Coaster reviews

Theming Comfort Smoothness Harness Intensity

2 stars not because it's a bad ride at all, but because I was just plain terrified all the way through. There was something about being tipped on all fours facing straight down that just pressed all my fear buttons. I was so excited to go on it as I knew about how iconic it was when it was called Air, and I really loved the spacey theming and how it wasn't a theme all about danger and scary things. The theme is upbeat and magical, which I don't think enough UK coasters do, because let's be honest, a theme based on danger and fear is more heart pumping! I'm also slightly heavy, and so my harness had to be clipped down with a bit of force from the operator, which just reinforced my fear of falling straight to the ground. I just couldn't relax into the harness and was gripping on for dear life! Hopefully one day I can conquer my fear for this one, because the smoothness and comfort was undeniably perfect. I really love The Swarm at Thorpe Park, which I'd say is comparable to the flying through the air feeling they go for with Galactica, but I just can't get past that fear of falling to the ground with this one!

Theming Nice surprise! Intensity Too short

Such a scary but funny surprise! Best ridden with someone who knows what's coming, but doesn't tell you in advance. The shuddering drop in the dark is really nerve wracking and exhilarating if you don't know it's coming, and going fast backwards after the drop is just plain fun and exciting. The drop in the dark is this coaster's USP, but funnily enough, if you go on YouTube and lookup Th13teen POV with all the lights on, the drop is comically tiny, which just goes to show how effective the element of surprise in the dark is. The theming is fun, but I think they could go even freakier with it. We got a fast track pass for this one, so we missed out on the Tesla Coil jump scare in the regular queue, which I was grateful for as I'm a jumpy, nervous wreck! Definitely a highlight of the day due to the surprise of the drop, and that sudden ejection right before you pull back into the station is just hilarious. Great little ride, definitely could do worse!

Theming Fun Pointless

Let's be honest, we only go on this ride for the hilariously sarcastic ride operators! It's a good one to start with whilst you wait for the rest of the park to open all of the rides, LOL!

Inversions Duration Headbanging Discomfort

Very glad I left this one for the very end of the day as it left me with a nasty headache on the journey home. I rode it for the first time back in 2017 and it was fantastic and had no discomfort, but then rode it again last year and it was agonising. Such a shame as the loops and constant twists really are fun and unrelenting. Thorpe Park must surely know how painful this ride has gotten, and hopefully a Colossus overhaul and potential reimagining will be their next big project after Hyperia!

Nice surprise! Fun Discomfort

less rough than stampida but not better. fun family ride though!

Airtimes Comfort Smoothness Capacity

amazing ride, best at portaventura by miles. very smooth, very good first drop, amazing airtime and long layout. one of the best in europe in my opinion

Theming Intensity Duration Discomfort

Very good theming. Now that the brake run is turned off you get extreme airtime which is really fun. The indoor section is brilliant and the drop caught me off guard. I warn you about the air cannons and hydrolic BANGING

Fun Smoothness

I enjoyed this more than I expected, it’s a nice family coaster. Kinda sad it replaced the Evangelion area tho 😔

Inversions Fun Too short Disappointing! Layout

I want to LOVE this ride so much. That zero-g roll in the middle gives me pure dopamine. There is no arguing against how lack luster the ending of this ride is. And because of the dud ending it feels entirely too short. After 3 perfect inversions Sky Rocket ride turns into nothing. Its so disappointing. I'd say that this is a really great beginner launch coaster for people who have never done one before.

Lap Bar Fun Capacity

I've ridden two bobsleigh-style coasters and this one was surprisingly way better. It was smoother than the one in Kings Dominion and also more intense. The quick turns and drops kept the pace fast and felt way more than a family coaster. I was also shocked by their lapbars. They didn't hold in anything and it felt like I could slip right out but that made the coaster feel out of control and non-restrictive. The biggest downside like most people say is capacity but the ops were great throughout the park. It's a very awkward coaster to get in line for and the queuing system is a bit weird. 3/5 stars