Reviews • Sam P.

Huracan is surely one of Europe's biggest hidden gems, this little family coaster is awesome! Excellently themed station with tonnes of atmosphere, so...

Huracan is surely one of Europe's biggest hidden gems, this little family coaster is awesome! Excellently themed station with tonnes of atmosphere, some cool dark ride scenes first thing as well, reminded me a bit of the Dragon coasters at the Legoland parks. The coaster section starts with a few dips outside before going back in to an admittedly short but really fun and super smooth indoor layout with some excellent snappy turns and a great sense of speed, plus some lasers for good measure. The onboard audio is really cool as well and adds a lot to the ride, what is otherwise quite a simple family coaster is elevated massively by all the details they've given it. Really fun ride, best in the park and properly underrated it seems!

This mighty Pinfari wasn't as bad as i was expecting, it actually ran quite smooth on the rails but its still very janky, so not comfortable. Quite in...

This mighty Pinfari wasn't as bad as i was expecting, it actually ran quite smooth on the rails but its still very janky, so not comfortable. Quite intense in places, particularly the loop. Does at least look nice, the repaint and british aesthetic is fun. Could definitely have been a lot worse

My 200th credit! Not the 200 I was expecting however I'm really quite pleased it ended up being this very unique and fun ride. It has quite the histor...

My 200th credit! Not the 200 I was expecting however I'm really quite pleased it ended up being this very unique and fun ride. It has quite the history being the former Space Invader from Blackpool before ending up in the westcountry. Theres some nice fun theming and some effects at various points in the layout, and then the rest of it is in almost complete darkness, which makes it feel really fast. Ran very well too, really smooth and very comfortable. Quite short but probably long enough when you can't see where you're going. Great fun and I'd say one of the most underrated coasters in the country!

There is one word for Lisebergbanan, and that word is fun. Seemingly endless fun, as it goes on and on and on, relentlessly, the way it keeps it's spe...

There is one word for Lisebergbanan, and that word is fun. Seemingly endless fun, as it goes on and on and on, relentlessly, the way it keeps it's speed is just fantastic, and because the transitions on this 38 year old ride are quite rustic, you get thrown around in the best way possible all the way back down the hill. The majority of the coaster is fast paced turns and big helixes, one of which is really big as it drops down the hillside. There's also a couple of nice pops of airtime, which are best on the front row I think, but the ride is awesome in any seat. It's also unbelievably smooth, there is not a hint of rattle, roughness or shake at all anywhere on the layout, just the funky transitions, and that's pretty nuts for such an old ride. And possibly the most crazy thing of all is the capacity, up to 5 trains and upwards of 2000 people per hour means that queue moves pretty much endlessly. Honestly, every park should have a ride like Lisebergbanan, it's so quirky and it might well be the most endearing coaster going. Pure unadulterated fun

I think i've come full circle with Balder. I loved it, I found it a bit dull, and then I loved it again. Don't get me wrong, nothing has changed with ...

I think i've come full circle with Balder. I loved it, I found it a bit dull, and then I loved it again. Don't get me wrong, nothing has changed with the turns, they're still pretty much forceless, but airtime is clearly what they went for and airtime is what you get, every hill is flojector and a couple are a bit more like ejector, but they all hit. The turns would absolutely benefit from being less banked, some good laterals would have been a very easy way to make them a bit more interesting, but I do think over time they will improve as the ride ages, it had a full retrack not long ago so they feel almost too smooth, a bit of shake would actually be a good feature here! I do have to mention the first drop too, it's so steep and the long train really pulls you down in the back row, it's super fun. Focus on the airtime and it is very easy to enjoy Balder, it's just great fun

Helix, in my humble opinion, is just about as close to perfect as a ride can be. This layout is just unbelievable in it's diversity, you experience pr...

Helix, in my humble opinion, is just about as close to perfect as a ride can be. This layout is just unbelievable in it's diversity, you experience pretty much every type of force imaginable, crushing positives, lateral whip, floaty hangtime and utterly addictive airtime, Helix has it all, and in perfect proportions as well. The positives are focussed on the mid-ride helix and the crazy intense Norwegian loop, both those moments give me the tingling in your feet sensation in a big way. The first corkscrew and the inverted top hat shine for their hangtime, they are traversed at the perfect speed to float through them. The zero g roll into the hard left turn are really whippy and the left transition really throws you quite aggressively, and the final heartline roll also pulls you through at a great speed. Then there's the airtime, oh man the AIRTIME, there's a few great moments but that final massive ejector hill might just be my favourite element on any coaster, it sends you every single time. I know many complain about the launches, and it's true they aren't very powerful, but i just don't care, they give the ride the speed it needs for that awesome layout to shine, they're simply there for a purpose, just like a lift hill. What a stunning location for a coaster too, the way it winds up and down the hillside, utilising the terrain so well, is awesome, and there's some stunning views to be had on the ride too. To top it off, it runs pretty smooth, just a hint of a Mack rattle but nothing to be bothered by, operations are awesome, and it always seems to have the best staff running it, everyone in Sweden is lovely anyway but the Helix teams always stand out. I adore this ride and I adore the park that made it happen, Helix and Liseberg never fail to wow me

A great example of a powered coaster, the presentation is exquisite Tivoli Gardens all over, looks amazing in it's spot in the park. Runs very smooth ...

A great example of a powered coaster, the presentation is exquisite Tivoli Gardens all over, looks amazing in it's spot in the park. Runs very smooth and pretty intense too for one of these, gets up to a great speed on the return run to the station. 3 lap special as well. Good fun and a great family coaster for the park

Rutschebanen, on a grey December day in 2019, was the coaster that got me into coasters. 6 years on, I got to return and ride the ride where it all st...

Rutschebanen, on a grey December day in 2019, was the coaster that got me into coasters. 6 years on, I got to return and ride the ride where it all started, 195 coasters richer. So a special day already. But this wonderful attraction, 111 years old, still with the onboard brakeman, is one of the theme park world's diamonds. It's not tall, it's not very long, it is very simple, but it runs so smooth, the brakemen are such showmen, and the airtime is absolutely no joke. A back row on Rutschebanen with those tiny lap bars which come nowhere near you is one of the most fun things you can do anywhere, you're tossed around and up out of your seat, landing back down on those hard wooden benches before going all over again on the next drop. It's clear Tivoli Gardens takes amazing care of the ride, it looks in pristine shape just as it did 6 years ago, and just how it does i'm sure every year. If you've never done it, you should do it, it's one of the great joys and privileges of coaster enthusiasm to experience such a fantastic piece of history

It's a very small coaster but the theming is just excellent, looks awesome. Runs smooth and the tiny hill is actually quite fun. A great example of ho...

It's a very small coaster but the theming is just excellent, looks awesome. Runs smooth and the tiny hill is actually quite fun. A great example of how a very simple ride can be improved with excellent attention to detail

Really rather terrible, zero spin even with an off balance car, not really any speed either. It was at least not rough and not uncomfortable which doe...

Really rather terrible, zero spin even with an off balance car, not really any speed either. It was at least not rough and not uncomfortable which does put it ahead of other boring coasters that dont do anything

Classic mouse, a bit of a different layout with more tight turns towards the end. Ran smooth but its definitely an aggressive one, loads of laterals t...

Classic mouse, a bit of a different layout with more tight turns towards the end. Ran smooth but its definitely an aggressive one, loads of laterals through to the end. Very nice location with nice views out to sea and of Hayling Island

I love a woodie, and Wodan is an absolutely stunning example of why modern wooden coasters are such awesome assets to a park. The way this ride hauls ...

I love a woodie, and Wodan is an absolutely stunning example of why modern wooden coasters are such awesome assets to a park. The way this ride hauls through it's layout is crazy, GCI just nail the out of control feeling so so well. The first drop is superb, particularly at the back, as is the second drop which as a little kink in it to make sure you leave your seat. Everything following is equally brilliant, the pace is relentless and there's plenty of nice pops of airtime all the way round. It's not really an airtime focused layout but that doesn't bother me in the slightest when it's so fast paced. It's very smooth as well, EP clearly take great care of it as there's not a hint of roughness, just the classic woodie aggression which makes them so enjoyable. Awesome trains as always from GCI, so comfortable. It's also impeccably themed, the queue line is stunning with great views of the ride in the outdoor section and some really nice detailed theming inside. Wodan is an incredible ride, one of Europe's top coasters and, with Voltron, half of probably one of the very best 1-2s around.

Vampire is still a very interesting and historic ride, but every season that goes by it gets more and more necessary for it to receive the Nemesis tre...

Vampire is still a very interesting and historic ride, but every season that goes by it gets more and more necessary for it to receive the Nemesis treatment. The trains can't ever have been great but the potholes are clearly the track as much as anything. It is of course 35 years old now, so one can forgive such issues, and it certainly isn't unrideable, but I just know how good it could be if Vekoma retracked it and gave it their latest gen trains. As it stands, it's still nicely themed although a bit tired, and the layout is still very fun with good length and some nice forceful moments. Hopefully at some point it gets the treatment it deserves

Its like every other runaway train, apart from this one has more people watching you which makes it a lot worse. More copyright infringements per squa...

Its like every other runaway train, apart from this one has more people watching you which makes it a lot worse. More copyright infringements per square metre than a Chinese mood board

Galacticair gets a little too much hate I think. Partly due to how it's being operated at the moment, which is fair, but having not ridden it for a wh...

Galacticair gets a little too much hate I think. Partly due to how it's being operated at the moment, which is fair, but having not ridden it for a while, you forget how much fun it actually is. The layout is actually pretty diverse with some good forces on the fly to lie section and even some pops of air in a couple spots. I think it captures the flying sensation really well, which was it's aim after all, it wasn't ever designed to be as intense as some of B&Ms subsequent iterations. It's also staggeringly smooth, it's getting on a bit now but there is not even a sniff of rattle or vibration at any point. Personally I think it's comfortable too, restraints are bulky yes but it doesn't bother me at all. Now, the ops. Not good. The days of it running 3 trains seem to be gone, and even having both stations open is increasingly unusual. Does mean the queue is sluggish, as of course the loading process isn't fast and has a degree of faffing other rides don't. Which is definitely a shame, particularly as Towers generally has excellent dispatches. Overall though, I have a soft spot for Galacticair, I think it's a really enjoyable ride. Hopefully it has some life left yet and they can get the 3rd train back on!

It broke, it volleyed, it broke again, they ruined the ride comfort and now they've fixed it again. Theres no doubt Hyperia has had quite the first ye...

It broke, it volleyed, it broke again, they ruined the ride comfort and now they've fixed it again. Theres no doubt Hyperia has had quite the first year of operation. But theres equally no doubt that it's one hell of a coaster, yes its short but those massive elements deliver so well. First drop is mindblowing, the outerbank is crazy and the stall is just awesome. So much airtime and lots of big positives as well, particularly on the pull up into the Immelmann. And now they've returned the rattle to where it was, a mere slight inconvenience rather than a spine destroyer, and that is greatly appreciated. Its an awesome ride, a real powerhouse and one of the very best from one of the very best manufacturers in Mack Rides

The key thing for the Nash is whether the excellent layout and airtime is able to supersede how unbelievably brutal it is. If it does, you'll enjoy it...

The key thing for the Nash is whether the excellent layout and airtime is able to supersede how unbelievably brutal it is. If it does, you'll enjoy it very much, as the airtime really is great, strong laterals on the turns as well. If it doesn't, then the constant bouncing, the slamming down in the valleys, the very tight trains and the general pain you experience really is not good. For me it's very much teetering on the edge, it's definitely far too rough and would massively benefit from a full rework, this layout with a sensitive GCI rework and new trains would be fantastic. But the redeeming ejectors do at least mean there is some level of fun to be had.

Typical basic spinner, although the spin wasn't very wild. Didn't find it rough per se but its not very comfortable. Trims quite aggressive too. Just ...

Typical basic spinner, although the spin wasn't very wild. Didn't find it rough per se but its not very comfortable. Trims quite aggressive too. Just exists really

I love these classic woodies with a brakeman, Roller Coaster being no exception! Such a wonderful old ride, not the most thrilling by any means but it...

I love these classic woodies with a brakeman, Roller Coaster being no exception! Such a wonderful old ride, not the most thrilling by any means but it runs really well, and theres some airtime to be had on some of the drops. Lovely views of the seafront as well. A true classic and good on Pleasure Beach for keeping it going

What a classic! The only operating Virginia Reel in the world. Its a hilarious ride, you get quite the spin going, made me feel very dizzy. Not comfor...

What a classic! The only operating Virginia Reel in the world. Its a hilarious ride, you get quite the spin going, made me feel very dizzy. Not comfortable by any means but you've got to love it for the nostalgia alone!

What a hilariously fun coaster. Its proper janky in an old school way, not rough per say, but the profiling is certainly a bit rough round the edges. ...

What a hilariously fun coaster. Its proper janky in an old school way, not rough per say, but the profiling is certainly a bit rough round the edges. Not the most comfortable but its just funny. Quite intense too and the laterals are really powerful. Super unique type of ride as well, not all that many Schwarzkopfs left now so good on pleasurewood for keeping it going. Obviously just one 8-person train isn't ideal, would be nice to see them get a second train for it. But a really interesting ride and as long as you're prepared for the jank, very enjoyable

One of the big tivoli models. Runs like a very loud shopping trolley, and also only the 1 lap which is a shame. Still, they're fun rides thanks to the...

One of the big tivoli models. Runs like a very loud shopping trolley, and also only the 1 lap which is a shame. Still, they're fun rides thanks to the massive train. Probably on the way out judging by the terrible racket it makes!

Classic Maurer mouse, very aggressive in the first half, does trim quite a bit in the second half though. Has the classic mouse pain, they aren't comf...

Classic Maurer mouse, very aggressive in the first half, does trim quite a bit in the second half though. Has the classic mouse pain, they aren't comfortable rides but its more funny than bad. Looks great too with the repaint and new decals on the cars. Good fun

Pure intensity isn't my thing really, but Wipeout, with its new Sunkid train, is a great example of how good one of these boomerangs can be. Ran reall...

Pure intensity isn't my thing really, but Wipeout, with its new Sunkid train, is a great example of how good one of these boomerangs can be. Ran really well, very smooth, and these things are just crazy intense. As I say, not my thing, that backwards loop is just too much. But I can appreciate how well it ran and it's nice to see the park investing in the ride to make it more enjoyable. Looks super nice as well in what's a very pretty park, the repaint looks great!