Dragon's Descent Review, Funtown U.S.A. S&S Turbo Drop Tower | Maine's Tallest Amusement Ride

[@CivilianSatellite]

I remember my shoulders slamming into the harnesses the first time I rode Dragon's Descent. I was not expecting that level of airtime from an S&S tower. Between that, the views, and the themeing, this really is up there as one of the best S&S towers.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I agree.

[@vinewoodstar]

A lot taller than I thought! Looks like a great drop tower.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It sure is.

[@cathedraldarkness]

Thank you for mentioning the Hydro Fighter!

[@CanobieCoaster]

No problem!

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

I was thinking it seemed better than other S&S ones I've done. I just visited here less than 2 weeks ago, and had a great time. I made sure to take the side facing Excalibur, which happened to be on the course while we were at the top.

[@CanobieCoaster]

You must have just missed me when I was there 2 weeks ago.

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

I was there on Friday the 16th

[@Southeastern_Thrills]

2:50 That explains a lot. When I recently visited La Ronde, I was surprised to see that their S&S drop tower had a seatbelt across your lap. This must be a change for 2024 cause Dr Doom's FearFall has never had a seatbelt.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Universal could afford the ratcheting restraints for better capacity.

[@Mrbombs102]

Ive been to Funtown 3 times but have never been on Dragon Descent. The first time I was too short, the next two times it was closed all day and the park staff claimed both times it was because of a lightning strike. Im sure with the height its a lightning rod for the park but idk if that was the actual cause for the downtime both times.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It is the tallest thing in the area by far, so I could see that happening.

[@MattMcIrvin]

Why, I just didn't ride that yesterday! (I probably *should* be willing to do drop towers since I'm perfectly willing to endure comparable coaster drops, even vertical ones. But I never have.)

[@CanobieCoaster]

If you like coaster drops, I imagine you would enjoy this.

[@craigauclair4026]

Wonder if Downtime at LC opted for the restraints rather than the seatbelt, since I don't think I noticed a seatbelt on it like Scream at SFNE has now?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I forget which one that ride is using now.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

This is huge

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes it is.

[@thedashcamkid6175]

When do you think funtown splashtown will get a new coaster and what could it be?

[@CanobieCoaster]

It may be a while. It had been over a decade since they added something until Haunted Hotel in 2023, and that ride probably cost a good amount.