Reviews • Keaton Knippel

This ride was better than I was expecting it to be. It feels like a middle-ground between Cheetah Hunt and Velocicoaster. Very intense with snappy tra...

This ride was better than I was expecting it to be. It feels like a middle-ground between Cheetah Hunt and Velocicoaster. Very intense with snappy transitions, and the second launch is incredible. I love the rock work and the water, it really immerses you in the experience.

This was my first wing coaster, and I thought it was decent. My hair unfortunately got caught in the vest restraint, and I think that took away from m...

This was my first wing coaster, and I thought it was decent. My hair unfortunately got caught in the vest restraint, and I think that took away from my experience somewhat. Also, the ride wasn't rough but it wasn't as smooth as I expected it to be. I would say that this is a ride you should ride front row for the full experience.

This ride is in Frontier Land, so the presentation is fantastic, but being on the ride is a nightmare. Even though its a slow mine train, its incredib...

This ride is in Frontier Land, so the presentation is fantastic, but being on the ride is a nightmare. Even though its a slow mine train, its incredibly rough and unpleasant, like many other arrows at the park.

This is a ride for children, and it doesn't offer much, although it is still a decent mine train. The tunnel is cool, but it is just not the ride for ...

This is a ride for children, and it doesn't offer much, although it is still a decent mine train. The tunnel is cool, but it is just not the ride for me.

I liked the little house at the top, but this ride just feels to old and rough. I think they should do to it what they did with comet at Hersheypark, ...

I liked the little house at the top, but this ride just feels to old and rough. I think they should do to it what they did with comet at Hersheypark, because that ride is noticeably smoother despite being about 20 years older.

This one is not for everyone, but the minimal restraints along with it's layout make is very fun in the back row for any enthusiast who is a fan of in...

This one is not for everyone, but the minimal restraints along with it's layout make is very fun in the back row for any enthusiast who is a fan of intense rides.

This is a relaxing indoor coaster that doesn't really have any surprises in store. The space theming is good, and there really isn't much else to say ...

This is a relaxing indoor coaster that doesn't really have any surprises in store. The space theming is good, and there really isn't much else to say about this one.

Great Bear is my second B&M invert after Montu, and I can say that it is a great addition to Hersheypark. It's smooth and fun, and definitely doesn't ...

Great Bear is my second B&M invert after Montu, and I can say that it is a great addition to Hersheypark. It's smooth and fun, and definitely doesn't feel like a ride made in the 90s. I rode it with my glasses off, so I didn't get such a great view, although it is in a great spot around some water and trees.

This one is certainly a rough ride, and while it has a great layout, the constant headbanging can distract from what would be a very thrilling and fun...

This one is certainly a rough ride, and while it has a great layout, the constant headbanging can distract from what would be a very thrilling and fun experience. I would recommend going for the front row on this one. UPDATE 2022-02-04: I rode front row on this one with a full train and it was phenomenal. Definitely the most underrated coaster in the park, if not the whole state of Florida.

An instant classic. This coaster has incredible drops, inversions, and it also gives you a great view of Tampa right after the lift hill. Highly recom...

An instant classic. This coaster has incredible drops, inversions, and it also gives you a great view of Tampa right after the lift hill. Highly recommend giving this one a night ride. It's a very comfortable and smooth ride.

I had to ride this one given its infamy, and it certainly lives up to it. It's a very uncomfortable ride, even in the front row. I felt like I was hol...

I had to ride this one given its infamy, and it certainly lives up to it. It's a very uncomfortable ride, even in the front row. I felt like I was holding on for dear life on this one, and there is no way I would ride it more than once in a day. What I can say is that the ride ops were some of the nicest in the park (and Hersheypark has some great ops). RMC would have a field day with this one.

This one feels like the second half of Velocicoaster. It gets right into the action with a super fast launch, and it's my personal favorite accelerato...

This one feels like the second half of Velocicoaster. It gets right into the action with a super fast launch, and it's my personal favorite accelerator.

This ride feels like a mine train with a loop. Definitely shows its age, has no big drops or thrilling moments, but at the very least, the scenery is ...

This ride feels like a mine train with a loop. Definitely shows its age, has no big drops or thrilling moments, but at the very least, the scenery is nice

I got on this ride with high expectations, and I think for that reason I enjoyed it a bit more the second time. This is a hyper like no other, and cer...

I got on this ride with high expectations, and I think for that reason I enjoyed it a bit more the second time. This is a hyper like no other, and certainly not one for the faint of heart. This one will test your limits. There's no shoulder restraints, and while a lot of people say that the lap bars are uncomfortable, I would consider it to be just another part of the experience. This one gets you out of your comfort zone so that you can enjoy an very intense and fun ride.

I never went on the old Sidewinder that this replaced, but I have to say that I really enjoyed the Jolly Rancher theming. Once I left the queue is whe...

I never went on the old Sidewinder that this replaced, but I have to say that I really enjoyed the Jolly Rancher theming. Once I left the queue is when the ride stopped being so fun. Watching other people ride this one is great, but it was an incredibly uncomfortable experience, especially going backwards. The shoulder restraints constantly apply a ton of pressure to your shoulders (kind of like two giant stretched out rubber bands), it's not fun.

This ride is an absolute blast. I guarantee you that the vertical lift is not as scary as it looks, and the beyond vertical drop doesn't exactly feel ...

This ride is an absolute blast. I guarantee you that the vertical lift is not as scary as it looks, and the beyond vertical drop doesn't exactly feel like it is really that steep. Still, this ride is smooth, it has a great layout and pacing, and its very fun.

Very short ride, but perfect for kids. It is quite smooth, and riding in the front is very fun on this one. The theming with Merlin as well as the smo...

Very short ride, but perfect for kids. It is quite smooth, and riding in the front is very fun on this one. The theming with Merlin as well as the smoke tunnel are also very appreciated.

This ride is just so good. It always puts a smile on my face, and it seems that the gp also loves it. It's a ride that everyone can enjoy, it's smooth...

This ride is just so good. It always puts a smile on my face, and it seems that the gp also loves it. It's a ride that everyone can enjoy, it's smooth as chocolate, and it deserves the hype

This is absolutely a family coaster, but the location and the theming are what make it particularly special. The theming isn't super heavy, but it hel...

This is absolutely a family coaster, but the location and the theming are what make it particularly special. The theming isn't super heavy, but it helps immerse you in the Harry Potter world.

In a park that is certainly lacking ride and queue theming, this coaster delivers on both fronts. This one is very fun even if it is still a family co...

In a park that is certainly lacking ride and queue theming, this coaster delivers on both fronts. This one is very fun even if it is still a family coaster. The cars are also not very comfortable to sit in for taller individuals.

The theming on this ride is great, although when i rode it, I barely even considered it a coaster. The first drop takes you by surprise, but the rest ...

The theming on this ride is great, although when i rode it, I barely even considered it a coaster. The first drop takes you by surprise, but the rest of the ride is a bit too reliant on screens, much like many of the other rides at Universal Studios. Still, it was a great ride, although not for the thrill.

This was a really fun ride, although not the most intense coaster experience. I saw people of all ages, shapes and sizes go on this one, so its really...

This was a really fun ride, although not the most intense coaster experience. I saw people of all ages, shapes and sizes go on this one, so its really family friendly, while not being underwhelming.

This is another masterpiece by Intamin. The theming is the best I have ever experienced on a coaster. The ride is not the most intense, but that doesn...

This is another masterpiece by Intamin. The theming is the best I have ever experienced on a coaster. The ride is not the most intense, but that doesn't mean it should be taken lightly. This is an action packed ride from start to finish, and it isn't short at all. The biggest issue with this ride is that half the riders get to sit in the bike seat, and half the riders have to sit in the smaller side car.

This is everything I could ever ask out of a ride. The theming is incredible, the intensity never lets up, it has launches, hangtime, airtime, it has ...

This is everything I could ever ask out of a ride. The theming is incredible, the intensity never lets up, it has launches, hangtime, airtime, it has everything.