Whizzer is a classic family coaster nestled among the trees and provides a smooth enjoyable ride for everyone. This is the last of the legendary Schwa...
Whizzer is a classic family coaster nestled among the trees and provides a smooth enjoyable ride for everyone. This is the last of the legendary Schwarzkopf Jumbo Jet/Speed Racer models and is actually more fun today than it was when I first rode it in the early 80's. It is neither tall, fast, or intense, but is still just plain fun. Just make sure to plan ahead so that you are riding with someone that fits neatly in the car with you.
This is another classic Arrow looper, but with a bit of a twist because it was finished by Vekoma. Unfortunately this ride combines the worst aspects ...
This is another classic Arrow looper, but with a bit of a twist because it was finished by Vekoma. Unfortunately this ride combines the worst aspects of both manufacturers: rough track sections, janky transitions, and uncomfortable trains. That being said, it can still be fun if you know how to ride it. The first drop is great when you are in the back, the inversions are intense, and the final helix is better than expected. It is unfortunate that this was brought in to essentially replace JetScream, which was a classic Schwarzkopf Looping Star that ran beautifully.
River King Mine Train was my first roller coaster ever, so I probably hold in higher regard than it deserves. I also just love mine train coasters in ...
River King Mine Train was my first roller coaster ever, so I probably hold in higher regard than it deserves. I also just love mine train coasters in general. I do miss when it actually had two completely different tracks back in the early 80's. This is a pretty standard mine train with multiple lifts, several helices, and a surprising final drop.
This Mr. Freeze is a mirror clone of the one at SFoT. It's a fun ride with a great launch and the top hat inversion, as well as the spike, are intense...
This Mr. Freeze is a mirror clone of the one at SFoT. It's a fun ride with a great launch and the top hat inversion, as well as the spike, are intense with great hangtime, but it really misses out on the well themed queue that they installed at SFoT.
Growing up, Screamin' Eagle was literally my favorite roller coaster for a long time. Six Flags has not maintained this John Allen masterpiece at all,...
Growing up, Screamin' Eagle was literally my favorite roller coaster for a long time. Six Flags has not maintained this John Allen masterpiece at all, which is a huge shame. Screamin' Eagle is a classic, historic coaster and is in desperate need of a retrack. They need to bring in The Gravity Group or get RMC to use their Topper Track and restore Screamin' Eagle to its former glory.
Wave Breaker is nothing really special, but it is a fun family launch coaster that is smooth, surprisingly comfortable, and my whole family enjoyed it...
Wave Breaker is nothing really special, but it is a fun family launch coaster that is smooth, surprisingly comfortable, and my whole family enjoyed it. It is in a beautiful setting over the water and is themed well. My only negative is how long the line can get because loading and unloading takes time, and the capacity is not that great to begin with.
Just another Batman clone with a different name. I didn't plan ahead for this trip and didn't even realize I was on yet another Batman until the first...
Just another Batman clone with a different name. I didn't plan ahead for this trip and didn't even realize I was on yet another Batman until the first drop. It seems to ride about the same as all the others, but just seems odd without the Gotham City queue.
When I rode Steel Eel with both of my kids, my daughter and I had a great ride in the front, but my son absolutely hated his ride in the back. So we r...
When I rode Steel Eel with both of my kids, my daughter and I had a great ride in the front, but my son absolutely hated his ride in the back. So we rode again, and switched places. This is the odd airtime coaster that is much better in the front. The airtime is great in both locations, but the back was extremely rough, especially considering how great the ride was in the front. Due to other newer attractions, this was a walk-on all day long, so we were able to get multiple rides, but stuck to the front after our first experience.
Runaway Mountain, not to be confused with Runaway Mine Train, is a surprisingly fun, well themed ride right in the center of the park. It is quick and...
Runaway Mountain, not to be confused with Runaway Mine Train, is a surprisingly fun, well themed ride right in the center of the park. It is quick and whippy with some surprising intensity along its course in the dark. The queue is very well themed, especially for a Six Flags park, but the wait times can be brutal even when the park isn't particularly busy. It's definitely a must ride if you visit the park and will surprise a lot of enthusiasts.
Shockwave is a Schwarzkopf masterpiece, and it is amazing that it runs as well as it does at its age. I never miss a chance to ride it, and its locati...
Shockwave is a Schwarzkopf masterpiece, and it is amazing that it runs as well as it does at its age. I never miss a chance to ride it, and its location is so far off of any regular path that it is usually practically a walk on. It's only negative is the cramped old school Schwarzkopf trains, but I'm glad that it still has them because its "sister coaster" in Georgia is not as good with its new trains. From the first drop, through the ultra intense back to back loops, and then the whippy finale with elements of airtime, this coaster never disappoints. It's certainly not the biggest, fastest, or fanciest at anything, but it is a classic and will always be near the top of my list.
When it was built, Titan was a beast of a ride, but after it's first season it was neutered by excessive mid course braking. The first drop, airtime h...
When it was built, Titan was a beast of a ride, but after it's first season it was neutered by excessive mid course braking. The first drop, airtime hill, and double helix are still great elements, but the dead spot in the middle takes all of the momentum away and makes it feel like two different coasters in one. The second half is still good, but I miss greying out during the last helix, and the heavily banked turn after the MCBR makes no sense now since the train practically stops rigth before it.
I haven't ridden a ton of launch coasters, but this does have my favorite launch. Most prefer the reverse launch, which is nice so that you face downw...
I haven't ridden a ton of launch coasters, but this does have my favorite launch. Most prefer the reverse launch, which is nice so that you face downward on the spike, but for just the launch,I prefer forward. The top hat is one of my favorite inversions with great hangtime and the overbank is fun. I wish there was more to the layout because it is over so quickly, but the line moves pretty quickly with the unique station for a shuttle coaster. The St. Louis Mr. Freeze is a mirror clone, but the theming at Texas is sooooo much better, and the air conditioned queue is nice in the summer.
I know a lot of enthusiasts consider this one of the bottom RMC's, but as someone who watched it be converted, and rode it extensively its first seaso...
I know a lot of enthusiasts consider this one of the bottom RMC's, but as someone who watched it be converted, and rode it extensively its first season, I absolutely love this coaster. The first drop is phenomenal and the rest of the ride is relentless--it never lets off the gas. It starts with excellent drops and overbanks, then the second half has multiple ejector moments as it weaves through the structure and tunnels. The layout is similar enough to pay homage to the original Texas Giant, but different enough to really increase the intensity and fun. My only real complaint is how painful the restraints can be for taller individuals.
I've only ridden a few wild mouse coasters because they tend to be too small for my legs to fit. Both my daughter and I are tall and were able to fit ...
I've only ridden a few wild mouse coasters because they tend to be too small for my legs to fit. Both my daughter and I are tall and were able to fit (not very comfortably), the ride was a bit rough, but we laughed the whole time and had fun. She legitimately felt like she was going to get tossed off the side of the coaster. Definitely a one and done, but I will ride it again. The ride ops definitely need to work on getting passengers in and out more quickly. The line took forever and there isn't much shade in the queue.
I've ridden loads of the old Arrow loopers, and Carolina Cyclone is just like the rest. I love it for the nostalgia, but you must ride defensively to ...
I've ridden loads of the old Arrow loopers, and Carolina Cyclone is just like the rest. I love it for the nostalgia, but you must ride defensively to avoid having a headache for the rest of the day. This is a one and done for me, but I do still love the old school Arrow loopers, and this is honestly one of the better ones.
Vortex isn't really as bad as everyone makes it out to be. It's a fairly basic, old school B&M stand up coaster. Yes, the restraints can be a bit unco...
Vortex isn't really as bad as everyone makes it out to be. It's a fairly basic, old school B&M stand up coaster. Yes, the restraints can be a bit uncomfortable, but I still enjoy the nostalgia of the original B&M rides. And while it's definitely not smooth any more, it still gives a better ride than a lot of coasters that aren't this old.
I've ridden 6 B&M Inverts, and this is my favorite by far. The first drop is surprising because the trees under the lift hill disguise how high you ar...
I've ridden 6 B&M Inverts, and this is my favorite by far. The first drop is surprising because the trees under the lift hill disguise how high you are until there are no more and suddenly you are dangling way higher than you thought. The first drop is amazing, then the inversions hit much harder than I expected. I love the unexpected terrain aspects of this coaster as well. I would give it the full five stars except that both times I have ridden, it was on single train operation which made the line take forever. All of the Batman clones seemed to have far superior capacity.
From the jojo roll out of the station, the fun never stops on Copperhead Strike. I haven't ridden many launch coasters, but this is my favorite. The l...
From the jojo roll out of the station, the fun never stops on Copperhead Strike. I haven't ridden many launch coasters, but this is my favorite. The launches aren't extremely powerful, but they get the job done and I love how the trains feel like they will barely make it through the inversions. Just as it's about to lose it pace, the mid course launch hits to keep the momentum going.
This is my daughter's favorite roller coaster of all time. The first drop is great, but the amount of long, sustained floater airtime is what really s...
This is my daughter's favorite roller coaster of all time. The first drop is great, but the amount of long, sustained floater airtime is what really sets this ride apart. We laughed the entire time, and this is the only B&M I have ridden with the staggered seating setup on the trains. We are both tall and found it to be one of the most comfortable coasters we have ridden.
I love the pacing and speed of Fury. Where so many other hypers and gigas have mid course brakes that kill all of the momentum, Fury just flies throug...
I love the pacing and speed of Fury. Where so many other hypers and gigas have mid course brakes that kill all of the momentum, Fury just flies through its entire layout at a blistering pace. Even with its intensity, the smoothness and comfort of the trains make it extremely reridable.
