Velocicoaster - The Apex Predator of Rollercoasters

[@kstarr3555]

One of my favorite parts of the ride has to be the lockers being seamlessly merged into the queue. Such a genuinely good and useful idea.

[@kstarr3555]

Also the subtle message at the end of the ride where they mention the raptors getting loose over at River adventure is great! Those are the details I love

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I agree as well. Universal's locker system has oftentimes been such a nightmare, but I'm glad to see that they're creatively tackling the problem.

[@hothotheat3000]

If you have a mobile ticket, make sure you print out a physical copy for the lockers. Otherwise, you’ll have to ask a team member to open your locker if you put your phone in there.

[@samplautz5586]

@@hothotheat3000you can actually use anything with a barcode. I use my drivers license when I’m there

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

Good theming and a great coaster, not a very common combo it's usually one or the other. Also yes this is a big Coaster enthusiast attraction, many people have this ride highly ranked in their counts

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

It didn't need the theming to be great, and I find myself surprised with how much they did. I'm glad that they went beyond what was expected.

[@traingirl3234]

Yeah I think Airtime Thrills put it at #11? Which is ridiculously high for a coaster at a park that's more of a "theme" park than a "thrill" park (Update: He moved it to #6 with the release of his top 100 list for this year)

[@madelinehoyle1059]

I live within a relatively short distance away from Cedar Point, so I felt like I shouldn't have any expectations for a serious roller coaster when visiting Orlando as I'm a bit spoiled by our local coasters. Both Hagrid's and Velocicoaster blew me away. Velocicoaster I think is one of the best roller coasters ever made. I don't want to spoil specific elements for anybody, but I get excited thinking about them again. Definitely THE coaster to go on if you are a fan of coasters.

[@robofistsrevenge3288]

"America's Roooooler Coast!" I'm about an hour and a half drive outside of Cedar Point, too, and I have a very huge "Millennium Force and Maverick" bias. While Rockin-Rollercoaster and Hulk Coaster were fun, they were never "top coasters" for me. After the _very first ride,_ Velocicoaster dethroned everything Cedar Point has to offer for me. And I don't say that lightly, it's a _very_ good ride.

[@nikkisavo7293]

@@robofistsrevenge3288 cedar point constantly misses the mark with theming. I think guests nowadays want more than a major thrill. I hope CP starts giving both the enthusiasts and gp more themed rides🤞🏻i absolutely love cedar point, and it is my happy place. But there’s something about universal that is always on my mind wanting to go back!

[@anaz5918]

@@robofistsrevenge3288 Velocicoaster was made by the same manufacture (Intamin )who also made Millennial Force , Maverick, Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point.

[@rmannayr2129]

UNIVERSAL HAS BEEN STEPPING UP THEIR GAME LATELY!

[@madalyn5761]

omg i absolutely love velocicoaster !! i went on it when it soft opened and i’m a pretty quiet person but, as soon as i got off that ride, my eyes were wide and i was smiling so hard, i literally couldn’t process what just happened and so i yelled on top of my lungs to my mom, “can we go on that again?!” and it turned out a team member was in front of us and so she turned around and asked if we really wanted to go on it again and so we of course said yes and she took us through the express lane 😭!! she led us all the way through and through the lockers and we got to choose what row we wanted and so we went in the last row, which is my personal favorite row. i don’t remember her name since this was in 2021 but i will always be so thankful for her and for making my day all because i decided to yell so damn loud ☹️🫶.

[@sarahsli9710]

I recently got really into the engineering and tech behind coasters and now would consider myself an avid coaster fan. I got to ride this for the first time in October and it blew my mind!!! 100% agree with the shaking feeling after riding. It’s super intense in every best way and 100% the future of coasters

[@lavendercoffee7037]

This coaster is now my favorite coaster of all time. I rode it twice, something about how it's one continuous thing and never slows down is really appealing to me. Love your vids!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I agree, it never gives you a moment to breathe before escalating things with a bombastic second half. Definitely top tier.

[@lake3857]

Velocicoaster is perfect for Islands of Adventure. It would be cool to see Universal gain more inspiration from Phantasialand by incorporating large mega coasters into themed worlds like Taron and F.L.Y. but with Velocicoaster and maybe Hagrids Motorbike we are starting to see that more!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I definitely agree. From what people speculate, the new dueling coasters at Epic Universe might have some sort of cosmic space theme. I'd definitely be interested in seeing them go all out like they did for the Velocicoaster.

[@arkekkers]

@@PoseidonEntertainment may be late to this, but that sounds like the battlestar galactica rollercoasters in universal studios singapore, a clone perhaps, or pray to god maybe even better than those?

[@Micro-Lander]

@@arkekkers Cosmic Dueling Dragons ??? Ayo

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

I read and heard glowing reviews for the Velocicoaster for over a month before getting the chance to ride it and I was still blown away. Amazing coaster, and nothing had to close to make room for it (if anything, it brings more attention to the fun JP Discovery Center)

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

The Triceratops Encounter did close, but I'm not sure that many people even knew about it anyways. That attraction itself was already "extinct" for quite a while regardless though.

[@hannahburnham4188]

This ride makes it hard to ride hulk. Hulk beats you up and this ride makes you fly. It’s amazing

[@brandonyates9504]

I love negative gs much more than positive gs. I love the feeling of flying and feeling like I’m gonna come out of my seat, vs rides like the hulk where you can’t move much because of the Gs keeping you in.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I like both, but Velocicoaster is something else lol.

[@Nicole-by3ng]

I got to ride it twice during my vacation. I was so nervous the first time around so I closed my eyes. Would not recommend but you do realize how smooth the coaster is and how your body reacts from those Gs with your eye closed. The second time around, i had my eyes opened and it was so thrilling. When you saw the upcoming twists, turns, and drops, it just allows for it to be more thrilling. There is nothing like this coaster.

[@alexmetalhead15]

I rode this coaster on my very first visit to Orlando, right after I just visited Disney. Night and day the experience on both parks. And the ride alone helped me choose my annual pass decision. Overall universal is incredibly entertaining.

[@Wilkins325]

My favorite thing about Universal over Disney in terms of theme parks is that you can just enjoy your day at Universal. Disney is starting to require so much micro managing to get your moneys worth.

[@TheEricksen]

I went on Tuesday to this ride, and oh my god...the second acceleration, I thought I was going to travel in time just like Back to the Future, what an unique experience.

[@stabster9366]

I'm a sucker for the aesthetics of the og Jurassic Park and I've wanted to go on the River Adventure basically my whole life but never got the chance to go to the Universal parks, so I am worried that they'll replace the river adventure in Islands of Adventure with the Jurassic World version, although it would thematically make sense now with the addition of the Velocicoaster. I do think the Velocicoaster is a great addition to the park however

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

The River Adventure is pretty spectacular and I always thought that the one in IoA was the superior version. However, that new Jurassic World one does look enticing to me, now that I've seen they've done it properly. I think you're in luck though. I would anticipate that the River Adventure will probably stick around for a few more years at least, judging by the financial impact of the pandemic and the new focus on Epic Universe.

[@Wilkins325]

I hope they never update it to Jurassic World. It has been quite a bit of time and they still have not updated it, which gives me hope that they intend to keep it in its original form. They also repainted the Discovery Center, so they don't seem to be preparing for an overhaul for the whole Jurassic area.

[@aaronrumph3291]

This coaster is perfect, it is well themed, the lines are always short even when it is a 45 minute wait, just by how quickly the launches happen, the coaster itself is a true coaster you would expect to find at a thrill park (of course at a theme park quality), also because it is at universal instead of say Cedar Point it is never the longest line as Universal is still a family park and as such Hagrid's take the brunt on the crowds. It definitely isn't the best pure coaster but it is definitely in most peoples top 10 if not top 5 behind the God Tier coaster thrill machines like Steel Vengeance or Iron gwazi

[@junosynth]

I had no idea this coaster was going to be as good as it is. I bought a Season pass to Universal just for this coaster and Volcano Bay alone and I live in Colorado!

[@DPMusicStudio]

LoL, that IS dedication!

[@coloradostrong]

How is your house since the fires?

[@junosynth]

@@coloradostrong I'm south of Boulder thankfully so didn't get hit but I saw the smoke from my location. I just thought it was a big dust storm because the winds where so high and I've seen dust storms before in that direction. I feel so bad for all the people that lost their homes.

[@subzippo]

6:25 Totally agree those locker rooms are awful. I'm pretty sure I caught a cold in one.

[@WaterBug46]

I’m an AP holder and have ridden it several times. My favorite ride in either park. Love the negative G’s pulled and hanging from the lap bar. Always come away with thigh bruises showing up a day or so later lol. It’s intense!

[@raegangarlitz5313]

dang! so jealous you got to ride it! It was running when I was there in Feb, but they weren't letting anyone on! looks so good!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Yeah, they've been doing a lot of soft previews, so that's how I was able to get a lot of what I showed. I've been on six times now. I wish I could have recorded the final video and platform, but I understand why they don't let loose articles past the lockers.

[@jukio02]

I think the story of the Velocicoaster would have been cool if it turns out that "you" the guest, actually are the raptors, and that there are fictional guest here to see you, watching you from a window. You become part of the experiment. Then, you have a bunch of scientists and military guys start testing out your ability, then off you go on the ride. Then, when you come back, they are like, the experiment was a success. While on the ride, you have a guest taking a picture of you, and that could be the photo op. Man, I don't know, I thought it would be a fun idea.

[@gabrielleporter553]

i like that, i think the secret life of pets dark ride in hollywood studios has the point of view that you’re being transformed into a pet, and i think that can translate to this ride. maybe not a concept like “ you’re transformed into a raptor” but you’re just a raptor. Universal has done that point of view before in life of pets so it could translate well if handled correctly

[@SFANNNBCUSofA]

I think the storyline of the coaster is the only weak thing. Damn fine ride, but the premise is shaky and there's nothing exciting or surprising to see along the way.

[@SupraRy]

Just went 3 weeks ago and I wasn't in my seat almost the entire ride. Probably the best coaster I've ever been on. Can't wait until epic universe opens.

[@BrockV39]

Definitely one of the best coasters I’ve been on. My favorite part of the ride is how aggressive the launches are. Both times I rode it the way the coaster drifted as it launched really made me appreciate that element.

[@retroweirdo5818]

I went on it in May as they did a soft opening. It was absolutely incredible. The best coaster I've ever ridden. The theme works well, great queue and the track layout is phenomenal.

[@FanThemePark]

I got to ride this 7 times two weeks ago on my vacation and it is a top 5 worthy coaster for me. Simply fantastic in every way and the airtime and intensity are phenomenal! Also got 5 rides on Hagrids. That is also a world class coaster. Hulk wasn't running as well though and I got a pretty rough ride on it compared to two years ago.

[@onecleangti]

We were there last week and had the same experience on hulk…. It beat us up so badly we left early for the night

[@megsrandomlife5053]

This video was so well done! Jealous of you getting to ride it multiple times, I love how much you actually were explaining the ride without using POV footage and keeping it a surprise still for future riders who don’t want it spoiled!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Thanks! I still feel like I spoiled quite a bit, especially in the queue (perhaps I should have added a spoiler warning).

[@FoxyChicken3]

Rode this one about 20 times. You're so right about the intensity being different than Hulk because of the negative Gs. I can only do Hulk maybe twice in a day. But I've done VelociCoaster back to back to back...

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I find that Hulk is far more physically intense. Velocicoaster is relentless, but the intensity is the thrill and not the G's.

[@julianalopez5272]

this is my favorite roller coaster of all time. never felt this way on a ride before !

[@charli3273]

This is definitely my favourite rollercoaster and have ridden it around a couple times by now. Though, I do strongly recommend not bothering to use single rider as the line moves at the same rate (probably slower) as a normal line, at least from the times that I’ve gone.

[@PrinceRoyceFan667]

Coming from someone who is a roller coaster enthusiast, this is the greatest ride ever. The amount of crazy twists that pop you out of your seat is too many to count and that second half over the water may as well be coaster nirvana with the amount of prime time elements there are back to back. Better than anything at Cedar Point.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

The layout is fascinatingly relentless.

[@yousaysilver]

it's definitely interesting hearing about how velocicoaster uses negative gs instead of positive gs. that's something not many people would really think about or take into consideration but everyone would still experience and notice, and i think it honestly adds a bit to the experience if you're going into it expecting it to feel like any standard roller coaster that tends to use positive gs. great video as usual! you're making me really wish i could go to universal right now haha, i've never been to the one in florida but i'm hoping to go someday

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

The resort is definitely quite worth experiencing if you get the chance lol. I'm lucky enough to live quite close and I definitely see them trending upwards on people's radar in the next few years if they continue with the quality of attractions that they're committing to. I hope you're able to make it one day.

[@RavenStation711]

Most coasters use negative g's though, it's what people call airtime. Lateral g's are what's starting to become more popular lately with crazy and unique elements found on RMCs or Intamin, but focus on positive and negative g's have been standards for coasters pretty much since their inception.

[@elshreditor]

I love the fact that the long grass is around the coaster, a small nod to Ajay’s famous line

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I didn't think about that, but now that you say it...

[@superpandasama]

Finally got to ride it the other day. 1st, 2nd, and last row. Usually I prefer last row on coasters, but this ride was 100% from the row. Absolutely incredible ride, right up there with some of my favorites from CP. Already can't wait to get back and ride it again

[@EPiche09]

Got 2 night rides last week. The Infared sensors weren't on both times for my train. Was a bummer. Luckily I had all my limbs when I returned. I loved riding at night over the tophat.

[@TreySarver]

You’re 1000% wrong about Rockit, but Velocicoaster is next level yes.

[@Ataraxia462]

Disney runs on nostalgia but Universal is simply making the most innovative and exciting attractions in the country. Between this and Hagrid's, along with everything in the Wizarding World, they have set the bar and all Disney can do well right now is sell merchandise for the 50th.

[@NocturneFexy]

Not only does Disney run off nostalgia, but it also runs on shoving IPs (Frozen, Star Wars, etc.) in your face. And it's working all too well for them. As some of his videos states, Disney doesn't even have to try to make a good attraction in order for droves of people to love and defend it. As for Universal, if Epic Universe has the same level of quality of Velocicoaster, Hagrid's, Pets, and Super Nintendo World, then no doubt Disney will pay for it.

[@jonathanashbey6276]

Every single ride at universal is and IP attraction was Jurassic world not a film you Wally 😂

[@anaz5918]

@@jonathanashbey6276 but Universal has always done it remember the ride Jaws , Back To The Future , E.T. , Tornado etc… Disney has very few classic rides now ( Space Mountain, Hunting House , Splash Mountain, Pirates etc…) their newest additions like Frozen might be hot for a few years but I don’t think is ever going to become a classic like Snow White or Peter Pan movies unless Disney is planning on re themed this new rides every 10 years I just don’t see how they’ll stay as popular attractions.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

Part of the reason for that is because Intamin is well known for being an inovative company. They always push the limits with their rides and I hope Universal continues to work with them

[@XFallenFreakX]

I love coasters. I love dinosaurs. Raptors are my favorite dinosaur. I figure this would be a very fun ride for someone like me to experience. However, I've never had a ton of fun with the negative G coasters I think you called it. The rides that make you feel like you are falling out of your seat always gives me intense anxiety. I rode the Hulk when it first came out, long before Harry Potter world or any of these bigger rides existed. And I genuinely enjoyed it. So I would be interested to see the differences.

[@barelyhere7200]

13:27 I haven’t been to Universal in years but I do remember the last and the only time I was there me and my siblings rode that ride about like four times because there was no one in line and I really liked it. The funny thing is for years I actually thought it was called the rock and roller coaster. Since it was years ago though I wonder if I would still like that ride now

[@jtap484]

At the first time I wrote this ride I really didn’t think I was going to die while riding it especially when it goes upside down. The second time I wrote it I can say I enjoyed it a lot more and didn’t think I was gonna die as much. My favorite ride islands and treasure is the Hulk I love the big loops and it’s just such a smooth ride.

[@rmannayr2129]

VELOCICOASTER IS ONE OF THE BEST COASTERS!

[@winstonsmith8482]

For the love of god bring this to Universal Hollywood and I would go there all the time, haven't been in 10 years.

[@robertparker6280]

Truly one of the best rides ever!

[@MCLegoboy]

First ride of the day, you gotta do it before the line backs up too far, and even then, it would still be worth it. The way I see this coaster, the idea of putting a ride in the Raptor Paddock is nonsensical, which does fit in line with Jurassic World, but even this is pushing it for the Jurassic World movie. However, I was thinking about this the other day, and it's more like you yourself become one of the Velociraptors with what we see them do in the movies. They're like cheetahs with how fast they can sprint, they're able to maneuver quickly and easily around, and they can jump better than any of the other predatory dinosaurs we see. All of that is present within this coaster. I doubt that they're doing pirouettes and barrel rolls in their jumps and they certainly cannot fly, but even then, you're moving fast, the arcs in the track are like the long jumps or high jumps they make, it's just incredible. I've never experienced anything like this ride.

[@Tyrann86]

Velocicoaster blew my mind with its bursts of speed. The Hulk ride is now 3rd in my eyes with Hagrids being #1 and Velocicoaster being a close 2nd. All 3 are still amazing iconic rides and make Universal Studios worth it. I think they just need to update some rides like in the Comic book area and maybe drop the DR. Seuss area and do something else because it barely had activity now that all kids go straight to harry potter area.

[@martysquirll5960]

Your review was pretty spot on of my first experience of velocicoaster. Between it and Hulk it forms a ying and yang on the spectrum of roller coaster extremes. Its an instant masterpiece and makes me super pumped for the future of universal. I think you're a little too harsh on Rip Ride Rockit though. While a bit mediocre, and clearly a ripoff it still gives another aspect of coaster experience that the others dont... sharp vertical drops. Yes the lift is pretentious and uncomfortable, as are the restraints, but Rip Ride Rockit provided a lot of those high speed, steep drops similar to coasters closer to my home, something the other coasters lack. Additionally, the noninverted loop was the first of its kind IIRC, and so it deserves some credit for being innovative.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

You make some fair points, but I'm still not going to ride it lol

[@estebanjr11]

I got to ride this amazing coaster 8 times! Was so much fun and I felt like I was going to fly off when you do that barrel roll by the water! This and Hagrids which I got to ride 10 times because I went on a Monday was a blast!

[@jayofalltrades8383]

I loved it. I rode it 3 times when I went to IoA

[@christopherthedisneydude6621]

This video looks awesome!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Thanks! I got quite sunburnt trying to get a bunch of those shots.

[@brycevo]

Velocicoaster seems to spell the end of the classic Jurassic Park area. Especially with the ending dialogue. I will be disappointed if or when Jurassic Park goes.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Agreed. I think that River Adventure is excellent and that the first two Jurassic Park films are superior to the Jurassic World franchise. However, that Jurassic World refurb in California is just exceptional though. If you're going to replace an attraction, it must always be better than what you had before and it definitely delivers in that regard. I'd miss Jurassic Park if it goes, but if the land is rethemed to that standard, I'd be all for it.

[@nestoons4539]

Personally I think the river adventure desperately needs an update When I went on it (multiple times) this year sometimes there were effects missing, and the animatronics were definitely showing their age

[@annieskywalker9290]

I hope it stays and we have the best of both Franchises

[@mikeiseastman]

@@PoseidonEntertainment Have you been on the JW refurb of River Adventure or just going off of videos?

[@mika_naps]

I think a part of the ride is probably when it hypes you up from you seeing the ride. This may get some hate or backlash for me saying this but I think the layout was pretty cool. Even though I don’t have that much experience with those type of roller coaster I just find it really cool and interesting.

[@orlandoperez8202]

This is the first coaster that I’ve risen that has made me feel uneasy during most if not all the ride duration.

[@jasonmay2023]

This was the most intense roller coaster I’ve ever ridden! To make it even worse, I accidentally kept my wallet in my back pocket. Talk about two minutes of terror! Haha great coaster though

[@aperson626]

Universal Studios made an ad saying Velocicoaster was the apex predator of coasters!

[@AgentJakeFBI]

This is coaster is the cousin of Cedar Point's Maverick. I might rank this one higher above Maverick. Both are wild rides although, I do tend to love the second launch on maverick a bit, it's way more forceful, but too bad about the trims at the top of the small hill before the dive. I love the stall element and theming. Maverick has practically no theming but Cedar Point is all about coasters/thrills.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Haven't been on Maverick since I last went to Cedar Point when it was being built, but hopefully I'll be able to get there next year. One of my largest issues with Velocicoaster is how mild the launches feel though. Going directly into the top hat, it just doesn't feel nearly as forceful as I want it to.

[@t-shirt7549]

Last time I went on rip ride rocket it wasn’t that bad and had some fun elements like the non inverting loop which had some some airtime from what I remember. Also, vertical lifts are fun.

[@Shoulderpads-mcgee]

IOA has always been the better park in terms of rides and theming. That theming that would make me livid to replace park with world on the river adventure and make me willing to chain myself to the discovery center. People always point to Harry Potter for starting this highly themed trend, but universal has been living by the design philosophy of “ride the movies” for decades and it shows when they can put you in a comic book or bring the world of Seuss into ours. But Jurassic Park was the crowned jewel of theming in IOA prior to Potter. The discovery center is an immaculate recreation of the visitor center and it really puts you in Jurassic park so I’d be heartbroken if they decided to retheme to world (which would be a baffling choice in the same way Disney favoring the contentious and not universally loved star wars sequel trilogy is). I personally also think the Jurassic world version of the ride in Hollywood loses sight of what makes that ride work so well. For example the mosasaurus at the start dies away with the bait and switch because it antagonizes the guest immediately by cracking the glass rather than starting with peaceful herbivores that make you forget the big drop outside for a minute. It also doesn’t make any sense from a physics stand point to have the aquarium enclosure riding above either side of the boat, at least I don’t think so. And the mosasaur could easily eat us during that part where it literally swims under the boat instead of hitting the glass lol. I also think going into the theropod enclosure is a less thrilling final than the restricted areas of the park version. In the park version, the ante is higher because not only are you entering the carnivore area, but they’ve also escaped into the maintenance service areas to get you. In world you’re bothering them in their space lol. Though I guess it fits for world’s themes of more thrill more teeth and back zookeeping. Velocicoaster is good fun though! Hagrid’s feels like it’s all about speed with it’s extra launches while hulk feels all about power, apt for the big guy. Velocicoaster feels like a mix between the two which makes sense for velociraptors and gives a feeling of viciousness that they have.

[@chrisb3017]

Great coaster! Ride it in the dark!

[@danielb8650]

Going to hit this coaster on our Halloween trip. I'm the only one in my family excited to get on it lol

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

This thing is ridiculous. No matter the wait, the line also continues to move consistently. This thing is a capacity monster.

[@minnie7453]

I wish I wasn’t so scared of roller coasters :b mayybe I’ll ride this one day…. maybe

[@onecleangti]

This is such a great ride!!

[@transformerseditzzzzzzzz]

I’ve rode it 5 times now and I think it is the best roller coaster in Orlando

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Absolutely agreed.

[@transformerseditzzzzzzzz]

@@PoseidonEntertainment thank you for responding love your vids

[@Afineaddition]

Velocicoaster and Mako are my Orlando favorites

[@GamieCorporation]

0:09 amogus

[@nestoons4539]

Great video as always

[@letters_on_the_screen]

besides the ride being perfect i think that the waiting time was reduced by so much compared to other rides. maybe its bc i rode it immediately when it got launched but when i rode a second time i didnt even have to wait 20 minutes

[@09yovanni]

0:09 he said among us

[@jasontodd9302]

Apex predator of coasters 🤔 El Toro is really hard to beat. I’ll find out in May 2022. I’m spoiled by Six Flags Great Adventure. 💯

[@toddcribbs12]

Thank you for mentioning iron gwazi my home theme park is Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

[@twinnedgecko1213]

Awesome!

[@nicholash.a.s9495]

If I’m honest I was expecting something more similar to Taron at Phantasialand which is another Intamin multilaunch. That ride focuses a lot on tight turns and head chopper near miss elements rather than pure height or speed. I still like the velocicoaster for what it is, I just had different expectations

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I’m off the opinion that the head chopper moments in the raptor paddock aren’t even particularly intense. It seems like it would be when watching from outside, but I don’t think the intended effect came through. I haven’t been to Phantasialand but it’s high on my list of places to visit.

[@toddcribbs12]

I like you because he tell the truth about Disney and Bob Chapek

[@spideylover4105]

3:12 well that explains why its down so often

[@Karebudesu]

I’m glad someone is giving Rip Ride Rockit the criticism is deserves. That ride is terrible with the fake inversion and a whole bunch of break runs 🙃

[@RobotFilms101]

Me watching all these videos knowing damn well Im not getting on any of these coaster cuz im too scared: interesting..

[@ItllBeFetch]

I read the title and instantly thought mean girls 😂

[@shaqtinoah]

I wish they would refresh rip ride rockit with new songs. Otherwise then that it is still fresh for now with all the secret songs

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I agree that the song list should be updated, but it doesn't fix the sketchy ride-vehicles or underwhelming layout. At the very least, it could be repainted.

[@nomnom3093]

0:09

[@maryzmijski6087]

Now we just need something else in studios

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I think the Studios needs a lot more. There's 4 simulators too many and the Simpsons is a visual stain on the aesthetic of the park.

[@maryzmijski6087]

@@PoseidonEntertainment I agree 100 percent

[@maryzmijski6087]

@Poseidon Entertainment Definitely needs more screen rides lol

[@TheConcertCruizer]

Raptors should move while you’re in the paddock.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I think the idea would be neat, but it's not realistic. You're going by so quickly that you wouldn't be able to discern if they were moving or not.

[@TheConcertCruizer]

@@PoseidonEntertainment maybe. But if you could at least watch race outside the paddock (right before the launch where they take off just ahead of you). And you can see actual raptors going out into the paddock…that would work.

[@ImGeekinn]

Rockit is a fan favorite coaster though 🤨

[@BigBossMan538]

So are you reviewing any and all attractions? Other than essays I wonder what you’re gonna bring here in the future

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I'm interested in reviewing them if I feel there's anything relevant to say. I'm sure that Ice Breaker will be fun for what it is when it opens at SeaWorld, but I'm not sure if there's much to say about it. Maybe I'll just do a straight review, depending on how something like that turns out. I'll also definitely be talking about Ratatouille when it opens.

[@BigBossMan538]

@@PoseidonEntertainment Cool. You make a lot of digs at Six Flags and as someone who's never been there, I want to know what you think of it. Which Six Flags do you mean, cuz they have several Six Flags parks across the USA iirc.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

@@BigBossMan538 When I criticize Six Flags, I'm really referring to their cheap use of IP as a marketing tactic. For as good as a B&M invert like Batman is, cloning it and relying on the name alone is a disappointing endeavor. It's not the Six Flags parks don't have good attractions or aren't worth going to, but they do everything as cheaply as possible. For example, the Six Flags Rotation Program had them take a coaster from one park and move it to another to premier a "new" experience. I suppose that was cheaper than paying for a new attraction, and also had the detrimental effect of making those coasters rougher and rougher as they were moved around. It's not terrible if you're literally going just for thrilling rides, but it's also not a standard that Disney should lower itself to.

[@toddcribbs12]

I have all the Jurassic Park movies

[@legocontrollerjr]

"So it appears the Jurrasic World Velocicoaster is finally among us" *Shows the arc from the side* STOP MAKE IT STOP

[@FireMonkey9]

I honestly don't understand most coasters' focus on positive g's. When that's all the designers are going for, it kinda makes the entirety of each coaster feel the same and not super thrilling. With all the direction changes and both positive and negative g's on the velocicoaster, I left amazed, whereas, while the hulk was fun, I wasn't super impressed.

[@CHLOCHLOLP]

its interesting that you really dislike rip ride because i actually have always thought it was better than the hulk lol. I really enjoy the drop and i enjoy the music element, it is a rip off but i dont really go to disney so i guess that never bothered me lol. But i agree it doesnt compete with hagrids or velocicaster. i never really liked the hulk though, i think maybe because of the reason how it is mean to push you into your seat like you mentioned, and i personally dont like that a much as the free falling feeling.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Interesting take on things. I perceive Rock-It as a rickety mess with a boring layout, but I can understand if the positive G's of the Hulk turns you off to it.

[@CHLOCHLOLP]

@@PoseidonEntertainment i think the indoor but not ventilated line for the hulk really bugs me too, its so muggy in there. rip rides line sucks too but its more breathable and less claustrophobic.

[@ottot3221]

I don't think you get the theme behind the queue. The queue is partially in the former backstage area of the raptor exhibit. That is why it looks not fit to be a queue. The silly idea is, to make the exhibit more interesting, that they build a coaster in it for guests. Also Jurassic Park is a unique park within the brand, build in Isla Avontura at IOA. As with many theme parks who have multiple parks around the world they copy attractions form other parks. So the Island is perfectly themed and not at all confusing (if you know the back story).

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

As someone who is intimately familiar with the theming, it's insulting that you suggest I don't get it. First, it's clearly not a backstage area. Nothing about it suggests that. The actual story, as the queue clearly explains, is that the Indominous Rex is a project that has been delayed. Because of this, Claire Dearing commissioned a roller-coaster through the raptor paddock to get people up close and personal with them. Second, it's Isla "Aventura" to fit in with the theme of IoA. It is indeed located in Florida, but it is not part of IoA and is completely diegetic to the Jurassic Park story. The "island" is an overall theme that fits abstractly into the overall theme of the park.

[@SFANNNBCUSofA]

It's a damn fine coaster, but I think a lot of your arguments about theming at the Mine Train should also be applied here. Obviously coasters are designed for different audiences. Looking at theming objectively, you bash Mine Train for a lot of the same qualities that Velocicoaster have. Mostly rock work, barely any on ride show scenes, generic architecture, lack of story. The only difference is slightly more theming in the queue with different video effects and a few animatronic raptor heads.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I don't think that the standard of judgment is equivalent at all. Velocicoaster was clearly intended for the intensity of the coaster experience to come first, with the theming being a secondary factor, just as with the Incredible Hulk. The coaster's layout and visual spectacle take precedence. In contrast, Seven Dwarfs cannot commit to being either a narrative driven or engaging coaster experience and so fails in both regards. It is true that the raptor paddock isn't any better themed than the German mountains, but the difference is that it's a backdrop and not the focus of the ride. If you were to take away the theming of Velocicoaster, it would still be an exceptional experience.

[@SFANNNBCUSofA]

@@PoseidonEntertainment You kind of make my point. Each coaster has a very different target and judging my people's reactions and queue times, they are exciting and thrilling for that target. You're not the target audience for Mine Train and I'm not sure, when talking about theming, you were objective. Remove the coaster from the theming and both spaces are lackluster in theming in many ways. Yet also it fills the same visual functions of Hulk and Velocicoaster in the sense that it's visually pleasing to look at from many angles around in the park and adds kinetic visuals. It's been a minute since I watched your Mine Train video, but I think you call it, more or less, a waste of space. Considering that the ride was not even supposed to be built when they announced the Fantasyland renovations and that they managed to squeeze a coaster in a space allocated for princess meet and greets is impressive. Velocicoaster is a damn fine coaster and I'm really not trying to come off as die-hard defending Mine Train, just pointing out the qualities you dislike about it are the same for this coaster, but because one is a coaster designed for an the target audience of such little kids, you didn't apply the same standards in reviewing. Your Mine train video was harsh. Maybe that was on purpose for the views.

[@marionass593]

Bro Velciochurro is awesome I always ride it when I go and riding it at night when the park was closed with no lights was definitely an experience. I do agree with you on the rockit situation it's a terrible made coaster made by really an unknown manufacturer..I believe once epic is done they are going to tear it down they need to it gets stuck alot because of errors and sometimes it's closed for a day or 2 cuz they have to fix the trains

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I do enjoy how Universal ran with the churro joke. It was a surprise to see that they were handing out free churros to everyone on opening day.

[@superpandasama]

Finally got to ride it the other day. 1st, 2nd, and last row. Usually I prefer last row on coasters, but this ride was 100% from the row. Absolutely incredible ride, right up there with some of my favorites from CP. Already can't wait to get back and ride it again

[@parzival9841]

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[@nzubechukwu]

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[@superpandasama]

Finally got to ride it the other day. 1st, 2nd, and last row. Usually I prefer last row on coasters, but this ride was 100% front row for me. Absolutely incredible ride, right up there with some of my favorites from CP. Already can't wait to get back and ride it again

[@ChadwickMann]

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[@superpandasama]

Finally got to ride it the other day. 1st, 2nd, and last row. Usually I prefer last row on coasters, but this ride was 100% front row for me. Absolutely incredible ride, right up there with some of my favorites from CP. Already can't wait to get back and ride it again