Mindbender Review Galaxyland DEFUNCT Worlds Largest Indoor Roller Coaster

[@CoasterStudios]

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[@skullmountainfanboy4928]

Hey just wondering do you think Kings Dominion would be crowded on Friday the 26th? Also will BGW be crowded on Wednesday the 24th?

[@Thedude8450]

Hey, here from S.A Australia, went on a trip to America with my mum and sister back in April 2011, my sister and I went to Galaxyland for the day, we rode the Mindbender twice. was seriously fun and awesome, it has been ticked off of my bucketlist. Was such an epic day in the theme park and the Water park. On that, would you consider doing a park view of the water park next door, along with the other rides from Galaxyland?

[@BluesCoasters]

Where was that nice moment of airtime towards the end of the ride? (Awesome review tho :)

[@malcolmforsythe4329]

@@Thedude8450 Galaxy land is in Canada, not America

[@davefroman4700]

I have a super rare credit. I have this credit PRE accident and over the shoulder restraints. :)

[@hardstyleboi1027]

Coaster enthusiasts: know this ride for being intense as hell. GP: know this ride from that crash it had more than 30 years ago

[@ashequestionmark]

As somewhere in between a GP and an enthusiast, I only know this coasters as the only good coaster in the entirety of Western canada

[@StamfordBridge]

Nathan Stolte Coaster at PNE Playland in BC.

[@ashequestionmark]

@@StamfordBridge I didn't even know BC had any theme parks

[@ps2656]

@@StamfordBridge thanks for that info.

[@fauberthoude]

It's interesting - back in around 2012-2013 (I was 12) my brothers and I spent the day at West Ed, and of course we went to Galaxyland and rode Mindbender. Afterwards, when I was telling my dad about it, he mentioned the crash. I was really curious to learn more about it, so I did a bunch of research about it, and then the whole topic of ride incidents just got my attention. I spent the next year and a bit looking into various ride accidents (may rideaccidents.com rest in peace) and eventually, I wanted to get a better grasp on rides in general, which is how I found out about coaster enthusiasts online and eventually got to where I am today as an enthusiast. So basically, the GP never shutting up about the crash is how I became an enthusiast in the first place. I mean, it still doesn't make it any less frustrating when they completely condemn the ride because of the incident though.

[@edvaira6891]

If you DO head out to West Edmonton Mall for MindBender, Make sure you ALSO GO TO THE INDOOR WATERPARK! It’s Great!

[@liamcarmody4217]

At least it wasn’t CLOSED FOR RAIN

[@alexguerin9472]

Benjamin Malave r/woooosh

[@PDBMH_]

Benjamin Malave skyrush closed for rain after I rode it

[@alexguerin9472]

Beyond Vortex he was talking about Galaxy land

[@oneandonlysound3453]

too many places close coasters because "oh it's raining" I mean I get a thunderstorm or hail but rain? I rode a custom arrow looper 7 inversions 12 times in the rain it was amazing and way better than dealing with it's stand up replacement or stuff closing cause "oh it's wet" like seriously. @@PDBMH_

[@alexguerin9472]

CanadaCoasterFan that’s just Galaxyland 🤷‍♂️

[@KrisRowberry]

The reason for the “accordion” restraint isn’t because of people falling out, it’s to keep riders from leaning down and straining yourself in the intense g segments of the ride. Also, Olympia Looping ALWAYS had these style of restraints for the same reason, sans the bulkier lapbar and seatbelts.

[@dolovo_gaming3081]

The lap bar is quite small on the olympia looping , the shoulder restraints are quite annoying since they come down. But that is only noticable if you are in the brake run.

[@djavatar68]

I think it's also to keep you from putting your hands up during the ride. Those supports are really close to you.

[@theliamcooke]

Olympia looping restraints are terrible for me, im pretty tall and they crushed my shoulders

[@revimfadli4666]

Seems like it's time for vests or 'comfort collars' then

[@iceblade019]

I think those would be the best coasters to have vests

[@VideoRanter]

Man your shots are getting better and better. Keep it up man! You could sell this stuff to theme parks for advertising lol

[@jarovanduren5641]

Yes good idea

[@michaelkelly4131]

Awesome footage. For such a frequently photographed ride that we’ve all seen pov and off ride footage of, this video made me realize that this thing hauls like crazy. Compare it to most of the other Schwarzkopf loopers and you see it. This thing looks crazy. I’m proud we have one of so few of these compact, fairground style loopers in Canada. Nice review as always

[@staplesboy5552]

I love your reviews Taylor!

[@tjlavelle2424]

1:46 flexing that coaster count

[@GregPeden]

Did you notice the design of the cars? They each have their own independent set of wheels, they do not lean on each other. The trains were originally four cars and they were reduced to 3 cars long when replaced to create space and room in the weight budget for the extra set of wheels on each car as well as the additional safety restraints. Also, in general I find that Americans complain about rollercoasters in Canada as being rough... but nobody in Canada complains. I'm not sure why that happens other than possibly less investment in Canada means we're accustomed to expecting older rougher rides. Consider Wonderland, there are A LOT of rough rollercoaseters there.

[@coastaku1954]

And a lot of people who's home park is Wonderland thinks our coasters are rough, myself included. Everyone calls Mighty Canadian Minebuster: Spinebuster. Sadly a lot of people think Flight Deck, our SLC, is a good ride... The more people who think that, the more sad I get...

[@thekandycinema3193]

I live in Edmonton and have been to Galaxyland so many times as I used to work there. Most I could ever go on Mindbender in one day was twice and I had to space out the rides. You're totally right about it exhausting you. Mindbender actually used to have just the lap bar before the accident. The only reason why they got added was for PR. Riders feel safer with more restraints even if it's completely unnecessary for actual protection.

[@aleksice-cream2545]

Damn, just twice? I think I've got you beat... badly 😆

[@loganneudorf7880]

Thank you! Finally someone who has given this coaster the praise it deserves. If you are taller like me sitting in the front of the car actually gives you a little more space for your knees. Also front row on the left is the best seat on the forward trains. The back I find to be a little more jerky which makes the restraints affect the ride a bit more. If you do get a chance to ride it backwards the last row on the left is the place to be. I'm not sure why but I actually find that sitting backwards is smoother and the restraints don't affect the experience at all. Great content as always eh. Love the channel keep having fun with it!

[@theluigistriker9449]

This is a pretty cool coaster! Thanks for the awesome review Taylor!

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

Taylor is absolutely fantastic! Not just as a channel, but also as a person.

[@adrenalinerush5862]

Lee Claxton It’s true though!

[@fortniteisbad2951]

@Lee Claxton Chill kid

[@adrenalinerush5862]

RMC FANBOY That’s right.

[@henryjparker]

@Lee Claxton What do you mean? Can he NOT give a complement or something? It's a whole lot better than an insult...

[@RapidZCoasters]

@RMC FANBOY That is very True

[@flamesmg]

My all time favourite roller coaster. Trains are a little tight, but aside from that it's a wicked ride! Also during busy season they put the last car on one train BACKWARDS! That's a wild experience! All in all I think it's a very underrated coaster and truly is a great intense ride!

[@skullmountainfanboy4928]

2nd best indoor roller coaster

[@fortniteisbad2951]

You are scaring me

[@juliennizan3129]

What’s #1

[@skullmountainfanboy4928]

@@juliennizan3129 skull mountain

[@kevinplayscello_]

Lol

[@craigmartin3957]

@SkullMountainFanboy you're killing me smalls!!! Lol. Never gets old

[@EclecticElectric101]

Curious what manufacturer in 2019 would be able to recreate this ride if a park wanted it? I would assume Gerstlaur would probably be able to.

[@IainHendry]

If you go back in the summer, one of the trains has the last car configured with backward-facing seats!

[@hybroomhall1847]

So amazing doing this backwards!!!

[@DisneyMarkUK]

Am man I need to ride this sooooo much, thanks for all your videos on it, love it!!

[@teame-cgaming9160]

I went on the spinning coaster right as the Mindbender ran by. So loud. :))

[@gui2980]

I've been on this ride. It's relentless!

[@finlayb3337]

the slo mo 😍

[@dickiea8048]

Rode this back in the 90s It triggered a migraine after riding it the second time. Super intense.

[@supersaiyantravis6962]

You could say that mirror section really bent his mind! I'll see myself out.

[@ajmurphy2540]

lol

[@daneu6495]

Schwarzkopf is my second favorite manufacturer. Who doesn't like it. I haven't ridden a bad one

[@chandosbookkeeping5820]

new revolution is boring (i will give it credit for being the first looping coaster tho)

[@stephenn77]

Jetstar that was at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk was great as was Tidal Wave at Great America.

[@poppetmaster8971]

Such a fair score! the only problems i've ever had with Mindbender is the restraints too! Awesome video man!

[@alec3419]

Great review! Totally agree the only sucky thing is the restraints. I once rode Mindbender 13 times in a span of two days, and there were these two spots on my shoulders that if I put any pressure on, they hurt like crap for like a month. Still, this ride is awesome!

[@philollenberg]

Fascinating that someone who seasoned would consider this ride the 2nd most intense in their experience. I guess I rode it as a kid many times, so it didn't seem that intense to me as an adult. Glad you LOVED it. It is an iconic beastie!

[@adrenalinerush5862]

Your reviews just keep getting better!

[@sarac1944]

When I went on this felt like I was weightless when I got off and i couldn’t keep my head up couse there was so much pressure being put on my body but it was very fun and I loved it

[@headonnis3814]

One thing I like about this ride is that you don't have to pay to go into the amusement park. That walkway through the third loop is literally just one of the mall entrances from the parking lot. You can just head in and buy a ride on the coaster (or check it out close up if you're unsure if you want to go on it or not) then head on your way somewhere else if none of the other rides interest you (for those that don't know the mall also has a large water park, an ice rink, sea lion shows, mini golf, hotel, etc).

[@colemouledous4817]

GOTTA LOVE SCWARZKOPHS!

[@dankmaster6419]

Schwarzkopf

[@mithex8414]

scwqarzkopgoflfpdospfop

[@mintishart]

Living in Edmonton, I first went on this when I was about 9 and it was the only roller coaster I experienced for many years. I assumed they all left you feeling beat up after but turns out it's mostly just this one!

[@vulpkip2172]

Tbh when i first saw a video of this coaster i thought i was watching on 1.25x speed lmao

[@squidy968]

I live in a small town a short drive from Edmonton and I’ve never been on mindbender but I’ve seen it in person and it is so freaking intimidating to just look at

[@stephenn77]

Squidy You should try it out one day. I’m thinking a return trip to go on it.

[@malon_235]

Go my first credits on Mindbender a couple years ago, had the bruises to show for it for at least 2 weeks afterwards! Had the opportunity to ride it as a kid but was too scared to, but it is DEFINITELY an amazing coaster!

[@omgsolikevalleygirl]

ultimate rollar coaster dream shot at 3:08

[@旭球]

Schwarzkopfs are great. Haven't ridden this one but I love the ones I have ridden. The double loops on Shockwave made me gray out as a kid. Wish I had the chance to ride Texas Tornado but I was too young when it closed.

[@yigoh8437]

I always wonder how you can afford all these parks?

[@CoasterStudios]

ik weet niks I work hard and plan smart!

[@LucasNinoMusic]

Ive been on Olympia Looping so I guess my experience on that applies to this ride, gotta love a massive Schwarzkopf looper.

[@MrCollerRoaster]

RIP

[@TheRealConcertKing]

My experience was similar to yours, you really do feel physically drained after riding it. You really need at least a few minutes in between rides to recover. I really wish they'd just get some new trains or something with sufficient lap bars and more leg room but I doubt they'd make that big of an investment. It's a great ride, though. Too bad it's all the way in the middle of nowhere.

[@bigpoesoul6519]

I'm here as this coaster is closing. RIP I will miss you Mindbender

[@Natendowii]

"Mindbender looks too intense for me!"

[@WhiteWulfe]

I'm rather surprised there's no mention of the absolute ROAR this coaster has, especially the initial drop and that back to back loop. Or sound of it. Doesn't matter where you are in Galaxyland, even if you somehow don't hear the sirens of it about to start, you'll hear the chains but especially that roar from the initial drop.

[@richauger577]

Best Schwarzkopf coaster ever!!!

[@arvindhaliwal1069]

Ayyy who lives in Edmonton

[@chandosbookkeeping5820]

not me

[@ajmurphy2540]

me

[@malcolmforsythe4329]

Me

[@mitchellbowling8603]

👏Great review 👏

[@detroitdiezel7856]

Great review, Taylor!

[@robhaley5136]

Ah, those restraints annoy me too on other Schwarzkopf coasters like Olympia Looping, but I've learnt to love 'em in a way. I just hold onto the bar and feel dem G's.

[@bshaun2740]

I’m 12 and going on it tomorrow as a field trip in school! 😁

[@AnotherSwissYoutubeUser]

Mindbender is #1 on my bucket-list.

[@chez-y6b]

This ride looks awesome! Hope to get on it someday! (I'm probably never gonna get on it though)

[@quinnkids177]

Mind Bender looks underrated af

[@TheGreyDragon]

Those are some really round loops

[@SeanOzz]

Awesome shots. How do you get all up in there on the loops to film it on the other parts of the tracks.

[@Sukkulents_]

For anyone wondering, it hits 5.2G. That is *a lot* Most floorless coasters, despite feeling forceful, only hit around 3.5 to 4G

[@reelfishing2263]

The rear car on this coaster faced backwards at one point in time. If only it still did that could top i305 for intensity.

[@classicjbear8409]

It still does.

[@thekandycinema3193]

Still does. They have yellow trains and then the special blue one where the rear faces backwards. It's reserved for high capacity though and they normally don't run it during deader days.

[@dark666105]

Wait you said in your Jan 24, 2017 video that Twisted Colossus was your 200th coaster (though your review of it was Sept 8th, 2016) but here you said you have ridden over 600. You rode 400 different rollercoasters in just over 2 years?!?!?! holy crap man.

[@anthonyblack9097]

Looks sick!

[@freundlichermensch7540]

Schwarzkopf Coasters are amazing, i can image that Mindbender would be a really nice coaster with those typical Schwarzkopf lap bars. Fun Fact, look on those train, they are all front cars.

[@kj686]

Finally went to Edmonton for the first time yesterday and this was closed. Apparently it might not open again

[@CoasterStudios]

oh no!

[@andysee6996]

I wonder if they could fix the restraints so that people won't fall out yet it wouldn't be restrictive.

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

But can it bend your mind?

[@sethdove8847]

There's necker headbanging 2:30

[@HumanStateOfEmergency]

Zonga (Texas Tornado) had OTSR and yea it was painful AF! If that ride didn't have those restrains and horrible down time it would have been amazing

[@jpackman77]

I love how you showed lagoons Schwarzkopf looper when you said lap bars lol you mean buzz bars, haha but in all seriousness, I love Colossus it was my first inversion and holds an extremely special place in my heart.

[@michaellaclark1148]

Love mindbender

[@joelhamelin6981]

One day I had all you can ride pass I was about 18 years old and I rode. Coaster from the opening to closing for about a total of 34 times if you know this ride they inspected about every 2 hours so you cannot continuously ride it straight through there are inspection brakes but if anybody has ridden it more let's hear it. Obviously I love this coaster.

[@marcusalexanderhunke3291]

RIP mindbender

[@CoasterStudios]

very sad

[@marcusalexanderhunke3291]

@@CoasterStudios I live in Edmonton (born & raised) and rode it many many times. It really hurt lol and I greyed out a lot. Tried it once in my mid 20's and my neck hurt for a week (I'm 6'4 for context). I had no idea it was this special. Glad I got to enjoy it

[@caroline8915]

I live near Edmonton I never had a chance to go on mind bender

[@Amandura]

I think Intimidator 305 is the most intense coaster. Its amazing too

[@roanlozano675]

The name mind bender sounds scary cuz when I say mind bender in my head I picture a bended mind and I get a but scarred some reason

[@hookster999]

Original Intimidator 305 or with the refurb still most intense?

[@nathanlamoreaux1272]

Definitely on my bucket list. It's just way out in the middle of freakin' nowhere!

[@ashequestionmark]

As an Edmonton native, I'm not even offended u right

[@oneandonlysound3453]

Gotta say I love Schwarzkopf coasters. It's great so many are still operating, or get sold and just open up somewhere else. It can be a giant model, a standard couple loops couple turns, a bit useage of the terrain...I'd love to ride this beast. I'd probably be the same way as you, I'd love it but not want to ride it probably past 4-5 times. Maybe not just over the intensity but the shoulder restraints I mean if they were normal shoulder restraints. They put like, togo restraints on it. aka something that shouldn't exist. Also another Swchwarzkopf named Mind Bender? Hm, then again, like every wooden coaster used to be jackrabbit and wild cat.

[@oneandonlysound3453]

I wish there was a nice Schwarzkopf coaster in new jersey. we had "Laser" at Dorney not too far away but Cedar Fair moronically removed it and replaced it with a garbage vekoma inverted boomerang (I don't mind the normal ones, but the inverts are painful and always broken down) they scrapped. Perhaps they should see if one is for sale somewhere, and, also get to work on maybe a new gen GCI too.

[@JBguitar-cj8pc]

Wow 2nd to I305 in terms of intensity? 😳 I’m intrigued now! Must be a crazy ride!

[@markgrainge8198]

Is this coaster the same as/similar to München Looping?? We get it for a month in London for Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park each December. I believe it comes across from Bavaria in Germany.

[@thatkidonyoutube5223]

oh yeah! the indoor coaster that is CLOSED FOR RAIN.

[@KevAlberta]

Sometimes the glass roof panels leak

[@SydeLeaderRay]

And you completely didn't talk about the Friction Wheel Lift.

[@stephenn77]

Yep, that is unique to these types of coasters I think.

[@TheSourPretzL]

I rode a coaster called Magnum Force, This looks Identical to that coaster.

[@AirtimeThrills]

I didnt realize this coaster had its accident three months after its opening day. Too bad they feel the need to "fix" the problem with something completely separate from the actual problem and damage the ride experience with the OTSR

[@KevAlberta]

They’re not bad. I’ve ridden it plenty and they never stopped me from coming back for more

[@coreyumamoto5499]

I love coaster studios. I need to meet you at magic mountain.

[@shaodynasty1017]

Will Mindbender still hold the record once the Takabisha clone in NJ opens? Or is it going to be partly outdoors?

[@CoasterStudios]

Alan Shao The Takabisha clone is all indoors, and I actually I do believe that will take the record from Mindbender. I could be wrong though- I guess it depends on what your definition of "largest" is.

[@shaodynasty1017]

Thanks Taylor you the man. I would imagine too it will break the record but that was just a guess.

[@kw6stheater539]

@@CoasterStudios Not going to break the height and length records that Mindbender holds, but it will beat steepness, inversions and speed. (RCDB.com was my source)

[@Thomas__Blue]

It looks awesome! I gotta get there sometime! X3

[@zackhughes7878]

I live a few hours away from this coaster

[@TheMapler1]

Ayy! I live in Edmonton!

[@urbex_coasters]

I was here back in 2014. I rode Mindbender 9 times within 30 minutes, don't know how I did it.

[@Jackp499]

I found Big Apple Coaster smooth and enjoyable. If that makes me a maniac I guess I’m insane

[@Daddykush420]

Been their good memories

[@dark666105]

What is your coaster count without kiddie coasters?

[@madelinegarber7860]

Wow this sounds crazy. How many Gs does I305 pull if this is 5.6?

[@kevinthompson6986]

I prefer OTSR’s with inversion’s just extra safe plus there was a person that was amputated and fell of a coaster in Las Vegas casino

[@makyostarr515]

You seeeeeee.... I would LOVE to make these trips all the time, but plane tickets cost, well, money. And I have college classes... like a lot... I'm stuck in fricken Florida, but at least I live near Busch Gardens and down the road from Universal.

[@zacg_]

How does it compare with Shockwave at SFOT? That ride is intense on the loops but has surprisingly good airtime later in the ride.

[@CoasterStudios]

wayyyyy better. Honestly I'm not a big fan of Shockwave. Its mediocre imo.

[@zacg_]

@@CoasterStudios fair enough. I happen to like it. I think I expected it to be weak and then really liked the second half. It's my second favorite at the park after New Texas Giant. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. That being said, I can't imagine you'd rank it beneath New Revolution at SFMM.

[@AdventuresWithParker]

How much is a ticket for Mindbender? Is there an "unlimited rides" ticket available at Galaxyland?

[@BarrigaGregMercer]

Minbender requires 3 tickets which is $12

[@bjtgaming]

Another ride that has restraints that... "bend your mind". Also Taylor what is the roughest coaster you've been on, for me it's Viper.

[@RideAllNight5]

Woah Taylor using science

[@rebekahhesketh1220]

No joke Taylor, before you said the final score for this coaster, I thought you'd give it an 8, so I was only a half point off. 😄

[@stephenn77]

I can say I’ve been on it! Really intense coaster! Bummer that they changed the restraints, probably after I went.

[@sandichief4167]

I went on there in 2017 summer me and my niece it was fun until I heard what happened back in the day when I got on the mind bender I was scared if what would happened

[@triple7marc]

It’s been operating for 36 years and had one accident 35 years ago. It is not an unsafe ride.