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Post by Zeddy Bear on Sept 25, 2014 19:47:59 GMT
So, we all have those ride we just can't wait to open and then we find out, well they aren't all what they are made out to be and can leave you feeling disappointed
Now here is where you can let your opinions out! The only rule is, you can't say somone is wrong and cause an argument!
To kick things off...
Goliath - Six Flags Great America Now this roller coaster was made out to be a crazy record breaking ride which would dominate everything else, but it just....doesn't. There is a big waste of speed and the ride could have done with a ground hugging section or two, this would nicely break the ride up and make it have a longer ride time. All in all, this coaster is a nice looking roller coaster from a distance, but will soon be forgotten and pushed aside because a much better roller coaster will be brought to Six Flags Great America!
Now you can post a rant/opinion on a roller coaster you feel really wasn't a hit but more of a miss for any park over the globe!
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Post by Danny on Sept 25, 2014 21:05:20 GMT
My disappointment would have to be The Smiler at Alton Towers. Firstly I'd like to make wit clear that I love the ride and think it is Alton's joint best ride. I was lucky enough to be there on opening day, as well as winning 8 unlimited fast tracks for it too. Now I'm disappointed as the marketing campaign was very impressive, and as the ride was being constructed I was generally excited to see it develop. It is an incredible design getting so many inversions in and having the self dueling aspect, I applaude the designers for that. However my disappointment is that although I enjoy it, it is deteriorating very quickly. It's only been over just over a year and on various visits effects haven't been working, the smoke and disorientation noticeably, and the condition of the track. Most of the track looks in a state where it has been there for at least a decade and could do with a fresh lick of paint, not something expected of a new ride. Also it seems to be getting rougher to ride since it opened and I feel that although I love the ride, I'm gutted it hasnt really worked out.
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