Coaster reviews

Theming Headbanging Discomfort Dead spots

I used to find this ride was pretty good, but at this point its running really, really bad. Dark ride section is great as always, but the faster parts are just a mix of discomfort, boring or both. Not sure what it is but the ending also doesnt feel as crazy as it once did. Easily the worst coaster at dollywood IMO

Capacity Location Fun Rattle

Really easy to get on. But generally speaking, this ride didn't do it for me. The racing element added a little bit to an otherwise dull experience. I rode this in between riding Maverick and Steel Vengeance, so it understandably felt a bit pedestrian. But I think this just might be a boring wooden roller-coaster.

First Drop Location Fun Reliability

I waited over 30 years to go on this after seeing it in Time Magazine when I was a young teenager. The location and view from the first climb are spectacular. The speed on the first descent is great, but the lack of steepness in that first drop and roughness of the ride from this point on showed notable signs of a coaster past its prime. I still loved it and I'd go on it again, but the coaster game has come along way in the last 30 years and there are simply bigger, better and more dynamic coasters out there to ride. I wasn't going to pick on the name, but I can't help it - the Magnum XL-200 sounds like a weapon that would be used by a Clint Eastwood character from the 70's or 80's or Dr. Evil! Doesn't matter, they're not changing the name now, so we're going with it!

Nice surprise! Comfort Fun

Call me maybe hardstyle remix

Of all the rides in this park this one made me feel the most nauseous

Discomfort

Random jarring valley

Location

Nice terrain usage, unique seating and the lack of lateral support is fun (if you don't hold the side bars) but still very much a family coaster at the end of the day

Masterpiece Ejectors Hangtime Too short Theming

Sure it's a bit short and has little to no theming, but what you get is phenomenal. That bunny hill on the backwards launch has the craziest ejector airtime moment I have ever experienced. It's also amazing to look down from the top of that spike. On top of all this, you get VelociCoaster trains. Speaking of VelociCoaster, this coaster is far better than that for me and it's not even close. #3 coaster.

Theming Lap Bar Ejectors Disappointing! Launch

I'm sorry to say this, but VelociCoaster is outside my top 5. I don't know, it just didn't feel all that amazing. Perhaps I got a bad ride? It just meandered throughout the course and didn't do much for me. Pantheon was far more intense and interesting for me. Some nice pops of airtime and an incredible setting, but outside of the heartline roll, this coaster was a bit forgettable. At least the trains are really comfortable.

Airtimes Pace Intensity Rattle

2nd favorite B&M Hyper that I've ridden! You get average B&M Hyper airtime, but the helix is what sets this one apart. The ending also feels out of control. Could be a little smoother but it doesn't really bother me since it has clamshell restraints.