• Eric Esty

    Fun Théma Inconfort

    One of the less enjoyable mice I've ridden. This is one of my earliest coasters, but no amount of nostalgia can hide how this is mediocre even for a wild mouse. It lacks an extra drop, the seats are very tiny, and there is no theming once you get on the ride, which is frankly very very ugly. The ride is too small to replace, and kids enjoy wild mice, so keep it in I think.

  • Eric Esty

    Fun Théma

    While this isn't the best mouse in the world, it's miles better than similar ones at Animal Kingdom or the State Fair. It's smooth and the restraints are better, and the spinning is managable. The layout is ugly though, and could use some trees, grass, or pretty LED lights. I usually skip it on my FS Kissimmee runs, though. Credit is enough for me.

  • Eric Esty

    Théma Situation Launch

    The only con with this coaster is the erratic pacing and that the coaster itself isn't as forceful as an extreme coaster. But those cons serve a greater purpose of making this one of the best family coasters in the world. Cool animatronics that are just detailed enough for how fast you pass by them, excellent launches that feel like a motorbike taking off, great twisty coaster sections, and excellent surprises. I will always be willing to wait an hour or maybe even two to get on this one.

  • Eric Esty

    Théma Fun Chef d'oeuvre

    While many dread screens on Universal Attractions, there are three that I believe utilize them to their fullest. Transformers does the minimum to make it effective, Spider-Man does the maximum, and Gringotts is somewhere in the middle. However, this ride has the benefit of having awesome coaster sections and speed, and as such doesn't break down nearly as often! There are so many excellent moments with Voldemort's giant fireball spell, the trolls launching you away, Mr. Weasley launching you away with a triumphant "Wingardium Leviosa!", Bellatrix making the track tilt down in a very rare coaster element, and the finale where the Norwegian Ridgeback launches you out of the Bank. Plus, the queue is one of the best in the world with a mini-ride midway through, and the onride soundtrack goes harder than the other Potter attractions. While my first rides left me disappointed, I now fully appreciate this attraction.

  • Eric Esty

    A raser !

    Screeeew this coaster! If Everest is the Magnum Opus of Imagineering, Primeval Whirl is one of their Opuscules, up there with Superstar Limo. Terribly and disgustingly themed, rough, uncomfortable, bad capacity, smelly.. and did I mention this and the whole Dino-rama are an eyesore? Please replace this with absolutely anything. A new dark ride, a new coaster, a new area, anything to replace the entire crappy section of Dinoland.

  • Eric Esty

    Théma Inversions Launch Baffes Temps mort

    Wait a minute, I love that idea! This ride, which I just call Aerosmith, is a huge guilty pleasure. The best launch in Florida (Yes, including Cheetah Hunt, Hulk, AND Hagrid's!), an awesome first element, an excellent corkscrew, cheesy billboard theming, and awesome music. Complete with pointless meandering, bulky restraints, and poor track profiling! This ride is an absolute creative mess and I adore it for that.

  • Eric Esty

    Intensité

    This ride is literally empty. It's not particularly smooth or comfortable. There are no forces to speak of. The launches feel like nothing. The theming is mediocre, especially for Disney standards. But then again, it's not a bad ride either. It's just a glorified kiddie coaster.

  • Eric Esty

    Théma Fluidité Trop court

    While this ride is much smoother and better themed than Big Thunder Mountain, it's also smaller, shorter, and less intense. And the wait is always long for this one.. I can only enjoy it if I have a fastpass or if the line is somehow less than 45 minutes. Because other than that, it's simply not worth it. Still, the turns are fun and smooth, the theming is impeccable, and the indoor dark ride section is the highlight. But the coaster itself is wholly unmemorable without many set-pieces besides a nice looking bridge.

  • Eric Esty

    Théma Fun Longueur Inconfort

    My only gripe with this ride is that the transitions are somewhat rough, and the single lap bar means the smaller rider will often have too much room, and you'll likely be sliding around on the plastic seat. Other than that, this is a serious contender for one of the best mine trains ever built. Excellently themed and landscaped, fast paced, and pure fun.

  • Eric Esty

    Théma Confort Ejectors

    Space Mountain is a very special ride to me, and I also think it's an exceptional roller coaster, seemingly by accident. Four of the three drops have sharp, Magnum-esque ejector airtime, and the largest drop has great floater air. There are also two sharp ejectors into midcourse brakes, which don't brake much at all. The ride feels very fast, with twinkling stars and supports whizzing by, Starry-O-Phonic sound effects making it feel faster, the projections on the dome, the awesome soundtrack, and the blasting A/C really create an awesome atmosphere for this coaster. The ride is also very nostalgic to me, and the queue's soundtrack takes my coaster loving heart on a journey. I also love the minimalist lap bars that you can leave a lot of room with, and the single row seating arrangement. I love everything about it and it's one of my favorite coasters in Florida.