I thought this ride was just okay but not worth the hour-long wait on President's Day. I've never ridden a suspended train before so it was fun to sw...
I thought this ride was just okay but not worth the hour-long wait on President's Day. I've never ridden a suspended train before so it was fun to swing back and forth as you take quick turns. The location of the ride against the hillside was very nice and it had great pacing too except for the final lift hill into the station. The capacity was absolutely awful for this one. They only used one train but the park was packed that day so this led to the hour-long delay in getting onto the ride. A solid family ride I would probably ride again but only if it had a 5-minute wait or less. 2.5/5 stars
I actually had a really good time on this short ride. The launch was a bit surprising and quicker than I anticipated. The top speed doesn't reach 40...
I actually had a really good time on this short ride. The launch was a bit surprising and quicker than I anticipated. The top speed doesn't reach 40 mph so it's definitely nothing crazy but it still gave me a little thrill. The theming for this entire park is fantastic but this ride did an especially good job with the Western theme since you ride a "pony" car. I also thought the end where you make a sharp turn through the wood structure was fun and exciting as well. I usually don't compare reviews with others but I don't think the harness for this one was ever uncomfortable. It forces you to lean forward (I get it) but I was comfortable riding this one at least 4 times and had a good amount of fun (seems like small kids were more uncomfortable with the harness than adults). I wouldn't wait more than 10-15 minutes for a ride since it's so short but if there isn't a line, feel free to check it out! 2.5/5 stars
Cons first, as there are only two. Firstly sometimes when reaching the top of the drop chain it stops very abruptly and if you’re not expecting the jo...
Cons first, as there are only two. Firstly sometimes when reaching the top of the drop chain it stops very abruptly and if you’re not expecting the jolt it can be a little uncomfortable but it doesn’t happen every time, everything else is smooth. Second is that I would love if this coaster were slightly longer! Never too much of a good thing. Now for the positives, I have always been afraid of roller coasters and this coaster has been the gateway to loving them. I rode it 17 times the day I went and rode in every car. I cannot give this ride enough praise. The queue decorations are very entertaining, a grandmothers house set up all throughout, the coaster decor includes flying past rolling pins, milk, egg timers, and a giant can of cranberry sauce. I always heard that getting in the back is the intense way to experience a coaster but for this one it’s the front. I saw people from like 4 or 5 years old all the way to people in their 70’s or 80’s getting on, and from what I saw they all had a great time. This ride has a good thrill even if it doesn’t go over 60mph, it’s the epitome of a coaster built for everyone. Holiday World made a gem with this beauty and it will be at the very tip tip top of my list of must do rides at this park for as long as I can imagine.
The launch is so powerful it feels like your soul is still in the station by the time the ride is done. The inversions are great, especially the last ...
The launch is so powerful it feels like your soul is still in the station by the time the ride is done. The inversions are great, especially the last one.
This ride is 100% the best ride in the U.K, no question about it. This rides airtime is unreal, the amount of times I was out of my seat was amazing. ...
This ride is 100% the best ride in the U.K, no question about it. This rides airtime is unreal, the amount of times I was out of my seat was amazing. Also, the first drop is probably the feature that carried the whole ride, it just feels like you get thrown over the edge of that 236ft drop. The feeling was surreal, easily one of the best drops in the whole world. Also, the outer bank turn is really indescribable. It really confuses you as you think you go one way but you go the other, it was really cool. Overall, the ride was amazing but theming could have been improved, but that doesn't really bother me because the ride itself was just crazy good!
This is relatively smooth for a Mack Bobsled. It's especially impressive because Mack's coasters at that time weren't the smoothest. They made coaster...
This is relatively smooth for a Mack Bobsled. It's especially impressive because Mack's coasters at that time weren't the smoothest. They made coasters decades later that aren't as smooth as Schweitzer Bobbahn (looking at you Poseïdon and Euro Mir). As for the elements, they aren't as good as Trace du Hourra's éléments but they're fun. The transitions are rather snappy and the turns pull decent G forces. The straight drop is unique for the genre. My only nitpick is that it's quite short.
Update June 2024: I stand by what I said two months ago. A bit too short, nice theming. It is even better when you get a ride alone up front, which I did this time. Not much in terms of forces, especially when compared to Trace du Hourra. Also it seems to rattle a bit more than Trace du Hourra, but it's decently smooth. The key is to lean forwards. DO NOT rest your back on the seat, otherwise it can lead to a really shaky and unpleasent experience. It seemed to run 4 trains, and has 5 available.
