"X-Flight" The Dissapointment

                Today’s blog post will be reviewing one of Six Flag’s newer roller coasters, X-Flight. X-flight official took off on May 16, 2012. During that time it was the second wing coaster to be built in the United States and only the fourth in the World! It was also the FIRST wing coaster to be announced throughout the entire North America.

                X-Flight travels up to 120 feet and reaches speeds of 55mph with a total length of 3,000 feet. Those stats right there are pretty much the reason why I am not a fan of this ride. First off the height of the coaster is nothing spectacular. I like tall roller coasters and this is far from one. I might as well go to the Ferris wheel.  Secondly, the speed of the coaster is nothing amazing. 55 mph is an average roller coaster speed. I like something with an awesome speed.

                As for the wing coaster in general,  wing coasters are interesting roller coasters and can be somewhat fun. The problem with these types of coasters is that the way they are built restricts them from going too fast and high. The experience of you being hanging away from the tracks is pretty much the same simulated feel of a typically feet dangling coaster.

                In conclusion, I would recommend this ride depending on its wait time. If it’s a long wait, go to something better like Raging Bull. If it’s a short line, you might as well hop on just to say you rode X-Flight.

All information was provided by Six Flags Great America.

Top 2016 Ride Picks

  There are lots of new and exciting things happening in the roller coaster world for 2016. With thick competition, theme parks need to do all they can to make the best ride experience possible. Today I am going to highlight my top rides to check out in 2016:

Valravn- Cedar Point- This is my top pick for must-see in 2016. Located at the "Roller Coaster Capital of the World," this dive coaster will be tall, fast, and steep.

Lightning Rod- DollyWood- This crazy wooden-hybrid coaster goes 73mph with a 165-foot drop. This ride is nestled in the woods of the Smoky Mountains at DollyWood park in Tennessee.

Total Mayhem- Six Flags Great Adventure- This is only the second 4-D coaster to be built in the World. It is 120-feet tall with two 90-degree raven drops. 4-D coasters are the next generation of coasters and let you experience roller coasters like no other.

The Joker- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom- Green and purple track make this wooden-hybrid coaster a top must-see in 2016. It travel 53mph with barrel rolls and inversions.

Mako- SeaWorld- This 200-foot hypercoaster shoots around SeaWorld Orlando to get an above view of the park. This is the longest, fastest, and tallest roller coaster in Orlando, Florida!

GaleForce- Ocean City- GaleForce launches you 64mph at one of its three launches. It is 125-feet tall and you go beyond 90 degrees at times. This is an interesting and different roller coaster.

Make sure to check out these coasters once they are built and ready to ride!

Take a Look at Some Older Blog Posts of Mine

    I have had this blog for a few weeks now and I've created lots of posts, pages, and pillar articles. After a while, older posts go un-noticed. This doesn't mean that they are worse then any other post. It just means that they simply got pushed back in the blog feed due to chronological order. Today, I am going to highlight some older blog posts and pages that you should check-out and also I will give you a click summary about each post so you can choose which one suits your interest the best.

About Me Post- If this is your first time visiting my blog, you should go check-out my first blog post. This post tells you everything you need to know about this blog and I.

Cedar Point's New Roller Coaster 2016- This is a great article to read about Cedar Point Amusement Park's new dive coaster they are adding next year. You can also take a POV ride on the ride, just click the link.

Six Flags Great America Review- Check out my review on Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL. If you plan on visiting this park, definitely read this post. It help you figure out what to expect at this park.

Privacy Policy Page- Check out this page if you wanna read about the technical side to my blog.

Thank-you to all who read my blog. I enjoy creating this blog and giving insight to our coaster enthusiasts like myself. I hope you all continue to read my blog and enjoy it as much as I do!

Six Flags Great America Review

There are 23 Six Flags throughout the World, most of which are in the United States. Today's blog post will be reviewing one of the best Six Flags amusement parks, Six Flags Great America. Great America is located in Gurnee, IL and opened in 1976. Great America is home to 9 roller coasters. The favorite roller coaster for many years would have to be Raging Bull. It is a Western theme steel coaster. With a max speed of 73 mph it is a perfect ride to put your hands up. I will say that this ride generally has a long line. It is always usually at least an hour long, which in my opinion sums up Great America in general. This amusement park always has long lines no matter when you go. This is weird since its closest sister park, Six Flags St. Louis generally has short lines.

                Great America’s most recent addition was Goliath in 2014. This is a wooden hybrid coaster that actually goes up-side down.  This is the craziest wooden coaster I have ever been on, racing at a speed of 72 mph. The only down fall is that it is only a 180 foot drop.  Other coasters there include, Superman, Batman, Demon, Viper, American Eagle, X-Flight, Vertical Velocity.  This park also includes Hurricane Harbor waterpark, so guests can cool down during those hot summer days.  

                To summarize Six Flags Great America, I would say it is a little pricey for the amount of wait time you will experience. Season Passes are great if you plan on going for more than one day at of the operating season. In contrast, the park is very clean and everyone is very helpful. My recommendation is to buy tickets online or find coupons that you can bring to the gate to purchase tickets. Flash Pass is available too which may be beneficial if you don’t like lines like I do. Definitely a park to give a try though!

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