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The only reason why this coaster is important is because it put Mack Rides on the map, all Top 30 rides of Mack were built after Blue Fire. But that's it. The launch is the most disappointing ever, th...

The only reason why this coaster is important is because it put Mack Rides on the map, all Top 30 rides of Mack were built after Blue Fire. But that's it. The launch is the most disappointing ever, the layout mostly is pretty uninspired. A top hat would have been much better than the horseshoe turn and the loop isn't forceful but doesn't deliver any hangtime either. The last inversion is a bit whippy but the rest is just some filler. Each time I ride this, I just get disappointed more and more. But I mean the GP seems to be satisfied.

I fully understand that roller coasters produced by company Arrow Dynamics can be very nostalgic for some. On the other hand, another person may hate that ride for its poor tracking and roughness. For...

I fully understand that roller coasters produced by company Arrow Dynamics can be very nostalgic for some. On the other hand, another person may hate that ride for its poor tracking and roughness. For me, I typically enjoy these Arrow Dynamics looping coasters. They offer fun, intense thrills through some discombobulating inversion, and they usually aren't too rough. Though, unlike those rides, Anaconda takes every compliment I just gave to Arrow's loopers and turns it completely around. It pains me to see such a ride sitting on such a beautiful plot of land. The large pond surrounded by beautiful trees is prime real estate for an incredible attraction. Unfortunately, the insufferable Anaconda lies there. There are two sections of this ride separated by a brake-run. The first of which features the drop, two large inversions and a turn. The G-forces delivered through the first two inversions will be the only compliment I give this ride, albeit, the forces aren't even particularly strong. The relatively distant intensity is suddenly stopped by a very jarring brake-run, and what follows is what makes me truly despise this attraction. The next section of ride is a mess of turns and two corkscrews. Because of the near-stop at the previous brake-run, the ride has no speed through these turns, resulting in one of the most boring yet uncomfortable sections of ride out there. Overall, this ride is a waste of time, and unless you want to ride it to say you've ridden a defunct ride in a few years, I do not recommend.

Alpengeist is undoubtedly one of the most intimidating attractions that company Bolliger & Mabillard have ever put out. The ride stands almost 200 feet tall and reaches speeds of almost 70 mph; stats ...

Alpengeist is undoubtedly one of the most intimidating attractions that company Bolliger & Mabillard have ever put out. The ride stands almost 200 feet tall and reaches speeds of almost 70 mph; stats that no other inverted coaster on the planet can claim. The ride is an absolute monster and one of my personal favorite rides built by B&M. Many in the coaster community often say that the scale of a ride never matters; it's what you do with the ride. This is true in most cases, but the size and speed of a ride will typically always add to the experience. One of the many factors that makes Alpengeist the beast that it is is the pure scale of the ride. Before the midcourse brake-run, every single element is absolutely massive and is taken with intense amounts of speed. Each of the four inversions concluding the drop whip you in ways you cannot imagine as the valleys deliver some of the most forceful positives you will feel on a B&M attraction. The cobra roll in particular seems dangerous at how intense it whips the train through, snapping riders with unimaginable force. Now, with all this praise, one would like to think that this ride should receive all five stars. In fact, it's not even my favorite inverted coaster. Why? A recurring problem that Alpengeist has always seen is, ironic enough, its pacing during the second half of the layout. Now, the ride features a zero-g roll, a corkscrew, and some helices; typically highlights of most inverted coasters. The inversions are still fun, but a lot of the force is taken out of them because of the trims that hit the train on the previous midcourse brake-run. Because of how simply barbaric that first half is, though, I will give the second half the benefit of the doubt and give this 4.5 of 5 stars. Don't get me wrong, the second half is still very fun, but a massive downgrade in comparison the first half.

I rode this once on the back row on opening day, and it was underwhelming. It doesn't feel or look as tall as The Big One. It's not rough, but the layout feels jerky and unnatural, and it's over way t...

I rode this once on the back row on opening day, and it was underwhelming. It doesn't feel or look as tall as The Big One. It's not rough, but the layout feels jerky and unnatural, and it's over way too fast. The theming is abysmally bad; the attempts at theming they've done are worse than nothing. People who think this is the best coaster in the UK are clowns; it's not even the best at Thorpe Park.

In terms of kids coasters, this ride is pretty decent. But as a coaster enthusiast, I find myself having no reason to ever ride this attraction unless with kids of my own, and for that, no reason to g...

In terms of kids coasters, this ride is pretty decent. But as a coaster enthusiast, I find myself having no reason to ever ride this attraction unless with kids of my own, and for that, no reason to give this ride a score higher than the minimum.

Kings Island's mine train Adventure Express is a ride that has certainly held up for its time. Opening over 30 years ago, the ride still tracks well. Whether it be a testament to Kings Island's care f...

Kings Island's mine train Adventure Express is a ride that has certainly held up for its time. Opening over 30 years ago, the ride still tracks well. Whether it be a testament to Kings Island's care for their rides, or just simply fine aging, the ride still is fun to ride today. Unfortunately, that is certainly not to say that the layout for this ride is smooth. While it may track well, the layout for the ride features a plethora of the janky turns and track profiling that Arrow Dynamics was and still is known for. In my opinion, I do enjoy some of the jank from the old Arrow Dynamics creations, and this ride is no exception. I do believe that it adds to the wildness of the ride, albeit, it does make the experience less comfortable. Another point to mention is how the ride uses its speed. The coaster uses the surrounding terrain to its advantage, leading to a better sense of speed throughout. Overall, the pacing throughout the experience is nothing short of great, except for one major complaint: the ending. There may have not been many other options to reach the top of the hill again, but having a drawn-out lift hill leading straight into the station is a very anti-climactic ending to a fun ride. Thankfully, the ride recently underwent an overhaul, resulting in a significant upgrade in theming for the ride, with engaging props and even animatronics throughout. For what this ride is meant to do, I do find myself enjoying this ride more than I should have, as it is a mildly thrilling mine train that feels out-of-control and features great theming.