Coaster reviews

Inversions Nice surprise! Intensity

When I was a kid, I read DC. Superman was my favourite. The only Marvel I knew were Spider-Man, due to the movie, and the Fantastic Four, due to the HB cartoon on Boomerang. One time, a kid in my school wore a Hulk shirt, and I asked who it was. He told it was the Hulk, and I said, "Never heard of him." There was a Hulk kiddie ride at my local mall, but I only rode it once, because it was in the same area as the Superman kiddie ride I adored so much. We went down to Disney / Universal in 2006, and at Islands of Adventure, I went on the superhero rides even though I didn't know who half of them were. This was a great ride! Full of twists, turns, and surprises. The surprises being the intense inversions -- of course! The launch was awesome, and the theming in the queue acquainted me more with the Hulk. I wouldn't get into Marvel proper until the Avengers: Endgame hype, though.

Airtimes Fun Masterpiece

This was one of my first ever hypers in 2003... I didn't know what to think of it. I was scared, yet I loved it. I felt like the Man of Steel himself.

Launch Intensity Harness

The intensity of this ride is so insane. I fucking loved it. I prefer the top hat when it was Dodonpa to the loop now, but who cares? Still got that killer launch. And now it's been closed since it breaks bones. I'll say!

Fun

I loved this ride. Fun little woodie that got no respect when Toro came to town.

Inversions Layout Headbanging

I remember riding this when I conquered my fear of inversions at SFGAdv. What a great day. The coaster was 13 years old at that point so there was some headbanging involved. But being a 6 year old, I didn't care. I loved the feeling I got on the loops, just the forces pushing me back. I was on the last train in 2010. I couldn't believe such a legendary coaster was going. Green Lantern = NOT WORTH IT.

Launch Intensity Reliability

I remember meeting the height for this ride and begging my parents to go on. They let me, and it was amazing. I would always listen to the Batman & Robin soundtrack on my Discman in line (putting it away when I boarded -- of course.) The launch was INSANE, and the whole intensity of the thing blew my freakin' mind. Batman side was better, but it was always closed.

Theming Inversions Intensity

I remember when this got announced. Since I was a fan of Superman who read the comics and watched the cartoon, I got PSYCHED!! We went and the first thing I saw in the queue was Brainiac, my favourite villain!! But he looked like some weirdo in a bodysuit and cape. Even then, that outfit was just SO... lovely. I remember getting on behind this older boy. Once the seats flipped down, I got kinda scared, but I knew this was FLYING LIKE SUPERMAN and brushed it off. As we ascended the hill, the boy in front of me actually said, "Farewell, Krypton" like Brainiac in Superman TAS!! I was laughing SO hard!! The drop was incredible, and the Pretzel Loop was just as fun. Once we got off, I felt like I had been Supergirl. I went to go talk to the boy I was behind. His name was Nicholas, and he too was a fan of Brainiac in the cartoon. We rode most of the other rides that day. Have never seen him again.

First Drop Fun Ejectors

I remember the first time I sat in the back of this ride. It was how I learned about ejector. I went, "YIPPEE!!" once we went down that drop. Truly a religious experience.

Fun Ejectors Duration

I rode this during a winter festival at SFGAdv in 2001. My parents were sitting next to me, and they would say, "Here comes a drop, Yuuki-chan. Here comes another one. Hold on!" I enjoyed "jumping" (as I called ejector back then.) It's still fun! I enjoy the scenic views it gives.

Theming Fun

Back when I was like 5 years old, Road Runner from Looney Tunes always made me laugh due to his "Meep Meep!" So when okaa-san pointed out this ride, I started laughing so hard and wanted to go on it! They seated me in the very front, since I had a Road Runner stuffy (I don't remember where it came from. Want to say it was the Warner Bros. Studio Store...) and they called me "our star rider!" I was giggling the entire time and going "Meep Meep!" My parents taped it with their camcorder. Hilarious. Now, nowadays, it's nothing special, but I'll still always remember that day.

Airtimes Comfort Fun

I rode a few hypers like Superman Ride of Steel at SFNE and the other hypers bearing the name at SFA and SFDL, but I didn't want to try Nitro, because I didn't really like the feeling the first drop gave me. But one Fright Fest of 2004, inspired by Cyborg the night prior, I SENT IT!! It turned out to be really fun! The restraints give you great room and secure you in place. IT FELT LIKE I WAS FLYING!! It became my newest darling, and I rode it thru out 2005 and beyond.

First Drop Hangtime

I rode Wonder Woman at SFFT back in 2018 so I got hyped for this ride! It did not disappoint! The first drop is the second most intense drop in the park and the hangtime on the stall is stellar! It was a bit slow at first, but now it's at a good pace. Ride it, you'll like it!

Nice surprise! Launch Harness

I rode this a week after it opened, and I wasn't expecting 400 ft to look so TERRIFYING!! I never went on it again, until when I became a teenager. Even then, I had my eyes closed for awhile until I developed a coping method for my acrophobia. That being said, I love the launch! There's something about having your brain forcefully ripped from your body that's charming. I don't like the OTSRs, though. I understand NJ is strict about safety after what happened with Action Park (one of my friends who is like in her 50s actually went there), but it kinda ruins the experience.

Inversions Rattle Headbanging Discomfort

I rode this on opening day; hell, I think it was media day, since I got excited for the Green Lantern movie. This ride banged my head round, and made me sick! I THREW UP AFTERWARDS!! I even said, "Green Lantern needs a better ride." I enjoyed the movie, but I sure hate this ride! I will say, though: the inversions are pretty nice.

Fun

Back when it was Blackbeard's, this was my first Six Flags coaster. I didn't sit in the back, but I did once I heard about how the back row produces more whippiness. Those laterals got me good! I kept on coming back for more.

Inversions Intensity Layout

This was the first B&M floorless in the world. I first did this that magical day I conquered all the coasters at GAdv (except for Nitro and The Chiller.) I remember screaming "WHOO HOO!!" as I felt like I was fucking flying. The intense inversions had me all fired up! I remember when it became Bizarro, I kept joking about Bizarro Santa from Space Ghost, even though I knew who the Bizarro clones were from the comics, Superman TAS, and Super Friends. I think the new Medusa theme's colours are way too Nickelodeon, like Tatsu. Six Flags is Cartoon Network, dolts!

Theming Fun Pointless

When The Chiller got removed, everyone was sad, myself included. Six Flags Great Adventure then announced The Dark Knight for its next season. I thought it would be a badass ride, looking at the trailers for the movie, but boy, was I wrong. I got there on its grand opening, and while I was enthralled with the movie in the queue (Aaron Eckhart <3), I realized the ride itself was just a cheap ass Crazy Mouse. At least the theming was good for roleplaying (my buds and I would just get together and go nuts), but then they started REMOVING the theming. It's still fun, though. That's what keeps me from hating it.

Airtimes First Drop Ejectors

I rode this the day when it opened. The staff knew me and my family and invited me to ride the coaster. I had no idea what I was getting into. I sat in the back (since it was the only row available with the amount of crowds), and once we went down that first drop, I got a stomach drop like none other to the point where I hollered at the top of my lungs! That feeling made me avoid the ride until 3 years later, where I tried again, in the front. It felt less intense than when I was younger, but I still got the intense flojector. It is currently my #4. The Rolling Thunder hill is the best!

Intensity Hangtime Too short

I rode this shortly after it opened. The hangtime was so strong, I started crying. Other than that, this is an okay-ish compact layout that could've been a bit longer (most of the ride experience comes from waiting on line, ha!) But it's fun if you want to feel like you're gonna fucking die.

Inversions Intensity Layout

This was my first looping coaster. I went to Six Flags Great Adventure in April 2002, ready to ride some new rides (I went for a holiday show in 2001, but I don't remember anything about that.) I told my mom the first area I wanted to go to was the "Superhero Rides," since I loved reading DC Comics. We get there, and I see this ride. I got a bit daunted by the inversions, but since it was Batman, I decided to ride it. I still remember the ride op telling me "Shut your eyes and scream if you're scared." I heeded his advice; I kept my eyes closed thru out the entire thing, but I sang the classic '60s Batman intro instead of screaming. When it was over, I found my new favourite ride, and my new favourite hobby. This ride has many great forceful inversions, such as that classic Zero-G Roll. The layout is simple, yet effective; it really packs a punch. I don't see anything bad about this ride. If you are a GP (General Public) and are scared of coasters, then RIDE THIS. It'll get you over your fear.

Inversions Fun Intensity

I rode this ride in July 2003 when I was 7. I thought the name "Zonga" sounded like Swayzak (a villain from Toonami) so I was defo hyped. We got to the place, and I went on Zonga first thing. The ride was intense, in a good way. The forces during the loops were like none other. I understand that Premier modified the loops, but it felt like I was in the Vomit Comet for those 2 minutes. I effing LOVED it. I rode it a few more times that day, and I got devastated to hear that it closed in 2005. It still is my #1. Zonga: there's nothing like it.