• Kellen Grady

    Tematización Duración Vibración

    Generally fun but unremarkable, but easily the best theming of any coaster at Magic Mountain. The queue is much more enjoyable than most here - even the brand new West Coast Racers. Other than that there's some fun moments but nothing to write home about. 03-22-22 re-ride: Okay, just rode this again with a full train on a hot day and it was HAULING ass. Literally felt like we were going faster than Escape from Krypton (though I know that wasn't happening). I definitely have a newfound love for this coaster now that I've ridden it at it's peak performance. Put some lights in the effin' queue though.

  • Kellen Grady

    Situación Fun Tiempo muerto

    This is a nice and pleasant ride, with a lame finish. Not a whole lot else to say about it - it doesn't stand out at all, but it's fun and has great views.

  • Kellen Grady

    Velocidad Intensidad Layout Incomodidad

    Maybe it’s because my train was near empty, but I was disappointed by this one compared to my expectations. Maybe when I ride it with a full train in a few weeks, my opinion will change, but as of now it’s just a pretty good dueler that’s far rougher than it should be.

  • Kellen Grady

    Lap Bar Launch Hangtime Demasiado corto

    Great launch directly into a huge loop with great hangtime, with another reverse launch AND forward launch consecutively afterwards with a huge hill. I loved this one despite it's simplicity, and that unhinged laugh sound it plays as you're launched backwards is a beautiful touch.

  • Kellen Grady

    Layout Incomodidad

    Really intense, but not necessarily in a good way. I think this would be a really great ride if you could sit down. I had to check my scrotum for punctures after this one.

  • Kellen Grady

    Situación ¡Decepción! Incomodidad

    I was really hoping for a pleasant and scenic ride through the woods on this one, but unfortunately it's so slow and rickety that any fun to be had from the scenery is sapped from the ride. I wish this ride were longer, more exciting, and smoother, but through the same area on the hill.

  • Kellen Grady

    Primera caída Intensidad Incomodidad

    1/14/22 This ride is absolutely insane, but I found it a little overrated. Maybe I need to ride it in the back rather than the front, but it didn't seem as exciting to me as when I first rode it. Mostly just disorienting. I have a membership now, so I will definitely be riding it again soon, and I'll update this review then! 1/30/22 Rode again with a full train at sunset in the back, and holy fuck what an insane ride. The speakers were going this time as well, though unfortunately the flamethrowers were not on. I wish this ride was just a little smoother, it's age is definitely felt with some of the rocking that the seats do.

  • Kellen Grady

    Launch Fun Layout Tematización

    1/14/22 - I was super impressed with this ride! I wasn't expecting it too be anything too special based on what I've read, but the dueling is truly great and it's just pure fun the whole way! I'm not someone who considers G's and airtime and all that stuff, just pure fun, so maybe that's why I rate it higher than most. Either way I can't wait to ride this one again and experience those great dueling elements again, as well as the hilariously terrible cameo by Ryan Friedlinghaus. 1/31/22 - with a bit of the novelty wearing off, and recently off the superior launches of Full Throttle, I'm knocking this one down a bit - still a great duel with some truly insane elements.

  • Kellen Grady

    Inversiones Vibración Incomodidad

    I didn't know much about this one on first ride, because it's definitely not one of the best known coasters at the park, and I wasn't expecting 7 straight inversions! It all rattles quite a bit, which ruins what should be a pretty crazy layout, but I get it - this thing is over 30 years old now. I won't be riding this one a lot, but I can't really hate it as a lot of others seem to.

  • Kellen Grady

    Primera caída Duración Tiempo muerto

    I loved this one! Admittedly the brakes in the middle totally kill the momentum, but this one just swoops around for the first half and then hits you with an insane extended helix in the last half. That first drop is absolutely insane and the helix had me graying out big-time. Definitely recommended despite the setbacks.

  • Kellen Grady

    Tematización Situación Velocidad Vibración Incomodidad

    (Same review for both sides - I prefer the left side ever so slightly but they're essentially the same) Classic ride with some of the best theming you'll ever see. I wish they would fix the rattling and jerkiness issues sometime - this coaster is from the 50s! I love the brand new yeti animatronics and the super dark portions. Overall though, very fun and breathtaking, with great environmental storytelling, though it's my least favorite of the major coasters in Disneyland resort.

  • Kellen Grady

    Tematización Situación Velocidad Vibración Incomodidad

    (Same review for both sides - I prefer the left side ever so slightly but they're essentially the same) Classic ride with some of the best theming you'll ever see. I wish they would fix the rattling and jerkiness issues sometime - this coaster is from the 50s! I love the brand new yeti animatronics and the super dark portions. Overall though, very fun and breathtaking, with great environmental storytelling, though it's my least favorite of the major coasters in Disneyland resort.

  • Kellen Grady

    Situación Demasiado corto ¡Decepción!

    Very mediocre ride, it's pretty short and the first half is lame. Second half has some nice speed to it, however the first half is super slow going around the first helix. Location is obviously great, but still not a great ride.

  • Kellen Grady

    Tematización ¡Buena sorpresa! Fun Demasiado corto Incomodidad

    This is more fun and has more kick to it than it looks! Not amazing and the carts are tiny - so tiny that me and my friend weren’t able to fit together - but still enjoyable and with a nice view and theming.

  • Kellen Grady

    Tematización Velocidad Intensidad

    The music and theming of this ride really makes it, this is one of those that you just ride over and over again at the end of the day. I think the darkness makes it feel faster than it actually is, but regardless, I love it.

  • Kellen Grady

    Layout ¡Decepción! Incomodidad

    I love the idea of a relatively tame coaster ride over an entire area of a park, but this isn't the way to do it. You can't even enjoy the scenery with how small the car is, and how rickety the ride is. Pretty disappointing.

  • Kellen Grady

    Incomodidad

    The car for this is comically small, and it bangs you around quite a bit. Pretty mediocre even as far as wild mouse coasters go.

  • Kellen Grady

    Launch Layout Demasiado corto

    Fun little quick coaster with a really cool loop around the otherwise useless Jaguar!'s track. I enjoy this one despite it's length.

  • Kellen Grady

    Tematización Vibración Incomodidad

    Cute theme, but just pretty uncomfortable. I'll still ride it if I have time just for the theme, but the cars are super small and it's not great as a wild mouse coaster.

  • Kellen Grady

    Tematización Fun Demasiado corto Sin interés

    This one is bizarre. I actually don't mind the weird from-behind harness, and it's fun while it happens, but I have no clue why it's so brief. Seems like a really cool idea wasted on a barely worth-the-wait experience.

  • Kellen Grady

    Incomodidad ¡Romper en pedazos!

    The only ride that has ever made me so uncomfortable that I've had to leave the park. Absolutely horrible. Thank God it's gone.

  • Kellen Grady

    Tematización Launch Obra maestra

    I love this ride so much. It was great as California Screamin', but as a huge fan of The Incredibles, the soundtrack and theme brings it to a new level for me personally. Beautiful scenery as well, and probably my favorite ride in California Adventure.

  • Kellen Grady

    Tematización Fun Obra maestra

    Another ride at Disneyland that I have a soft spot for - it's been one of my favorites since I was very young. Hard to go wrong with it to be honest, super fun and just beautiful as hell.

  • Kellen Grady

    Fun Intensidad

    Maybe it had just been a while since I'd ridden a really serious coaster, but this one felt super intense - in a good way. 6 inversions in 2.5 minutes is a lot after not going on a coaster more intense than the Incredicoaster for almost 2 years! Still, like this one a lot, I suppose I just wish it had a little more "fun" factor to balance out the really intense moments.

  • Kellen Grady

    Fun Suavidad Duración

    Smooth, lengthy, and enjoyable coaster. I fell in love with this one after riding it for the first time a few weeks ago. Can't recommend enough!

  • Kellen Grady

    Fun Incomodidad

    The spinning can be a little much depending on where you sit, but it's still a pretty decent little coaster. Not one of my favorites at Knott's but I'll still go on it next time.