Coaster reviews

First Drop Fun Layout Harness

At first very disappointing, but has run noticeably faster every time I've gone back to SFGAdv. The difference in speed the train takes the turn around between opening and now is night and day. The drop alone makes asking for back row worth it. Great mix of airtime, inversions, and "fun" elements. Operations are also incredible. Only knock is that the trains are a little bit awkward to sit in.

Airtimes Comfort Duration

Perfection. I've had 100's of rides on Shambhala, in every seat no doubt. But nothing, and I mean nothing comes close to a back row ride on Shambhala (although it's phenomenal in every row, therefore justifying the 5 stars). My last ride was around 8pm after a hot day, the sun was setting over Salou, there was a light haze in the air. Climbing the lift hill whilst looking over at the sea, glittered with the pink and red flecks of the setting sun contrasting against the greenery of the golf courses, etc. I love how as a result of the train length and stadium seating, the back row starts to accelerate before cresting the hill, and what happens afterwards is just pure rollercoaster euphoria..... Colossal first drop, floating all the way down, the airtime is so crazy it makes the head chopper of the tunnel more impactful. Second hill, BOOM, massive flojector again. Unique and foreceful turnaround follows next. Speed hill, ejector. Another big camelback into the splashdown, sensational, floating all the way. More airtime hills. Just epic, in every way.

Airtimes Pace

I loved how relentless this coaster was.

First Drop Inversions Harness

The harness was pretty uncomfortable on my shoulders. This was my first dive coaster and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The front row was the best. This ride was super smooth and has a really cool baggage system.

Airtimes Pace Smoothness Too short

This is at my home park, and it’s probably my most ridden wooden coaster. I’ve ridden this in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night, and it’s almost always flying. It’s got plenty of great airtime moments and incredible pacing. Plus, it’s glass smooth for a woodie. This is an elite wooden coaster, go to KI and ride it!

Inversions Intensity Ejectors

While I've heard so much about good those back to back loops are, I was definitely surprised by the gnarly ejector this thing gives you. This ride is absolutely nuts, hard to believe it opened only 2 years after Revolution! Definitely top 3 in the park, and definitely earned a place on my favorites.

Intensity Layout Dead spots

Goliath but good. Even if the only real difference is that extra helix that Goliath lacks, it really adds a lot to the ride (especially since the helix is the best part of Goliath). It's just a shame that it shares Goliath's annoying MCBR, it just murders all the momentum and pacing.

Airtimes Ejectors Duration

While it may not be as intense as the RMCs that would follow it, NTG is a stellar ride; it's easy to see how it started the RMC revolution we bask in today. It's an absolute airtime machine, and that final drop inside the tunnel gives some gnarly ejector. Incredible ride!

Fun Capacity Dead spots

One of two of the remaining Intamin bobsleds left in the world, a definite novelty. I didn't have any of issues of discomfort that many seem to have with it, but I do think that the layout could have been just a tad more intense. Those block zone/drive tire sections really kill most of your energy, but I dunno maybe it has to or else the cars fly out or something. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Theming Too short

Kiddie coaster credit with cute theming, but also I think this has to be the single shortest rollercoaster I've ever ridden in my entire life. I swear the ride duration is like sub 10 seconds, and they don't even send you twice like most other kiddie coasters of this class. I got in to ride it for free, if you can't then don't bother.