Coaster reviews

Airtimes Inversions Discomfort Lap Bar

Outlaw run definitely seems overrated. The airtime moments are good, but fairly average, mainly due to the ride's tendency to staple riders easily. The inversions at the end are fantastic, though. I have mixed feelings for the first drop. While I love the first part of it, when the drop starts leveling out, my back gets slammed into my seat every time. Had this drop not given discomfort to my back, this would actually be a top-tier drop for me.

Airtimes First Drop Lap Bar Discomfort

Not a big fan of the strong positive g's from the overbanked turn (I fully greyed out, could not see anything). However, there are some redeeming qualities to the ride, such as its first drop, first airtime hill, and sense of speed.

Inversions Nice surprise! Ejectors Too short

Surprisingly this coaster was actually good! I heard stories about the painful discomfort caused by the restraints, but I actually had no issues with them, even though I'm a tall guy. I heard the other main issue was the profiling, so I expected janky profiling on my rides, and honestly the profiling did not really impact my overall thoughts on the coaster, as it was pretty easy to brace for it. My favorite elements were the drop, funky zero-g roll, incredible dive loop, and return airtime hills. The dive loop actually provided similar sensations to the raven dive on RailBlazer, which I also found surprising. Overall, only real complaint I had was that the ride length did not feel appropriate given the footprint and height, so I expected longer.

Inversions Nice surprise!

I couldn't believe how good this ride actually was! I always heard how infamous Zamperla Volares are for having one of the most uncomfortable restraint systems. Maybe I positioned myself well in the restraint, since I experienced no headbanging or pain whatsoever! And the inversions were sensational! I have no major cons with the ride.

Inversions Fun Intensity Too short

A fun inverted coaster that navigates through a short layout with some good intensity, rapid transitions, and a great finale over a lake

Inversions Fun Intensity

This basically has all the same qualities as Flight Deck at California's Great America (my home park), so I like them equally. However, I rank this a little higher since Raptor is objectively better (more inversions, longer)

Pace Fun Masterpiece

A magical experience that cannot be missed when visiting Disneyland (do not watch a POV before riding it for first time)

Fun Capacity Layout

Basic layout and INCREDIBLY SLOW OPERATIONS. This wild mouse does surprisingly have some good little pops of airtime on its dips though.

Theming Duration Rattle Dead spots

"Discount Matterhorn Bobsleds" ~ Erik C.

Theming Disappointing! Intensity

If the dark ride portion of the ride was removed, this would just be a kiddie coaster. Don't waste your time if the line is over 90 minutes and you don't have a fastpass.

First Drop Pace Intensity Rattle

Gold Striker is an awesome wooden roller coaster. The first drop is great, as it is completely enclosed by a tunnel. The ride has great intensity and pacing, which is mainly because of the amazing laterals and twisted layout. Also, this coaster gives legendary night rides. However, there are some potholes in the track that causes rattle, even after the recent retrack.

Lap Bar Launch Masterpiece Reliability

Oh man, how fortunate I am to ride this for the first time just a couple months before it closed! I will definitely miss the hydraulic launch that provided great acceleration force. Hopefully after the coaster reopens, the train will still traverse the top hat at the same speed as before, as going up and over that top hat is a bizarre feeling, especially when done for the first time! The lap bar restraint also enhances the airtime feeling you get at the top. The weakest part of the ride is definitely the pull out of the top hat and the ending, although thematically the ride ended in a satisfying way with the finish line theming. Length was not a con for me, as the length met my expectations. The one bad part of the ride for me was that it was not reliable - the coaster did not open with the park, and it took me 4 attempts to finally get on when I saw it operating.

Masterpiece Layout Ejectors

Best coaster I have ever ridden. I like that Maverick's layout is so diverse, as it includes a powerful mid-course launch, a quick lift hill that leads to a punchy 95 degree drop, two stengel dives that provide out-of-this-world laterals (I have not felt these particular lateral forces on any other coaster), explosive ejector airtime with the camelback airtime hill, nice sustained airtime with the speed hill, positive forces on the drop pullout and following turns, and satisfying inversions. The inversions typically receive criticism from others for being too bland, but I think they fit the ride perfectly well as it makes the layout more diverse, plus the turns going in and out of the inversions are similar to the turns after the first drop.

Fine kiddie coaster with theming

Nice surprise! Fun Layout Rattle

Arrow Dynamics was really creative with the layout on this mine train (It even inspired the first drop on time traveler!). The coaster does rattle a bit, even in the front row, when traveling through the low points of this ride though.

Inversions Intensity Layout Headbanging

Incredible Hulk WAS the best coaster in Orlando (Velocicoaster probably has that title now). The highlight element was the cobra roll, as I greyed out from its high positive g's. If you do not like greying out and high intensity, I recommend riding in the night as you will not be able to feel the positive G's as much. One noticeable issue of Hulk was some minor headbanging in the section after the mid-course brake run, an issue that I could see as being a valid reason why some people critique this section. However, I thought that the corkscrew after the MCBR was fun and snappy, so overall I thought this section was just fine. Overall this coaster, along with Hagrid's, are must-rides for any thrill or coaster enthusiast when visiting Universal Orlando.

Airtimes First Drop Duration Disappointing!

The name of this coaster does not lie, it is truly a voyage. However, was a bit disappointed by the ride elements. The twister section in the back felt pointless. The only really good moments on the ride imo are the drop and the third dip on the famous triple down element. Also, I liked this coaster more in the front than the back.