I was expecting a standard B&M standing coaster. It is not that. This is a whole new beast. Frist the trains are only 2 across. This helps with sc...
I was expecting a standard B&M standing coaster. It is not that. This is a whole new beast. Frist the trains are only 2 across. This helps with scale, but isn't a game changer. The other difference is. The little bicycle seats that you are forced onto on most of these is pretty awful. Here it was bit more of a proper seat. I wouldn't go near as far as to say it is comfortable, but it is much better the older ones. This isn't the big change, though. I didn't notice until I was already on the ride and over the crest of the first hill. The little seat you are one doesn't lock into place at all. It is free to bounce up and down as the coaster swaps from delivering positive Gs to negative ones. On several of the negative ones my feet were completely up in the air and I truly floated over the tops of the hills. It was great. In the valleys, I held myself and the weight of the restraint up against the positive Gs. At one point my feet started to tingle from all of blood rushing into them. It wasn't until the halfway through my second ride that I realized that the seat does have a locking down position and I didn't have to hold myself up. I could squat down and let the seat do the work, but that wasn't as fun. The last airtime jolt before the final right hand turn is sudden and violent--in a good way. It throws you up until the restraint catches you and you are literally in the air with your feet off of the ground. It is wonderful. This slight change to the mechanism of the ride makes this a whole new beast and easily moves this to the top of the standing coaster world.
I rode this last night the IAAPA private event. The line was relatively short--only about 10-15 minutes. I love spinning coasters and was really loo...
I rode this last night the IAAPA private event. The line was relatively short--only about 10-15 minutes. I love spinning coasters and was really looking forward to this new one. Did it deliver? Well...kind of, but mostly not really. First and by far the biggest issue is the length of the ride, or more specifically, the lack thereof. It is tiny and a very short ride experience. It is over in the blink of an eye. I fully expected another launch when we came to stop in the themed station. But, no, it just slowly rolls you back into the loading/unloading station. During the 30 seconds of actual ride time, it is fine. My particular car didn't spin much at all, but even so, it still delivered a few nice jolts here and there. If it has zero line, I would re-ride it several times in all of the various rows. Here, though, that is about impossible. The park capacity is super low overall. They need at least 3-4 more major, "people-eater" rides. With less than 4000 people there, a few of the lines were still about as long as I will tolerate. This ride does have one more major trick up its sleeve that I will not divulge, but I did enjoy it quite a bit. It just needs one more loop to add to the duration. Overall, a decent, albeit, very short ride experience.
I rode this at the IAAPA private event last night. Even with less than 4000 people total in the park, the line for this was almost an hour. This is ...
I rode this at the IAAPA private event last night. Even with less than 4000 people total in the park, the line for this was almost an hour. This is with the Harry Potter and Frankenstein rides eating up a ton of people in their incredibly long queues. I can't imagine how bad it will be next summer with 40,000 people there. The ride itself is pretty cool. It is a bit herky-jerky as you would expect from a single car, but nothing painful or even distracting at all. The "trick" is pretty cool. If you can ride in the front of you car--do so. It will be a better experience. I don't want to give anything away, but the first time you ride it, you will be wondering what is going on and how this possible. It definitely adds to the fun and the thrill of a size limited coaster. Good fun.
This ride definitely feels shorter than 5000 feet. Not sure what to make of that- something seems fishy. If you ride on an empty stomach, you are like...
This ride definitely feels shorter than 5000 feet. Not sure what to make of that- something seems fishy. If you ride on an empty stomach, you are likely to feel queasy. Also, the layout is not super inspired, and there is not much theming. The best aspects of the ride are zooming through the darkness and the launch.
This is a great family coaster. It is thrilling enough that it borders on just a thrill coaster. Enthusiasts and thrill seekers can and will enjoy t...
This is a great family coaster. It is thrilling enough that it borders on just a thrill coaster. Enthusiasts and thrill seekers can and will enjoy this. It is quite fast, super smooth and almost gives a few proper airtime moments. The theming is extensive and wonderfully done. Sticking with calling this a family coaster, it is right up there with the best of the genre. Excellent fun for everyone.
I rode this last night at the IAAPA private event. It was amazing. The only oddity or thing I would change is to more clearly mark the split in the ...
I rode this last night at the IAAPA private event. It was amazing. The only oddity or thing I would change is to more clearly mark the split in the queue between the Green and the Yellow. The queue leads directly into the Green line. If you want to ride the Yellow you have to notice the markings on the ground and take a few extra steps over into that line. So, the Green had a longer line all night. I noticed and rode Yellow the first time. When I immediately got back in line to ride the Green, it was 4 times as long as the Yellow. They need at least one big sign in addition to the stickers on the ground. The ride itself is amazing. Tons of air--ejectors and floater. Tons of tight twists and turns. It constantly races with the other train and several times you are side by side. The Yellow won both times I rode it--once by just a hair and the next time by about 10 feet. It is a great coaster. Super smooth and fast. I may like the Green slightly more simply because you go under the Yellow at the far end. It was very cool at night. During the day, I probably would like the Yellow better as their unique dive is a bit bigger. Overall, a superb new addition to the coaster world.
I rode this last night at the private IAAPA event. The line was about 5 minutes each ride. I rode both Yellow and Green. I rode Yellow first. Both...
I rode this last night at the private IAAPA event. The line was about 5 minutes each ride. I rode both Yellow and Green. I rode Yellow first. Both are amazing as they essentially do the same things. The racing action is perfect. You are almost constantly aware of the other train. It definitely adds to the thrill of the ride. I especially liked that when you get side by side, they hit you with another launch as if you decided they aren't going to get ahead of you and you floored it. The ride delivers a ton of ejectors on the first half. The final stretch has you twisting and crossing back and forth with the other track several time. This was super cool. Excellent coaster.
Velocicoaster's immersion is so realistic that it genuinely feels like they put a Roller Coaster in an ACTUAL Raptor Paddock. The perfect mix of force...
Velocicoaster's immersion is so realistic that it genuinely feels like they put a Roller Coaster in an ACTUAL Raptor Paddock. The perfect mix of forces, theming, and just about everything else you could ask for on a coaster- just keep hands and feet inside the ride at all times to avoid Raptor Bites.
