Coaster reviews

Theming Inversions Ejectors Rattle Headbanging Capacity

This is an elaborately themed ride, only let down by its roughness. The indoor, dark beginning of the ride is terrific and there are some good moments, but it bangs your head a lot. There are some good spots of ejector airtime. Overall, the ride is fun, but not the best in the park. Capacity is also fairly poor.

Inversions Intensity Smoothness Too short

An intense invert, with a good layout and - even after all these years - very smooth. It’s a bit short, but still a great ride, if not as good as its Northern sibling. The ride operations weren’t great, but certainly not bad. The theming in the tunnel at the start of the ride is great!

First Drop Masterpiece Hangtime Rattle

I did two rides on this. One in the middle and one at the front. The middle of the train was surprisingly shaky, and a little headache inducing. However, the front of the train rode much more smoothly. Great first drop, insane airtime and the loop has ludicrous amounts of hang time. The operations were quick, and the loose article policy sensible. Short but with amazing pacing, this is one of the best coasters I have ever ridden. Brilliant stuff.

Theming Fun Smoothness Theming

Firstly, the theming is insanely detailed but it’s also pointless. Why would you theme an entire land around a flop of a movie and IP no one knows or cares about? However, the ride system is superb, and the powered coaster element is great as a family coaster experience. I also love the aromas Europark use in their dark rides. Overall, a fun family coaster, beautifully themed, but for no reason in particular (except as a show piece for Mack Ride’s ride system to potential buyers). Also, get rid of the ‘n’ word, guys. Snoop Dogg does radio edits, you know!

Theming Capacity Rattle Pointless Layout

A very odd spinning coaster. Ultimately, it doesn’t do much apart from hurt over its poor transitions. The build up music is cool, though. Wouldn’t ride it again, however.

Theming Smoothness Duration

Fun, if not that thrilling. Some nice theming and projection effects. Ultimately, it feels like a poor man’s Space Mountain. The queue line is gorgeous, though.

Inversions Launch Fun

A really fun launch coaster, with great theming and pace. It’s thrilling without being too intense, and overall the pacing is good, although the mid course break runs happens a bit early on. The inversions offer a range of forces, including some hang time. The last inversion is crazy! Oddly, the best place we rode was the middle of the train. The launch isn’t crazy, but still gets you up to speed in pretty quick time. Highly enjoyable, if a little short. Super smooth.

Airtimes Smoothness Ejectors

Great fun! Been a while since I did a woodie, and this one is terrific. Smooth but still with that classic wooden rumble, this is a non-stop riot from start to finish with pops of ejector airtime throughout and it carries speed right to the end. Proper out of control - but manageable - bedlam!

Airtimes Capacity Duration

A great ride, with good speed and acceleration on the first drop and some floater airtime over the hills. There is a slight ‘rattle’, but it’s still smooth really, and not in any way uncomfortable. Overall, a forceful but not OTT experience, and great for my daughter’s first hyper coaster (she’s 9).

Theming Launch Intensity Theming

The theming in the show building is awful. But the ride’s theming and experience is superb. It’s an old coaster, but the new restraints make it 100% comfortable, even in the back. The launch is hardly modern or intense, but - being on an incline - unique and fun. The inversions are intense and have excellent laser effects over them. The second lift hill has a fun projection of a space ship being blown up, and the hyperspace effects at the start and end of the ride are awesome. This roller coaster is a proper experience, and as such holds it’s own against more modern, faster and bigger rides.