Coaster Nut - Reviews

I'm a GCI fanboy, and I look forward to their rides. Well, Roar lands solidly at the bottom of my GCI list. Good grief, this thing rattles from start to finish. The layout has potential, but the co...

I'm a GCI fanboy, and I look forward to their rides. Well, Roar lands solidly at the bottom of my GCI list. Good grief, this thing rattles from start to finish. The layout has potential, but the constant shaking ruins what could be a fun coaster.

"Gentlemen! Start your ENGINES!!" My favorite coaster start -- I get an adrenaline rush every time. This was my #1 for years until RMCs crashed the party. As for the grey-out on the first turn, d...

"Gentlemen! Start your ENGINES!!" My favorite coaster start -- I get an adrenaline rush every time. This was my #1 for years until RMCs crashed the party. As for the grey-out on the first turn, do the "fighter pilot clench." Clench major muscles - glutes, thighs, abs, biceps. It works - my grey-outs were either non-existent or mild. Anyway, I love the speed and intensity, especially on the snap turns. The best experience is after dark in front. The first drop feels twice as big, and the whole ride feels faster. I just wish they could get rid of the trim on the last airtime hill.

Five years ago, I left disappointed because it was a great layout but with a really rough ride. GCI makes my favorite traditional woodies, so I was anxious to try Thunderhead again this year, especia...

Five years ago, I left disappointed because it was a great layout but with a really rough ride. GCI makes my favorite traditional woodies, so I was anxious to try Thunderhead again this year, especially after its retracking. I was so frustrated to discover it was closed both days I was at Dollywood. Maybe next year.

Easily the best mouse I've ridden. It's very smooth. Nice layout with a mix of flat and banked curves. The spinning was mild, and I thought it worked really well. This is the first mouse where I w...

Easily the best mouse I've ridden. It's very smooth. Nice layout with a mix of flat and banked curves. The spinning was mild, and I thought it worked really well. This is the first mouse where I wanted to get back on for a second go-around! (A long line deterred me.) The ride ops are efficient, and they keep the line moving as best they can with only four people to a car.

I rode this in 1979 when it was brand new and was one of the biggest and fastest coasters in the world. I bragged to all of my childhood friends about "surviving" it. It still holds up well four dec...

I rode this in 1979 when it was brand new and was one of the biggest and fastest coasters in the world. I bragged to all of my childhood friends about "surviving" it. It still holds up well four decades later. (Am I really that old?) Yeah, it's gotten a bit more shaky, but I still enjoy this classic.

The first half is pretty good and fairly smooth. But then... whoo boy. My main memory of this coaster will always be my view from the rear seat during the really rough second half, watching the peo...

The first half is pretty good and fairly smooth. But then... whoo boy. My main memory of this coaster will always be my view from the rear seat during the really rough second half, watching the people in front of me being tossed around like rag dolls, up and down, side to side. (I was holding on for dear life to the lap bar.) The helix at the end was torture. I thought maybe it would be better in a different seat, but there was no way I was getting back on for round 2.

The lap bar isn't overly painful like several years ago, but it's still too tight. It takes away from the enjoyment because you're thinking, "How much will this next element make the lap bar dig into...

The lap bar isn't overly painful like several years ago, but it's still too tight. It takes away from the enjoyment because you're thinking, "How much will this next element make the lap bar dig into my thighs?" I really like the pace and intensity, but Skyrush would be SO much better with decent restraints.

Five stars in the middle and back. My favorite rides were near the back, and they were perfectly smooth with incredible airtimes and ejectors. What a crazy layout! My two rides near the front were ...

Five stars in the middle and back. My favorite rides were near the back, and they were perfectly smooth with incredible airtimes and ejectors. What a crazy layout! My two rides near the front were surprisingly rough on a couple of the transitions, especially right at the end. My elbow and hip slammed hard against the side of the car. Top 10 coaster for me... just not in the front!

The first drop is awesome and is in my top 10 drops. But after that it just doesn't have the creative combination of elements found on other RMCs. It's also over too quickly. After each ride, I tho...

The first drop is awesome and is in my top 10 drops. But after that it just doesn't have the creative combination of elements found on other RMCs. It's also over too quickly. After each ride, I thought, "That's it??" So, out of 19 RMCs I've ridden, this comes in at #19. It's still fun and it's my favorite coaster at SFGAm, but it's a ride that always leaves me wanting more.

Last time I rode this was 5 years ago, and I'd forgotten just how insane it is. The airtime is incredible, and your behind is off the seat for most of the ride. It's amazing how many thrills RMC ca...

Last time I rode this was 5 years ago, and I'd forgotten just how insane it is. The airtime is incredible, and your behind is off the seat for most of the ride. It's amazing how many thrills RMC can pack into a small coaster footprint. In the front cars, airtimes near the end can be a little jarring. However, middle and back seats were smooth throughout.

One of the better eurofighter-style coasters I've ridden. The first drop is good, and there are some decent forces on the inversions and curves. Big negative - Knoebels was packed, and they were onl...

One of the better eurofighter-style coasters I've ridden. The first drop is good, and there are some decent forces on the inversions and curves. Big negative - Knoebels was packed, and they were only running one train on every coaster in the park. Glad I got on this early before the line got really long.

I loved this when I first rode it in 1990. Unfortunately, it's gotten to be very painful. We rode every coaster in the park yesterday, and this is the only one that we gave a thumbs down. The const...

I loved this when I first rode it in 1990. Unfortunately, it's gotten to be very painful. We rode every coaster in the park yesterday, and this is the only one that we gave a thumbs down. The constant rattling made us anxious for it to be done. I got a nice bruise on my thigh from being smacked against the lap bar numerous times. The only time the ride didn't shake was on the lift hills.

I was surprised by how much fun this ride was. This is by far my favorite suspended coaster. Who would have expected such good pacing and smoothness from an old Arrow? The twists and turns had so...

I was surprised by how much fun this ride was. This is by far my favorite suspended coaster. Who would have expected such good pacing and smoothness from an old Arrow? The twists and turns had some good intensity and made this a nice surprise.

What an underrated woodie! This is a really fun, old-style wooden coaster that focuses on smooth and gentle airtimes. It's just such a pleasurable ride. I hadn't ridden this in years, and I was re...

What an underrated woodie! This is a really fun, old-style wooden coaster that focuses on smooth and gentle airtimes. It's just such a pleasurable ride. I hadn't ridden this in years, and I was really surprised by how much more I liked it this time around.

Testament to the fact that bigger is not always better in the coaster world. I've ridden this dozens of times over the years, and the first drop somehow surprises me each time. I love the twists and...

Testament to the fact that bigger is not always better in the coaster world. I've ridden this dozens of times over the years, and the first drop somehow surprises me each time. I love the twists and turns, the launch is really fun, and that final airtime hill is one of my favorite airtimes.

Five years ago, I rode this 20 times in one afternoon. It was smooth and intense and fun. Now, there is a noticeable rattle in the middle and back. The first couple of cars have no rattle and still...

Five years ago, I rode this 20 times in one afternoon. It was smooth and intense and fun. Now, there is a noticeable rattle in the middle and back. The first couple of cars have no rattle and still provide the smooth rides I remember. Fury remains in my top 15, but I was disappointed that a rattle has developed, something I did not notice at all five years ago.

It's pretty much the same layout as Mamba -- big first drop, airtime hills, helix turnaround, trim brake, bunny hills. Mamba does it better. SF started shaking after the first drop. The airtimes ar...

It's pretty much the same layout as Mamba -- big first drop, airtime hills, helix turnaround, trim brake, bunny hills. Mamba does it better. SF started shaking after the first drop. The airtimes are followed by the standard Morgan "clunk" as the train reacquaints itself with the track, and then your butt slams down on the seat. Not a comfortable ride overall, particularly the bunny hills at the end.

It's really more EARbanging than headbanging. I'm waiting for a floorless coaster that does not have an OTSR that smacks my ears. On that topic, is an OTSR really needed? This is a nice layout, but...

It's really more EARbanging than headbanging. I'm waiting for a floorless coaster that does not have an OTSR that smacks my ears. On that topic, is an OTSR really needed? This is a nice layout, but it's hard to enjoy the ride when you're constantly thinking, "How do I position my head to keep my ears from getting slapped?"

Lots of floater. Smooth as glass. It's not overly thrilling, but it's not boring either. It's an enjoyable experience that leaves you with a smile. It was my last ride today, and it was a perfect ...

Lots of floater. Smooth as glass. It's not overly thrilling, but it's not boring either. It's an enjoyable experience that leaves you with a smile. It was my last ride today, and it was a perfect ending to a day at Hershey.

A great coaster with a terrific layout. I love the first drop along with the airtimes and forceful laterals. My first two rides near the front and back were great with tolerable wooden rattle. No l...

A great coaster with a terrific layout. I love the first drop along with the airtimes and forceful laterals. My first two rides near the front and back were great with tolerable wooden rattle. No lines, so I got right back on for ride #3 in the middle. NOT pleasant. The middle rattled horribly, and the lap bar became my enemy, especially on the airtimes. I couldn't wait for the ride to end. Front and back for me.

A tale of two halves. The launch was good, but the first half felt slow. Then, after the midway point, the train suddenly picked up speed and the ride had some intensity and fun. If only the firs...

A tale of two halves. The launch was good, but the first half felt slow. Then, after the midway point, the train suddenly picked up speed and the ride had some intensity and fun. If only the first half had been as fun. Poltergeist at SFFT does the spaghetti bowl layout a lot better.