Coaster reviews

Fun Dead spots

Boomerang is a fun little family ride! Going backwards in particular is a great experience, and of course, as with all rides at Luna Park, there is a great view. It doesn't really offer much in terms of forces, but that's to be expected with the target demographic of the ride.

Intensity Discomfort

Wild Mouse should be protected forever. No one should ever say anything bad about this priceless gem. However, it is rough. That's undeniable. But is it worth it? Yes, a thousand times, yes. It's an unmatchable experience, hurtling around the track, feeling as though you may just spontaneously shoot off into the harbour below. For a family-thrill ride, this is an incredibly intense experience and I've never ridden anything remotely like it.

Theming Too short

Storm Coaster is another ride at Sea World that suffers from being far too short. It also lives forever in the shadow of its predecessor, Bermuda Triangle, which was a flume ride with Disney-level theming and presentation. Storm's theming is great, but a short Mack Water Coaster will never live up to that experience. Had it replaced anything else, Storm would probably be looked upon much more fondly by Australian enthusiasts.

Zamperla Family Coaster. Nicely themed, very short.

Pace Too short

Jet Rescue is one of the great surprises on the Gold Coast. The laterals and speed, so close to the rockwork, it's a really surprising and forceful little coaster, particularly after the second launch. It could definitely be much longer, and the theming has kind of fallen into non-existence, but you can't go wrong with it. Great ride for Sea World.

Intensity Pointless

Why is SurfRider even here? It's a decent enough ride, but it runs more like a flat ride than a coaster. But more importantly, it's at a water park, and the operations and maintenance all suffer as a result. This really just is the most misguided ride of all time.

Theming Discomfort

Road Runner is a nice little family coaster. Nothing too intense. The area around it is well-themed, and the overall appearance of the coaster is nice. I have had mixed experiences in terms of comfort. In the back especially, it seems to deliver some intense laterals that can be uncomfortable for larger riders. However, I don't remember this always being the case, so it may be an age issue.

Theming Theming

The story of Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster is a roller coaster in itself. Previously one of the best-themed family rides out there, it became an absolute classic. Then, along came VRTP and decided to redevelop the theming. Now, it's trash. It looks cheesy and the animation and screen-based elements are very poorly executed. It seems as though it will undergo another redevelopment, which hopefully will restore its former glory, because this was once by far Australia's best family ride.

Intensity Discomfort

Arkham Asylum was an intense experience in both a good way and a bad way. The inversions and intensity overall were unlike anything else in Australia, but there was no escaping the typical Vekoma SLC roughness. Even with the vest restraints that prevented headbanging, the tightening on your thighs and the slamming from side to side was incredibly painful. You would always leave this ride with a headache.

Pace Discomfort

I first rode this as Cyclone. The trains have since improved, but the ride still remains overall the same. It's a decent length Arrow looper, but the layout is fairly average. There are some bad transitions, and the vertical loop is like a car crash. Overall, it's enjoyable, but you have to be trying to enjoy it.