Monster Review Adventureland Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster

One of only two Gerstlauer Infinity Coasters in America right now is located in the center of Adventureland, and is called Monster! During this ride, you'll experience a 100+ degree drop and 5 inversions!
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[@justsamoo3480]

You know that Gerslauer had a ton of fun designing it.

[@seamus8787]

Didn't know Magic Kingdom had a massive Gerstlauer...

[@gddatfatrat2390]

I wish

[@ccubsfan94]

It was so weird, having this as my home park, then going to Disney when I got older.

[@darkride_enthusiast69420]

I get it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RockyandTuck]

I don't get it

[@ccubsfan94]

@@RockyandTuck Adventurelands entrance resembles Magic Kingdoms very closely, as a few designers of Disneyland/world desined a few aspects of Adventureland in the beginning.

[@matilda2281]

i bet that finnish loop feels amazing ive experienced one on junker loved the hangtime :3 !

[@shanemeyer7989]

As an Iowan... I can get you a green card and a ride on Monster, Matilda 😉

[@todayisyesterdaystomorrow6948]

Let’s bring back coaster fights hang time versus monster

[@CoasterHorizons]

Today is yesterday’s Tomorrow ooh

[@chocolatetop5861]

MONSTER WINS!!

[@nathanielappiotti5020]

Yessss!

[@themeparkreconnoiter9787]

@@nathanielappiotti5020 now for round 2 monster vs the smiler 2 of Wardley Creations

[@todayisyesterdaystomorrow6948]

How about other roller coasters like smiler

[@MrCollerRoaster]

More hangtime than Hangtime 😂

[@iancraig5415]

0:56 My dude in the middle right seat just waterboarded himself down a crazy steep drop. What a legend.

[@allenhenderson5581]

Wtf😂🤣I’ve never seen that before that’s wild asf

[@shanemeyer7989]

I think i like it. But What exactly is this supposed to accomplish? Just curious.

[@collegeluvr]

I’m so glad I got to go this summer… The monster might actually be in my top 10. It’s like when you think it’s over something else happens and that something else happens… What a treat and what a surprise.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

I love when coasters have a design on the front of their trains

[@rivertownproductions]

When I rode Hangtime back in 2018 I was completely blown away by it. Hearing that it’s one of the weaker Infinity Coasters makes me really want to ride the other ones now.

[@AirtimeProductions]

Monster looks so underrated!

[@MrCollerRoaster]

I agree!

[@badgerstatecoasters7725]

Agreed

[@itscooldude167]

Yup

[@coastercraziness]

For real! It looks INSANE

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

It is criminally underrated. Best inversion-focused coaster in North America!

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

For me, Monster is miles ahead of HangTime. HangTime has almost no hang time, but Monster has several moments of hang time, which is one of my favorite things. You mentioned how unique and strange Monster is, which is another thing I appreciate. This is my # 1 coaster that focuses on inversions. Overall, it's top 20 out of over 400. It really helps that this has lap bars and no seat belts. I hate OTSR. I didn't find the lap bars coming down much tighter though, just a little.

[@limonscore]

The trick with the lap bars is to love a bit forward every time you get positive g-forces and move backwards when getting negative gs

[@HarryPorpise]

2:57 why does everyone have shirts over their face lol

[@jaredbailey410]

For the camera

[@edb4ll165]

I was confused as to whether this was a Eurofighter or an Infinity Coaster, so thanks for the clarification. I guess it rides like an Infinity Coaster, since it’s not rough 😆 but off-ride it just looks like Saw - The Ride with lap bars. I’d love to see how you rank the Eurofighters and Infinity Coasters that you’ve ridden. I’ve ridden one of each, the Smiler and Saw - The Ride. This might be controversial, but I actually preferred Saw, for the overall experience, the indoor section is better, it’s really well themed and obviously it has a better drop than Smiler, but I’d love to hear your opinion. Great vid, as always

[@mmegidolaonn]

I prefer Smiler, personally, mainly because of the airtime hills. I prefer Saw’s theming, but much prefer Smiler’s theme, if that makes sense.

[@edb4ll165]

mmegidolaonn Yeah I get what you’re saying, Smiler just doesn’t really do it for me like it does others, but the airtime hills are great!

[@JoshNunnyt]

@@mmegidolaonn yeah Saw is so well themed but the smiler would be better if it was themed as well as saw

[@Joypyf]

Rode this last week for the first time for FREE!! Phenomenal coaster (top 15), but even better when Adventureland lets anyone with a SF or CF season pass in for free until end of Sept.! 😎 Kudos to you, Adventureland! 👏🏼

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

Yes, when I heard that, I made a spur of the moment trip up there last weekend.

[@Redfoot138]

I did a Mid-America tour in summer 2019 and this ride was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. Would love to see more of these in the US. (Maybe at my home park--KD!!??)

[@maxhagenauer24]

I think a Gerslaur Infinity coaster would be a great fit to replace Vortex at KI, they need some sort of Sit-down Looping coaster with a lift hill and looking at the space they have to work with. A Gerslaur Infinity coaster or a B&M Dive is a good fit imo.

[@coasterclinic2228]

Max Hagenauer cedar point already has a dive tho

[@maxhagenauer24]

@@coasterclinic2228 B&M dives and Gerstlauer dives are completely different experiences.

[@coasterclinic2228]

Max Hagenauer yeah I just can’t see cedar fair doing that though

[@maxhagenauer24]

@@coasterclinic2228 I mean, Knott's has one. Maybe not a B&M dive as much as a Gerslaur Infinity coaster.

[@user-yl6tq5nq8z]

Looks sick. It's on my bucket list

[@BenAsselmeierReal]

Glad to finally see a review of this thing! It blew me away when I was at Adventureland earlier this year. Instead of adding a Free Spin to replace Dragon; I would have loved to see something like a Hyper GT-X or even an RMC Tornado. Combined with Monster, one of those would make for an AMAZING top two. Maybe in a few years. But even on its own, Monster is so worth a trip to the park!

[@predefined8118]

Ur kidding rmc tornado? Dude rmc outlaw imagine how sick that would be

[@joer7327]

For a small park in Iowa, Monster is a great fit. I've been on it a few times.

[@lindah2754]

0:57 are we just gonna ignore the people in the grey shirts who put there shirt over there head?!?!?!

[@vinnycampbell2048]

And at 2:58 lol

[@coastercandy4509]

That ride looks insane. I wanna ride this someday!

[@aidenmaddox1418]

"These trims improve the ride experience." Never did I ever think I would hear Taylor say that.

[@badgerstatecoasters7725]

Monster looks awesome!

[@AirtimeProductions]

It does!

[@coastercats819]

That ride at night looks so cool

[@sinon3707]

love having this as my home park

[@97.3greensports]

It would be awesome if Kings Island got an infinity like this or Hangtime

[@gibbles12]

Yes that’s what we need

[@blizzmuzic]

I’m pretty sure a MACK Multi Launch, or Wing coaster will be the next coaster.

[@97.3greensports]

COASTERCO watch them put a dive coaster in instead😭

[@maxhagenauer24]

I was thinking the same thing, that or a B&M dive.

[@jardins43]

I feel like Kentucky Kingdom needs this more than King’s Island. KI needs a wing coaster imo.

[@curri189]

"not intense" Me looking at the first drop: 👁👄👁

[@SmileBullet]

You’d be surprised how many positive G’s there are in the valleys between elements

[@Random_Productions9]

No like it’s intense but very fun

[@Jason-sj2xm]

Universal should have gotten this instead of Rip Ride Rockit.

[@coasternamegenerator5611]

This but with their capacity needs.

[@snieez1784]

The ejecter on that first drop is insane.

[@zack9777]

And from what I understand since was an operator at Casino Pier on hydrus Greuslauer made lapbars comedown a bit more to keep you inside ride the inversions and prevent wear and tear many people complained about hydruses lapbar being to tight but there’s nothing we can do about it. Just my prospective Edit Hydrus’s

[@jacobellis9752]

I love this coaster!

[@matthewsouthwell9653]

This is nothing compared to Shakin Bacon!

[@Random_Productions9]

LOL

[@shanemeyer7989]

Ironically, this would have been an iconic perfect name for an inversion-focused coaster in Iowa. 😂

[@MrCollerRoaster]

Gerstlauer’s coasters are awesome!

[@AirtimeProductions]

Mr Coller Roaster yeah they look to be a contender for the most underrated manufacturer

[@MrCollerRoaster]

Airtime Productions yes I think they are

[@willkelly9899]

I rode this 7 times earlier this month, and the ops stapled me so hard, they were literally leaning their entire weight on the bar. And it wasn’t just one single op, it was multiple different ones, so it must have been policy. Still an insane ride though. Luckily it isn’t an airtime focused ride so it’s not the end of the world when you get stapled

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

The GP usually want to be stapled on this. If they recognize you coming back for more and more rides, they stop stapling you. They recognized me, because I was one of the only guests in the park wearing a mask. I then had so much room, even I was scared going into the drop.

[@intensitythrills2402]

so underaded

[@aviatorgamer3057]

So, I used to live near this park. I was born in Des Moines and lived in Newton when this coaster hit the park, and this was my first real roller coaster ever. I sat front and middle when that first drop hit, and I was not loving it 😂

[@thequackenscoasterchannel2927]

Love this ride. In my top 50 for sure

[@aaronberns8485]

I can't help but think of the Goblin truck from Maximum Overdrive when I see this ride.

[@Dillonater3372]

ima a roller coaster enthusiast and this ride is my favorite in the world its also my home park :D

[@davecuban9414]

I love Gerstlauer's Infinity Coasters. I have ridden Karnan, Karacho and this week Gold Rush and all of them are in my TOP 10! (note: I live in Europe and never been in other continent)

[@SchrodingersCat8813]

It always looked sweet, but we can't always judge a coaster on the POV so I'm glad it is ineed a good ride. I kinda like how it has a slow-fast pacing. It looked fun to be up high hanging then dive down. Maybe I'm weird but I like that lol If only it had low fast sections to get some positive and lat Gs this may be a stunning ride

[@patternaut8338]

It kind of rides as if you are going down a bunch of smaller first drops, with hang time in between. Its amazing!

[@SchrodingersCat8813]

@@patternaut8338 Nice! That is the vibe it gave off. Shame there aren't some airtime hills or like high speed turns mixed in, but already sounds like a good ride, and with that much hang time they probably need the tight restraints ha

[@dawnshepard1958]

You should do a tornado review

[@dead_fish243]

when will a boss review come out?

[@th3smil3r]

I’ve been on the smiler and it was great plus the smiler trains look soo different to this infinity coaster

[@bubblegaminglol]

So excited for a coaster with a Swedish loop! The Finnish and Norwegian loops are cool, so the Swedish loop will too! (Also the danish and Icelandic loops too)

[@ElectriKong-]

Although sadly the Icelandic loop will probably never see the light of day. They don't have an amusement park and I don't see one coming anytime soon.

[@aydn1983]

I rode this 14 times last time I was there. It's very fun and i love all the hangtime but I had no idea it went 65 mph!

[@tonyreyna1067]

Would love fiesta Texas to have this

[@Russell_400]

That thing looks pretty cool

[@makijo1571]

Both of the Infinity coasters in the U.S got the same score.

[@themeparkreconnoiter9787]

John Wardley Did an amazing job designing the coaster for this theme park.

[@meinfirstdrop-derachterbah636]

Never been on this one but I had the opportunity to get a ride on Junker - the other Finnish Loop Coaster. And it was just so amazing. :-)

[@jwchicano]

I like how long you hang upside down on it.... Not a huge ride by any means but definitely a fun one

[@maxhagenauer24]

2:25, We found Skyrush's brother.

[@SmileBullet]

Max Hagenauer it’s really not that bad on Monster, i had no issue with the lap bars coming down personally

[@lesliepark4593]

You should do another silver wood review now that you’ve been in the summer

[@CoasterStudios]

its on my to do list!

[@steeltricyclehorn]

Laaaauureeeeen! Are we off the track Laaaaaaaauuuuuuuuureeeeen!?!?!? We're gonna die Laaaauuuuuureeeeeeeeeeen!

[@capitalthrills]

I put Hangtime over this, simply because I feel Hangtime provides stronger airtime, and has a nice mix of inversions. I prefer airtime over hangtime so that's the only reason for me, bur Monster is a fun ride, and definitely has a funky layout

[@benjaminvanvliet6644]

Air Time Thrills hearing it's not about the air time: *insert reaction meme here*

[@hangtimestudio]

KCL Engineering is a Des Moines based company, so it makes sense that this was their first coaster

[@brookenjonas]

So how do you feel about Eurofighters vs. Infinity Coasters???

[@CoasterStudios]

I generally prefer Infinity Coasters over Euro-Fighters- but not necessarily the entire time. Just depends on the ride experience. As a whole, I also prefer the ones that have lap bars instead of OTSR's

[@brookenjonas]

Coaster Studios I’ll take a lap bar just about any day!

[@curlesscoasters8279]

I actually got some good pops of air on it. Idk if it’s because I’m a bigger guy and the restraints didn’t clamp down as hard but I thought the airtime was awesome.

[@caredmuchless4586]

I live in Iowa, I'm very lucky to have this coaster, ngl its like the only thing fun in Iowa

[@MillenniumForceMan]

the reason it speeds up and then slows down is cuz of the short train, which is inconsistent with the drag

[@benblum268]

I didn’t have the lap bar problem mine didn’t tighten

[@blazevines5630]

I havent been on the coaster at all and i was about 7 when it came out now im 13 and plan on going on it this year can you tell me what to expect?👀

[@theodoretaylor5228]

always wanted to ride this. I drive past this thing 4 times per year for work purposes but never get a chance to enjoy the actual experience.

[@chrisbaete5842]

Greet video and review. I’m a big fan of Gerstlaur but I do wonder why some are rough and others are smooth.

[@jwiest23]

Kind of my worst nightmare 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😃😃😃

[@kingoliver5663]

I wonder why they didn't go with the traditional 16 seater infinity trains and opted for the euro fighter ones ..

[@pardinensis]

These are not your typical euro fighter trains though, these are infinity coaster trains with 2 rows only, and that's probably enough to handle the crowds of the comparably small Adventureland. Gerstlauer uses different train lengths depending on what the park wants. Fury @ Bobbejaanland has 3 rows and Gold Rush @ Attractiepark Slagharen has 5. It's not always the standard 4.

[@howtoplayeverything5802]

YAY! content

[@CONGTHEGUERILLA]

Fury at bobbejaanland also has a Finnish loop

[@villek3722]

And junker in powerpark

[@CONGTHEGUERILLA]

@@villek3722 he said that

[@villek3722]

@@CONGTHEGUERILLA oh ok

[@coasterfan7655]

What’s your favorite infinity

[@CoasterStudios]

Karnan at Hansa Park

[@davefroman4700]

rough rides = lack of maintenance. Stretching part replacement schedules to save a buck is the most common cause. Worn out wheels, too much play in the bogies beats up the track.

[@jwiest23]

I rode this cause my friend made me 👍🏼😃

[@samuelcloyd1981]

When are you doing your Six Flags and Cedar Fair Prediction videos?

[@CoasterStudios]

I won't be making them this year. Because of the pandemic, I highly doubt we'll be seeing much of anything next year. The only rides that we might see will be the ones that were already purchased before the shut down.

[@samuelcloyd1981]

@@CoasterStudios ah I see

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

Can you do a behemoth review?

[@supercobraz2788]

If you can can you make an analysis video for the 2021 announcement for Six Flags if it does come true on August 27th which is today

[@ccubsfan94]

0:56, that shirt flip

[@ryanmai7997]

That’s how you know the airtime is good

[@camden1621]

So it’s like wicked when the lap bar keeps tightening

[@mclarenp1brianrblx537]

Taylor do you like the Moaster Or fury 324

[@candacecherry2846]

Sounds like fun

[@arjunski]

yes! finally!

[@expeditioned2821]

So how would you compare Monster to rides like Kärnan and the Smiler?

[@SmileBullet]

Expedition Ed not as good as either

[@pittsburghthrills1281]

Do you prefer Takabisha or Shellraiser?

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

I’ve been a thoosie for almost 4 years and to this day, I still don’t know the difference between a gerstlauer eurofighter and a gerstlauer infinity coaster

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

WOAH YOU HAVE 760 CREDITS

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

But like how do you define the difference Also btw, takabisha is one of the largest if not the largest gerstlauers and that is a eurofighter

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

Washington DC Coaster Fan ok Also yes His name is Taylor Bumblebee

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

Some Infinity coasters use 8-seat trains, like Monster. Some Eurofighters use lap bars, but many use OTSR. Infinity coasters tend to use lap bars, but not always. I don't know if we'll ever really know what the difference is.

[@indiram5934]

can you do a top 10 roller coasters themes??

[@itscooldude167]

Hey will you broadcastvthe sox flags additions

[@mike398100]

MY HOME PARK.... lmaoooo welcome to IA.

[@al0742]

Six Flags is doing their 2021 announcement tomorrow, your thoughts

[@Coolsomeone234]

Premier Multi launch for six flags over Georgia, air launch for six flags America, raptor for magic mountain

[@LowFreqFreak]

0:58

[@HYDRAdude]

I'm pretty sure it's pronounced "yunkers", like the German aircraft company and the Prussian nobility class.

[@patrickstrahm05]

Um, I thought Monster was considered a Eurofighter with those trains?

[@jonathanwheeler3801]

How is this considered an infinity coaster, but Takabisha isn't.

[@CoasterStudios]

I believe it has to do with the type of trains they use

[@jonathanwheeler3801]

@@CoasterStudios Thank you for the reply, I was waiting for this review

[@nate5599]

🤣🤣🤣🤣the riders at 0:57 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@logancoasterroasterlockwoo163]

Isn’t TMNT at the American dream mall an infinity coaster?

[@TitanPlays]

No, it’s an Euro-Fighter

[@iconnickt.v2079]

I was just about to ask that lol

[@kevinthompson6986]

Yeah I can see why mystery mine is rough not really one to support sticking lap bars on trains with otsr’s but mm needs it bad gerstlauer is a fairly new coaster manufacturing company I absolutely love firechaser express they are better than Mack for sure outta the German companies best floater airtime on FE is mid train similar to Intamin MF

[@mxjfilms7118]

4:04 the problem with kärnan is the parts they use They are not from gerstlauer. To save money they use their own, which make it run rough. That paid with there being to mich space between track and wheel and unsympathisch track it makes it rough.

[@judgeroyscream1514]

Those people at 0:56 lol

[@expensiveplates]

yay

[@zack9777]

Coaster parody soon?