Reviews • Dan Getliffe

This one reminds me of Infusion at Blackpool - has some potential but is just so uncomfortable that you’d never consider a re-ride. Love the colour of...

This one reminds me of Infusion at Blackpool - has some potential but is just so uncomfortable that you’d never consider a re-ride. Love the colour of it, but just not worth the discomfort.

Slightly bizzare name that doesn’t match the theming (I get it’s a boomerang coaster, but call it Dracula/Bat or something?) but for some reason I rea...

Slightly bizzare name that doesn’t match the theming (I get it’s a boomerang coaster, but call it Dracula/Bat or something?) but for some reason I really enjoyed this! I thought the pace was miles better than Light Explorers, and the theming as you whizz through the abandoned house was interesting and exciting. Surprisingly quick too!

Of the two boomerang coasters here, this is comfortably the worst! The first half is ok, but the backwards section is worse than mediocre. It’s so inc...

Of the two boomerang coasters here, this is comfortably the worst! The first half is ok, but the backwards section is worse than mediocre. It’s so incredibly slow and uninteresting.

An incredibly unique ride, but apart from being a water hybrid and that first drop, it doesn’t offer too much. Offers some awesome views of the park, ...

An incredibly unique ride, but apart from being a water hybrid and that first drop, it doesn’t offer too much. Offers some awesome views of the park, and the lift is fascinating (if quite scary!), but could do with some more elements and excitement.

I liked this a lot more than I was expecting, and the speed on the first and second drop really catches you by surprise! Could do with a bit more elem...

I liked this a lot more than I was expecting, and the speed on the first and second drop really catches you by surprise! Could do with a bit more elements as it loses momentum a bit later on, but a very solid family coaster.

This was a really good ride, and while there were a few dead spots, I think I need to re ride later in the day next time to give it a second chance. G...

This was a really good ride, and while there were a few dead spots, I think I need to re ride later in the day next time to give it a second chance. Good theming, really long ride time and some good launches, coupled with the smoothness make this a great experience!

This is so close to a 10 as the ride experience is fantastic, but the track theming is awful (parking lot coaster) so unfortunately it loses a point f...

This is so close to a 10 as the ride experience is fantastic, but the track theming is awful (parking lot coaster) so unfortunately it loses a point for that. Great airtimes, smooth inversions (if a little rattle on the outside seats) and intense speed make this a great ride. Just add some obstacles or something!!!

My expectations were super high for this ride, and it surpassed them by absolute miles! This is an incredible coaster, with no dead spots whatsoever. ...

My expectations were super high for this ride, and it surpassed them by absolute miles! This is an incredible coaster, with no dead spots whatsoever. It throws you around with such incredible speed, and doesn’t let up at any point! It’s also relatively comfortable, and has some awesome inversions and air time. The supports surround you on some but are also removed on others to give breathtaking views at points. An outstanding piece of engineering and design, and I’m counting down the days until I can get back on it again! Note: This is one of those coasters that is much better later in the day too once it’s warmed up.

This is a surprisingly intense spinning coaster, with a decent layout, but suffers from some indifferent theming in my opinion. Where are the dragons?...

This is a surprisingly intense spinning coaster, with a decent layout, but suffers from some indifferent theming in my opinion. Where are the dragons? Lots of trees on the layout, but could have been more immersive. Good fun otherwise!

Launch is pretty good, but the layout is really odd! Operations are also maddening, the throughput on this thing is so incredibly slow. Gets up to som...

Launch is pretty good, but the layout is really odd! Operations are also maddening, the throughput on this thing is so incredibly slow. Gets up to some decent speeds, and I think is a good fit for the park, but some of the design choices are baffling!

A pretty sedate hanging coaster, which I guess is to be expected at chessington. The way it swings you round corners is quite fun, but never reaches p...

A pretty sedate hanging coaster, which I guess is to be expected at chessington. The way it swings you round corners is quite fun, but never reaches peak thrills at any point.

I’m like an average sized guy, with maybe longer than average legs, but this was almost impossible to sit in! It’s also uncomfortable once you do mana...

I’m like an average sized guy, with maybe longer than average legs, but this was almost impossible to sit in! It’s also uncomfortable once you do manage to sit down! Not sure what the point of this ride is.

Definitely the worst of the thorpe park offerings - the trains are awful and very uncomfortable for tall people. The heartline rolls are good, but be ...

Definitely the worst of the thorpe park offerings - the trains are awful and very uncomfortable for tall people. The heartline rolls are good, but be prepared to queue long for this one!

This has really suffered over the years, and what was a 8/9 out of 10 only just about scrapes a 7. Some really great inversions here, but it has got r...

This has really suffered over the years, and what was a 8/9 out of 10 only just about scrapes a 7. Some really great inversions here, but it has got really quite uncomfortable!

Another well themed coaster, that while holds nothing to the original nemesis, is a really great ride in it’s own right. A really solid front sear t r...

Another well themed coaster, that while holds nothing to the original nemesis, is a really great ride in it’s own right. A really solid front sear t ride as you wizz round the volcano and jungle!

I think this ride gets a bad rap. It’s quite fast in places and the spins are unpredictable enough to make each ride different. Theming could do with ...

I think this ride gets a bad rap. It’s quite fast in places and the spins are unpredictable enough to make each ride different. Theming could do with an update, and the capacity isn’t the best, but I like this one.

Pretty fast launch, pretty boring layout. The first banked turn is very good, but there’s not too much of note after that. Always has long queues whic...

Pretty fast launch, pretty boring layout. The first banked turn is very good, but there’s not too much of note after that. Always has long queues which I can never quite understand.

It’s fun, but pretty sedate. A great starting coaster if anyone’s apprehensive about them, but it’s not great for repeat rides - the novelty quickly w...

It’s fun, but pretty sedate. A great starting coaster if anyone’s apprehensive about them, but it’s not great for repeat rides - the novelty quickly wears off. Also I much preferred the ‘Air’ theming!

Probably one of my most memorable coaster experiences of recent times - I had no idea what this ride was, so imagine my surprise when I got hit by the...

Probably one of my most memorable coaster experiences of recent times - I had no idea what this ride was, so imagine my surprise when I got hit by the intensity and speed of the launch! It’s admittedly super rough and has a few dead spots but it’s definitely worth a ride - it’s just fun! The lake section is great on the left side too. A must ride, but probably not one you’ll be able to repeat much!

I only rode this twice on the front, so I can’t comment on the rattle further back, but this is a quite intense and impressive ride. Some great, fast ...

I only rode this twice on the front, so I can’t comment on the rattle further back, but this is a quite intense and impressive ride. Some great, fast inversions and build up of speed all the way round. Could have been a 9, but it gave me an awful headache second time round (probably due to the intensity)! Hard to repeat ride.

Slightly better for discomfort than the red side but there’s not much in it. Same again here - horrible ride experience with extreme discomfort. Do no...

Slightly better for discomfort than the red side but there’s not much in it. Same again here - horrible ride experience with extreme discomfort. Do not under any circumstances go at the back if you like your skeleton the way it is!