Ranking the Flat Rides of Australia’s Theme Parks

[@AriasThemeParks]

The Claw was the first ride that got me into theme parks. I rode it with my friend and she said that if the little kids could do it, so could we. She blacked out on it. But I’m so glad we did it.

[@ethankensen1164]

That exactly happened to me

[@TallisYourName]

I still get the gitters from riding the Giant Drop to. The wait at the top is the wrost part. I like looking at Movie World when riding it but. I also look out for the GD when riding DC Rivals.

[@sadcat12]

I rode the giant drop yesterday I started hyventerlating at the top nut love 100% go on it again😊

[@JayJayGamerOfficial]

Love seeing the luna park sydney ones higher up, as my local park it puts a lot of emphasis on the boardealk style and probably does flat rides the best. I do agree with sledgehammer as every time i go on it my shoulders are in pain after only 2 rides, it gets so bad for us taller people that i wonder why i even bither anymore. Also fun to see you with that Paramore tour merch considering i got the same one when i saw them on my brisbane trip. Another thing i can claim to have done is ridden on the Hair Raiser on the opening day. I remember it vividly with the testing when the park opened for the day but operations commencing as we were making our way back from the back area. One of if not the best views for a droptower.

[@smballs79]

Another issue with inferno is that when its a hot day, the seats are pain and half of them are closed because of the heat

[@tullyangel1969]

The hair raiser made me question my whole existence

[@AustrALIEN666]

The rebel is the xxxl travel ride. Also the rebel was a traveling ride before gumbuya world bought it.

[@DanielHarmer]

Rebel actually was originally a travelling ride owned by Chants Amusements. They owned it for a few years before selling it off to Gumbuya World. Not sure if they still run it manual or not, but they are very intense rides and from videos I have seen it still runs a very good cycle.

[@Josh_Stuchbery]

Rebel at Gumbuya can be pretty hit or miss with how much the gondolas will spin, however if you get a good ride with plenty of spinning it is utterly insane. It feels like you're about to be pile drived into the ground at extreme speed. I recommend sitting alone so that you're the only one on that gondola, that way you'll be off balance and therefore maximise the spinning action. The Enterprise is another favourite of mine.

[@Ultimatephaser]

i remember riding the spider this one time with my friend, and the heavier the passengers, the faster it spins. weight distribution needs too be equal as well or you won't spin much. Anyway, i threw up afterwards because of how much we were spinning, one of the best theme park experiences ever, even better that dc rivals in my opinion.

[@AustrALIEN666]

Just to let you know I work on the space roller that travels around Australia. Have you been in the Warrior yet?

[@Catteryman2022]

just wondering i might have missed something in the ranking criteria but why wasn't sling shot surfers paradise because that is an absolute machine

[@Coppertine_]

That would be classified as a travelling flat ride.. plus they are expensive

[@ausproductions45]

i have a love hate relationship with sledge. Yes its a great ride but the operations and restraints are a big no for me. For some reason when im riding it seems that my restraint becomes looser and less restrictive. Idk if thats an illusion or its actually happening, its actually good how it does that otherwise the experience would be painful.

[@rachelgates7254]

Obviously giant drop

[@archiebrynn]

glad im not the only one with a ferris wheel phobia

[@AustrALIEN666]

Also have you done a traveling ride list?

[@flamingliger5533]

I don't think he has, but he needs to get his rear into gear. I love riding the Space Roller at Royal Melbourne Show. Hope the circuit has been treating you guys well this year.

[@overbanked]

Doomsday Destroyer at Warner Bros Movie World looks so cool (theming-wise) but the ride experience looks tremendously disappointing

[@RomanSecundus]

That ferris wheel thing - if you know, you know....

[@MaloneysCoasters]

Silence

[@ollielogan6284]

no giant drop

[@ollieliell]

justice for sledge

[@Millsy1033]

Pardon me, but I do believe you missed Rampage at Adventure World. Unless that’s considered a ‘kiddie’ ride 😂

[@MaloneysCoasters]

Rampage has been closed since the end of last season

[@Millsy1033]

@@MaloneysCoasters I see! Just goes to show how much I keep up with my home park! Apologies!

[@MaloneysCoasters]

@@Millsy1033 No need to apologise! I was lucky enough to get over to Perth and ride it just before it closed! I love Adventure World, you have a great home park!

[@FishFudge]

What would you replace trident with if you could?

[@MaloneysCoasters]

I can definitely see why Sea World wanted a ride with height to emphasise the view, but they need something less wind-sensitive. Maybe an observation tower or even a Ferris wheel would have been better. Observation towers in particular are much more reliable to operate in windy conditions

[@VelocicoasterFanboy]

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