MACK Rides: Explained

MACK Rides is a family-run German amusement attraction manufacturer, famous for their large portfolio of theme park products. The company is the accumulation of over 235 years of rich history and innovation; resulting in the production and installation of over 120 roller coasters around the world. In this video, we'll learn all about how the manufacturer progressed to become on of the key leaders of the amusement industry today, by exploring the company's past history and attractions.
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[@Frankfurtdabezzzt]

Those lap bar seats are probably the comfiest rollercoaster seats I've ever experienced. Real nice.

[@coasterbot]

They are very comfortable! :)

[@finlayb3337]

Agreed!

[@Phoenix-zu6on]

comfiest ive had was Karacho at Tripsdrill(is a gestlauer infinity) they were super comfortable, both the lap bar and the seat itself.

[@plumagedsheep4493]

@@Phoenix-zu6on the most comfortable I've had was Schwur des kärnan in Hansa Park. It's also a gerstlauer infinity coaster

[@wilkoweers_8612]

True!

[@Joost.]

Mack has the best safety bars ever! They are super comfortable!

[@coasterbot]

They are fantastic I definitely agree! :)

[@medmac2112]

I’m still waiting for RMC: Explained!

[@PurityXD]

please, it'll be legendary

[@timzondag790]

And Intamin explained

[@ghostdini]

Not until they do that rmc giga terrain coaster with tar on theming

[@kretduy6959]

oh no, a rush fan, so our paths cross in roller coasters huh, das nice

[@bleeve9425]

Great video! I had no clue Europa Park was a testing ground for Mack.

[@coasterbot]

Thanks, I'm glad you learnt something! :)

[@andrew.donnel1y]

Neither did I

[@MondoCoasters]

They're building a new coaster in 2021 according to rcdb.Hopefully it's a thrill coaster that goes upside down.

[@sandror.4927]

For the fifth time, the Europa-Park got 2018 the Golden Ticket Award for the best Theme-Park in the World. Better than Disneyland😏😅

[@toomuchcontext]

Now if only MACK would explain what exactly a Mega Coaster is in their eyes...

[@coasterbot]

That would be very helpful

[@Rolling_Coasters]

NovaScienceNever I haven’t seen you in a while.

[@fredl.7696]

Just visit the Mack website

[@pennsylvaniarecords9602]

It says mega & hyper

[@me-myself-i787]

Probably anything between 100-200 feet tall. So Blue Fire fits that definition.

[@808CoasterLife]

This was amazing! A lot of people don’t know that MACK’s rides are trying to appeal to a larger audience, that’s why they’re not as intense as other manufacturers.

[@coasterbot]

Thanks I'm glad you think so! :)

[@Davidoneill1967]

Would they not be more appealing if they had intense ? They are the most all round company out there , they just need a bit more intense for the intense Audience.

[@_.luminosity._]

@@Davidoneill1967 theres a name for that company, intamin

[@me-myself-i787]

​@@Davidoneill1967 They have the Xtreme Spinner and the Hyper for thrillseekers. They're just not very popular because of the cost. Project Exodus at Thorpe Park costs $20 million, despite it being such a short ride.

[@Projektion2]

Euromir is almost like someone explained to Mack what a spinning coaster is, they didn't completely understand, then decided to build one anyway

[@coasterbot]

This is actually too accurate

[@shoxawd.x3384]

Well in the end the EUROMIR hold 3 records in to categories as far as I know Length height and speed for spinning and spiral lift Just the spinning records now went to the launch iteration

[@cecilj4129]

Well, yes. But it's fun, and the space nerd in me appreciated the theme

[@mrawesam1190]

Euromir is so weird and unique, I love it

[@chewieone1064]

as a guy working in the business, i really appreciate your work. It is full of good research, fine tuned into easy accessible compact bits of information. Quite professional!

[@coasterbot]

Hey thanks for this very kind comment! ☺️

[@brianmacdonald7297]

I learned a lot from this video. I didn't know Mack's history went so far back, or that they owned Europa Park. Well-researched, and I really appreciate it. I'm glad we're starting to get Mack's launched coasters here in the U.S. It provides an option for people who are looking for a thrill ride, but aren't quite up to riding one of the giant, forceful thrill machines that have been popular in the US over the past decade or so.

[@coasterbot]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching. It is interesting to see more MACK coasters in the US :)

[@_stxtchxs_5160]

Europa Park is one of my fav theme parks! Never knew so many coasters were from a company in a town I´ve visited so many times!

[@saredciders7414]

Damn that was a good vid, I learned so much about what Cedar Fair should now start installing 😂

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, I'm glad you learnt a lot! :)

[@coreylineberry8557]

At least Carowinds is getting one

[@greghunt2415]

They imply but don't name Intamin as the inspiration for the adult rides. Cedar Point doesn't need another family friendly coaster, they already have several.

[@saredciders7414]

Greg Hunt yeah but other Cedar Fair parks my dude

[@saredciders7414]

Eric Thomason yes I’m aware, and Six Flags probably wouldn’t cause their cheap as hell lol

[@AndrewjGrover]

Not a mention of DC Rivals Hypercoaster? Totally their number 1 coaster!

[@quinnreed5817]

where is disney and universal with the Arthur model? The rotating cars and the roller coaster elements would work perfectly for disney and universals dark rides.

[@coasterbot]

I'm honestly not sure. Maybe it's for throughput reasons, who knows!

[@Paolo8772]

Extremely educational, especially considering1) the company started in the 1700s, 2) they had the 1st wooden mouse coaster, 3)a Time Traveller and 3)b Icon. Love this video!!

[@coasterbot]

Great to hear, thank you! :)

[@jasminejohnston6393]

When one of Mack Rides’s roller coasters was refurbished, the track had to be torn down and replaced and part of the old track was made into a bench that people could sit down on and relax in Europa Park. The bench has since been removed from the park and is now in private possession of the Mack Family

[@speedseekers3583]

Again some high quality, entertaining, and fun to watch! I have to admit Harry’s voice is very soothing.

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, I'm glad you think so ;)

[@mango_8102]

It’s those English accents

[@speedseekers3583]

Mango_ I don’t usually use them it’s just harry is cool enough to use them so I like to imagine like I’m cool enough

[@porcuspine2368]

Next, Mack unveiled the 'koahster', their take on the classic 'coaster' rollercoaster model.

[@datmarsu7020]

0:32 In the town of WaldkirCRZHKHGCZHRH. Nailed it (Great video btw.)

[@coasterbot]

ha ha thanks! :)

[@MrsBonfire]

Lol. Nowhere near.

[@thehamelsduck1600]

Great video. Just got back from SilverDollar City last week. Time Traveler is an awesome ride. Rode it at least 12 times and every time was a completely different experience. Thanks for the video.

[@coasterbot]

Awesome to hear, thank you! :)

[@aftershock1186]

man I love your videos! I got so hyped when I saw a new one :D

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, I'm glad you like them! :)

[@aaronm3601]

Let's be real, the best Mack Rides coaster is Wild Mouse at Hersheypark.

[@spathia9846]

No no no flying fish at thorpe park

[@coreylineberry8557]

No, it's Ricochet at Carowinds.

[@deathslayer4600]

Ditto on Ricochet

[@coreylineberry8557]

That's not even their best ride. That's obviously the Musik Express.

[@sandror.4927]

Let's be real, the best Mack Rides coasters are Lost Gravity at Walibi Belgium and Blue Fire at the one and only Europa-Park.

[@skytheterrible5087]

I’ve probably been on like 12 roller coasters (most from Disneyland), but I can’t stop watching these videos.

[@coasterbot]

Well the more ones you learn about the more you'll want to ride them! :)

[@brokethemorning]

great video, Harry! I learned a lot from this, and it made me excited to ride more Mack rides in the future :)

[@coasterbot]

Thanks that's great to hear! :)

[@Spiderific]

Great video! Lots of information while being entertaining.. can't get better than that! 2 thumbs up 👍👍

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, it means a lot! :)

[@Zrj19]

I love mack rides, they are my second favorite manufacture (only behind rmc)

[@chorokee]

me too. b&m-mack

[@nikkiLush2987]

This whole video blew my mind, ive learned so much! Great video 😁

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, it means a lot! :)

[@Nisaras94]

Great video! I'm excited that my local amusement park Carowinds is getting a MACK coaster called Copperhead Strike that will open next year. Looking forward to it!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you! Copperhead Strike looks very interesting and quite unique! :)

[@YYYValentine]

Great Video! Thanks for giving us more knowledge!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you! :)

[@the1barbarian781]

Wish you mentioned DC Rivals, I live in Australia, but good video!

[@coasterbot]

It wasn't really that relevant at any point within the video, sorry. But thanks! :)

[@jackalcrackle]

Stunned you didn't mention DC Rivals in the hypercoaster section, their magnum opus

[@coasterbot]

DC rivals does look amazing!

[@TheCoasterrus]

Well Researched! I'm currently working on a documentary about Mack Rides myself and I must say that you put in a lot of information into a relatively short time. I am currently reading 'Roland Mack: King of Fun' and let me tell you, the Mack family are perhaps the hardest working people in the amusement industry.

[@coasterbot]

Thank you. Good luck with your documentary also! :)

[@racingfan2897]

Great video helped me learn about the company that is common to my home park next year

[@coasterbot]

Awesome to hear, thanks for watching! :)

[@button4boy]

Really enjoying these videos man! So well produced and informative! Can you do more videos about Alton Towers?? There's so much that's unique about that park - it's history, the height restrictions, the amount of World First rides.... I feel our American theme park enthusiasts needs educating on it! :P

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that's great to hear! We hope to do more videos about Alton Towers soon. Starting with one focused on Wicker Man, and then maybe the park itself :)

[@me-myself-i787]

There's a great series by Expedition Theme Park about that park.

[@Jason_Maier]

As a nod to their history, it would be fun to have Mack do a Hypercoaster . . . . . with stagecoach trains.

[@coasterbot]

That sounds very sketchy to me! ;)

[@themeparkcentral3059]

What a video my friend!That was Amazing!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! :)

[@tismejaytee]

Glad my home park, Six Flags Over Texas, is getting an America’s first with a MACK Powersplash!

[@coasterbot]

Yeah that is awesome! :)

[@tismejaytee]

COASTER BOT agreed

[@brycefourn2001]

Great video! Mack is definitely one of the top leaders for theme park rides :)

[@coasterbot]

Thanks! :)

[@broadwayblueshirts6160]

Lot's of great info, Awesome video!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you! :)

[@GameLandFilms]

YASS! A video on mack!

[@thrillrider1148]

Really nice video. Good job!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you! :)

[@Poet_03]

Did you know there's a relatively unknown Mack Hyper coaster in Belek, Turkey? In the themepark/hotel Land of Legends. It's an exact copy of Flash

[@dougieohanlon5437]

Great video as always

[@coasterbot]

Thank you! :)

[@jimflorio9535]

0:17 this isTurbulence at my home park Adventureland

[@MrMakoFL]

True story, I just pulled up next Journey into Atlantis just outside the park right now. In fact as you mentioned the name. People also forget Mack flat rides like Musik Express, Sea Storm Bahn, Runaway Train just to name a few.

[@EliPlayzzz]

I think its sad how the 2 best coasters at Europa Park aren't macks...

[@ThemeParkVex]

LMAO

[@ThemeParkVex]

and they are the only attractions that aren't from mack

[@ThemeParkVex]

and they are the only attractions that aren't from mack

[@asyafiqnugroho7900]

Roller Coaster Crazy silver star(b&m) and... what is it again? Blue fire or omg im so gp :()

[@Poet_03]

@@asyafiqnugroho7900 Blue Fire is a MACK, but he's talking about the GCI woody, Wodan.

[@missycoaster749]

Nice work Harry keep posting more videos like this.Still waiting For GCI :-)

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, we will do! Stay tuned on the GCI front ;)

[@vividvx]

Really Good video loved that a lot!!!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! :)

[@connectingandpassioastersc4060]

Really, really enjoyable video :)

[@coasterbot]

Thank you! :)

[@Duderino165]

Great Video!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you! :)

[@Stephenp503]

13:00 I see the coaster bot gear!

[@coasterbot]

The guy with the blue gear and the hat on is me!

[@misskarinaleigh]

DC Rivals dominates! 20 mins from where I live! Heck yes! Great video!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you! :)

[@DoomiePookie]

There’s a new Mack going up at Dreamworld 😄

[@nthgth]

Is this the same Mack that's famous for heavy duty trucks? It seems like a logical progression from coaches and mobile homes and all that. Great video too!

[@rakanalammar2818]

great video, one of a kind

[@ThemeParkUK]

Another quality video Harry

[@coasterbot]

Thanks dude! :)

[@joachimdeguerne3413]

Maybe the best video on this channel ! I wanted a review about mack's coaster models and I got it ! Thank you coaster bot ! I think you could talk about DC rival a little bit because it's ceetainly their best coaster and it's not too similar to flash. Also I'd like to know your opinion about 2020 new mack coaster at EP, what could it be ? A mack wing coaster ?

[@coasterbot]

Awesome I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you! We ran out of time to talk about DC Rivals and some of the other well known MACK attractions. I honestly have no idea what EP will get as their next roller coaster. Time will tell! :)

[@hellojam100]

Nice history lesson!

[@rollercoasterronda1322]

Thank you for your videos.🎢😃

[@coasterbot]

No problem, thanks for watching! :)

[@coasterfrenzy3074]

Great explained video! For sure one of my favorites :)

[@coasterbot]

Thank you! That's great to hear :)

[@meathook1547]

RMC: Explained Harry: Explained RMC Harry: Explained

[@claireharrison8487]

My two favourite coasters are mack: • Icon at Blackpool pleasure beach • And avalanche also at Blackpool pleasure beach

[@danielledewitt1]

Claire Harrison There is no way avalanche is a mack coaster, wrong lapbar for a start.

[@chorokee]

Feeling not good because Korea has ONE Mack ride in all over the country... For Video editing the motion feels really smooth. Do you use After Effect?

[@coasterbot]

The video is edited within Adobe Premiere Pro :)

[@brogaming7393]

I like how that rollercoaster goes *NYEOOONG*

[@mpt7303]

Forgot to mention Atlantis at Legoland they're from Mack. Really enjoyed that video mate well done!

[@coasterbot]

I didn't know they were MACK, interesting! Thank you :)

[@georgecaratzas6409]

Time traveler- traverses a variety of loops and one upside down moments In reality- has one loop

[@fivelonelyclones]

please make a vid like this on Intamin and this was a very well made video

[@coasterbot]

Thanks, we hope to in the future! :)

[@gothfennec]

i have been on the pulsar (power splash) multiple times and it is AWESOME!!!

[@coasterbot]

Awesome to hear! :)

[@LoskLive]

Great video and now waiting for my favorite manufacturer : Intamin

[@mattyorshin]

Great video

[@coasterbot]

Thanks! :)

[@cyclonevic744]

Beautiful. Also im really rooting for a Manta at seaworld san diego video, because i wanna know why Manta couldnt be like blue fire, and i wanna get good views of the splash down.

[@LegionRides]

Nice video!

[@coasterbot]

Thanks! :)

[@ZoniesCoasters]

Mack rides is a family rolleGerman

[@hattylntamin6613]

fantastic vid

[@coasterbot]

Thank you :)

[@meathook1547]

Going to Europa Park and Phantasia Land next year for the 2nd time! Looking forward to it!

[@coasterbot]

Awesome, enjoy! :)

[@guitarplayerforu]

Icon is awesome, you always want to ride it more after riding it once. Icon is the best rollercoaster at Blackpool Pleasure beach in my opinion 🙂.This video was great, I learnt a lot from it. I had no idea that journey to Atlantis was a Mack Ride and I always thought that Mack was American until watching this too.

[@coasterbot]

I definitely agree! Thank you, that's great to hear :)

[@awildfurret]

Good Video! :D

[@coasterbot]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@triplehelix3794]

Very informative video. Do you think Blackpool will get a Mack Big Dipper? Personally, I’d prefer a Gerstlauer eurofighter or infinity coaster though I’m intrigued by the Time Traveller spinning coaster at Silver Dollar City - have you been on it?

[@coasterbot]

Thank you. I guess they could, but I'd prefer a Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster also as it would provide a much different experience to Icon. I haven't been on Time Traveller unfortunately.

[@Adar69420]

ah yes,i remember how i loved gotterblitz at familypark,such a cool family coaster this is.

[@mandragora1769]

Rust is around 15 mins from my home... that’s pretty cool because I love their rides!

[@alyssalungociu1512]

Top notch content big boi :)

[@coasterbot]

Thank you most kindly! :)

[@alyssalungociu1512]

wow you’re the nicest my guy

[@arivetalt8528]

anyone know what rollercoaster is at 0:25 ?????? it looks like it would be really interesting

[@Theme-Park-Kingdom]

Nice video, although there was another prototype ride for 2016: Cobra's Curse! Currently the only one of it's kind from Mack.

[@coasterbot]

Thank you! Interestingly, Cobra's Curse isn't listed as a new model by MACK rides, hence the lack of a mention.

[@thecoasterjunkie5978]

this Video is so awesom for dudes like me who are fans of MACK:)

[@hobowithabass4034]

There are 3 electric mack rides in the UK. One at chessington world of adventures: The Scorpion Express One at Thorpe park which is featured in this video: the flying fish And one at Alton towers: the runaway mine train (also featured in this video) This is from memory so it might not be the actual amount

[@hobowithabass4034]

@Eric Thomason oh yeah I remember now. I haven't been to Chessington for a long time Last time i went it was early after it's revamp

[@vekomaboomerang4094]

Started watching your videos in 2018, keep up the great work. I love the Manta launched coaster at SeaWorld San Diego. You should do a video about Premier Rides, I've been wanting to know their history. I've ridden Mack Rides Spinning Coaster at Knott's Berry Farm, which is the only one that I've ever been one. You should create some new Explained videos on just the roller coasters like Shuttle Loops, Wooden, Launch, Inverted, Wild Mouse, Infinity, Dueling and Family Coasters?

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that means a lot, you've been watching for ages now! There's many more of these manufacturers explained videos to come, as well as explained. I'll note all your suggestions down, thanks :)

[@DJsNumerReaderONE]

These trains looks so nice

[@angiectoan4543]

Wow this company's been around a lot longer than I thought.

[@coasterbot]

I thought the same too!

[@samcmusic3031]

Also I’d be interested in an Arrow Dynamics explained just because they’re arguably the most important coaster manufacturer

[@TorqueEffect]

Unfortunately have never been to a park where they have had a single MACK ride installed, then again I live in the U.S, and only have been to Kings Island, Cedar Point, and Kennywood. Honestly I didn't even know this ride manufacture existed until this video.

[@coasterbot]

Well hopefully you can experience a MACK coaster soon :)

[@georggross1232]

I don't live very far away from Waldkirch. I even wonder to apply there for the work experience.

[@coasterbot]

I would if I were you! :)

[@xDukeseyy44]

Intamin: Explained. I know it'll take 2 years to put together but I'd love to see it! :)

[@coasterbot]

We will get round to doing a video on Intamin eventually :)

[@jackschissler255]

They already did one on B&M. So that means they like them better than Intamin 😂

[@ElderWand99]

i like how u show turbulence in my home park it’s the green spinny thing

[@erikhjortsater5461]

Mack rides are definitely my favorite manufacture.

[@Figgox]

Hey! I went on Helix today

[@coasterbot]

Awesome!

[@charlesferreux2976]

Can't wait for a Mack Giga now .

[@orastrum9905]

A long time ago I tell you to make this video so, thank you very much, you're the best !

[@coasterbot]

No problem, thanks for watching! :)

[@Ender_Greg]

That's a long and complete video as always !

[@crazygamer-um1ey]

also on there rides IT LOOKS SO SMOOTH!!!! LOVE THIS VID!!! I plan to open a theme park one day and If I remember you I will let you go in for free

[@coasterbot]

ha ha thank you! ;)

[@crazygamer-um1ey]

+COASTER BOT pls pls pls make a video on CCI or Silverwood

[@worldwidewrestling2639]

0:17 my home park of adventure land... cries at the fact that a park for kids is my home park

[@mikeall7012]

I'd like to know what your thoughts are regarding why it seems like the industry leaders in coaster design resides Europe? Of course RMC is an exception to that but they are still relatively small compared to some of the European organizations. I am new to the channel so I'm still catching up on everything and apologize if you happen to have already addressed that.

[@coasterbot]

That's a great observation actually. I'm honestly not too sure, I'll see what I can find :)