Reviews • Solar Winds

The first drop is awesome and it provides excellent floater airtime. There are moments of strong positive Gs as well. It is also extremely photogenic ...

The first drop is awesome and it provides excellent floater airtime. There are moments of strong positive Gs as well. It is also extremely photogenic and is fun to just watch from the outside. It was my first dive coaster and it did not disappoint.

Apollo's Chariot is a very underrated B&M hyper. It provides great floater airtime front and back rows and the location is beautiful. It is just a smo...

Apollo's Chariot is a very underrated B&M hyper. It provides great floater airtime front and back rows and the location is beautiful. It is just a smooth, comfortable, and fun ride. I like the sideways airtime moments as well as the near misses. I don't know if I prefer it over Diamondback, Candymonium, or Nitro but it deserves far more praise and recognition than it gets.

One of my favorite inverts if not my favorite (haven't ridden Montu yet but will very soon). The first drop is awesome and the inversions are all very...

One of my favorite inverts if not my favorite (haven't ridden Montu yet but will very soon). The first drop is awesome and the inversions are all very forceful. It isn't as whippy as some of the other inverts, but the elements are more drawn out and provide sustained positive Gs. I love the near miss elements and interactions with the terrain. There is a slight rattle but it does not impact my enjoyment of the ride.

I am absolutely shocked how good this ride is. The airtime and hangtime is ridiculous. Every element delivers. I was laughing hysterically the entire ...

I am absolutely shocked how good this ride is. The airtime and hangtime is ridiculous. Every element delivers. I was laughing hysterically the entire ride. I could not choose my favorite moment, but the backwards launch and top hat are truly spectacular elements. It is a perfect addition to BGW and easily ranks in my top 10. I feel like many people will sleep on this ride because it looks rather tame in the POVs and even off-ride. You have to ride it yourself to see just how incredible it is. The only downside is the lack of theming but in terms of ride experience it is pretty much a perfect ride.

A very underrated Intamin hyper. The airtime is insane, rivaling Skyrush and many RMCs. The hill after the straight track section is absolutely bonker...

A very underrated Intamin hyper. The airtime is insane, rivaling Skyrush and many RMCs. The hill after the straight track section is absolutely bonkers. There are a couple dead spots but overall the sense of speed and helices make up for it. The modified T bars are not too bad but can possibly be uncomfortable for certain guests. Definitely the best ride in the park and landing in my top 15.

Wild One has a fun layout filled with airtime hills and laterals. The front row is pretty smooth but the back row was pretty rough. The finale sees th...

Wild One has a fun layout filled with airtime hills and laterals. The front row is pretty smooth but the back row was pretty rough. The finale sees the train picking up a ton of speed and the laterals on this section are insane. I am gladd that the park is keeping this classic alive.

Firebird is a solid floorless coaster, especially if you sit in the back row and keep your head forward. There is some headbangy moments throughout th...

Firebird is a solid floorless coaster, especially if you sit in the back row and keep your head forward. There is some headbangy moments throughout the layout, particularly the corkscrew. It is probably my least favorite floorless I've ridden but in no way is it a bad ride. There are some fun inversions and pops of ejector airtime on the first drop and midcourse. I haven't ridden it in the front though, which I hear is way worse. The layout is not all that exciting compared to other floorless rides but it makes sense as it was originally B&M's first ever coaster and designed for standup trains in mind.

Batwing is a great Flying Dutchman ride with intense elements (especially the forward facing loop), but it suffers from reliability issues. It is a ro...

Batwing is a great Flying Dutchman ride with intense elements (especially the forward facing loop), but it suffers from reliability issues. It is a roll of the dice if the ride will be open as it is very technical and complicated. The dispatches are often very long as well. Still, if you are able to get on it, it is a blast from start to finish. I love the near miss elements and the low to the ground section towards the end.

Mind Eraser has the bones of a decent coaster but it suffers from headbanging and uncomfortable restraints. The ride has solid pacing and several near...

Mind Eraser has the bones of a decent coaster but it suffers from headbanging and uncomfortable restraints. The ride has solid pacing and several near miss elements but you have to focus on riding it defensively the entire time.

A fun spaghetti bowl coaster. The launch provides a nice punch and the inversions are all great. The second half picks up in intensity. The only downs...

A fun spaghetti bowl coaster. The launch provides a nice punch and the inversions are all great. The second half picks up in intensity. The only downside is the reliability, as the ride seemed to break down every other train. There is also some shuffling at times but it is nothing too bad.

While I may prefer Orion overall, Diamondback is a very close second in the park. Offers some of the best floater airtime on any ride. The first drop ...

While I may prefer Orion overall, Diamondback is a very close second in the park. Offers some of the best floater airtime on any ride. The first drop is phenomenal and I love the splashdown effect towards the end. It's currently my 3rd favorite B&M hyper behind Candymonium and Nitro.

What an excellent addition to Great Adventure. The first drop gives awesome ejector and from that point on it is just speed and airtime galore. The re...

What an excellent addition to Great Adventure. The first drop gives awesome ejector and from that point on it is just speed and airtime galore. The restraints and trains can be a bit uncomfortable at times but it isn't too problematic. Overall a super fun ride and definitely a top 3 ride in the park.

Green Lantern definitely has potential. The layout is solid and the first drop gives good airtime. However, the part that kills this ride is how horri...

Green Lantern definitely has potential. The layout is solid and the first drop gives good airtime. However, the part that kills this ride is how horribly uncomfortable it is. There's a lot of rattle and the restraints cause a good amount of headbanging. It's worth a ride if you know how to properly ride a standup, but you definitely need to ride this defensively.

A surprisingly pretty solid family PTC. It has a good drop considering its target audience and there are some fun airtime hills. As long as you keep y...

A surprisingly pretty solid family PTC. It has a good drop considering its target audience and there are some fun airtime hills. As long as you keep your expectations level it is an enjoyable ride. I think it is perfect for a young child or someone who wants to experience the general feeling of a roller coaster without starting with something they wouldn't be able to handle. It is a nice in-between from a kiddie ride and a more intense thrill ride.

I knew that this coaster was going to be great going in, but it still managed to blow my expectations away. Definitely be sure to get a front row ride...

I knew that this coaster was going to be great going in, but it still managed to blow my expectations away. Definitely be sure to get a front row ride, the sense of speed is off the charts. The first turn is loaded with positive Gs and I found myself greying out twice out of my three rides. The turn after the first hill also provides some incredible speed. You just tear through the layout and the transitions are relentless. The ride is fairly smooth, but I found the back to have a noticeable rattle, especially during moments of higher positive Gs. Right after getting off I knew for sure that this was the best steel coaster I have ever ridden. It's just such a blast from start to finish. What a ride.

Hurler is not that great, at least at this stage. There's a lack of airtime and the layout was very bland. The first half was fine enough, but the sec...

Hurler is not that great, at least at this stage. There's a lack of airtime and the layout was very bland. The first half was fine enough, but the second half was extremely rough. It's my least favorite main coaster at the park. This thing is just screaming for the RMC treatment.

A great addition to Hersheypark. It's emphasis on floater complements Skyrush's focus on ejector. It's extremely smooth and has a great first drop. My...

A great addition to Hersheypark. It's emphasis on floater complements Skyrush's focus on ejector. It's extremely smooth and has a great first drop. My favorite elements are the wave turn and the bank around the fountain.

My first Intamin impulse so I don't have anything to compare it to. It is a bit derivative but the launch is very forceful and the ride is overall fun...

My first Intamin impulse so I don't have anything to compare it to. It is a bit derivative but the launch is very forceful and the ride is overall fun.

After my first ride in the 2nd row, I thought it was a decent ride but nothing too great. My 2nd ride in the back row couldn't have been any more diff...

After my first ride in the 2nd row, I thought it was a decent ride but nothing too great. My 2nd ride in the back row couldn't have been any more different, though. The drop gave way more ejector and it was more forceful overall. I still prefer Dominator and Bizarro, but this ride is quite slept on. The JoJo roll is great, too.

A fun little PTC. I doesn't do anything in particular exceptionally well but it's definitely worth a ride. It was a lot smoother than I was expecting,...

A fun little PTC. I doesn't do anything in particular exceptionally well but it's definitely worth a ride. It was a lot smoother than I was expecting, too.

The layout is similar to Magnum but it's way smoother. There's some incredible flojector airtime and a great sense of speed. The first drop in the bac...

The layout is similar to Magnum but it's way smoother. There's some incredible flojector airtime and a great sense of speed. The first drop in the back provides nice whip. It's definitely the best ride in the park.

GCI's very first coaster has gotten fairly rough over the years, but I still think it has a strong layout. You may need to ride it defensively, but it...

GCI's very first coaster has gotten fairly rough over the years, but I still think it has a strong layout. You may need to ride it defensively, but it's fun for what it is. I think Hershey should look into titan track or some sort of retract, because that's the only significant flaw with the ride in my opinion. It definitely should not be torn down, due to its historical value and otherwise great layout.

A solid B&M floorless coaster. The inversions are fun, it has a good layout, and when the effects are working it adds to the experience. Some of the t...

A solid B&M floorless coaster. The inversions are fun, it has a good layout, and when the effects are working it adds to the experience. Some of the transitions are a little rough but nothing too bad.

A phenomenal B&M hyper with some of the best floater airtime I've experienced. The layout and pacing are also great. A definite must ride at Great Adv...

A phenomenal B&M hyper with some of the best floater airtime I've experienced. The layout and pacing are also great. A definite must ride at Great Adventure.

Along with Top Thrill Dragster, this will likely be the most intense 30 seconds of your life. It is a bit of a one trick pony and very brief, but the ...

Along with Top Thrill Dragster, this will likely be the most intense 30 seconds of your life. It is a bit of a one trick pony and very brief, but the pure insanity of the launch more than makes up for it. It's almost so fast that your body hasn't even processed what has just happened.

A pretty underrated coaster. It was a lot more intense than I was expecting. It's very smooth and has some awesome headchopper (or feetchopper, in thi...

A pretty underrated coaster. It was a lot more intense than I was expecting. It's very smooth and has some awesome headchopper (or feetchopper, in this case) moments. The first drop is pretty disorienting as well. The only complaint I have is the bulky restraints, but it makes some sense due to the nature of the ride. Overall, I have got to tip my hat to B&M here.

A true classic. I rode this in the front row and it was awesome. Very whippy inversions and it's overall very smooth. The bulky restraints can be a bi...

A true classic. I rode this in the front row and it was awesome. Very whippy inversions and it's overall very smooth. The bulky restraints can be a bit problematic, but overall I didn't find them to be that bad.

A solid ride that is unfortunately hampered by the restraints. They're very uncomfortable and provide very little wiggleroom. The layout is fine, but ...

A solid ride that is unfortunately hampered by the restraints. They're very uncomfortable and provide very little wiggleroom. The layout is fine, but nothing really to write home about. There is a noticeable rattle and headbanging, but only in a few sections and I didn't find it to be too unbearable. Overall, I think Vortex is just okay. Most of my main grievances would be solved if it was converted into a floorless. It would also cut down on the long dispatches too.