Reviews • Liam Dodds

The Legend at Holiday World came as a huge surprise to me, as it was incredibly smooth and had insanely whippy elements. From the stellar twisted firs...

The Legend at Holiday World came as a huge surprise to me, as it was incredibly smooth and had insanely whippy elements. From the stellar twisted first drop, to the relentless twists and turns, Legend exceeded my expectations and was the most GCI feeling CCI ever ridden.

Thunderbird is an incredibly well rounded roller coaster, with a nice punchy launch that runs glass smooth. The inversions are a little drawn out, but...

Thunderbird is an incredibly well rounded roller coaster, with a nice punchy launch that runs glass smooth. The inversions are a little drawn out, but the elements don't disappoint, especially the final inversion. Thunderbird also gives a surprisingly fun night ride, where you can see absolutely nothing.

A relentless voyage through the woods that I took WAY too long to finally make my way out to ride. One of the most exhilerating roller coasters you'll...

A relentless voyage through the woods that I took WAY too long to finally make my way out to ride. One of the most exhilerating roller coasters you'll ever right, and Holiday World has done an incredible job trying to preserve the condition of this legendary wooden coaster. From relentless airtime in the beginning of the ride, to intense elements in an even better second half, this ride is absolutely perfect and a staple for all roller coaster enthusiasts.

Good Gravy is an incredibly smooth experience, but lacks any sort of family thrill aspect. It is much more of a kiddie coaster than a family coaster. ...

Good Gravy is an incredibly smooth experience, but lacks any sort of family thrill aspect. It is much more of a kiddie coaster than a family coaster. The theming however is definitely in the top tier of the entire country.

Unfortunately, The Raven didn't live up to the hype, and was incredibly uncomfortable and rough. There was a little floater air time, but it didn't ma...

Unfortunately, The Raven didn't live up to the hype, and was incredibly uncomfortable and rough. There was a little floater air time, but it didn't make up for the beating that I had experienced. Extremely disappointing, and was even worse my second attempt.

Woodland Run is a surprisingly fun and smooth ride experience, especially after being retracked. The good pops of airtime really make the roller coast...

Woodland Run is a surprisingly fun and smooth ride experience, especially after being retracked. The good pops of airtime really make the roller coaster exciting and has turned this lower class coaster to a fan favorite.

Alpengeist is an incredibly intense ride, and by far the best B&M Invert every installed. Even for its age, it still rides like a charm. From the whip...

Alpengeist is an incredibly intense ride, and by far the best B&M Invert every installed. Even for its age, it still rides like a charm. From the whipping inversions, to the action packed layout, this is a phenomenal and impressive coaster.

Pantheon has incredible ejector airtime, especially on the little air time hill before the top hat. The inversion after the first launch gives you int...

Pantheon has incredible ejector airtime, especially on the little air time hill before the top hat. The inversion after the first launch gives you intense hangtime, and the swing launch is super unique and insanely exhilarating. A great roller coaster all around, that I wish ran longer after the "gimmick".

Apple Zapple is an insanely underrated roller coaster, and I don't understand the dismay around it. It was so much fun and the turns were incredibly s...

Apple Zapple is an insanely underrated roller coaster, and I don't understand the dismay around it. It was so much fun and the turns were incredibly smooth and not like other wild mouse models.

Woodstock Express is a good starter coaster for young enthusiasts. However, it definitely is showing it's age. This opening day attraction is not anyt...

Woodstock Express is a good starter coaster for young enthusiasts. However, it definitely is showing it's age. This opening day attraction is not anything too thrilling, however you can find some fun on it

Reptillian is the first bobsled coaster that I've ever ridden, and it was a unique experience to say the least. It was surprisingly intense, and I sti...

Reptillian is the first bobsled coaster that I've ever ridden, and it was a unique experience to say the least. It was surprisingly intense, and I still haven't really wrapped my head around the concept and whether I like it or not.

Tumbili is a surprisingly fun roller coaster, with the 4D flipping aspect making the ride. Unfortunately it's a little too short, and I wish there was...

Tumbili is a surprisingly fun roller coaster, with the 4D flipping aspect making the ride. Unfortunately it's a little too short, and I wish there was a bit more to it.

Racer 75 is family fun roller coaster with simple elements with immense speed. The ride kind of lacks air time, and I feel it runs over elements more ...

Racer 75 is family fun roller coaster with simple elements with immense speed. The ride kind of lacks air time, and I feel it runs over elements more like speed hills. However, the exciting racing coaster is still worth a few rides.

Racer 75 is family fun roller coaster with simple elements with immense speed. The ride kind of lacks air time, and I feel it runs over elements more ...

Racer 75 is family fun roller coaster with simple elements with immense speed. The ride kind of lacks air time, and I feel it runs over elements more like speed hills. However, the exciting racing coaster is still worth a few rides.

Grizzly is an incredibly smooth roller coaster after the recent full retracking, however I found the ride a little bland and short. It wasn't as inten...

Grizzly is an incredibly smooth roller coaster after the recent full retracking, however I found the ride a little bland and short. It wasn't as intense as I was expecting, and slowed down at moments. However, it was still a fun experience.

Backlot Stunt Coaster is incredibly themed, and a very fun family coaster. The launch is punchy and it's very hard to keep your eyes open on the helix...

Backlot Stunt Coaster is incredibly themed, and a very fun family coaster. The launch is punchy and it's very hard to keep your eyes open on the helixes.

KD's Flight of Fear is noticeably smoother than the KI counterpart, and a decently smooth ride, compared to the other. With whippy inversions, this ri...

KD's Flight of Fear is noticeably smoother than the KI counterpart, and a decently smooth ride, compared to the other. With whippy inversions, this ride brings me back to the good old days when Kings Island actually correctly maintained their own version.

It is unfortunate how this ride runs, however it can't take away from the elite theming and decent layout. It's a fun roller coaster, and the rattle i...

It is unfortunate how this ride runs, however it can't take away from the elite theming and decent layout. It's a fun roller coaster, and the rattle is more frustrating (because its a new coaster) more than anything. This ride is definitely missing a near miss moment, and I hope improvements can be made in the future.

Dominator is the perfect example of how a floorless coaster should be done. with a stellar layout, and impressive smoothness, these inversions hit lik...

Dominator is the perfect example of how a floorless coaster should be done. with a stellar layout, and impressive smoothness, these inversions hit like nothing else.

Twisted Timbers is a crazy intense coaster that I can't fathom actually exists. This thing whips you around like crazy in an unhealthy way, and I love...

Twisted Timbers is a crazy intense coaster that I can't fathom actually exists. This thing whips you around like crazy in an unhealthy way, and I love every part of it.

Kentucky Flyer is a solid family coaster with surprising pops of airtime and a fun experience. The tiny restraints are made for kids and not much so a...

Kentucky Flyer is a solid family coaster with surprising pops of airtime and a fun experience. The tiny restraints are made for kids and not much so adults, and it's unfortunate how tight and uncomfortable they are.

An incredible fast paced ride, Lightning Run has little to no dead spots with an action packed adventure throughout the whole layout. While it could b...

An incredible fast paced ride, Lightning Run has little to no dead spots with an action packed adventure throughout the whole layout. While it could benefit from better theming and a longer ride experience, this is easily a top 100 roller coaster for any enthusiast.

Wind Chaser is an incredible ejector airtime packed machine with some of the most intense elements I've ever come across. The first inversion, the bar...

Wind Chaser is an incredible ejector airtime packed machine with some of the most intense elements I've ever come across. The first inversion, the barrel roll drop, really emphasizes the insanity the rest of the ride would entail.

Vortex was a beautiful roller coaster that was a staple in the Kings Island skyline. Unfortunately it wasn't the best ride experience, and it had its ...

Vortex was a beautiful roller coaster that was a staple in the Kings Island skyline. Unfortunately it wasn't the best ride experience, and it had its flaws. I was one of the last riders on closing day, and Kings Island will forever be missing this piece of history.

Firehawk was an incredibly fun ride that wasn't like any other roller coaster. It was incredibly unique, and it made for a legendary and intense ride ...

Firehawk was an incredibly fun ride that wasn't like any other roller coaster. It was incredibly unique, and it made for a legendary and intense ride experience. The inversions were like no other, and I don't think I could ever get a grip of what was going on.

Woodstock's Air Rail is a terrible roller coaster. It always has been, yet it seems to get worse every single year. You will get off with a headache, ...

Woodstock's Air Rail is a terrible roller coaster. It always has been, yet it seems to get worse every single year. You will get off with a headache, and an immense amount of regret.

Invertigo is an incredibly flawed ride, with intense headbanging and painful inversions. The capacity is terrible, yet it's still a pretty popular rid...

Invertigo is an incredibly flawed ride, with intense headbanging and painful inversions. The capacity is terrible, yet it's still a pretty popular ride. I don't understand why this ride hasn't been torn down yet.