Coaster reviews

Airtimes First Drop Intensity

Sadly, it was closed during my 2021 visit, so last time I rode was in 2017, but I remember it being one of the most insane experiences. It’s insanely intense and that drop is so powerful as well as the airtime. I remember having to use the bathroom while in line, but I held in it throughout the entire ride experience and then ran to one right after riding it. I felt like such a chad for that.

Inversions Launch Intensity Harness

I unfortunately got stapled on the my 1 ride, so I didn’t enjoy as much as I wanted to but I loved the launch and those last two inversions are insane. I definitely need a re-ride next year.

Airtimes First Drop Capacity

I love this ride so much. That first drop is the best I’ve experienced, and those first two camelbacks are absolutely insane. That rolling thunder hill almost had me standing with how much airtime it had. It’s also really intense as well. Ride it in the second to back row, you won’t regret it.

Capacity Inversions Discomfort

I personally do NOT enjoy this ride. After waiting about 30 minutes, which was the longest wait at the park, I became extremely nauseated from the endless flipping and spinning I experienced on this ride. It was a very uncomfortable ride experience that I will not ride again. I can see how other people may enjoy this ride, but I personally do not.

Airtimes Masterpiece Duration

I was worried this ride wouldn’t meet my expectations but I’m glad to say that it exceeded them. The first 4 elements on this ride are just insane, and there are so many standout elements after that as well. I especially love the finale, and I don’t think ever think I laughed harder after riding a coaster, than I did on this one. 10/10 masterpiece

Nice surprise! Fun Layout Launch

A fantastic coaster for the park! The launches aren't great, as expected really, but everything else about the ride was better than I expected. My favourite moment is the immelmen loop (particularly the airtime on the exit), but really Icon isn't about specific moments, but more the whole package and layout as one. It's long, consistently fun and exciting and more forceful than I expected for sure. It's a completely different experience to any other coaster in the UK, and I couldn't be happier with the result realistically. Looooove it!

Airtimes First Drop Inversions

Death. Roll. That's really all that needs to be said about this piece of perfection sent from the coaster gods. #1.

Pace Intensity Layout Rattle Too short

This gets the award for the worst coaster pothole. It's right near the end, and it's so jarring that I thought it would break the wheels. Before that, the ride is pretty rough, but it was just on the edge of what I'm willing to tolerate. This is a unique and intense little coaster. The tight layout makes it feel faster than it is.

Theming Inversions Location Headbanging Too short

Very underrated! The inversions are completely disorienting as you fly through the great forest setting and twist through amazing rock sculptures. The main pro in may opinion is the location and character of this roller coaster. But I must admit that it is very rough, with multiple moments of head banging. It isn’t as bad as I expected, but it would be better without all the pain. Also it is very short like many of the other coasters in this amusement park. Still, it is my second favorite at California’s Great America!

Airtimes Fun Smoothness Too short

Very underrated. It's a small woodie that is super smooth and lots of fun. It has some surprising airtimes and laterals that made it a very enjoyable ride. The only drawback is that it's on the shorter side, and I was disappointed when it ended too soon. A big plus is that it's basically across the street from Universal, so it's easy to get to. I originally thought about skipping out on it, and I'm glad I didn't.