I find this ride to be not fun, I banged my head at least two times and I came off with a massive headache. Maybe the worst headache I ever had after ...
I find this ride to be not fun, I banged my head at least two times and I came off with a massive headache. Maybe the worst headache I ever had after riding a coaster. The positive Gs are too sustained and the brake system is too violent.
The layout is pretty OK for a wooden, the rattle is a kind of horizontal rattle and it feels kind of dangerous at some points. Not unbearable, not the...
The layout is pretty OK for a wooden, the rattle is a kind of horizontal rattle and it feels kind of dangerous at some points. Not unbearable, not the worst wooden coaster I ever rode, but definitely bad. The vibrations are on the same level of discomfort of Tonnere du zeus but the coaster in park asterix has a better layout, so I like it more than this.
My 3rd favorite coaster at the park. I enjoyed Heidi a lot more. This coaster could be very rough and headache inducing, and in some points the positi...
My 3rd favorite coaster at the park. I enjoyed Heidi a lot more. This coaster could be very rough and headache inducing, and in some points the positive Gs are a bit too heavy.
I was a bit disappointed by this ride, even if I know that its strenght is mostly the theme rather than the thrill. Weirdly, I'm not the biggest fan o...
I was a bit disappointed by this ride, even if I know that its strenght is mostly the theme rather than the thrill. Weirdly, I'm not the biggest fan of its theme, it feels too vintage for me, but of course that's just me, and it's undoubtly stunning and well done. Its biggest problem is the lack of comfort for me: I didn't know how to put my head, if I try to keep it forward it ends up hurting my neck and shoulders. So that wasn't a pleasant experience for me.
Another nice surprise of this park. I expected a rough and meh ride while it was short but awesome instead. The launch is crazy, the inversion too, an...
Another nice surprise of this park. I expected a rough and meh ride while it was short but awesome instead. The launch is crazy, the inversion too, and while it's objectively rough I've learned how to prevent headbanging putting my head forwards, I did the same with dragon khan. I think people exagerate the negative points of both coasters.
OOOOHHH MY GOD! What a Surprise!!! I don't know what to say, it has everything I like in a coaster, and it's clearly my new favorite family coaster of...
OOOOHHH MY GOD! What a Surprise!!! I don't know what to say, it has everything I like in a coaster, and it's clearly my new favorite family coaster of all times (and most likely will stay that). I didn't spoiler this ride at all and I didn't even know what it was until I got in, I love launches and unpredictability (that's why rth is my #1) and my gosh there are SO many surprises! If only it was a bit longer...would have been a complete masterpiece. I'm so enthusiastic of this ride that I put it at #2 just behind shambala for the park's best coaster, and I must say that for me it's really close. If only the queue wasn't the longest I've ever waited in my life (2h 15min), I would've done it in repetition. What a ride!
Tallest and fastest coaster I've ever done, the first ride in the back gave me a little bit of a headache, but the front row night ride was absolutely...
Tallest and fastest coaster I've ever done, the first ride in the back gave me a little bit of a headache, but the front row night ride was absolutely brilliant! No headache and endless launch, also the drop is awesome. In the night it's truly an experience, even if it lasts like 10 seconds I think, for now, it could be worthy of a top 10 spot in my ranking.
Not the best and not the worst wooden I've done, it had a bit of a rattle but nothing excessive. As a wooden, the airtimes were the fun moments and in...
Not the best and not the worst wooden I've done, it had a bit of a rattle but nothing excessive. As a wooden, the airtimes were the fun moments and in this case also the duration was pretty good. It's a great ride for sure but you know, I wouldn't do 2 hours queue for riding it again...
With all the negative reviews this ride gets, I came in with very low expectations. And they were exceeded! I kept the head forwards so I didn't headb...
With all the negative reviews this ride gets, I came in with very low expectations. And they were exceeded! I kept the head forwards so I didn't headbang that much, although there's still a noticeable rattle. But it was absolutely not unbearable. The ride itself is fun, maybe it's too element-after-element because the inversions are very close to each other, but the first zero g roll surprised me! Amazing inversion. Also it has a good duration. The restraints are bad and come down during the ride, and it maybe has too many positive Gs for my tastes. But it's great fun. Overall, approved.
Very fun and in some way relaxing ride. I appreciated a lot the first drop and the fact that every airtime hill is well sustained, it's not like eject...
Very fun and in some way relaxing ride. I appreciated a lot the first drop and the fact that every airtime hill is well sustained, it's not like ejector after ejector. Very comfortable restraints with so much room. Also the duration is good. This is, for now, my favorite hyper coaster (but it's very, very close with hyperia and kondaa - it's basically on the same level). Such a shame for the waiting times, but this is a problem with the park in general. Just for saying, shambala was running with 3 trains and the queue was still 1h 40min. But, even if for just one ride, it can be worth the wait.
So much to say about voltron. This ride can be very divisive and you can either love it or not be a fan. It's currently my 4th rated coaster, because ...
So much to say about voltron. This ride can be very divisive and you can either love it or not be a fan. It's currently my 4th rated coaster, because it's objectively an amazing ride but with some flaws - for me.
Starting with the negative points:
- of course, the roughness. The two rides I had in the morning were mostly smooth, but the two I had in the evening were very rough, the last one being on the same level of SLCs. I think it depends not only on the train and the seat, but especially on the time of the day (when it's warmed up, it's worse)
- I don't feel that the elements flow so well, they're taken with such an high speed and so we have too little time for enjoying them, also they're very close to each other. I prefer something more graceful and armonic with its elements, with some good mixing of positives and negatives. That's why I prefer riding it in a middle Seat, for a "calmer" experience.
- In the second part it could be a bit repetitive, ejector after ejector, you can get used to that force very quickly and it can become uncomfortable for your thights.
-the turntable on Voltron has too much contrast with the layout that comes before and after it. That feels like a dead spot, that's not bad due to the ride's intensity, but I would have prefered something like a "weak" spot, that lasts just about 2 seconds, so enough to make you taking your breath between the 1st and the 2nd half but not enough to break the ride's flow.
As for the positive points:
- it's very fun, because some elements are really cool and unique, and the ride experience is slightly different in every seat you try.
- As opposite to what I expected, the intensity is not too much (it lacks some more positive Gs that I honestly don't like when they're too much)
- of course, a huge positive point is the duration! It doesn't even feel too long, or at least if you don't get a rough ride - then yes, it can be too long.
- The theming is absolutely stunning and original, way different than all other themes I always seen on coasters, and it's one of my absolute favorites.
Overall, Voltron is a ride that throws you away in a very aggressive way and that's why it's many people's number 1. However, it can't be everyone's cup of tea. This is a must ride for every enthusiast for sure.
Enjoyable ride. Not the most spectacular of course, but it's smooth and very fun! It's for sure a nice coaster especially for people at their first th...
Enjoyable ride. Not the most spectacular of course, but it's smooth and very fun! It's for sure a nice coaster especially for people at their first thrill experiences. The launch is my favorite part of the layout as well as the last inversion. Underrated ride!
Very fun ride that in my opinion is very intense, but is a bit too short. As an old vekoma, it doesn't rattle too much, and I found it very interestin...
Very fun ride that in my opinion is very intense, but is a bit too short. As an old vekoma, it doesn't rattle too much, and I found it very interesting especially in the backwards part.
Very good, especially in the back and obviously in the afternoon (otherwise it loses a lot). The first drop is the best moment of the ride. It's an ai...
Very good, especially in the back and obviously in the afternoon (otherwise it loses a lot). The first drop is the best moment of the ride. It's an airtime focused ride but it doesn't get too repetitive, the layout is quite various, and it's worthy a spot in my top 5.
As expected, I liked this ride a lot, having a preference for launched coasters in general. Very fast and the best part of the ride is the section bet...
As expected, I liked this ride a lot, having a preference for launched coasters in general. Very fast and the best part of the ride is the section between the top hat and the spike, going backwards and forward through the launches. Before and after that section it's just a bit less interesting, especially the first part and the top hat itself (the drop was honestly one of the worst parts) and I expected the spike on the back row to be more floaty, I didn't feel much airtime there. But you get out of your seat during the launches and that was the absolute highlight. The layout after the top hat is very nice and that's what makes it better than Taron for me, having a few airtime moments and also inversions.
The airtime pops, the launch and the pacing are the things that make this ride so good. And, last but not least, the fact of being smooth and not overly intense, which I appreciate a lot.
Overall, it's almost a perfect ride.
Fun ride, still can't decide between this and Oblivion, that is shorter but more interesting. I like it at the same level as Swarm, which is a bit bet...
Fun ride, still can't decide between this and Oblivion, that is shorter but more interesting. I like it at the same level as Swarm, which is a bit better themed so I'd give it the edge. Both are very intense rides that focus on positive Gs, that's why I would rather do another ride on Oblivion instead of it.
Layout is basic, the five inversions at the end are the most unique element of the ride but I still think it's pointless to put all those inversions i...
Layout is basic, the five inversions at the end are the most unique element of the ride but I still think it's pointless to put all those inversions in a row. A good point are the lap bars, that make this ride miles better than colossus.
What a surprise this ride was! Best coaster at the park for me. Loved the drop track and the coaster itself, It felt faster than it is and so much fun...
What a surprise this ride was! Best coaster at the park for me. Loved the drop track and the coaster itself, It felt faster than it is and so much fun.
Instead of this ride Mirabilandia could have built an hyper, in that same space. Waste of money and space. I had to wait A LOT for it, but I don't thi...
Instead of this ride Mirabilandia could have built an hyper, in that same space. Waste of money and space. I had to wait A LOT for it, but I don't think it deserved such a wait.
My former n1 in Italy, it developed a nasty rattles that left me with a terrible headache that ruined the rest of my day. It's a pity because the laun...
My former n1 in Italy, it developed a nasty rattles that left me with a terrible headache that ruined the rest of my day. It's a pity because the launch is awesome, but other than that it's only turns and some inversions, nothing special. It's fast, way too much for my tastes, and the inversions and elements are passed too fast that they're made uncomfortable and not enjoyable. I still really like it especially for nostalgia factor, being this my first coaster that deserves a top 100 spot in the world.
I found this ride to be nothing special, I won't use the term "mid" because I don't like being negative about a coaster that's still pretty good. It's...
I found this ride to be nothing special, I won't use the term "mid" because I don't like being negative about a coaster that's still pretty good. It's only my 2nd favorite at the park behind Van Helsing. The fact that this ride has the same speed as Ride to happiness shows how speed or height doesn't mean nothing.
It's arguably the best invert in Europe, maybe in the world. Idk why people seem to prefer Black mamba, Oziris or Nemesis (the most disappointing coas...
It's arguably the best invert in Europe, maybe in the world. Idk why people seem to prefer Black mamba, Oziris or Nemesis (the most disappointing coaster in my life) over it. Of course it lacks airtime but it's still an invert! Rattle is not noticeable (like the one on ispeed) and I don't know why there are SO many people in the reviews saying it's forceless or "ispeed is miles better". Katun is now my favorite ride in Italy even if I like launched coasters more, because Ispeed was rattling too much to be enjoyable, while katun is just amazing in every aspect.
OMG this ride. It exceeded every single expectation I had. I know The Smiler since I watched videos about "top 10 coasters with the most inversions in...
OMG this ride. It exceeded every single expectation I had. I know The Smiler since I watched videos about "top 10 coasters with the most inversions in the world", and always wondered how it could feel like. I'm not a big fan of endless inversions and prefer airtime and launches so this ride wasn't a candidate for being in my top 10, but here we are! Everyone hates it for the rattle, but, even if it's there, is definitely not that bad (Nemesis' is waay worse). Even if I'm not a fan of the horror theme, this one is so unique and made me laugh just hearing the soundtrack (I also laughed through the ride, which is a symptom of a ride being good). The theming in the station could be so much better, however. Another thing I really appreciated is the speed with which the ride goes through the inversions: the right amount, not too little but neither too much, so you can enjoy every single element without turning the ride into a mess. Really, I expected this to be a flop for me (no launches, too many inversions, little airtime, horror theming...) but man this ride is the best at alton towers for me, without a doubt. It's not perfect, but surprised me in a super positive way!
Very nice ride, the launch takes you off guard because you wait for the green light to turn on (like on stealth) for launching, but we were launched b...
Very nice ride, the launch takes you off guard because you wait for the green light to turn on (like on stealth) for launching, but we were launched before they turned on, an that was funny!
