Thursday, September 27, 2012

Worlds of Fun: Coaster Reviews

First, some background on Worlds of Fun. I've been going to WOF for years and years and I've been so many times that I have a hard time critiquing the roller coasters. I don't see much wrong with any of them! They are perfect in my opinion, I mean, I grew up riding the TimberWolf! So each 'review' will be things that I happen to love about each coaster. There's more than I listed that I love, but there's no room for a novel. But I will tell you what I can about each coaster and paste a picture of each one so you can see (roughly) what each one is all about.
Just so you know, I'm not a real coaster critic. I just want to explain and show why the coasters are so amazing!


Patriot - Built in 2006 
The Patriot animated view. Shows most of the the complex inversions. 
Rating: 5 stars 
I love:
-The initial drop. The twist in the downhill makes it unique and it gives you a moment to see the view before you turn into the drop.
-The inversions. There are plenty and they aren't wimpy either. The feeling of being totally upside down is so intense and the Patriot makes you feel weightless. Some compare this coaster to the feeling of being able to fly, and its true.
-The coasters' cars. You will feel safe with the shoulder harness and the seat belt. Its secure and I like that my feet dangle as well. It adds to the feeling of flight. .


TimberWolf - Built in 1989
The TimeberWolf view from the side. The hill is prominent in the background. 
Rating: 4.5 stars 
I love: 
-The short lines. Usually, this ride has the shortest line out of all the coasters. Why? I dunno, some people are crazy and dislike this ride for NO reason! I love it!
-The curves. They are deep and tight, while others are wide and sloped. Either way, this roller coaster has the best curves and turns I've ever experienced.
-The long ride. It lasts around 2 minutes, and it goes by pretty slow. Its a long coaster and it is definitely worth every second of the wait.


Mamba - Built in 1998 
The Mamba with emphasis on the height of the first drop, 200 feet. 
Rating: 5 stars 
I love: 
-The bunny hills. Super fun. Hint: the camera is located in the middle (nearer to the end) of these hills so pose for a picture!
-The first drop. I always brace myself! Its extreme! The feeling is insanity, and pure desire for it to be over, but the adrenaline is fantastic and its worth the scare.
-The long, downward turn. I always put my arms up and I love it!


Prowler - Built in 2009
The Prowler's initial drop hill with a slight curve. 
Rating: 5 stars 
I love: 
-The speed. It feels like your in a movie, running through a forest. There is little to compare it to.
-The smoothness. Most wooden coasters are a little rough but this one is fairly smooth. It has gotten tougher since 2009, but, it is still the smoothest wooden roller coaster I have ever ridden.
-The initial drop hill isn't just straight down, its slightly curved to the side and unexpected. I was thrown off guard the first time I rode it, but, I love the hill.


Boomerang - Built in 2000
The Boomerang showing a train going around the loop.
Rating: 3 stars
I love:
-The uniqueness. Sure, this coaster is duplicated and renamed for many other theme parks, but, to me, its very special. I mean, what other coaster's lift hill works like this that you can name?
-The twists. This ride isn't very long, so it has to have some great features in the small space. All the inversions make up that the ride has a short duration.
-The colors. I love the colors of the track and the train. So bright and pretty.


 
Spinning Dragons - Built in 2004
Spinning Dragons, side view of one train taking a plunge while twisting.
Rating: 4 stars
I love:
-The spins. Its what makes it more than just a kiddie coaster. The spinning can get pretty extreme, and its very fun.
-The curves. They cause your car to spin while your at an angle. Its very fun.
-The train's design. You can see the people who your riding with sitting across from you. Very fun during the ride.

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