GCI's very first coaster has gotten fairly rough over the years, but I still think it has a strong layout. You may need to ride it defensively, but it...
GCI's very first coaster has gotten fairly rough over the years, but I still think it has a strong layout. You may need to ride it defensively, but it's fun for what it is. I think Hershey should look into titan track or some sort of retract, because that's the only significant flaw with the ride in my opinion. It definitely should not be torn down, due to its historical value and otherwise great layout.
I still remember the marketing campaign for "The Blast Coaster"- on TV and Pepsi cans all over the Mid-Atlantic. It would take several years before my...
I still remember the marketing campaign for "The Blast Coaster"- on TV and Pepsi cans all over the Mid-Atlantic. It would take several years before my first trip to KD to experience it, and now that it's gone I'm glad I was able to get several rides in over a couple different visits.
First things first: the launch was awesome. As my first launched inverted coasted (and to this day, one of only two I've ridden), I was blown away by the straight-up "eruption" up and out of the top of ol' Smurf Mountain. I will admit, the layout was a bit aimless after reaching the high point, but a few well-placed heartline rolls were sufficient while enjoying the views of the park and the very expansive parking lot.
Being a 2-by launched train, capacity wasn't great but luckily I rode Volcano late enough in its life to avoid any lengthy lines.
RIP
Not many coasters of this type ever existed, and while not particularly thrilling it was certainly unique. Nice little cooldown in the shadow of Volca...
Not many coasters of this type ever existed, and while not particularly thrilling it was certainly unique. Nice little cooldown in the shadow of Volcano.
I've known about Millennium Force ever since it opened- but the closest I had gotten to experiencing it was in Rollercoaster Tycoon. Somehow, I'd neve...
I've known about Millennium Force ever since it opened- but the closest I had gotten to experiencing it was in Rollercoaster Tycoon. Somehow, I'd never gotten around to watching any POV videos of the layout on YouTube. So going in pretty much blind, I was absolutely blown away by the combination of intensity and yet also smoothness of this classic.
Given the train has to be going 70+ for damn near the entirety of the circuit, it's a good thing the track is as long as it is- otherwise, the ride would be over in a flash. While I'm sure the current tallest/fasted shuttle-type coasters bring a whole different level of intensity in terms of acceleration and speed, the fact that MF offers still-very-fast with a long, a truly classic layout is really remarkable. Maybe some of this is rationalizing because Top Thrill was down all day when I was there, but my front row ride on MF was definitely a highlight of the day and all of my coaster-riding experiences.
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Pros:
One of the first coasters I've ridden. I think I was about 17 or 18? Anyways, I...
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Credit #11
Pros:
One of the first coasters I've ridden. I think I was about 17 or 18? Anyways, I remember enjoying it as it is, it's a larger scale spinning family coaster.
Cons:
Can't think of any since it's been a while since I've visited Funplex. It doesn't compare to the coasters I like today, but for what it is, it's good.
Definitely a lower tier RMC just because of the length but for what it does do it's great. The first drop has ejector and a near miss. The turnaround ...
Definitely a lower tier RMC just because of the length but for what it does do it's great. The first drop has ejector and a near miss. The turnaround has some good whip through the inversions. The wave turn and airtime hill following both are filled with airtime. The second half has good airtime and a great zero-g roll. But then that's it. I love the ride and think it's super rerideable. Just wish it was slightly longer.
While I don't think the layout for these clones is the best this one makes up for it with it's location. It's built into the terrain which allows for ...
While I don't think the layout for these clones is the best this one makes up for it with it's location. It's built into the terrain which allows for some great near misses. The pretzel loop is also very intense. The rest of the layout doesn't do a ton for me except for the near misses.
Very rough coaster but it's still a ton of fun. The whole ride has ton's of airtime, the location over the water is fantastic and the layout is great....
Very rough coaster but it's still a ton of fun. The whole ride has ton's of airtime, the location over the water is fantastic and the layout is great. I've ridden both forwards and backwards and it's a lot of fun either way.
One of the best hypers there is. The layout is fantastic. The first half of airtime isn't the strongest but the helix is one of the most intense momen...
One of the best hypers there is. The layout is fantastic. The first half of airtime isn't the strongest but the helix is one of the most intense moments on a hyper. From there the second half has a ton of whip and ejector. The best second half of any B&M hyper for sure. The interaction with the park is great because the layout goes everywhere. Also no seat belts is great and allows you to just fly.
