Coaster reviews
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Airtimes First Drop Theming Headbanging
I adore this ride, and on the 2nd row (and inner seats preferably) there is no pain and is pretty smooth for a Euro-Fighter. However, a bad seat can be very rough. Either way, the theming is elite and that first blind drop into the roll is just fantastic. The airtime you get throughout is some of the best. If only it were more consistent!
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Inversions Layout Harness Discomfort
Trains are so unbelievably cramped, I'm only 5'5 and I feel like a sardine. Restraints are also very uncomfortable and combined with the rattle on this coaster it quite unpleasant. Now Sik exists it just makes me look at this with sadness when I go to ride. The layout is great however, just needs work and maybe a retheme (cause at the moment it is a bit lazy and old).
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Theming Dead spots
Great theming and probably even better when scare actors are there. And I do enjoy the mid track gimmick - however the indoor ride is not strong and the theming in this portion is a bit naff. I would like to see them keep the set up but maybe get a custom ride in, maybe a tracked dark ride instead even. Even just improving the theming around the track with some scares and effects would help horrendously.
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Pointless
A staple of the park that holds a lot of nostalgia for others. Not for me though, it is slooooow, rundown and needs to go and be replaced with a kid friendly thrill maybe (a spinner?). It is a funny ride for all the thrillseekers to hop on though.
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Theming
Good theming on the indoor sections and okay little drops for a small coaster. A bit bland otherwise sadly.
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Fun Disappointing!
I actually expected more. Though, it is still a great addition to the park it lacks just a bit of power. Drops are decent and I like the hill interaction between the sides - however the trains are quite uncomfortable and I think more could be done with the theming (especially for Legoland come on).
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Fun Disappointing!
I actually expected more. Though, it is still a great addition to the park it lacks just a bit of power. Drops are decent and I like the hill interaction between the sides - however the trains are quite uncomfortable and I think more could be done with the theming (especially for Legoland come on).
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Pointless
Another kiddie coaster that I do not think is 100% needed, as they have 3 very similar layouts in the park. Fills a space in the area, and is reasonably well themed.
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Theming
Extremely well themed but it is bizarrely rattlely, also just a kiddie coaster but with such theming it does pip it up!
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Fun Intensity Theming Discomfort
A little bit rough in areas when riding alone. However, layout is very fun and packs a punch in that almost wild mouse fashion, with really good bunny hops. Can't wait to see how it looks in viking land :D
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First Drop Smoothness Too short
Enjoy this more than Drayton's family boomerang, it is a short layout but the floater airtime from the drop is very solid. Short and sweet.
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Theming Smoothness
A very compact and tame ride which fits perfectly with Paulton's. Incredibly smooth, and that final helix is very cool - lots of foot chopping.
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Theming Pace Smoothness
Appearances may be deceiving. Looks mild, should be mild but this thing actually packs a good little punch, the first drop is surprisingly intense, the spinning is not out of control but add rerideability, and the the helixes are immense. It is on the short side, but what a cracker for a 'family coaster'.
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Location
Great location, and speeds through it's layout alot. Seats are uncomfortable for adults but funny ride nonetheless.
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Rattle Headbanging
Got warned by the operator that it is rough... he was correct. very rough, only intensity was during the helix and the rest was just painful. Bruised legs from this one!
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Airtimes Intensity Layout Rattle
What a ride. Best wooden in the country for the ride itself (Wickerman pips for overall experience) - fantastic airtime and a long layout that does not let up. It is not butter smooth, definitely can feel the transitions from the retracked areas to the old areas but it is no way uncomfortable (and for wooden coasters, a certain level of roughness is expected). A masterpiece.
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RIP Mouse, was my favourite ride at Blackpool and gutted I couldn't experience it once as an adult. terrifying ride, so intense. You will always be missed <3
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First Drop Rattle Headbanging Discomfort
I can't believe i used to love this ride. Unbelievable headache inducing and by far the worst SLC in the UK. It needs to go.
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Airtimes Rattle
Fine for a kiddie coaster, some good bits of airtime but a little rough in spots. Passable!
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Rattle Discomfort
Yes it is a painful ride, but we have to keep it for the novelty and history. Just ride with friends to make it more fun... And brace for the brakes at the end.
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Rattle Discomfort
Yes it is a painful ride, but we have to keep it for the novelty and history. Just ride with friends to make it more fun... And brace for the brakes at the end.
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Rattle Discomfort
Yes it is a painful ride, but we have to keep it for the novelty and history. Just ride with friends to make it more fun... And brace for the brakes at the end.
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Airtimes
A little bit rough in spots, but miles ahead of the other big woodens at blackpool. Surprisingly forceful and some good pops of airtime, just not elite.
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Airtimes Rattle Discomfort
Slightly less painful than grand national, so gets a pip up from that. But it is still rough as anything and needs work. Airtime pops are great on this though.
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Ejectors Rattle Capacity Discomfort
In the past, this would have been one of the best wooden coasters in the country. Now, it sits firmly in the 'dear lord get me off my back hurts' category. Unbelievably rough, especially on the wheels but it is still unbearable in other seats. As a result, I could not enjoy the ride in the slightiest... Please dear lord re-track it, it deserves to be an amazing airtime monster again :(
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Ejectors Rattle Capacity Discomfort
In the past, this would have been one of the best wooden coasters in the country. Now, it sits firmly in the 'dear lord get me off my back hurts' category. Unbelievably rough, especially on the wheels but it is still unbearable in other seats. As a result, I could not enjoy the ride in the slightiest... Please dear lord re-track it, it deserves to be an amazing airtime monster again :(
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Not the most intense of rides, and better layouts of the bobsleigh are out there. However, it is a great ride for taking a break from the general rattle of blackpool, relaxing and perfect for all the family.
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Capacity Intensity Ejectors
Yes it is short, that is the nature of the ride. But it packs such a delicious punch. The drops almost feel like drop towers in intensity, and the positive g's through the loop will be a big hit for most. Probably the second best ride at the park, and really has stood the test of time for a reason. Have a trick, do it well = success.
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Location Rattle Discomfort Dead spots
I may upset people by saying I truly dislike this ride. Horrendously rough these days, the profiling on most elements leaves it feeling really quite forceless. I also do not find the first drop that intense, though again that could be the turnaround rattle affecting that. The best part is the view. However, I do think it could be redeemed with work, and hope management invests in improving the experience, especially since it is such an iconic coaster.