1 .Hades- Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
2. Prowler- Worlds of Fun
3. Zippin' Pippin'- Bay Beach Amusement Park
4. Viper- Six Flags Great America
I will update when I ride more good wooden roller coasters.
Millenium Force
Sunday, October 16, 2011
My Top 10 Steel Roller Coasters
1. Millenium Force- Cedar Point
2. Maverick- Cedar Point
3. Top Thrill Dragster- Cedar Point
4. Magnum- Cedar Point
5. Raging Bull- Six Flags Great America
6. The Incredible Hulk- Universal Studios Islands of Adventure
7. Superman: Ultimate Flight- Six Flags Great America
8. Dueling Dragons- Universal Studios Islands of Adventure
9. Raptor- Cedar Point
10. Patriot- Worlds of Fun
2. Maverick- Cedar Point
3. Top Thrill Dragster- Cedar Point
4. Magnum- Cedar Point
5. Raging Bull- Six Flags Great America
6. The Incredible Hulk- Universal Studios Islands of Adventure
7. Superman: Ultimate Flight- Six Flags Great America
8. Dueling Dragons- Universal Studios Islands of Adventure
9. Raptor- Cedar Point
10. Patriot- Worlds of Fun
Friday, September 30, 2011
The Haunt is here
All around the world theme parks have unleashed this years haloween celebration. Including activities for all ages. The little ones can enjoy activities during the day and the more brave and older crowd can gather enough courage to walk through the parks many terrifying haunted houses. Many great reviews have been posted of parks like Knotts, Universal Studios, and Busch Gardens. So if you live near a park with a Haunt celebration I recommend a trip or at least a night visit.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Prowler Review
The Prowler is a 80 foot tall wooden GCI roller coaster. In 2009 it was rated the best new ride of the year beating out rides like Diamondback and Saw. This year it was ranked the number ten wooden roller coaster in the world.
You climb into the two across comfortable and cushy millennium flyer trains. Pull down the lap bar and wait for the all clear not sure of what to expect because most of the ride is hidden in the woods. As you climb the the hill you get a glimpse of whats to come and the beautiful woods and park. As you crest the hill you see the track twist below you. The track roars as you hurtle down the first drop. But before you hit the ground you pull up into the twisted hill you fly through the structure and are off into the woods in a layout meant to reflect the Beast. In a series of twists, turns and bunny hills you fly near the ground as the trains try and buck you off. Finally you do a last twist by the lift hill and hit the brakes.
Overall it is an amazing roller coaster and deserves its rank. My final rating is a solid 9.5. And would definitely recommend a stop at Worlds of Fun.
You climb into the two across comfortable and cushy millennium flyer trains. Pull down the lap bar and wait for the all clear not sure of what to expect because most of the ride is hidden in the woods. As you climb the the hill you get a glimpse of whats to come and the beautiful woods and park. As you crest the hill you see the track twist below you. The track roars as you hurtle down the first drop. But before you hit the ground you pull up into the twisted hill you fly through the structure and are off into the woods in a layout meant to reflect the Beast. In a series of twists, turns and bunny hills you fly near the ground as the trains try and buck you off. Finally you do a last twist by the lift hill and hit the brakes.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Leviathan to Tower Over Canada's Wonderland
Earlier this week Canada's Wonderland announced there 2012 coaster project.
Leviathan is to be a 306 ft B&M giga coaster. It will be interesting to see how B&M does there spin on the concept.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Roller Coaster of the Week #1 Dare Devil Dive
There are thousands of roller coasters all over the U.S. I'm here to talk about them every week.
Notice: I have not rode all of these roller coasters
Dare Devil Dive
Dare Devil Dive is a Gerstlauer euro fighter dive coaster. They are known for their vertical lift and beyond vertical drop. It is 95" tall and reaches a top speed of 52 mph. It boasts a 95 degree drop, an immelmann, a diving loop, and a heartline roll. Dare Devil Dive is the first euro fighter to have lap restraints. I don't know if euro fighters head bang but, Dare Devil Dive seems to be the most smooth. This is definitely a roller coaster I would like to ride. Random Fact: Dare Devil Dive's name was inspired by a Bugs Bunny cartoon.
Notice: I have not rode all of these roller coasters
Dare Devil Dive
Dare Devil Dive is a Gerstlauer euro fighter dive coaster. They are known for their vertical lift and beyond vertical drop. It is 95" tall and reaches a top speed of 52 mph. It boasts a 95 degree drop, an immelmann, a diving loop, and a heartline roll. Dare Devil Dive is the first euro fighter to have lap restraints. I don't know if euro fighters head bang but, Dare Devil Dive seems to be the most smooth. This is definitely a roller coaster I would like to ride. Random Fact: Dare Devil Dive's name was inspired by a Bugs Bunny cartoon.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Hades Review
Hades is 136 foot tall wooden Gravity Group roller coaster. It towers over Mt.Olympus Water & Theme Park boasting a 65 degree first drop, a ninety degree banked turn, and the worlds longest underground tunnel. It also bears the title of being the first roller coaster designed by the legendary Gravity Group.
Your journey begins with the unusually large drop out of the station. You do a couple of twists and turns and begin your journey up the monstrous lift hill. Its at this point when you see Mt. Olympus way beneath you that you start to wonder what you got your self into. As you start to crest the hill all you see is parking lot, but then you notice a gaping hole beneath you. Finally you crest the hill and speed into the realm of Hades. You better brace your self because the train is like a possessed demon that wants nothing more than you off its back. Finally as you feel you've been in the black tunnel long enough Hades shoots out up on the other side of the parking lot for a pause at the top of the turn around. then Hades races back into the tunnel and past the 90 degree bank through the realm of Hades at a bit slower pace. Once again you surface at the park where you fly over two hills. With a couple more turns you hit the brake run which stops the demon train in its tracks.
Overall Hades is amazing and is my favorite wooden roller coaster. Unfortunately the staff a Mt. Olympus can be a little unfriendly and the roller coasters aren't taken care of. My final rating is 10 due to its underground masterpiece and amazing thrills.
Your journey begins with the unusually large drop out of the station. You do a couple of twists and turns and begin your journey up the monstrous lift hill. Its at this point when you see Mt. Olympus way beneath you that you start to wonder what you got your self into. As you start to crest the hill all you see is parking lot, but then you notice a gaping hole beneath you. Finally you crest the hill and speed into the realm of Hades. You better brace your self because the train is like a possessed demon that wants nothing more than you off its back. Finally as you feel you've been in the black tunnel long enough Hades shoots out up on the other side of the parking lot for a pause at the top of the turn around. then Hades races back into the tunnel and past the 90 degree bank through the realm of Hades at a bit slower pace. Once again you surface at the park where you fly over two hills. With a couple more turns you hit the brake run which stops the demon train in its tracks.
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