Storm chaser is a really fun, family thrill spinning coaster. The low-to-the-ground helixes are fun and the first drop takes you by surprise. It's coo...
Storm chaser is a really fun, family thrill spinning coaster. The low-to-the-ground helixes are fun and the first drop takes you by surprise. It's cool how the first turn goes over the Tornado Springs sign. The lap bar does dig into you on the S-bends, which can cause mild stomach discomfort but apart from that, it's really good!
It's just a tiny kids coaster. I like the way they incorporated the old Flying Frog into this and you do get a tiny bit of airtime, but it's a bit rou...
It's just a tiny kids coaster. I like the way they incorporated the old Flying Frog into this and you do get a tiny bit of airtime, but it's a bit rough and I feel like the layout should do a bit more.
Unbelievable! Lived up to expectations in every way. Truly feels like less a roller coaster and more that you’re flying around one of the most intrica...
Unbelievable! Lived up to expectations in every way. Truly feels like less a roller coaster and more that you’re flying around one of the most intricately themed worlds on a high power jet pack. Indescribable feelings during the airtimes and inversions. Top 5 coaster for sure.
The ride starts with a breathtaking twisted first drop (particularly towards the back of the train) followed by an excellent series of elements delive...
The ride starts with a breathtaking twisted first drop (particularly towards the back of the train) followed by an excellent series of elements delivering lots of airtime, in particular, the large outerbank into the downwards roll is very unique and I really enjoyed it. The stall is also great, you float all the way through! But once the train hits the trims in the splashdown, the pace is noticably reduced. The next two elements are still fun, but the sudden change in scale and pace from the first part of the ride is very noticable. Its a real shame they couldn't have made better use of the speed the train had before the trims, it makes the ride feel somewhat incomplete. I did experience a rattle on some rides but it was inconsistent, I couldn't figure out if this was down to a particular train or car but it didn't really affect my enjoyment.
The splashdown effect itself feels a little redundant, it's timed to follow the back of the train meaning that riders are unlikely to notice it unless sat in the back car and since it's also not particularly visible from off-ride (especially for non-riders), it doesn't feel like it adds much to the experience.
The theme is pretty 'meh' - the story is mostly delivered through the queueline video screens but I suspect the majority of riders won't pay it much attention. The landscaping in its current state leaves a lot to be desired, the planting has not grown-in so there's little natural shade/greenery around the plaza/queue. Many areas below/around the ride still look like a construction site, it feels like overall presentation was sacrificed in the rush to get the ride open on time.
The ride crew were doing an excellent job of keeping things running efficiently, while the main queue was over an hour all day during my visit, it was moving at a constant steady rate which always helps to reduce how long the wait feels.
Overall, the coaster itself is fantastic and I'm very glad to have it here in the UK, but it feels like it doesn't quite reach it's full potential.
The perfect ride. I dream about the zero G stall. When I close my eyes, I'm in a heartline roll so close to the water that if I just reach out, I migh...
The perfect ride. I dream about the zero G stall. When I close my eyes, I'm in a heartline roll so close to the water that if I just reach out, I might be able to touch it. When I press the accelerator in my car, I imagine it's boosting from 40 to 68 miles per hour in 3 seconds. It has invaded my life, my dreams, my soul. I don't even compare other coasters to this experience; they can't.
Had a great first experience on a B&M wing. The laterals in the corkscrews on a wing coaster are so unique that it's worth doing once, and the launch ...
Had a great first experience on a B&M wing. The laterals in the corkscrews on a wing coaster are so unique that it's worth doing once, and the launch feels impactful in a way I've never experienced before. Smooth as silk through the whole layout with basically zero grit or discomfort in the track. The harness is pretty grim if you're tall. I'm 6'0 and felt pretty compressed. Be prepared for the first couple elements as well--I was greying out from launch until after the first loop.
Made the mistake of riding the back row...never again. The location is incredible and the layout is better than many other woodys I've had the pleasur...
Made the mistake of riding the back row...never again. The location is incredible and the layout is better than many other woodys I've had the pleasure of riding, but it's like going 9 rounds with Tyson in the back. Take some Tylenol before riding, and definitely secure your loose elements.
