Coaster Nut - Reviews

A really fun airtime machine that maintains its speed throughout. It's super smooth and very re-rideable. The layout has such a nice flow to it. The first airtime hill is great, and the bunny hills...

A really fun airtime machine that maintains its speed throughout. It's super smooth and very re-rideable. The layout has such a nice flow to it. The first airtime hill is great, and the bunny hills at the end deliver one of my favorite finales. Some people say the non-inverting cobra roll is too tame, but for me it had good intensity.

The first drop takes your breath away. I like X2's layout better, but Eejanaika doesn't have X2's headbangs and leg slaps. It's a true feat of engineering that Eejanaika delivers every flip/rotation...

The first drop takes your breath away. I like X2's layout better, but Eejanaika doesn't have X2's headbangs and leg slaps. It's a true feat of engineering that Eejanaika delivers every flip/rotation so smoothly. I laughed the whole time. One huge negative - the ride ops go over every safety rule as you sit in your seat. By late morning, the line was 3 hours. (Fortunately, I stayed at the resort and got early entry.) An important note to add: AGE-LIMIT RULE - Fuji-Q rules state no one over 54 is allowed on Eejanaika. Well, I'm over that age. The ride ops didn't ask me or my friend for proof of age, so it appears the rule is there as more of a recommendation. However, YMMV.

Avoid the wing seats. My first ride middle/second row was great with just a slight rattle. Then twice I got wing seats, and a significant rattle ruined the great pacing, intensity and layout. I co...

Avoid the wing seats. My first ride middle/second row was great with just a slight rattle. Then twice I got wing seats, and a significant rattle ruined the great pacing, intensity and layout. I count on Intamins to provide smooth and intense fun, so the rattle was really disappointing. My final ride on the left rear wing had constant shakes and jolts, and I couldn't wait for the ride to end. Get rid of the roughness, and this is a solid 5 stars.

Out of 22 RMCs I've ridden, this ranks in the middle of the pack. It's a great ride with the airtimes/ejectors/inversions, but it didn't quite get my adrenaline pumping like my favorites (Zadra, SteVe...

Out of 22 RMCs I've ridden, this ranks in the middle of the pack. It's a great ride with the airtimes/ejectors/inversions, but it didn't quite get my adrenaline pumping like my favorites (Zadra, SteVe, IG, AF1, TC). It was also frustrating to see one-train ops on a busy day. Still, it gets 4.5 stars for the fun factor.

The theming is wonderfully immersive, and the layout is so good. The designers of this ride understand that seat position, poor restraints and too much intensity create discomfort on other flier mode...

The theming is wonderfully immersive, and the layout is so good. The designers of this ride understand that seat position, poor restraints and too much intensity create discomfort on other flier models. Most fliers hurt my rib cage, but the seats on FLY are nicely angled to lessen the positive G forces on the chest. Also, the intensity level is perfect. There's just enough intensity to make it fun but not too much to where the forces would be uncomfortable. My first ride was in the front seat, and the flying sensation was so cool. The only slight discomfort was near the end when my neck muscles had become fatigued from holding my head up. Overall, just a great coaster experience.

Front seat is the best because you can feel the speed and airtimes better, and it also provides the smoothest ride. Airtimes in the middle and back were not as good and also had an annoying rattle. ...

Front seat is the best because you can feel the speed and airtimes better, and it also provides the smoothest ride. Airtimes in the middle and back were not as good and also had an annoying rattle. As for that boring straight section, they couldn't have put in a little airtime hill or something? Also, it feels like half the ride is spent in a helix. That element is just a tad overdone here.

This is the best floorless model I've ridden. The pacing is good, and It has a solid layout with a lot of variety. However, the OTSR smacked my ears hard a couple of times. The ride is smooth in th...

This is the best floorless model I've ridden. The pacing is good, and It has a solid layout with a lot of variety. However, the OTSR smacked my ears hard a couple of times. The ride is smooth in the front, while my ride near the back rattled a bit.

The launch is intense. It's not as snappy as its cousins TTD or KK, but it still takes your breath away. There's a slight rattle at the end of the straightaway, but it wasn't uncomfortable. The air...

The launch is intense. It's not as snappy as its cousins TTD or KK, but it still takes your breath away. There's a slight rattle at the end of the straightaway, but it wasn't uncomfortable. The airtime off of the top hat is really fun. The lap bar is very comfortable, and it allows you the freedom to enjoy the forces.

Exceeded my expectations. It's a fun ride with a good sensation of speed, especially in front. Back and middle seats delivered some really good airtime, particularly at the end. Airtime in the fro...

Exceeded my expectations. It's a fun ride with a good sensation of speed, especially in front. Back and middle seats delivered some really good airtime, particularly at the end. Airtime in the front was weaker. The layout could certainly be more creative as too much of the ride is spent in helices. There was a slight rattle at certain points, but nothing too bad. Only one train running on a busy day -- heavy sigh.

A fun ride. It had only the forward launch on my visit, and I slightly prefer the "reverse blast" at SFSL. Still, the forward launch in the tunnel has a lot of punch to it, and the inverted top hat ...

A fun ride. It had only the forward launch on my visit, and I slightly prefer the "reverse blast" at SFSL. Still, the forward launch in the tunnel has a lot of punch to it, and the inverted top hat coming out of the tunnel is really good. The backward return trip can be a little shaky, but nothing really bad.

I absolutely, positively LOVE this thing! Awesome mix of launches, ejectors, hangtimes, inversions, laterals, pacing, airtimes. It's also as smooth as glass with great restraints. This and Toutati...

I absolutely, positively LOVE this thing! Awesome mix of launches, ejectors, hangtimes, inversions, laterals, pacing, airtimes. It's also as smooth as glass with great restraints. This and Toutatis are tied as my favorite Intamins. I could do without the video pre-show, but the Wayne Manor/Batcave theming is really well done.

Great first drop. The floater air is really good. The lap bars are great, leaving some space so you can experience the airtimes better. Very smooth ride as well. Intensity was lacking, but I feel...

Great first drop. The floater air is really good. The lap bars are great, leaving some space so you can experience the airtimes better. Very smooth ride as well. Intensity was lacking, but I feel that way about most B&M hypers.

Just really, really fun overall. It's Disney, so the theming is great. I especially loved the backward launch, some surprising pops of airtime, and segments where you really feel like you're flying ...

Just really, really fun overall. It's Disney, so the theming is great. I especially loved the backward launch, some surprising pops of airtime, and segments where you really feel like you're flying through space. Granted, it's not up there on the intensity scale, but the fun factor puts this in my top 40.

One of my favorite traditional woodies. It blows through the layout and has me constantly shouting "Whoa!!" It's filled with great airtimes, snappy transitions and nice laterals. The front and back...

One of my favorite traditional woodies. It blows through the layout and has me constantly shouting "Whoa!!" It's filled with great airtimes, snappy transitions and nice laterals. The front and back provide smooth rides and are where the airtimes really pop. I avoid the middle seats because they rattle a bit too much, but the front and back put Prowler in my top 25. The curving drop isn't very big, but I love how it picks up speed going into the curve, and it's one of my favorite first drops. I got in 12 rides in two hours. I could ride this thing forever. LOVE Prowler!

My first ride was definitely "magical" because of the surprise element -- the fun of not knowing what was coming next. After multiple rides, though, the magic fades a bit because that surprise factor...

My first ride was definitely "magical" because of the surprise element -- the fun of not knowing what was coming next. After multiple rides, though, the magic fades a bit because that surprise factor is gone. But there’s no denying this is one of the best themed coasters out there. A couple of the launches are pretty forceful, and there are good Gs on some of the turns. Excellent theming, great variety, and just a good time! I also think the sidecar provides more fun than the motorcycle seat. Expect LONG lines.

Underrated. Super smooth and lots of fun with some surprising airtimes and laterals. The only drawback is that it's on the shorter side. A big plus is that it's across the street from Universal, so...

Underrated. Super smooth and lots of fun with some surprising airtimes and laterals. The only drawback is that it's on the shorter side. A big plus is that it's across the street from Universal, so it's easy to get to. I really enjoyed this little coaster.

I enjoyed Voltron, but only if I tightly grabbed the restraint. If I relaxed or put my hands up, the lap bar punished my thighs on the airtimes and inversions. It doesn't help that ride ops staple y...

I enjoyed Voltron, but only if I tightly grabbed the restraint. If I relaxed or put my hands up, the lap bar punished my thighs on the airtimes and inversions. It doesn't help that ride ops staple you. Also, the layout felt kind of choppy, like they wanted to cram lots of crazy elements into a compact space but didn't think about how those elements would flow together. Overall, it's a unique ride with great hangtimes, launches and pace. I just wish I didn't have to ride it so defensively. As for the oft-mentioned rattle, my 5 rides in various seats were smooth.

This has one of my favorite first drops, especially in the back where you get great ejector and whip. The first 3/4 of the layout is filled with intense inversions (grayed out a few times) and excell...

This has one of my favorite first drops, especially in the back where you get great ejector and whip. The first 3/4 of the layout is filled with intense inversions (grayed out a few times) and excellent airtimes. But the last 1/4 lacks similar fun elements, and the ride basically peters out. A stronger finish would be nice. Overall, though, it's a smooth and intense ride. It's a great coaster for this small family park, which is less than an hour's drive from Energylandia. Glad I made the drive!

This didn't feel like a Top 10 coaster to me. Maybe this gets high ratings because it's the only RMC many of its riders have experienced? Hakugei ranks in the middle of the 22 RMCs I've ridden. My...

This didn't feel like a Top 10 coaster to me. Maybe this gets high ratings because it's the only RMC many of its riders have experienced? Hakugei ranks in the middle of the 22 RMCs I've ridden. My favorites (Zadra, SteVe, Gwazi, AF1) leave me gobsmacked, but Hakugei felt too tame overall. The airtimes and inversions don't have any real "pop" to them. It's a smooth and fun ride, but it's not what I'd call thrilling. Still, it's a good coaster that is worth the trip to NSL.

Why didn't Intamin give this the intensity of Toutatis? Pantheon's middle segment is the only good part with the swing launch, backward airtime and spike. The opening section is too slow, and the f...

Why didn't Intamin give this the intensity of Toutatis? Pantheon's middle segment is the only good part with the swing launch, backward airtime and spike. The opening section is too slow, and the final section from tophat to finish has good elements but lacks the speed to make them fun. The weak start and finish were disappointing. Toutatis shows how this layout should be done with great intensity throughout.

My new #1, displacing SteVe. The train whips through the layout, and every seat delivers an outstanding coaster experience. Great first drop, snappy airtimes and transitions, crazy inversions, and ...

My new #1, displacing SteVe. The train whips through the layout, and every seat delivers an outstanding coaster experience. Great first drop, snappy airtimes and transitions, crazy inversions, and all with butter smoothness. When I rode the first train of the day, I was a little disappointed. But man, just an hour later after it warmed up, I was blown away. By early afternoon on a hot day, this thing was hauling. LOVE Zadra! I couldn't get enough of it.