Knoebel's Twister Opening Day Roller Coaster POV 1999

Follow us on Twitter / themeparkreview and Facebook / themeparkreview - This is one of the first ever POVs shot on Twister at Knoebel's on 7/24/1999. Probably from one of the first ten trains ever to be dispatched! You can see how new it looks, and even the transfer track to the left of the station wasn't even built yet!

[@xplodinproductions96]

For the longest time, I thought this was a C.C.I. coaster from the layout. But, when I found out it was built in-house. That amazed me! Thank you Knoebels, for making two of the best woodies ever!

[@themeparkreview]

I'm just going through some old tapes and stuff. I have something like 500 tapes full of footage that I've shot from 1986 to 2013! Gotta post all of at some point! =)

[@sum_rand0m]

Show us some 1986 stuff! :)

[@ilvmakindolls]

I finally understand why, with me being really afraid of heights (I am talking dizziness, puking and even passing out) why I can ride wood coasters but not steel ones.....duuuhhhh...the wood structure all around makes it "feel" more safe to me. Trust me, I do NOT do well with heights at all but at Kennywood Park, I can ride The Racers and The Rabbit. When I was younger I DID ride the corkscrew at Cedar Point but about lost it....watching these vids has really opened my eyes to WHY I can ride the wooden ones but not the new steel ones. I hope the continue to make the wood ones so people like me to enjoy riding coasters too. It sucks having this phobia....trust me......

[@theswampylad5734]

Daphne Williams maby because the wood blocks your view of the ground so you don't feel like your high up.

[@indoor_shoegaming7281]

I agree with you dude Loops are not my thing same with heights so Only wooden coasters for me as well

[@tylerlovett6242]

Have you checked out a hybrid yet?

[@indoor_shoegaming7281]

Tyler Lovett yes but steel vengeance still isn’t my thing

[@tylerlovett6242]

Indoorshoe Gaming I was replying to the OP but thank u for ur input as well I’m more of a Maverick dude but Steel Vengeance is forsure the superior ride. Can’t think of any coaster out there better other than maybe Wildfire, LR, or I305

[@themeparkreview]

Well, when you think about it, Space Mountain in California kinda does the same thing with it's folded lift hills, it's just harder to notice because it's in the dark.

[@joebeierschmitt6614]

I remember the first year this ride opened, for going there every summer back in the 90's/00's, I must say this was the most highly anticipated attraction for the park in so many years. Seeing it under construction with the cranes from the covered bridge over the creek was just as exciting.. We had never seen such a huge ride squeezed into the park before! To this day I have to say I've always been a huge fan of this coaster. It definitely packs a punch, but it grows on you quick. And now Flying Turns has finally joined the pack. Good ole' Knoebels, a real place for some good memories. :)

[@mhtube01]

I remember riding Twister back in 1999, pretty sure we went in August. I loved it after the first ride, it was FAST, full of g forces, and just great fun. Hard to believe it's already 15 years old!! I was only 7 when I rode it for the first time and now at age 22, after riding many more roller coasters, it's still one of the best woodies I've ever been on along with the Phoenix. They both have their own thrills and unlike many wooden coasters out there, are VERY well maintained. I ride them both countless times when I go to Knoebels and Flying Turns is just plain cool. I've only been on that 3 times due to long lines but I really enjoyed it, hopefully the lines will die down next year with the opening of Impulse! Can't wait for that!

[@ericiyoobcinematography]

This has me teared up a bit. This is the moment the Knoebel's family knew that the Twister would be a success. Been going a long time, it's probably my favorite place on Earth.

[@professorpenne9962]

these rollercoaster videos from the 90s and early 2000s are great, brings me right back to childhood. a lot of these wooden rides are now demolished so it's cool to relive it, vhs quality and all. or maybe he had one of those cassette mini vhs recorders, forget the name. ether way, I'm on a binge of this stuff thanks for posting them, subbed.

[@benl5481]

This coaster beats you up! They sell t-shirts that say, "I survived Twister" because it beats you up so much!

[@whatshouldinamethis5823]

Ben L the first time I rode this I got the I survived the twister tee because I was my first roller coaster ever and I was afraid

[@SeekerLancer]

Ride in the front, it's not so bad.

[@TheMrLebaron]

Not anymore, its runnning glass smooth

[@StormyRiver8970]

this coaster is so underrated. its really a unique, fun coaster

[@Mechum22]

How is it that I've gone this long without ever seeing any footage of such a unique ride? *shrugs* In any event, cool coaster! Thanks for the retro vids, TPR!

[@tiki2188]

Awesome old school footage! And this was a pretty fun ride, its been like 10 years since I went though :(

[@zachcoastercrazy4032]

Can confirm it still runs well and fun.

[@mdteletom1288]

Why doesn't this coaster appear on more top 10 lists? It seems to have a lot going for it and it's a longer ride than the Phoenix.

[@KentuckyWallChicken]

One of my friends was born the day this coaster opened to the public. I love this coaster!

[@jjgillmen]

1986!?! I can't wait to see what you got from back then; it'll be a good history lesson regarding how amusement parks looked during those years.

[@nandalal108]

That one is awesome. Thanks for this.

[@themeparkreview]

It's similar because the two are wooden roller coasters, but the layout is very, VERY different!

[@shycoldphill9989]

I go here every year

[@Jessandjamie279]

i love this ride. i ride every time i go to knoebles. i rode it twice one year and man was i dizzy.....

[@faithios1715]

HeavydirtyGhouls Channel is it fun cuz I wanna go on it but I am REALLY scared

[@TheRealConcertKing]

What an awesome, funky coaster. I might see if I can make a trip to that park one day now.

[@PlancoandChill]

worth it. Free parking and no admission gates into the park. Saves you a ton when you want to ride a ride. I think it costs like 2 dollars to ride this (might be more). Its very worth it but it will put your guts in your throat.

[@hairyreddick]

With minor alterations this was Mr. Twister in Denver Colorado, for many years, until the park moved to a new location, when it opened as Twister 2. As Twister 2 it kept the signature first hill, but, took out the double circle, it was no longer the same coaster and not quite as crazy, Mr. Twister was incredible. This looks like an improved version of Mr. Twister, but without the tunnel.

[@SeekerLancer]

Twister II isn't a relocation, it's a different ride based on Mr. Twister. Mr. Twister had deteriorated too much to be rebuilt. Knoebels was initially interested in moving Mr. Twister like it did The Rocket but its condition was too far gone. You'll be pleased to know there's a "golden bolt" on Twister that came from the original coaster to honor its memory.

[@JorgeSaenz1913]

Best year ever, when i was born ;)

[@wideawakeinotown]

i rode the original in Denver in the late 70's, only time i ever saw my dad genuinely scared....after all these years, looking forward to experiencing this great remake on Saturday

[@aliyaht7076]

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[@kevkev44]

Before social media, internet (for the most part!)... Just good ole fun :) miss those days!!!

[@Whatchamawhozit]

for those who have not rode this ride keep in mind there was a profile change to the track section entering the double Helix. It is pitched at an angle of about 50º now, this was done by GCI of Sunbury, PA and was done to keep down on how much that section of track was damaged over the course of a season. (from 1999 til 2013), it was literally rebuilt every single year. Refer to 1:31 - 1:35 to know the section I am talking about

[@mhtube01]

Gary Ugarek I never knew that GCI did that, I thought they just redesigned it finally. I was so glad when they did that because it used to throw you to the right pretty violently. That was the one design flaw with this ride. It's so much better now that they've perfected it.

[@SeekerLancer]

Interesting. I have noticed it's been a lot smoother in recent years probably because it's not getting so chewed up throughout the season. I wish they'd work with GCI on a full project!

[@Fastascuda]

this is the better of the two remakes of twister. Elitch's screwed themselves for not bring the twister over to the new park, but If they did, we wouldn't have scene an awesome layout like this one coaster.

[@SeekerLancer]

Man I remember when the wood looked this new. What a time capsule.

[@PlancoandChill]

This roller coaster is very fun but very violent. I can remember opening day. Lines for like 3 hours to get on that sucker. Now adays you can walk fast through most of the line. I do have to say they have better seats then phoenix does though.

[@lune9297]

My cousin can switch between the seats on the Phoenix... just keep than it mind...

[@SeekerLancer]

"I do have to say they have better seats then phoenix does though. " That is blasphemy considering the buzz bar trains is half of what makes Phoenix's airtime so great!

[@superamusinggg]

One of my favorite wooden coasters!

[@1300zx]

this is my favorite roller coaster!!!

[@firewalk13]

Loved this...

[@themeparkreview]

I actually think it was Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland in like 1986!

[@mdteletom1288]

Knoebels designed this and built it themselves.

[@RFederer25]

OMG this looks amazing for a 1999 coaster

[@MsLilacLover1]

That looks like so much fun !

[@stephenwit1]

I love THE TWISTER awesome ride

[@gyadanza]

this is one of my favorite roller coaster, well i havent ridden that many but my favorite so far is Phonenix in knoebels.

[@t0mes97]

This coaster is sick!

[@DevinWC514]

I love Knoebel's go there every August

[@Southgate210]

I Really Enjoyed Riding This Twice(2).

[@dlxify.7z693]

Good old times

[@amaru73]

maintains speed/10

[@mhtube01]

Akim Amaru Seriously, even when you hit the brake run it's amazing how fast you're still going. That's one of the best qualities of this coaster.

[@anthonyyoung3194]

I love this ride

[@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102]

1:49 There's now a trim on that hill exiting the helix. 2:08 When was the roof added above the brake run? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXKtfX56gs6bpLc

[@GallivanterEdits]

Love it!

[@LionheadTM]

Yeah... I remember when they opened it for their first season. Smooth as glass... Now you wind up leaving with a couple of broken ribs.

[@davidfrobel7582]

good video,,having the wood all around you gives a good sence of how fast your going,,,lol thanks for poasting.

[@ilovecamping04]

Love that ride

[@lollypop1108]

Hahaha still the same old WEEEE :D haha love it

[@pinkcanoe]

Back in those days when video cameras had so many delicate moving parts, did you go through a lot of cameras. I'd imagine the bumps and jolts must have been pretty hard on them.

[@14leodu]

Whoah, just whoah!!!

[@higaholic4487]

Went on this thing twice in a day.. Loved it each time.. My gawd but the picture xD I look ridiculous xD

[@dkcas11]

They have one in Denmark which does exactly the same. This one isn't made out of wood though, but metal. :)

[@oandtitis]

Insane !

[@LoveStallion]

Fascinating lift hill. Seems like something I'd only do in RCT3.

[@djlowtek]

errrmahgerrrd this one looks BAD ASS yes. Must ride.

[@nolimiters]

Curved brakes are awesome!

[@aaronmerkel5216]

I don't think I'll go on it again, it was really rough.

[@FanimationXV]

I wonder if you have some recordings of some defunct Six Flags Magic Mountain coasters from the 80's like Shockwave.

[@bbokay2585]

My family and I go to Knoebels every year and my cousins love roller coasters and I used to never get on any cuz I was too scared. Then I got on the Twister with my dad and I loved it and now I wanna get on more coasters and go to new places with different coasters like Disney

[@johncantatore4128]

Never thought of that good point

[@YupImDELIRIOUS]

everytime you guys went down I said WEEEEEEE

[@HelixBlog360]

Big Dipper in Blackpool Pleasure Beach has something similar too! ;)

[@creamcitysista1970]

that's an interesting lift hill on that coaster, isn't it? Wonder why no other coaster has tried to copy that?

[@jamessanders6223]

Is the ride's named after the movie Twister, or is it just called Twister.

[@notafreakjustacoastergeek]

James Sanders it's named after a coaster that was torn down

[@kevkev44]

Cant forget 2KY!!!!!

[@BuccaneerBruce]

That looks like it was fun.

[@themeparkreview]

No.

[@MrRollercoastersRock]

any old kings island vids? really like to see them

[@matt_clay]

Big Dipper at BPB has the same style folded lift hills :)

[@HaroldWilsonsGhost]

I swear this is a stock ride in the original roller coaster tycoon

[@Trollface3100]

Sweet, our school never took us to amusement parks.

[@MenaceFan]

I still dont understand why this has two lifthills. There is so little track before the second one.

[@J1ZZB0SS]

My home park

[@MrSomeone555]

2 more uploads then 1000 videos uploaded!

[@JJE990]

Jesus Christ that's fast!!!

[@TheCam665]

I feel like they have this ride at hershey park in PA cause i think i have ridden it but im not sure

[@syddewyea2638]

OMG *me* HOLY f**k get me off this god damn thing! *designers* I think they like it!

[@JohnnyRandom89]

looks like a quick way to have your organs re arranged.

[@marcuswatkins4323]

it would be amazing if they could make full screen not so blurry then it would be more realistic :/

[@gyadanza]

One of my favorites, I like Phoenix in Knoebels better

[@grapiken7766]

Fuck! This is intense!

[@KentuckyWallChicken]

+Gra Piken I've ridden it a billion times at this point, and it's still incredibly intense almost 17 years later!

[@grapiken7766]

KentuckyWallChicken I would love to go on this.

[@KentuckyWallChicken]

Gra Piken It really is a fun coaster. Funny thing is, I think the planning for this coaster started the exact day I was born. XD

[@DanTheCaptain]

Isn't this the only coaster to have back to back lift hills if you know what i mean?

[@matteooo]

whoa

[@Zotya08]

Ez nagyon jó!

[@dollofvoodoo]

Now that's a wooden coaster

[@SIDE9995_]

1:33 If only they didn’t make that less intense (Or at least I think they did that)

[@hayleylupson4828]

The last time I went on this it got stuck while going up the second hill Chan lift

[@flufflepuffle6229]

Hayley Lupson They probably stopped you up there to move the second train on/off the main track. That's usually the reason I get stuck on top.

[@mhtube01]

+Fluffle Puff That's weird. Usually they'll ask everyone to wait a few minutes and send the train out empty and stop it on the chain lift, then they'll put the other one on. Then they'll send both for a test run. That's what I've seen Knoebels do at least. I haven't seen them do it to Twister before but Phoenix I have several times.

[@flufflepuffle6229]

mhtube01 Nah, they've stopped Twister on the hill, loaded, pretty much every time I've seen them do it. Probably because it's a little bit faster than waiting for the 2 trains to make the circuit again.

[@mhtube01]

Wow that's unusual, I've never seen a park do that. The Phoenix I always see them send the train that's already on the track up on the lift hill empty, then put the second one on. The Twister is a longer ride though so I could see why they do that.

[@flufflepuffle6229]

Yeah that's pretty much the reasoning in a nutshell.

[@MeAndBoogie123]

1:18 Ummmm the busted up pile of wood on the ground? Don't worry about it.

[@kellytish6572]

i love that ride skull mouatain

[@lillyham5742]

I was just their for school (field trip)

[@elizaescobedo6114]

I would get on that :D

[@Neon00000]

why so many old vids lately?

[@Rafael15Tarina]

*o* linda....linda...lindaaaaaa

[@WetPooooopie]

kinda reminds me of el toro kindaa ka and zumanjaro oh ya nd rolling thudner

[@cassandrarogers477]

They ride is fast

[@jasonanglegrove8935]

yo

[@selm6305]

im moving to pennsivannia

[@shycoldphill9989]

selena mazack we'll go here then

[@shycoldphill9989]

selena mazack typo I was going to say we'll go there then

[@shycoldphill9989]

I give up typo again

[@いけもっち-u7k]

これまだ実在するん？

[@PhoenixX1030]

Yes!

[@Waxwiller]

First

[@sydneyhill956]

Hate it

[@jage71]

Love it!!!