Montu Ride Review - Busch Gardens Tampa - Best Roller Coaster in Florida??

[@AirtimeThrills]

This layout is ridiculously awesome, and interesting points about the heights of the elements, I had no idea about that

[@mclovin7440]

I love how the announcer calls it the "world's tallest inverted STEEL roller coaster." As opposed to a wood invert?

[@CoasterCupcake]

Probably wanted to assert they broke the record of the plastic K'Nex inverted coaster.

[@thethunderant9208]

RMC Invert

[@dislikemyvidsplease4256]

A stand up zamperila invert

[@maxtanner2840]

@@dislikemyvidsplease4256 Don't you mean a floorless standup togo invert??

[@matthewsouthwell9653]

@Don’t Subscribe theme park crazy?

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Kumba and Montu are two of the best B&Ms ever built, no question

[@mrrayner8457]

I'm yet to ride either, But next year when my wife and I do Disney and Sea World, I will be having a day to myself in Busch Gardens Tampa. At present, my favourite B&Ms are Nemesis at Alton Towers and Hulk at IoA, but seeing as the rest of the line out is Dragon Challenge Red at IoA, Oblivion and Galactica at Alton Towers they are bound to stand out. My body is ready for 6 new B&M credits, as well as my first 2 Premier Rides and possibly my first RMC if I don't get to Energylandia in Poland or Walibi Holland before October 2020.

[@rossh688]

My B&M invert ranking... The top 4 are SUPER close... 1. Banshee, 2. Montu, 3. Afterburn, 4. Silver Bullet (only acceptable cobra roll on an invert), 5. Batman clones, 6. Talon, 7. Great Bear (yawn), 8. Raptor (cobra roll and brake run suck), 9. Alpengheist (cobra roll fucking sucks! plus the ending is weak)

[@yerr-o7l]

Tony Kim What about Fury?

[@ConceptualCoasters]

Ross Hudson banshee is garbage

[@k.olimitless723]

@@ConceptualCoasters explain yourself

[@TrainsWow]

Nice! Someone finally understands that the Helix was drawn out for the train to pass by safely underneath...

[@Kreegz]

6:31 I grew up in Tampa and had season passes in the late 90s and early 00s, and I can vouch that the non-trimmed mid-course was amazing. When I rode it again in 2016 for the first time 10 years I was somewhat annoyed by how significantly it is trimmed at that spot. Regardless, Montu is still my favorite coaster without question. Also, for the first few years after the ride opened, there were LIVE GATORS in the pen just below track at 2:07 as you left the station. I believe they had to remove them in 1999 or 2000 when the gators outgrew the pen.

[@dadbodgamesquad]

I remember the gators!!

[@Tatdude]

Yea that was funny they had quarters all over them 🤣

[@aaronhaire14]

Mang!!! When you said 4 i almost lost my mind. And as for the wench on the mid course. I have been going to Busch Gardens for over 20 years and I have never seen Montu valley. But I agree Montu is definitely amazing.

[@iceblade019]

I’ve seen it valley between the station and the lift hill

[@nfinzer22]

I’ve been stuck on it at that exact spot

[@nexus882]

My man, you gotta do more review videos. These are seriously some of the most in depth reviews I've seen, while also being the most humorous.

[@rearnessfactorof11]

Montu is so FREAKING smooth! I loved it, and riding it at night feels like it's going about twice as fast. Amazing coaster all around. It gets second place behind The Cheetah Hunt in my book.

[@neondionxo]

You’re a real Montu fan if you remember that it took your photo in the tunnel after the first loop

[@maxtanner2840]

:(

[@Remolizzo]

I still have my photo from when I was a kid! I wonder why they got rid of that

[@nfinzer22]

Or if you remember the gator.

[@ceek16]

Is that why it banks slightly?

[@stanton1270]

Positive G Count: 20

[@Bluberry]

Brad that's lower than I thought it would be

[@stanton1270]

Me too

[@ElToroRyan]

That’s a lot of shots!

[@deltatv3525]

ElToroRyan lol

[@adreamalways14]

Got 15

[@OCEpic]

I've ridden both Montu and Nemesis, and honestly, Montu is better. I think Nemesis is better themed and has a cooler location, being literally in the ground, but Montu overall has stronger elements and is a longer ride. Though that being said, Nemesis is equal to Montu in intensity right after the first corkscrew, as going through that helix after and into the zero - g is one of the best combinations of elements I've ever experienced. They are both great rides, but yes, I do agree with you that Montu is the best invert, since more or less when Nemesis ends, Montu is halfway done.

[@Gabes1321]

I think nemesis is more intense but month has longer duration which does it for me

[@theninthheart4736]

Nemesis isn’t a top beemer invert

[@andrewbarrett42]

Alpengeist is very close.

[@kevin02167]

me and one of my best friends had season passes to bush gardens when we were little. We went one day in the off season when the ride was not being heavily used and rides were short. We decided to challenge ourselves this one day and rode this thing 15 times in a row, Gwazi lion 7 times, and tiger 7 times, the log flume which I can not remember the name of to save my life like 5 times, and Sheikra 17 times in a row. This was one of the best days of my life and I can not chose my favorite at this park cause they were all such great rides. RIP Gwazi!

[@TheFakeTaxii]

this video is a fantastic representation of Montu. I've ridden it hundreds of times, and it makes me proud of my father for being one of the mechanics who tended to Montu for nearly 20 years. I'm sure he would agree with most of your points as well

[@shchorss]

The amazing thing is that Montu is in a four way race for #1 invert, they're all so damn good.

[@snitzelll3710]

I love your reviews. First time i ride montu i was 10 y/o beautiful experience. I go again in 2015 when i was 15. I really miss this ride. Definitely going again sometime

[@prestondavis3342]

You forgot to mention the crocodiles that were in area where the train dips down right before the lift hill! (this element only last for 6 months during the initial opening.

[@Belugas101]

This is my favorite roller coaster! Great to see it get the love it deserves!

[@saredciders7414]

Hell yes, B&M inverts are my favorite B&M coaster type, I’m like basically guaranteeing that this will be my favorite coaster in the state up until the end of this year

[@adamb8258]

@C Rizzy no

[@jacksonstempel3382]

Thank you! Finally someone who recognizes that Goliath is the best hyper!

[@Stubwood_on_YT]

But which one?

[@josedagoat2036]

Stubwood the one at six flags

[@felixhekster]

The hyper...

[@SilverDrakez]

I'm so happy! When my sister and I visited Busch Gardens, this was hands-down the most fun coaster I've been on. We went back to ride it again and again. Happy to see that other people really enjoy it too!

[@B.Abbott25]

I rode it 4 times on Friday. Towards the front no rattle at all, towards the back there was a tiny rattle but it didn’t change the ride experience as all my blood was in my feet lol. My new favorite invert! So glad I got to ride it.

[@janek.gehrlein]

Yeah so this was the best review of any coaster I‘ve ever seen and I thought that wouldn‘t be possible after watching your last two reviews. I love how you go over each element of the layout and describe precisely how it rides. And also thanks for giving Goliath at SFOG some love. I feel like nobody listens to me that it‘s the best B&M hyper lol.

[@samuelbormett5629]

This was my first real coaster. I’ve been to the park several time before but never went on any of the big coasters. Then I went here on a middle school orchestra trip and everybody went on Montu and my conductor told me to come with them. I was cursing the whole way up but when we went down the first drop all my fear of roller coasters went right out the window and I magically immediately understood why coasters are great and haven’t been fearful of anything since.

[@ecashman]

This is my favorite coaster without a doubt.

[@vividvx]

I agree with you on Montu being the best invert but, I think Kumba is superior to it for some reason but you know everyone has different opinions! Great video tho!!!

[@sarahdiehl2672]

montu, shiekra and cheetah hunt are hands down the best coasters at busch gardens. love my state’s theme parks💗

[@sarahdiehl2672]

lmfao the way i can feel the ride like i’m on it while watching the video. that’s how u know i’m born and raised on this one lmfaoo

[@sarahdiehl2672]

annnnd i definitely sat in back row left seat one of the last times i was there, i felt VIOLATED after😭😭😭

[@richpalmisano1740]

Montu has been and will be my favorite for over a decade. The last time I rode it was my daughters first time and just being able to share that was incredible. I love the sensation of speed and the pure attack of the elements. This is a fighter jet on a track. Let us not forget Kumba...a other gem...

[@VernRichardson328]

Montu is a must ride!

[@vvvprince9487]

This rollercoaster blew me away, going into my most recent trip, I always heard about how great kumba was and how amazing iron gwazi is, but Montu is the ride that absolutely blew my socks off

[@1M1MYT]

Montu is my favorite coaster and by far my favorite B&M (2nd is Manta at SeaWorld Orlando). As you described, it is "The perfect inverted coaster". I also challenge anyone to find a 25 year-old roller coaster that runs smoother than this one

[@piousminion7822]

Living in Tampa and having ridden this countless times, I can tell you that it feels like a giant eagle has you in it's talons and it whipping you around in flight. ...which Im sure is the intention. :P

[@russell32806]

It is my Fav steal coaster. So damn smooth. Wow. Thank u. Now I can’t ride coasters, u have helped me relive all the fun I used to have. Keep up the good work.

[@sylv5377]

Montu was my first steel coaster growing up.

[@86islesfan]

Totally agree!!!! Montu is my overall number 1!!

[@CoasterCupcake]

I'll say it once and I'll say it again: Eejanigod review please. Regardless, awesome video. Love how you went through the history before giving your thoughts

[@ElToroRyan]

I will definitely make an Eejanaika review video!

[@ConceptualCoasters]

ElToroRyan MANG

[@Cadonious]

My grandparents live in the Tampa Bay Area so when ever I go to visit then I go to Busch gardens Tampa. I’m so happy

[@ludic2815]

I live in Florida right near Busch gardens Tampa, and I ride Montu all the time, so I definitely have to agree on your statement. Montu all the way!

[@tammiesworld]

explain ur experience

[@coasterraizen1230]

Lost count of how many times you said positive g's. At least I have a good buzz now. Excellent review. Looking forward to the next one.

[@willtheman2223]

So glad this was in my recommendations

[@coastergirl9613]

Sick review. I can’t wait to get down to Busch Gardens Tampa someday.

[@coaster_crusader]

Currently my favorite invert is Afterburn, Banshee came close but hopefully Montu changes that next year!

[@Squella7]

This has always been my favorite coaster (to be fair, I haven't been on a lot). But it's cool to learn why it's such a great ride and to have my feelings shared with others. ❤

[@coasteraddict_]

This invert is barely in front of raptor for me as my favorite invert. Great video 💙👍

[@JulesCucc]

Montu was my first "real" roller coaster. I'd only ever rode coasters at Disney up into that point, and I was blown away by this thing. I was scared to death in line but afterwards we ended up riding three times in a row.

[@AngeloGiles]

I really enjoy doing full reviews on roller coasters, but they take so much work, and you can tell that you're putting a lot into these videos, keep it up, and I hope I can ride this one day!

[@SaltyTea414]

I love Montu so much, my favorite. Mostly because of its thrill, but the wait time is always short and that.. awesome!

[@hootowl2112]

The winch is there to secure a train to the brake platform while an evac is carried out. If there was something that caused the brakes to release during a situation where passengers might not be restrained properly,well...that would be bad. The run isn't perfectly flat, you see. It's angled downhill slightly so that even without a kick from the drive tires the train will roll into the drop and return to station. With that in mind BGT mandates any vehicle close to the edge of a drop be hooked up to a winch to keep it from budging even an inch.

[@ElToroRyan]

Ah okay I’m a little confused. Wouldn’t the winch have to be hooked to the back of the train to prevent it from rolling forward? Rather than in front of it

[@phil.s.3362]

I don't know, but this Sounds wrong. The mid course brake run is angled on every coaster, because there are no Tires, chains or powered parts in general. The brakes can't open because the closed Position is the normal one. If something's wrong they will close.

[@Mechum22]

Man… America’s Greatest Roller Coaster Thrills 2… I’d recognize that clip anywhere, lol! Anyway, absolutely love your reviews, man! 👍🏾 Keep ‘em coming!

[@tonyn4589]

Love this channel now as I agree 100%. I would explain the exact same way. I am a Floridian so yes #1. Minor coaster enthusiast. Keep it coming

[@dboyq329]

No, you've taken the throne my friend!!!!!! SLAPTASTIC.........smh You're the real deal, yo!

[@circuitry400]

The first inverted I ever rode. I was ten years old and raring for more as I got off. It always has a special place in my heart.

[@loveunitedhateglazer7033]

i live in london so thorps my local ,but i have been to florida 6 times ,and montu is 100% my favourite invert.

[@MasrSR]

Iconic ride !!!!! Love the videos man I've recently become an adrenaline junky you help me decide where to go next haha , you got a new sub man ! EDIT : I'm am now positively intoxicated

[@97hoogie]

So when I was really little I liked thrill rides but then started to get scared of them, to The point that I wouldn’t even go on Space Mountain. But, for a friends birthday party we went to Busch Gardens and Montu was the first real roller coaster I went on, and I fell in love. It’s still one of my favorite roller coasters.

[@destinationcoasters3987]

I love this ride! I rode it like 4 weeks ago when I went on a trip to Florida. And I love the entry to the bat-wing and the second zero-g roll, they're so intense its amazing, but I do have NTG (New Texas Giant) and Tatsu above it. This ride is still absolutely incredible!

[@sitebproductions]

Star Fox 64 for life. And Montu is def the best invert I've been on.

[@jeremyAyeH]

Idk what it is about B&M inverts, but something about the roar, the whippiness, and the impending intensity speaks to me in a way that no other rollercoaster can. They have such a staunch character. So far I still think Raptor or Alpengeist is my favorite, but one of these days I'll let Montu have it's way with me - and if it's better than them, I don't even know how to imagine it.

[@goodoldfashionedangel]

Montu is INCREDIBLE. 💙

[@Theme-Park-Kingdom]

Great review! Montu is amazing. I prefer Kumba personally, just because it has a bit of air to it as well as the intensity, but I totally get the love for Montu.

[@julivi6712]

Definitely a 10. Montu is my favorite!

[@nfinzer22]

I grew up in the area. I remember when Egypt and Montu opened. I love this coaster.

[@1kBhop]

I rode this for the first time today and then decided to ride it 3 more times it’s so smooth and you feel like your gliding such and awesome ride I recommend riding it in the front it has such an amazing view!

[@jackschissler255]

I was in BG Tampa in 2000 and I enjoyed Montu much more than Raptor. The tunnels and ravines it goes in gives it that “WOW” effect. I love the color combo of it as well and Kumba also packed a good punch, a good coaster as well. These are the earlier B&M coasters which I think are better than the newer ones.

[@mr.rollercoasters]

Amazing video Ryan. It doesn't look like the best in the park to me because I'm not a huge invert fan but it still looks like one of the best in Florida

[@pineappleginseng1557]

When I was a kid, I was deathly afraid of rollercoasters. We'd go to Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, Six Flags, Paramounts parks, etc, and I was always scared. I'm older, but I haven't been to any intense theme parks, but I guess I'll have to see if I've outgrown that fear. I look now, and I kind of feel like I've missed out on a lot. I'm in my late 20s now, so I guess it's better late than never! We'll see!

[@TheAdrianMc]

I had to watch this again because I got blacked out drunk playing your drinking game!! lol Awesome review though! Can't wait to take my trip there!

[@ElToroRyan]

😂😂😂

[@TheAlternateYT]

I rewatched this just to see how much we agree on this ride! I did the back right twice in a row not on purpose so I made sure I tries the back left and yep, long and behold you said thats the golden seat and I could tell!

[@TheAlternateYT]

Thanks for the review! Im soo excited to try out this and Kumba!

[@hotgameranimeboydillonepic1529]

It’s my fav coaster in Florida for now *shows a rmc concept art*

[@rtmclean484]

Loving your videos just found this channel! Montu and Dueling Dragons had to be the highlights of my holiday in Florida as a teenager, you have to get over to Europe to visit Portaventura sometime so you can ride Montu's spiritual brother and the only other coaster that can match it for positive G's, Dragon Khan!

[@russ4moose]

This invert is so good. I don't even quite understand why or how it's just so enjoyable. The layout gives you intensity without any discomfort whatsoever.

[@MrDanger88]

Busch Gardens Tampa is lit I need to go back sometime.

[@PvtDonutDJ88]

I’ve never rode Montu, but your description of Tatsu’s inverted loop is crushingly accurate.

[@ahirunakamura9592]

rode it once back in '97! I remember that ride but Kumba was also memorable (specially when riding them with a crushing migraine), but loved both and all the other rides as well

[@TripleTSingt]

Monti looks really great, sadly I will not get to BG Tampa in the foreseeable future. I love B&M Inverts and the layout on this looks bonkers. B&M tends to put MCBRs up really high, I guess so they don't have to trim that much. If a train ever has to stop due to the blocks, it will go through the rest of the layout faster afterwards. Especially important after an evacuation. Sometimes empty trains valley after being released from the MCBR after a full ride stoppage and evacuation.

[@sirhenners204]

y’all need to head to the UK and ride nemesis, there’s hella airtime on the zero g roll and the ride literally starts with a whippy corkscrew

[@eliasbarnett9095]

Sir Henners and the feeling on the vertical loop that you’re going to kick the terrain underneath makes it one of my favourites

[@sirhenners204]

Nemvsis fuck yes

[@shchorss]

Nemesis is truly something else. It is literally the perfect ride.

[@theninthheart4736]

@@shchorss 😂😂😂

[@theninthheart4736]

Nemesis isnt a top beemer invert

[@bobthathead3]

I used to work at Universal Studios, so I got free entry to Busch Gardens. I only ended up going one time, but I remember this ride very vividly. It was such a fun coaster. I was very pleasantly surprised. It's been 11 years since I've been but it is still one of my favorite coasters I've ever ridden on. It's intense, but manageable. I think for example Manta if I'm remembering correctly, over at Sea World.. That one was intense and incredibly painful. I thought it was insanely fun but there were times on the coaster I was questioning my insanity and like you said, what I was doing to my body hahahah. The ride picture we got from it was hysterical though. edit: also Mako at Sea World Orlando was nuts. They really stepped it up with those two.

[@ludic2815]

I live in Florida and that's my home park And I highly agree with you

[@CoasterEnthusiast508]

i need to get back down to florida so i can wride this coaster again i have only rode it twice i absolutely love this coaster like you said it slaps

[@Goliath32114]

I used to ride Montu with my grandpa every time I visited Busch Gardens with my grandparents. My grandpa passed away the day before Thanksgiving at the age of 81. Roblox did a perfect recreation of Montu so now every time I ride that one I think of my grandpa.

[@SuperNorstShow]

I went to BGT 3/25/21 and got 3 credits. Scorpion, Sand Serpent, and Cheetah Hunt. I can't tell you how salty I am watching this video. EVERYTHING was closed! Except Sheikrah, and I didn't ride it as we have one of those at home a Cedar Point.

[@brucegibson1813]

nice review man!

[@chiefzombie9184]

I grew up with season passes to busch gardens and always made it my goal to go on Montu someday when I'm tall enough. Well yesterday was finally the day and I can confidently say it BLEW my expectations away. Such an amazing coaster I wanted to get back on asap. I think it's definitely better than Kumba but only for the smoothness factor, other than that it's hard to pick.

[@rogertampabay6616]

i live in tampa, this is the coaster i have ridden the most in my life. its a great ride.

[@World_of_Tanks_EU]

I love the Music

[@SkeledroMan]

Don't underestimate Nemesis. It might be short but the pacing is perfect, and the downward helix is like doing montu's batwing but sideways, especially in the back row. That helix is still my favourite single element on any ride.

[@cornell7497]

Awesome video!!!!

[@jmcgeezy86]

Man, my father and I sat in the back row on manta and boy do I remember the pretzel loop lol. My dad made a noise that still Makes me laugh to this day.

[@chazgames3690]

I went Orlando this summer and I loved velocicoaster and iron Gwazi, because they intense, fast, good airtime etc. but the ride that satisfied my need for a ruthless rollercoaster was Montu at the end of my day at Busch gardens ( stayed for short time because of idalia ) and i forgot how intense it was. The batwing was snappy especially since we were front row, me and my dad were the one’s getting dragged into the elements 😂 and every element was so compact and close to the terrain, so we could see it all happen in front of us

[@MrLatex-fk9rj]

love this channel, hopefully will see ya at a park someday

[@HeatherBurns47]

I’ve ridden and all the B+M invert in America montu is definitely number one banshee number two and raptors number three

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

I really love this coasters roar I love the cling clang sound during it

[@8675309858]

I’ve ridden Montu plenty of times Love that B&M Invert it’s probably my favorite out of what I’ve ridden. Mako is probably the best coaster in Florida imo then the Hulk coaster

[@HoliestDoughnut]

Goliath at SFOG is by far the best hyper and its not even close. Glad to see this opinion.

[@epson999]

Best review on a coaster ever

[@OutdoorsWithShawn]

No mention of the alligators that used to be between the station and lift?

[@drock13]

When Montu’s warm and the trim isn’t or is barely hitting the rest of the ride hits so much different. If I could have Montu , Iron Gwazi and Fury 325 in one park I’d be in heaven and if the Kumba rumors are true I might get that wish

[@CentralFloridaCoasters]

10:15 "Nah f*ck that" Really got me laughing 😂

[@zacharygiles2984]

i rode it this morning and it had a little bit of shake but not enough for it to be bad. its also almost 30 years old and has held up this good.

[@kdholmes9]

Great ride. Be sure to get back row.