Reviews • Duke Howard

It's such a shame this coaster has a horrific shake to it (not a rattle, a full blown shake). The layout is solid and the launch is loads of fun. The ...

It's such a shame this coaster has a horrific shake to it (not a rattle, a full blown shake). The layout is solid and the launch is loads of fun. The setting is unreal too, as few coasters can fly past both apartment complexes and the harbour. But alas, the shake is a shocker and makes the whole ride uncomfortable. The ride also has minimal airtime, which detracts further.

I know it's a family coaster, but anyone is capable of more than this. The one possibly good airtime moment is ruined by the slowest drop ever. Themin...

I know it's a family coaster, but anyone is capable of more than this. The one possibly good airtime moment is ruined by the slowest drop ever. Theming is fun and I appreciate the duration, but the ride itself is lame!

A fun indoor coaster with good theming, but the experience is let down by the fact that it doesn't pack much punch after the launch. If the ride were ...

A fun indoor coaster with good theming, but the experience is let down by the fact that it doesn't pack much punch after the launch. If the ride were just a little longer and more intense, it would be top stuff.

This is a fine enough coaster and perhaps I am been too harsh (I know its a family coaster) but I just struggle to rate this highly due to it's lack o...

This is a fine enough coaster and perhaps I am been too harsh (I know its a family coaster) but I just struggle to rate this highly due to it's lack of intensity, especially given its length and the fact that its the only serious roller coaster at Disney California (there are also minimal thrill rides at this park, which doesn't help). I barely felt any air time and the loop was tame as tadpoles.

Flight deck is a strong coaster that is unfortunately hindered by a short duration. Similar to Patriot, I felt I was only starting to vibe when it fin...

Flight deck is a strong coaster that is unfortunately hindered by a short duration. Similar to Patriot, I felt I was only starting to vibe when it finished. When its going though, it's great. Smooth, good layout, and some really fun twisty inversions. Just wish it was more satisfying.

This was the rollercoaster I needed to experience to become hyped for wooden coasters! I was shocked at the amount of air time on that first drop! The...

This was the rollercoaster I needed to experience to become hyped for wooden coasters! I was shocked at the amount of air time on that first drop! The ride does not stop after that, with excellent pacing, twists, and airtime hills. The ride has a good duration too, which adds to the experience. My only critique is that it does shake you around a little bit, especially towards the end. But overall this is an awesome wooden coaster.

This ride is criticised for it's roughness (my partner finished the coaster with a shocking headache). The bumpy nature of this ride is an issue, but ...

This ride is criticised for it's roughness (my partner finished the coaster with a shocking headache). The bumpy nature of this ride is an issue, but it's nevertheless an intense and enjoyable coaster with a great layout and a wide variety of twists and inversions. I was satisfied overall.

The roughest coaster I have ridden. The inversions knocked me good (I felt an actual reverberation up my spine). Airtime is crap too. Sorry Demon, but...

The roughest coaster I have ridden. The inversions knocked me good (I felt an actual reverberation up my spine). Airtime is crap too. Sorry Demon, but you belong in hell.

Maverick is a speed machine. I love how smooth this coaster is despite the aggressive turns and dips featured throughout. The first drop is fantastic ...

Maverick is a speed machine. I love how smooth this coaster is despite the aggressive turns and dips featured throughout. The first drop is fantastic and the layout is compact yet expansive. I also appreciated that the main launch occurs midway through the ride, which I was not expecting. A great surprise.

Solid, enjoyable coaster. Smooth with some nice airtime. Felt too short though and left me craving more, which is always an annoying feeling after rid...

Solid, enjoyable coaster. Smooth with some nice airtime. Felt too short though and left me craving more, which is always an annoying feeling after riding a roller coaster. Nothing stands out as particularly special.

Overall Railblazer is a blast. This was my first single rail coaster and I loved it. The first drop is terrifying and kicks the ride off with a fantas...

Overall Railblazer is a blast. This was my first single rail coaster and I loved it. The first drop is terrifying and kicks the ride off with a fantastic rush. The remainder of the layout is bonkers, with whippy turns, inversions, and lots of air time. The single car trains also offer a unique sense of exposure as you traverse the layout. Backrow added an extra kick as well (though maybe not as much as others claim).

This coaster features an enjoyable enough layout but is otherwise slowly paced and a little boring. If you can walk on without queing I would probably...

This coaster features an enjoyable enough layout but is otherwise slowly paced and a little boring. If you can walk on without queing I would probably say it's worth it.

My first "serious" roller coaster. The layout is delightful and the twists and turns are a riot of a time. Features some good airtime as well and is b...

My first "serious" roller coaster. The layout is delightful and the twists and turns are a riot of a time. Features some good airtime as well and is buttery smooth.

A great roller coaster that I'm sure was more impressive when it opened in 2000. That first drop is unbelievably scary though. At time of writing this...

A great roller coaster that I'm sure was more impressive when it opened in 2000. That first drop is unbelievably scary though. At time of writing this ride is the tallest I have ridden.

Buttery smooth, yet intense. The first drop is sensational and the remainder of the ride does not disappoint either. I suggest sitting as close to the...

Buttery smooth, yet intense. The first drop is sensational and the remainder of the ride does not disappoint either. I suggest sitting as close to the back as you can, since the drop will be significantly higher and more powerful due to the style of tilt employed on this coaster. Some are saying tilt coasters are a gimmick but I am keen for as many as possible. Also, the onboard music is on fire!

Unbelievable coaster experience. Vengence is full throttle from start to finish. The inversions are both suprising and demented and the coaster is pac...

Unbelievable coaster experience. Vengence is full throttle from start to finish. The inversions are both suprising and demented and the coaster is packed to the brim with airtime. Perhaps most impressive is the fact that the ride maintains it's intensity for the entire duration.