Coaster reviews

A couple years ago, this used to be my favorite ride (although I haven't been since then, I need to come back), now I think it's a great ride but it's...

A couple years ago, this used to be my favorite ride (although I haven't been since then, I need to come back), now I think it's a great ride but it's not perfect. The theming is pretty good but I prefer a good ride over good theming, unlike Disney... this actually does the job. It's a great ride, the first launch kicks things off to a start, then into the "Black Forest". The indoor section is surprisingly forceful, that was probably the biggest roller coaster surprise that I had. There are different "shows", either a storm, a spirit theme, or a wolf one (as one of the many nods to the former Big Bad Wolf coaster), then comes probably the most intense part of the ride. There is a drop track, and it gives off a sudden pop of airtime. The car escapes the "Black Forest" into the second launch which is the most disappointing part of the ride, there is a ton of space to work... they could've made it go through a village like Big Bad Wolf did. That would make Verbolten a top-tier family coaster (even though it already is). Then the ride goes to a "broken bridge" as the trains go to a slow-down, then the biggest drop of the ride pays homage to Big Bad Wolf, as with a turn against the Rhine River, then upwards into another turn into the brake run. The turns in this scene are forceful.

This replaced Dragon Challenge and I wasn't sure if I was going to forgive Universal for doing this... after getting off this coaster, I was amazed. I...

This replaced Dragon Challenge and I wasn't sure if I was going to forgive Universal for doing this... after getting off this coaster, I was amazed. I usually don't care about themeing but the themeing was incredible and works with the ride. There is also some fun launches and some surprisingly intense laterals! This was an incredible replacement to the old Dragons. Best family coaster I've been on!

One of the weaker B&M inverts. It’s fun, glass smooth, and has a good layout. The thing is, it’s wayyyy too graceful. There’s zero snap or whip on the...

One of the weaker B&M inverts. It’s fun, glass smooth, and has a good layout. The thing is, it’s wayyyy too graceful. There’s zero snap or whip on the inversions. But it’s still an amazing ride. I loved flying through the park, and that helix over the water at the end was good.

The coaster is just perfect. Speed, loop, tunnels, music… all is here for a great ride! —————————————————————————— Ce coaster est juste parfait. Il ...

The coaster is just perfect. Speed, loop, tunnels, music… all is here for a great ride! —————————————————————————— Ce coaster est juste parfait. Il va vite, le looping est intense, la musique est entraînante, les tunnels sont bien décorés… il a tout pour lui!

After getting around to a few more GCIs I get why some people talk down on this one. But I still have fun every time, and the first half of the layout...

After getting around to a few more GCIs I get why some people talk down on this one. But I still have fun every time, and the first half of the layout does provide some decent forces. By the second half, there are no more forces, but the thrill of the race/duel is pretty fun. The more of your friends and family you have riding this thing, the more fun you have.