Reviews • Carter Eckhart

It’s really not as bad as people say. It hurts a little bit due to the bad transitions, especially during the helixes but the pain is definitely manag...

It’s really not as bad as people say. It hurts a little bit due to the bad transitions, especially during the helixes but the pain is definitely manageable. This coaster also surprised me with the random airtime and lateral combo entering the mid course and the insane hangtime during the corkscrews. Most of the ride is boring, pointless and forceless though so it still isn’t that good.

This kinda surprised me with the butterflies on its first drop and one really good swing later during the ride. Other than that it’s pretty slow and f...

This kinda surprised me with the butterflies on its first drop and one really good swing later during the ride. Other than that it’s pretty slow and forceless, but at least it’s relaxing and scenic.

People always told me that these backlot clones were some of the best family coasters but this coaster really didn’t do much for me. The launch was fu...

People always told me that these backlot clones were some of the best family coasters but this coaster really didn’t do much for me. The launch was fun and the helix was decently intense but everything else either did nothing or was uncomfortable.

I’ve ridden this a lot and it’s pretty inconsistent, some days it’s very intense while other days it’s almost completely forceless, sometimes it’s smo...

I’ve ridden this a lot and it’s pretty inconsistent, some days it’s very intense while other days it’s almost completely forceless, sometimes it’s smooth while other times it gives a lot of head banging. On average this is probably what I would rate it, it’s still just a boomerang so pretty bland and mediocre.

Pretty intense ride and relatively comfortable thanks to the vests. It is a boomerang however so it has an unoriginal layout and is pretty short. Thes...

Pretty intense ride and relatively comfortable thanks to the vests. It is a boomerang however so it has an unoriginal layout and is pretty short. These boomerangs are just mediocre rides to me and this one is no different.

This ride is an absolute beast. It has by far the best and strongest laterals I’ve experienced and probably on any coaster. The whole ride is very fas...

This ride is an absolute beast. It has by far the best and strongest laterals I’ve experienced and probably on any coaster. The whole ride is very fast paced and out of control as you travel through a great setting in the woods. There is lots of laterals throughout the whole ride but the best moment is undoubtedly that helix. Even though this helix is towards the end of the ride you still hit it at breakneck speed and immediately get slammed with the strongest laterals I’ve ever felt, and these laterals keep getting progressively stronger as you are pinned to the side of your seat for about 15 seconds straight and you even get a floater pop while these laterals are happening towards the end. It is one of the most insane elements I’ve ever experienced. This ride even has some nice airtime on the first drop if you are in the back and on the double up. This ride also is extremely long and has a nice layout and collection of elements. The ride is a bit rough but I can handle it fine. Also night rides are spectacular. Overall this ride has top notch pacing and laterals and is one of the best as far as traditional woodies go.

It’s more of a dark ride so the theming is cool but it doesn’t really do much, however the ending has 3 solid drops that surprised me but these hurt y...

It’s more of a dark ride so the theming is cool but it doesn’t really do much, however the ending has 3 solid drops that surprised me but these hurt your back a little due to the unpadded seats. The ride is really just mediocre overall but it is kind of strange.

The launches are fun and decently forceful and going into the spikes you pull some good G’s. Unfortunately the seat mold is really uncomfortable and t...

The launches are fun and decently forceful and going into the spikes you pull some good G’s. Unfortunately the seat mold is really uncomfortable and the metal from the thing the seat belt buckles into hurts your arm that’s forced to rest against it. I had neither of these problems on wicked twister which is strange, and wicked twister just runs better than this overall. Decent supporting coaster but it can be a bit painful.

Pretty mediocre ride. The launch is solid and the inversions are fun but the ride is pretty forceless, has a lot of slow and pointless moments and a b...

Pretty mediocre ride. The launch is solid and the inversions are fun but the ride is pretty forceless, has a lot of slow and pointless moments and a bunch of jerky transitions.

I find Gemini pretty overrated overall. The first drop has the best airtime on the ride but other than that it has pretty much none. There is also a l...

I find Gemini pretty overrated overall. The first drop has the best airtime on the ride but other than that it has pretty much none. There is also a lot of slow turns that do nothing. However it’s a long and smooth ride and I do get some enjoyment out of it.

Pretty disappointing just like the other side. There isn’t really much airtime except for the first drop and it has a lot of slow and boring elements ...

Pretty disappointing just like the other side. There isn’t really much airtime except for the first drop and it has a lot of slow and boring elements but it is still decently fun.

Definitely a tame ride but it still has some fun moments like the loop, 2 helixes and s bends. The location is also stunning and the coaster is one of...

Definitely a tame ride but it still has some fun moments like the loop, 2 helixes and s bends. The location is also stunning and the coaster is one of the smoothest I’ve ridden. Overall it’s pretty mediocre and feels like a family coaster despite the inversion but it’s a nice relaxing ride.

I rode the Kings Dominion version first and was disappointed, however this one runs better and I enjoy it much more. The effects also work on this one...

I rode the Kings Dominion version first and was disappointed, however this one runs better and I enjoy it much more. The effects also work on this one as well which is nice. I still find the intensity on these a bit overrated, but the launches are fun and their is some fun and surprising moments of airtime and laterals. It has a few awkward transitions that hurt a bit but it isn’t too painful. Overall it’s a family coaster so it doesn’t pull crazy forces but for a family coaster it’s above average.

Very unique coaster that I have had the fortune to ride, although it still went down a few times while I was there and I had to wait a long time to ri...

Very unique coaster that I have had the fortune to ride, although it still went down a few times while I was there and I had to wait a long time to ride it, but it was definitely worth it. It’s very painful when you awkwardly bank into those brake runs, but the ride is pure fun and has this weird surprising feeling on the drops that I really enjoy to make up for the pain. Overall although the ride does hurt, it’s a weird ride that gives weird sensations I’ve never felt on any other coaster. At the end of the day it isn’t too crazy and it’s just a family coaster but I like the ride for what it has to offer.

Another great family coaster at Dollywood. Although it is a short ride, it’s butter smooth and just pure fun. That first turn also caught me off guard...

Another great family coaster at Dollywood. Although it is a short ride, it’s butter smooth and just pure fun. That first turn also caught me off guard with how intense it was. Overall it’s just a family coaster and nothing too special but it’s good for what it is.

As far as family coasters go this is one of my favorite. It’s a family coaster so the forces it has aren’t too strong, but it has 2 fun launches inclu...

As far as family coasters go this is one of my favorite. It’s a family coaster so the forces it has aren’t too strong, but it has 2 fun launches including a backwards launch, some enjoyable floater moments and some nice turns and s bends. It’s also a long ride with a nice location and great theming plus on ride effects. Definitely just a plain fun ride.

Pretty good classic woodie. The ride is a tad rough but definitely bearable. The first 2 hills have some really strong floater and the rest of the hil...

Pretty good classic woodie. The ride is a tad rough but definitely bearable. The first 2 hills have some really strong floater and the rest of the hills give solid air. The restraints also allow you to come out of your seat more. Overall this ride just has a bunch of solid airtime hills so it’s a nice ride but nothing crazy or anything.

Not really sure to put for pros because it isn’t exactly good at one thing, it has pretty decent airtime, 2 great moments of laterals and after the fi...

Not really sure to put for pros because it isn’t exactly good at one thing, it has pretty decent airtime, 2 great moments of laterals and after the first turn which is the most tedious and boring part of any coaster the pacing is good. The ride is a little rough but not rough enough to bother me. Overall it’s a solid wood coaster and finds a spot in the middle of my rankings.

A good launch to start the ride and the sea serpent inversion is very intense, however the rest of the ride doesn’t really pull any forces but it’s st...

A good launch to start the ride and the sea serpent inversion is very intense, however the rest of the ride doesn’t really pull any forces but it’s still fun.

Wow this thing is intense. Invertigo has some of the strongest positives I’ve ever felt, it makes normal boomerangs feel like kiddie coasters. It’s al...

Wow this thing is intense. Invertigo has some of the strongest positives I’ve ever felt, it makes normal boomerangs feel like kiddie coasters. It’s also relatively smooth and comfortable as well which surprised me. However I can’t rank this ride any higher because it is very short and has a bland layout but what it does is insane.

Middle of the pack hyper, which isn’t saying much because I’m not a big fan of B&M hypers. The first drop and following hill are great moments of sust...

Middle of the pack hyper, which isn’t saying much because I’m not a big fan of B&M hypers. The first drop and following hill are great moments of sustained floater but then the rest of the ride does nothing. At least it doesn’t feel like it’s gonna valley like some of the other hypers. It’s also a pretty short ride too so that’s a con. Overall it has a few nice moments but the ride itself is nothing special.

A very underrated coaster for sure, the launch is actually very intense and the rest of the ride has some fun turns and curves. The motorbike seating ...

A very underrated coaster for sure, the launch is actually very intense and the rest of the ride has some fun turns and curves. The motorbike seating adds to the fun factor to me and the restraints don’t bother me. Overall it’s one of my favorite family coasters mainly because that launch packs a surprising punch.

The vests on this aren’t that bad and I got 3 solid floater moments combined with some decent hangtime. It’s not the greatest coaster out there and Gr...

The vests on this aren’t that bad and I got 3 solid floater moments combined with some decent hangtime. It’s not the greatest coaster out there and Griffon is definitely better, but it’s good fun and overhated by some.

I used to hate this ride but now it’s solid. The drop and final airtime hill are overrated but the rest of the ride is full of fun and unique elements...

I used to hate this ride but now it’s solid. The drop and final airtime hill are overrated but the rest of the ride is full of fun and unique elements that give great positives, whip and even surprising airtime at spots. It also has a rattle but this time around it didn’t bother me at all. I’ll never understand the full hype for this ride but at least I wasn’t disappointed by it anymore.