Coaster reviews

Theming Layout Duration

Taron is nothing but a masterpiece. I get it is not the most intense coaster, but to me intensity is not the end goal of a coaster; the end goal is to provide amusement and amazement, and Taron provides a ton of both of them. But don't get me wrong: it still provides a punch. Some says it's almost a "family" ride, but it is not. It provides some great airtimes, some curves are nuts and the launches are very cool. I especially like the sound Phantasialand created for them. And obviously, the theming is an absolute wonder.

Layout Rattle Theming

Scream is almost literally a parking lot coaster, and it shows: there is absolutely no theming at all, and in my opinion it makes the coaster less enjoyable than if it was even a little bit more themed. Even worse, it had a rattle when I rode it, and I got some head banging because of it. The layout is fine though. It just didn't worked for me.

First Drop Lap Bar Fun Rattle

Apocalypse is a very fun wooden coaster, the only one at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The queue has a nice theme, even though I don't understand why they themed a wooden with this, but whatever. The coaster is a bit shaky and would probably improves with a little less shakiness, but it's overall a very good ride.

Smoothness Layout Pointless

Riddler's Revenge in itself is a good coaster. But what the heck were they trying to achieve by making riders stand up? I really not enjoyed this aspect of the ride, up to the point it ruined my experience with it. I was expecting something more uncomfortable and I was pleasantly surprised by its comfort. But it is still a kind of coaster that makes absolutely no sense to me.

Location Pace Fun Discomfort

Ninja is an Arrow suspended coaster, and it was my first experience with a coaster of this kind. I guess this kind of coaster is just not for me… I ended up very dizzy after my ride, because of the swing. That being said, it was still fun, the location is very nice and it's cool Six Flags Magic Mountain still has this older coaster in its lineup. But I wouldn't do it again.

Intensity

Goliath was not a pleasant experience for me. The first half (before the mid-course break run) is OK, nothing amazing or exceptional though. But the second part is way too intense. I greyed out almost the entire time, and I was not particularly dehydrated or tired that day (and it was in the morning…). And they almost completely stop the train in the MCBR… I didn't had a lot of fun on this coaster, in my opinion its layout is just poorly designed.

Airtimes Smoothness Duration

Twisted Colossus was my first RMC. I know this manufacturer has a flattering reputation among enthusiasts, and now I can see why. This coaster is just an amazing machine. It's smooth, it's long and intense, but not too intense, the airtimes are great, the inversions are great. The only drawback would be it would be even better if it would duel every time. Twisted Colossus definitely hooked me in the RMC hype, and I can't wait to ride more coasters from this manufacturer.

Discomfort

I get Gold Rusher is an old coaster and everything, but God it was so bad. The layout itself is not bad, but this coaster was built in 1971 and it shows: it's rough, especially many transitions and also some curves, and you will be glad when it's over.

Launch Fun Duration Harness

West Coaster Racers is a nice thrill coaster. It is not too intense so it will definitely appeal to a lot of people, and the systematic dueling provides a lot of fun – yes, I'm looking at you Twisted Colossus. The inversions are also quite good, especially the first one with a nice hang time. I also enjoyed the high five element. The main drawback of WCR is the harnesses though: they are clumsy and make a bit hard to enter and exit the train. I guess it will decrease the capacity of the coaster, which could be a problem considering how popular it will probably be in the park. But it's overall a great experience and I wish more parks will add this sort of dueling coasters in the near future.