Come on, it’s really not THAT bad. Rita honestly gives some of the best airtime moments in the entire park.
The layout could definitely be improved,...
Come on, it’s really not THAT bad. Rita honestly gives some of the best airtime moments in the entire park.
The layout could definitely be improved, it’s short and is just airtime hill, turn, airtime hill, turn, ect. It’s no hellspawn like people describe it as, but it could’ve been a lot better.
This ride was honestly better than Nemesis, it’s so underrated. I personally love flying coasters, they’re one of my favourite models. It’s got some s...
This ride was honestly better than Nemesis, it’s so underrated. I personally love flying coasters, they’re one of my favourite models. It’s got some subpar theming for Alton Towers and I feel the layout could be better, but I still love Galactica.
This the best designed rollercoaster ever. Every inversion hits, great theming, and an incredible layout, all packed into a tight space. The Smiler is...
This the best designed rollercoaster ever. Every inversion hits, great theming, and an incredible layout, all packed into a tight space. The Smiler isn’t just 14 inversions, it’s much more. And despite me giving this an incredible summary it’s not 5/5
This one is very hard to rate because I had two completely different rides that day. We were told to go straight to Nighthawk when the park opens bec...
This one is very hard to rate because I had two completely different rides that day. We were told to go straight to Nighthawk when the park opens because the lines can be brutal. It was still a bit chilly and cloudy that morning and we got a back-row ride. This was the ride that made it get a high score. I can't tell if it was because it was running slower in the morning or the back row made the difference but it was super smooth and the reverse loop got super intense at the end of the complete revolution. Then we rode it mid-afternoon when it was hot and got a third-row seat. This was the ride that was way worse than the morning. It was way more discomforting this time around with some headbanging and it felt like the restraints on this row were too loose and made us feel nervous. I still had great rides both times but I can easily see how this coaster can be so polarizing. I have to give it props for more effort in the layout compared to the boring twists that most flying coasters have throughout their entire run. It really put an effort to make this unpredictable and you never knew what forces to expect. 4/5 stars
Taron is one of those roller coasters that becomes a legend from its opening.
Everything about this roller coaster is well done, everything is in it...
Taron is one of those roller coasters that becomes a legend from its opening.
Everything about this roller coaster is well done, everything is in its place. From the location, theming, queue area, to the passenger loading and unloading pace in the station. Everything until you manage to sit on the roller coaster is already an experience.
But this experience is heightened once you are propelled by the first launch and it already captivates you.
The ride is a collection of elements which stand out, for me, the launches and airtime. Also, what stands out about this ride is that even if you've ridden it multiple times, it's very difficult to memorize the layout and you will always be surprised by what comes next.
A true legend.
One of the best roller coasters in Europe and, along with the theming that comes with it, one of the best in the world.
Focusing on the coaster itse...
One of the best roller coasters in Europe and, along with the theming that comes with it, one of the best in the world.
Focusing on the coaster itself, there are no flaws. It's fun, has a good pace, and the launches are great. The way the cars tilt you into the flying position as you ascend towards the launch is wonderful.
I can't speak much about the queue area, for example, because staying at the Charles Lindberg hotel gave me a fast pass.
Had a good time riding this coaster for the first time in late March. I’d heard generally negative reviews about this ride and how rough and janky it ...
Had a good time riding this coaster for the first time in late March. I’d heard generally negative reviews about this ride and how rough and janky it was so i tried to brace myself the entire ride. However, it was surprisingly smooth and enjoyable! I’m guessing that the new premier rides trains are making a world of difference, since I never rode this coaster with the old trains. Awesome location, some cool and wacky drops and inversions. Slower second half of the ride but still enjoyable. It’s an expensive price tag, and the line was about 40 mins long on a weekday morning, but IMO it’s absolutely worth it for the experience!
This one was a tale of two halves. I thought the first half was so entertaining and fun with as many inversions and loops as it gave right off the st...
This one was a tale of two halves. I thought the first half was so entertaining and fun with as many inversions and loops as it gave right off the start. They were smooth and fast-paced. Then came the second half with the corkscrews and that's where the headbanging came in. I knew to anticipate the headbanging right before corkscrews but I still ran into very rough sharp turns that I was not expecting and it resulted in banging my jaw on the restraint. If they cut the ride in half and kept the first part I would have rated it a bit higher. 3.5/5 stars
