime, a good helix, a moment of sideways airtime, and awesome terrain interaction. Definitely a highlight in Virginia for me.