Avis • Josh Miller

My first RMC raptor, and I absolutely loved it! Definitely a back row ride--unfortunately, there is no seat selection--but man does that first drop ri...

My first RMC raptor, and I absolutely loved it! Definitely a back row ride--unfortunately, there is no seat selection--but man does that first drop rip you out of your seat in the back! Tons of airtime and unique elements throughout. Only thing I didn't like about this ride is how the seat positioning makes you straddle a big metal block in the middle--if you have longer legs this might not be a comfortable experience for you.

By far the best alpine coaster I have ridden. I love how they incorporated it into the terrain so well. Surprisingly fast and has tiny pops of airtime...

By far the best alpine coaster I have ridden. I love how they incorporated it into the terrain so well. Surprisingly fast and has tiny pops of airtime too! This ride does have a bit of a slow moving line since it's only one person per car, so ride this early in the day and get multiple rides before the line gets long!

Enjoyable ride in an incredible location. The lift hill and first drop are awesome--on the lift, you are staring up at the clouds, and then the drop h...

Enjoyable ride in an incredible location. The lift hill and first drop are awesome--on the lift, you are staring up at the clouds, and then the drop has you looking down at the city a thousand feet below! Defiance is a very short ride, but this is likely due to the lack of space on the mountainside. Some have said it is surprisingly rough--I personally didn't experience too much of this, but I did hit my head hard against the restraint on one of the inversions, so brace yourself! Definitely worth a trip up the mountain to ride.

Had a good time riding this coaster for the first time in late March. I’d heard generally negative reviews about this ride and how rough and janky it ...

Had a good time riding this coaster for the first time in late March. I’d heard generally negative reviews about this ride and how rough and janky it was so i tried to brace myself the entire ride. However, it was surprisingly smooth and enjoyable! I’m guessing that the new premier rides trains are making a world of difference, since I never rode this coaster with the old trains. Awesome location, some cool and wacky drops and inversions. Slower second half of the ride but still enjoyable. It’s an expensive price tag, and the line was about 40 mins long on a weekday morning, but IMO it’s absolutely worth it for the experience!

Apollo’s Chariot marked the beginning of B&M dominating the hypercoaster game, and it doesn’t disappoint! Ridiculous floater airtime throughout. It’s ...

Apollo’s Chariot marked the beginning of B&M dominating the hypercoaster game, and it doesn’t disappoint! Ridiculous floater airtime throughout. It’s not intense at all, but the airtime more than makes up for the lack of intensity. You’ll be out of your seat on every hill, and the surprise drop at the end will give you several seconds of airtime! A true gem!

Absolutely monstrous invert; it towers above the park! Alpengeist is a blast to ride and doesn’t usually have much of a line. The inversions are massi...

Absolutely monstrous invert; it towers above the park! Alpengeist is a blast to ride and doesn’t usually have much of a line. The inversions are massive and forceful, and the pacing is great. Slight B&M rattle but not too terrible.

A one-of-a-kind arrow looper. The dome setting has definitely helped shield the track from the Vegas heat and other weather elements, making it butter...

A one-of-a-kind arrow looper. The dome setting has definitely helped shield the track from the Vegas heat and other weather elements, making it butter smooth even decades after opening. Great pacing and whippy corkscrews. Probably the best coaster in the Vegas area.

Another unique roller coaster at lagoon. The vertical launch is exhilarating, as is the airtime on the first drop. The rest of the ride isn’t much to ...

Another unique roller coaster at lagoon. The vertical launch is exhilarating, as is the airtime on the first drop. The rest of the ride isn’t much to write home about though. The harness can be very uncomfortable on shins and thighs.

Fun, classic woodie. Decent pops of airtime here and there. Recommend riding in the front as I found it significantly smoother than in the back, which...

Fun, classic woodie. Decent pops of airtime here and there. Recommend riding in the front as I found it significantly smoother than in the back, which occasionally jackhammers pretty badly.

Not an enjoyable ride at all. Jerky transitions, and you run the risk of splitting your chin open on the back of the person’s head in front of you! On...

Not an enjoyable ride at all. Jerky transitions, and you run the risk of splitting your chin open on the back of the person’s head in front of you! Only ride at Lagoon that I despise.

A classic Schwarzkopf that is a blast to ride. Never has a line either! The double loop is insanely intense and I usually grey out. After that it’s a ...

A classic Schwarzkopf that is a blast to ride. Never has a line either! The double loop is insanely intense and I usually grey out. After that it’s a few tight helices that provide great laterals. Short and sweet!

Cannibal is a one-of-a-kind ride, and if you’re a coaster enthusiast, probably what draws you to lagoon in the first place! The elevator lift is fast ...

Cannibal is a one-of-a-kind ride, and if you’re a coaster enthusiast, probably what draws you to lagoon in the first place! The elevator lift is fast and scary, even for a seasoned rider, and the beyond vertical first drop tries to rip you out of your seat! The first part of the ride consists of whippy dive loops, but the show stopper is the Lagoon Roll out of the brake run. Back to back barrel rolls taken at a snails pace, which make you feel the entire weight of your body against the lap bar. It’s just a single lap bar, btw—no seatbelt or anything else! Obviously it’s totally safe, but that component of the ride definitely messes with your mind! If the bar is too tight, you might have your thighs crushed on the inversions and first drop, but that doesn’t take away from the experience too much. Cannibal is such a unique ride with incredible, wacky elements, and is definitely a Coaster you have to experience to believe!

Typical old-school Vekoma junior suspended coaster. Big, bulky harness that is sure to cause some headbanging during transitions! This ride runs a sin...

Typical old-school Vekoma junior suspended coaster. Big, bulky harness that is sure to cause some headbanging during transitions! This ride runs a single train, and the ride is very popular for kids, so this is usually the longest line in the park. Not worth the wait if you come on a busy day.

The quintessential classic woodie. Good pops of airtime, slow on the turnarounds, long ride! I was sad to see it go, but twisted colossus was a more t...

The quintessential classic woodie. Good pops of airtime, slow on the turnarounds, long ride! I was sad to see it go, but twisted colossus was a more than necessary upgrade!

Fun dueling coaster that makes perfect use of the limited space around it. Great lateral airtime right out of the first launch, and several enjoyable ...

Fun dueling coaster that makes perfect use of the limited space around it. Great lateral airtime right out of the first launch, and several enjoyable inversions. The premier ride harnesses/comfort collars are annoying, but they don’t detract too much from the ride.

Monster Arrow looper that is likely on its last legs. I remember marathoning Viper as a kid in the mid-2000’s when it was running great. Nowadays as a...

Monster Arrow looper that is likely on its last legs. I remember marathoning Viper as a kid in the mid-2000’s when it was running great. Nowadays as an adult it’s gotten quite rough, but always worth a ride to experience a classic Arrow.

One of the most majestic roller coasters I’ve ever ridden! Tatsu gives you the perfect sensation of flying. If this is your first B&M Flyer, the lift ...

One of the most majestic roller coasters I’ve ever ridden! Tatsu gives you the perfect sensation of flying. If this is your first B&M Flyer, the lift hill will scare the living crap out of you, as all of your weight is against the (very sturdy) harness! The first half of the layout is smooth, exhilarating and offers incredible views of the park. That gets interrupted by the single most intense element on any ride ever, the enormous pretzel loop! The only negative part of the ride is the discomfort experienced on the brake run. But all in all, Tatsu is an insanely incredible coaster that is a must ride at SFMM

They should rename Scream to Rattler! This B&M floor less will shake your head up. Some elements are smoother than others, and the ride has on and off...

They should rename Scream to Rattler! This B&M floor less will shake your head up. Some elements are smoother than others, and the ride has on and off days. I would recommend NOT putting your head against the headrest at all during the ride, as the vibrations coming through the train during the rough parts will rattle your brain and give you an instant, and I mean instant headache once you get off. Instead, lean your head forward out of the gap in the restraint and keep it still—it will make Scream much more enjoyable.

One of the most photogenic, impressive-looking coasters in the world! If only it rode as well as it looks :) Riddler is forceful and intense, but over...

One of the most photogenic, impressive-looking coasters in the world! If only it rode as well as it looks :) Riddler is forceful and intense, but over the last decade it has developed a considerable rattle. The harnesses are very uncomfortable for men. It’s best to bend your knees to get the harness down closer to the floor of the train, and then stand up once it looks so the groin area has adequate clearance. It’s going to be rattley no matter how you stand, but definitely worth a ride.

Another classic SFMM gem. Blends perfectly with the terrain. The quality of the ride is hit or miss. Some days it is absolutely hauling through the tr...

Another classic SFMM gem. Blends perfectly with the terrain. The quality of the ride is hit or miss. Some days it is absolutely hauling through the trees, other days it crawls around the turns. When Ninja is running well it’s an absolute blast!

Amazing older terrain coaster! Glad SFMM is giving this classic the TLC it deserves. Runs smooth as butter, fun drops and tunnels, and a surprisingly ...

Amazing older terrain coaster! Glad SFMM is giving this classic the TLC it deserves. Runs smooth as butter, fun drops and tunnels, and a surprisingly intense loop! Wish they’d remove some of the trims from the hills but it’s still a gem!

As a kid, riding Goliath was quite the milestone in my life, as it was always so tall and imposing. However, 15-20 years later, after riding several B...

As a kid, riding Goliath was quite the milestone in my life, as it was always so tall and imposing. However, 15-20 years later, after riding several B&M and intamin hypers, I now realize what a disappointment this Coaster is. Delivers great positive G’s, but that is about it. First drop is too drawn out and not steep enough, and the rest of the layout is uninspiring. In an ideal world, this would be torn down and replaced with a B&M giga!

Fun, old Arrow mine train with good laterals, and yes, some jerky transitions. Brace yourself and the transitions aren’t too bad, but if you’re caught...

Fun, old Arrow mine train with good laterals, and yes, some jerky transitions. Brace yourself and the transitions aren’t too bad, but if you’re caught by surprise you might slam your stomach on the lap bar!