Coaster reviews

First Drop Fun Intensity Too short

What can I say, I love a good dive coaster and SheiKra is certainly that. I know it's short, I know it's pretty much a one-trick pony, but the fear/anticipation leading into the first drop is just a great coaster experience. And while SheiKra had one less inversion than Griffon, I got better airtime on both the first drop (albeit marginally) and the second drop (notably.) Again, any coaster that drops you ~200 feet at a 90 degree angle and 70+ mph has something going for it in my book. SheiKra delivered exactly what I hoped it would.

Inversions Layout Duration Dead spots

Montu was no better or worse than some of the other B&M inverted coasters I've recently ridden. If anything, it suffered from being the last of a familiar line-up of inverts I've been on over the last few months (including Alpengeist, Great Bear, Raptor, Afterburn, Batman clone at SFOG.) They are all great, but they are beginning to feel a bit redundant. What I liked about Montu that was unique was the batwing component which really whips. Everyone mentions this, but it really is an elite element and unlike anything I've experienced on other inverts. If you're only so lucky as to go on one of these, Montu will certainly do the trick. If I had to pick one, Alpengeist is my favorite.

Theming Too short Disappointing! Layout

I think the ride budget was just blown on theming and the facade in both parks. The theming is better than the ride itself. The first launch is good (not great), but that’s it, you could blink and miss this ride. It’s the most criminally short ride I’ve ever been on!!! If you looked up examples of short rides, this is literally the poster child. Not worth the wait times AT ALL, and I tried it a few times (VIP Tour)

Disappointing!

Was incredibly disappointed by this. I think most the reviews are just blinded by Harry Potter. Wasn’t impressed with the effects AT ALL, and the coaster itself might as well be a monorail. Zero thrill. All spectacle, and even as a dark ride it’s still bad. Again I think you have to really like Potter to overlook this rides many flaws.

Airtimes Launch Fun Harness

Really enjoyed this ride...it has a lot more spunk than a family coaster - I certainly wouldn't qualify it as such, but it's far more accessible than most of the other high-profile coasters at BGT. It felt like a highly subdued combination of Storm Runner and Maverick. The second and third launches are particularly enjoyable and the length of the ride gives you a good bang for your time if lines are long. I can see the Hagrid's comparisons as well, but the theming of that ride is so phenomenal and critical to the experience - it's hard to put Cheetah Hunt in the same class. Lastly, I'm not one to typically gripe about restraints, harnesses, lap bars, etc. but the harnesses really cut into my left shoulder when sitting on the left side of a car. Oddly, it didn't bother me at all when sitting on the right. All-in-all, a really solid Intamin launch coaster, but not an elite class Intamin launch coaster.

Airtimes Pace Masterpiece

I’ve been on TONS of coasters, but this is my first ever review. And what a ride to first review - one of the best coasters I’ve ever ridden, currently my number 1 - I did it almost all day and didn’t get bored! The seats are very comfy and the air time just feels incredible with them; and there is plenty of air time to boot. Pacing is SPOT ON! First launch is good, and it builds with its twists and turns, and then the second launch really kicks, followed by some mind blowing moments and air time, and the grand finale is simply one of the best roller coaster elements I’ve ever experienced. The theming is also impressive but it’s the ride itself that steals the show. I’d be surprised if any true enthusiast didn’t have this in their top 5.

Theming Duration Intensity

Beautiful theming, but the ride made me sick. Lots of helix action, not as much inversions or airtime. A missed chance for a flying coaster.

Inversions Comfort Smoothness Rattle

Had a little rattle in the back but in the front it was glass-smooth. Honestly, I think it should be turned into a flying coaster as the layout would fit better. very unique coaster and I really love the final roll as the hangtime is impecable.

Intensity Layout Duration Rattle Headbanging Discomfort

OVERRATED COASTER! this coaster gets way too much hype. I've ridden it twice and I still think it's not great. yes, it's intense but not as fierce as Alpengist. Its just really uncomfortable and you could ay too intese.

Nice surprise! Fun Intensity

This one surprised me the most on my trip to BGT. I thought this layout looked like a pretty normal mid-tier coaster but I was very surprised at how intense it got. The drop into the loop was pretty solid. What really caught me off guard were the helixes but especially the long sustained one at the end that basically did two or three laps around. I normally don't gray out on a coaster but this one got me close and I was quite surprised given how short this coaster actually is. It's very fun and I highly recommend a ride! 3.5/5 stars