CONTROVERSIAL Theme Park OPINIONS!!

[@imsoboredhahaha]

Why did Th13teen’s advert be given a watershed edit for being “too scary” yet The Smiler’s was beyond terrifying not given a watershed edit?

[@DigitalDan]

That's true actually 😂

[@maomoo3065]

Cause th13teen is actually a horror ride, maybe smiler is a bit, but it's more in that genre duh!

[@liamcollinson5695]

I thought that about the wicker Man as well

[@Kenny3db]

Colossus>sik and galactica>wickerman

[@Kenny3db]

@@DigitalDan how to get a theme park to like ur comment flamingo land edition say you love hero I did this and I looked liked a idiot but hero is horrible

[@samuelthepee1239]

Dan: “I’m quite plane opinoned” Also Dan: “I love steeplechase”

[@sumisu_senpai_6280]

The only thing Colossus needs imo is a new train. The current one makes me feel like I've been shoved in a suitcase and booted down the stairs.

[@rosco8453]

my mum prefers 13 over smiler, she said it was down to the flashing lights in queue and the cobra roll jerk

[@DigitalDan]

We do love a bit of 13 appreciation to be fair 😂

[@expeditioned2821]

Great vid Dan as always and i'd actually agree with your statement about Wicker Man! I'd say my controversial opinions are i actually enjoyed the Ultimate a lot (though that was back in 2018) and i'd say velocity is a bit overrated as it's quite jolty and there's a bit of stapling in the final section! I prefer Mumbo Jumbo to it!

[@DigitalDan]

Thank you! Honestly I'd agree with that! 🔥

[@tumi_1]

great vid as always dan👍🏾 my controversial opinion is that th13teen is the best ride in the uk and its my fav of all time cuz its so fun and the drop and tesla coil always catch me by surprise. i also think the theme is one of the best ive seen

[@DigitalDan]

Thank you! Honestly do love a bit of 13 appreciation so I can understand your opinion fully! 😂🔥

[@TheOfficialSmudgy]

Thirteen is very underated

[@coastercool]

Loving the content recently and congrats on 15k well deserved

[@DigitalDan]

Thank you so much! Means the world 😊

[@CatsnCoasters]

Controversial opinion = Nemesis over Icon....allll day long!

[@AliAliHough]

Spot on! Nemesis is way more aggressive and intense

[@user-zx1ox4rd4r]

thats not controversial thats just right even though I probs pick icon

[@Coasterghost]

i think a controversial opinion of mine is that legoland is one of the best Uk parks. yes they’re not a park with extremely thrilling rides, but the park is well kept and haunted house monster party + flight of the sky lion are some of the best dark rides in the uk, flight of the sky lion being my favourite dark ride that I’ve done. its such a fun park, and it upsets me that it’s not talked about much.

[@FusixnFC]

Stealth is absolutely mad tho you got to agree and the zombie apocalypse theme for swarm that they bought a WHOLE FLIPPIN PLANE just to poke some holes in it and put some fog machines is just amazing

[@samueldrakelee3929]

Good video as always unfortunately I wasn’t featured but that’s fine but some of those opinions rush > stealth 🤔 no way 😂 Luv the vids keep them up

[@DigitalDan]

Thanks so much! Am sorry you didn't feature, I'll try my best for next time! 🙏🏻

[@iliketrains3546]

My controversial opinion is that Rita is better than Galactica. It just has that punchiness and thrill to it that Galactica lacks. Galactica is pretty fun but Rita is just a better ride in general. Even the theming on Rita beats galacticas theming. I consider Galactica a family thrill coaster rather than a pure thrill ride as the layout just dies down towards the end. Rita is short, but it means there isn’t a full moment on it because of the sustained speed and intensity

[@montersaaa1784]

Nemesis Inferno is my favourite ride right now, and will probably stay. How much you like a ride can really depend on the people your riding with. I was really scared at first, then got the best adrenaline *rush* and rode it again. And again. x5. Yep, I spent half of my day on Inferno. Congrats on 15k as well.

[@arabellavanristell8151]

I could almost agree

[@DigitalDan]

Fair enough! It's an amazing ride! And thank you so much! 😊

[@petermc7098]

Hello There, a great Video and it was great to hear people's opinions as well hear different perspectives of Theme Parks and Theme Park Rides. Thank you for sharing this, it's much appreciated. Cheers Peter :)

[@TheFirePigeon]

Raj's bouncy bottom burb is the most intense ride in alton towers

[@evann.30]

Octonauts is unironically more intense ☠️☠️

[@sarahlouise6574]

I think mine would be that The Swarm and Saw are the best rides at Thorpe Park- I didn’t used to have this view but my recent rides on both have been INCREDIBLE. No Saw slander here 🙅🏼‍♀️🙅🏼‍♀️

[@gifflebunk]

I recently went on Saw and it definitely became one of my favourite rides actually-

[@DigitalDan]

I agree 😍

[@jlhp]

Congrats on 15.5k!!!

[@DigitalDan]

Thanks so much! 😊🙏🏻

[@matthewrobertson95]

My controversial opinion is that Colossus is smooth... I was expecting it to be unbearably rough on my first ever ride back in April, but it was butter smooth and I had no headbanging either (for comparison, Saw was awful apart from the indoor section and I also had no headbanging)! My favourite Coaster at Thorpe and my second overall after the original Nemmy. Cannot wait for Inversion (I refuse to call it by its official name)!

[@username____4740]

Do u mean sik?

[@billieseyelashesflewoff]

My controversial opinion is that Spinball IS THE WORST RIDE EVERRRRR.

[@LolaandRonniesworld]

He deserves his first play button!

[@Vx-ryxe]

love your vid congrats on 15

[@DigitalDan]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@launchuk7506]

black mirror is bad on your own but if you have someone who easily gets scared it's great. I brought my 10 year old sister in it it was hilarious

[@King_Hendo]

Back when digitalised Daniel has 15 thousand subscriptions 😢

[@cheeseandquackers2237]

13>wickerman

[@Hobby63]

Agree with you on the steeplechase being a good ride

[@MightyDekuTree]

Controversial opinion: I think Wickerman is very disappointing and by far the worst major rollercoaster at Alton Towers.

[@DigitalDan]

Hurt is an understatement 😂😂

[@TKbeatwerk]

Th13teen is a fun ride.

[@Finland3]

0:04 0:05

[@CoasterVenture]

tbh i dont really like wickerman its not that thrilling for me

[@cheeseandquackers2237]

Rush is obviously better than stealth

[@Tiggy1909]

I guess a controversial opinion of mine is that Galactica is one of my favourite rides

[@DigitalDan]

Galactica appreciation we love to see it! 🔥

[@spark3395]

6:15 completely agree with this honestly after riding black mamba i cant believe anyone compares it to the original nemesis its not even in the same ball park.

[@noname117spore]

As an American who has gone to my home park of SFGAm and a bunch of parks in the south, my most controversial opinions are: Lightning Rod (at least pre-I-box and post-launch nerf) isn't an elite coaster, being an equal to Wild Eagle and beaten by rides such as Superman Ride of Steel at SFA and Apollo's Chariot. And it's because it's airtime isn't strong or sustained enough throughout most of the ride. Batman the Ride is better than Afterburn and Alpengeist Nighthawk is a good coaster and is an equal to Afterburn and Intimidator, all of which are competing for third best in the park. And Apollo's Chariot is an upper tier B&M hyper, only being slightly worse than Mako, and much better than Raging Bull and Intimidator.

[@patchy6670]

I don’t like roller coasters but I want to start getting into them and I LOVE your videos. Also anyone has any good rides to help someone get over there fear.

[@nopeno-s5r]

Anything with inversions is a good way to get into it. Would recommend nemesis inferno as it's not too intense

[@iliketrains3546]

@@nopeno-s5r lmao inferno is the most intense coaster in the park

[@alexwalton2731]

The overall theming and backstory of the smiler is more scary than 13

[@MatteoPelazza]

Saw is very rough on the front row but smooth on the back row

[@PlanetPlipcam]

Great video Dan

[@DigitalDan]

Thank you! 😊

[@kittylmao]

My controversial opinion: vampire is one of the worst rides at Chessington, so much that I prefer the gruffalo ride 😂 idk it’s just I never get excited to go on it, it’s so rough I get a sore head, I would rather go on blue barnacle a few times considering I love pirate ships or queue an hour longer for dragons fury than go on this

[@Steve-cl5tq]

Honestly, Rita isn’t a bad ride, it’s fun but brief, I would love for them to extend this but it’s a great filler ride to keep the GP occupied when Towers focused on creating THI3TEEN and deconstructing the corkscrew. It has it’s purpose and I believe it’s genuinely fun and has one of the best launches in the UK. PS. It’s theme fits. (An abandoned rally race because the dark forest is taking over, and you’re trying to escape)

[@iliketrains3546]

I mean we literally have the 3rd best launch in the world in the UK on Stealth so I’m not sure your homemade junior coaster can compete with that

[@Th3Sm1ler]

I prefer the smiler over nemesis

[@Johnstonton]

I agree!

[@coasters4life388]

Because you are the smiler

[@Finland3]

1:27 1:28

[@Lamby1010]

Saw is ok if you lean your head forward , front row on colossus is best but can’t beat stealth and swarm 🎢

[@bradleywarrington6954]

Saw’s smooth and colose is ruff and if it wasn’t it might be the best

[@liamcollinson5695]

I don't like air much and never have. Sik is 10 inversions and the smiler is 14 so I'm not quite sure what record it's beating. It does look fun though

[@trackfactz]

Not gonna lie I think Rita is the best roller coaster IN THE WORLD. I mean that launch is wayyy faster than stealth. I mean ha imagine going 80mph and not 100kmh. I mean come on Rita > Stealth and Rita = faster than stealth. That figure eight layout is perfect so much airtime and it makes my heart pump so much. My adrenaline goes through the roof. At the end (which is my favourite part) so much airtimmeeee. Idk what people are going on about when saying it’s rough and the restraints squash your legs. Rita is the best. Try to prove me wrong, I mean I’ve literally listed all the fantastic things about it.

[@x.Laura2023.x]

I personally prefer the range of rides at Thorpe park to Alton towers, but the ones at Alton towers look great too but I just like the ones at Thorpe park.

[@georgehopkins9139]

Saw the workers on the new ride at flamingo land on Friday and it looks amazing tbh

[@Connectitthefancollector]

My controversial opinions: Colossus is the best coaster at Thorpe park. Grand national is the 2nd best wooden coaster in the UK. The swarm is the of the worst coasters in Thorpe park. Scorpion is better than kumba Also my sister says that detonator at Thorpe park is really boring

[@DigitalDan]

The first one was enough controversy 😂😂

[@airtimeanimations469]

Since we’re all adding controversial opinions: -Shambhala isn’t the best B&M hyper -Kumba is less intense than Batman the Ride clones -Lightning Rod is the worst RMC I’ve ridden (compared to Wonder Woman, Irat, Goliath, Steve, Iron Gwazi, Twisted Colossus, Twisted Timbers, and Storm Chaser) the reason being it’s so rough to the point of discomfort for absolutely no reason despite the fantastic layout (I rode less than a month after the Ibox retrack as well and it felt like it needed to be RMC’d ☠️)

[@NorthEasternMotionProductions]

Mine is that I wish Seaworld Orlando didn’t make so many coasters lately.

[@timheye7863]

Here's one that I really mean: I love Hero. One of the better rides in England.

[@zennieakarineko3276]

Accidents there be like: Thorpe: I HAVE NEVER CAUSED ANY ACCIDENTS IN MY ENTIRE LIFE Alton: Bro! You literally caused the death of an 11 year old girl on Rumba Rapids Thorpe: Ah! Now I know that on your well known 14 looping roller coaster,16 people are injured! Alton: At least nobody died here except for you and….DRAYTON!! Drayton: Well…THAT IS THE SAME WITH YOU BUT ANOTHER 11YR OLD GIRL FELL OUT AND GOT SMASHED WHEN TRYING TO ESCAPE!!

[@DoodleMan_]

Dan is so underrated

[@SWBPro]

Personally duplo dinosaur is a personal favorite, but being a Floridian, I know we do have some dumb men here, my favorite rollercoaster is velocicoaster bc it’s a long rollercoaster that is fun, I enjoy gringots a lot as well but hulk and velocicoaster are my personal favorite, I think Disney should make actual rollercoasters Edit: rip ride and Everest aren’t bad but they need full on rollercoasters that aren’t inside like with upside downies and cork screws

[@yupokai1895]

Poor Rita man

[@masonsarmiento1222]

Samurai and detonator are the 2 best flat rides in the UK imo

[@ollyhindle704]

Keep smashing ya videos dan hope your reach to 20k subscribers keep it up bro 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@DigitalDan]

Thanks so much man! Really appreciate all the support! 🙏🏻

[@Geofle]

My sister somehow thinks the smiler is rougher than collosus. Im still very confused about that

[@eviemx13]

Galactica for me is >>>>> because it was the first ride that is scary i did and it just is so unique and when i went on it it was smooth

[@OliversMobileAdventures]

I do love Steeplechase, I think it gets too much hate, even if it's uncomfortable, I love it, oh yeah and The Big One is extremely smooth, and it's just plain fun, more controversy, I think Grand National is smooth, forceful and better than Avalanche...

[@twistedcoasters1533]

Nemesis front row > Nemesis back row

[@kris-nj6ln]

oh my god I didn't think id be in the thumbnail

[@DigitalDan]

😂😂

[@twistedcoasters1533]

Here’s mine (pleeeaaasseee don’t kill me) Here we go: Th13teen is better than Wicker Man Wicker Man is too rough to be properly enjoyed, I wish it was smoother, I genuinely believe Big Dipper is smoother on the front. Th13teen is incredibly themed, has such mystery, is so atmospheric and so mysterious. Has to be one of the best ride experiences you can have if you know nothing about it. And I also think the outdoor section is pretty good, the drop is fine and it does a good job of making you feel lost. The indoor section is simple gold. Wicker Man is short, rough and has no surprises. The preshow is well done and the story is (although unoriginal) well told. My biggest issue is that it builds itself up to be something it is not, it appears so thrilling and every time it’s just jolts and shaking while your not even going that fast. I wish it was an RMC. Rant over (feel free to challenge me)

[@danielward4868]

I agree, Th13teen is better and it's glass smooth

[@DigitalDan]

I would challenge but am too hurt from the Wickerman slander 😂😂

[@thecinematicmind]

I would had love to see Thirteen entirely inside.

[@TVflix1]

I think the scenic railway at Great Yarmouth pleasure beach is better then wicker man

[@Max_gamingYT-rq7pk]

Here's Dan say what are Chessington thinking and when it comes out it's now it's one of his favourite rides

[@Dinoboy38]

I agree with green gots it’s a good ride

[@Williambroom]

I don’t think vampire at chessington is that bad but in some places it is a bit head bangy and your back hurts a little afterwards

[@DigitalDan]

That's a fair point of view! 🔥

[@themeparkegghead5512]

colossus is better than smiler

[@eddienhp]

This is like the unpopular opinions with theme parks.

[@dragonie]

icon is favorite for me lol and I think colossus is alright and not too rough

[@altontowerspowers7612]

I love the series black mirror on Netflix, a horror sci fi series so I am excited to do black mirror labyrinth even knowing it’s hated

[@kidsa4305]

Hagrid's magical creature motorbike adventure > velocicoaster.

[@UFC_Editsss]

Controversial Opinon: The swarm is overrated

[@Connectitthefancollector]

I would absolutely agree. It is probably one of the worst coasters at thorpe park. The restraints are insanely painful

[@coasters4life388]

@@Connectitthefancollector you’re weak af

[@Mogojoegotube]

Velocicoaster is the best roller coaster in the world. I've been on it and compared to other coasters I've been on (I've been on a lot) nothing comes close to it.

[@GreenPro898]

Agreed

[@jakewynn]

The barrel rolls at the end of Colossus means its a bad ride as they are not enjoyable and feel like an afterthought. Or alternatively the ride designer trying to increase the level of a rollercoaster in a video game with not much space remaining.

[@coastercaz]

My most controversial opinion has to be that F.L.Y in any other row than the front doesn't make my top 20

[@Cousins_Cats]

My most controversial opinion is that saw the ride is the worst in practically the whole of merlin theme parks. Maybe the world. That’s how much I hate it Edit: Bro oblivion is so underrated. One of the best in the UK. Top 5 for me

[@danielward4868]

I used to have that opinion. I can understand where you're coming from with Saw and I completely agree with Oblivion being to 5 in the UK

[@Cousins_Cats]

@@danielward4868 THANK YOU

[@lukeysus3687]

if only rush went upside down

[@thelegendarychicken5760]

Mine would be all the Wooden coasters at pleasure beach are terrible and should be rmc’d or replaced for something new

[@CoasterPosting]

Raging Bull at sfgam is better than Millennium Force. More airtime, more variance in the forces and elements. MF is all about speed and turns, raging bull has speed, airtime (ejector and floater), and twisting elements.

[@Lewlewbg6]

I hope none of these bad opinions are on ur top 100 rides (also collossus is better than the smiler)

[@ecat101]

In my opinion blade is better than wicker man but I love both rides in there own way also well done dan

[@DigitalDan]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@fdhdd102]

Is icon really that good? I haven't been on it, so I wouldn't know.

[@wol2945]

In my opinion oblivion is the best coaster at alton towers

[@joshslater2426]

This comment is two years old, but I can still agree with it.

[@AdamElliott-qb7iw]

Scorpion express is better then swarm

[@liljim_8845]

Agreed

[@user-qm2bx7tr2i]

I still find the Pepsi Max Big One number one! And tidal wave is great in the Summer.

[@user-qm2bx7tr2i]

But the Big One is only the best sitting at the back.

[@zac_burbidge1973]

My controversial opinion is that Walking Dead is the best indoor ride in the uk and that colossus is the best ride at thorpe

[@toptiertrips]

My Controversial opinions: Grand National is the best woodie in the country. The Smiler is overrated. Speed: No Limits is the best Eurofighter in the UK. Pleasurewood Hills and Oakwood are underrated. Alton Towers don’t need a new coaster but instead a good selection of flat rides and a new log flume. Valhalla was and probably still will be the best dark ride in the UK. The Big One is the best coaster to ride at night!

[@TyrannarBoy]

I'm not a fan of colossus because my legs are too long for the seats

[@RollerCoasterBeth]

My brother who works on derren said the last few days it’s been completely down… so I don’t really rate it that high 😂😂 also as much as vampire is a childhood ride for me, I feel it needs a bit of a refurbishment as it’s a real head banger now!

[@sumit_2702]

i think they should replace it / if possible re track it and make it a vekoma stc as we dont have one in the uk yet

[@RollerCoasterBeth]

@@sumit_2702 yeah I was thinking that or maybe just get new trains for it and some parts of the track retracked as the part especially going down into the tunnel is so painful lol

[@roryfh7695]

Wicker man is rickety and hurts more than u can enjoy it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@thellamaking7248]

My turn …… Hero is a good ride ……….😂

[@coastertime_]

vampire is still my fav at chessie even after mandrill

[@ThePotatoArmyy]

ALTON TOWERS ARMYYYYY ASEMBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE 3:42

[@nimjarider1990]

Black Mamba at PhantasiaLand is better than Nemesis! The near misses are better and the G’s in the turns are more intense.

[@jordanfisher342]

my controversial opinion’s are thorpe > alton towers saw #1 at thorpe due to themeing, saw the ride is also not rough. first time on it this year and it was great

[@DigitalDan]

Nice one! 🔥

[@themeparkkieran4573]

I have to agree idk y people love vampire so much i thought it was a bit boring

[@АвтоМоты]

👍

[@billclinton984]

Stealth is overrated. Amazing ride but in my opinion gets wayyy too much love when The Swarm is in the same park. Still one of my favourites, I just don’t think it’s as good as everyone says

[@GerstlauianLoops]

I think Saw - The Ride should be removed so Exodus’s layout can be extended onto Saw’s plot. Or Big One should be replaced with a B&M Hyper.

[@twistedcoasters1533]

I would not complain at the big one being turned into a B&M though it obviously won’t happen

[@DigitalDan]

Controversial that first one! Second one I can get behind whole-heartedly 😂

[@silvercipher4276]

I think Big One would be better as an Intamin hyper like Kondaa

[@Hunterproductions369]

Galactica is my faviroute at Alton towers but that’s bc I haven’t risen the smiler