Roller Coaster Review, Lagoon Classic Wood Coaster | 100+ Years Old & Still Going Strong

[@sidvernon6343]

A clarification on the trains. They are NOT Millennium Flyers from GCII, but instead “GCII Custom Trains.” The Custom Trains were built with the headrests for riders 46”-50”, lapbar monitoring system, and were constructed to run specifically on Roller Coaster’s Track, including the use of Switchable ECBs.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks for the clarification, I didn't realize there was a difference.

[@sqoomsh]

What is an ECB?

[@jameswest8280]

@@sqoomsh I believe ECB stands for Eddy Current (magnetic) Brake.

[@jtwoolley]

Yay! Lagoon reviews!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Have several out.

[@AdmiralBurningskull]

I rode this during the 100th anniversary year and it was my roughest-ever experience on the Roller Coaster. Might have just been a heavier slate of guests than usual, or there may have been some minor maintenance hicccups. I hope they got it straightened out, because even though it definitely shows its age in the design, it's still a pretty fun ride usually. Always worth a circuit or two. Looking forward to another 100 years!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I found it tolerable last year.

[@valentinadallas]

Yeh it’s not painted white bc when it was white coaster it killed a little innocent 13 year old little girl bc restraint was shitry and when she went to get air and stand and raise arms she got ejected and died , HOW IS THIS RIDE ALLOWED TO OPERATE WHEN IT KILLED A 13 years old little girl !!!!!

[@JustAnotherIllusion]

I have a season pass to lagoon so I will be riding this a lot

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@Jordanllam]

Can’t wait for an RMC of this in the future

[@CanobieCoaster]

Don't think that will be happening.

[@ashtonriches7295]

There are only an exceptionally few more wooden coasters that are less likely to be rmc-ed. This coaster is a registered historic landmark, an Icon of Lagoon, received a recent update to the station and trains, and still is one of the major draws for lagoon. Additionally Lagoon has been designing or building new coasters and typically only reaches out to traditional manufactures for trains. In short there is no need, and no desire, and even if there was, a historical society would have to sign off on everything RMC would do, greatly limiting what could be done.

[@Lanetgm]

They don’t need one it’s decently smooth and all the track has been replaced

[@crystaldragon141]

Personally I prefer the new trains. The old ones didn't have padded sides which made the laterals a bit painful sometimes. The fully articulated trains also track better in my opinion.

[@CanobieCoaster]

That's fair!

[@IndyCoasterCreator]

I rode this with both the custom millenium flyers and the ptc trains and I gotta say it rides way better with the custom millenium fliers. When it had the PTC trains the ride was substantially rougher and i didn’t really like that much. The gci overhaul was much needed and drastically helped the ride in my opinion.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'm glad it helped!

[@dragonfire101g]

Another local here, 100% agre

[@SolarEclipseOGMoon]

I don't like heights so this ride is perfect for me. The oldies are always the perfect height. Back then it was more about fun and less about thrills or over the top thrills. its a shame its less like that these days, parents always forcing their kids to go on high rides. Not everyone wants to. Even some adults. I want to have fun not feel scared. The mouse coasters are another example.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It is a good ride for all ages.

[@charlanator225]

Lagoon honestly needs a more airtime filled coaster. Something like an RMC Raptor or a chance hyper gtx would be so good here.

[@handledav]

rmc raptor?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Those would be nice.

[@jacoboehler]

​@@handledav The RMC Raptors are Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas which opened in 2018; Then RailBlazer at California’s Great America at California’s Great America in Santa Clara, California which also opened in 2018; Then came Stunt Pilot at Silver wood in Athol, Idaho which opened in 2021; Then came Jersey Devil Coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey which also opened in 2021; Then came Wonder Woman Flight of Courage at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California which opened in 2022. Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster, RailBlazer, and Stunt Pilot are basically clones of each other with small differences. Jersey Devil Coaster and Wonder Woman Devil Coaster are basically clones of each other with small differences.

[@Roguekai1yt]

Yes my favorite ride, roller coaster

[@Roguekai1yt]

I’m making fun of the name btw it’s not actually my favorite ride lol

[@handledav]

which roller coaster

[@Roguekai1yt]

@@handledav 🤦‍♂️

[@CanobieCoaster]

Lol

[@Adoublelan13]

I got to ride it with its most recent trains and the ones that came before it. I may be in the minority here, but I really loved the older trains more than the newest ones. Especially the lapbar. On the older trains, the lap bar started to click immediately as you started to pull it down. Allowing to be a few inches off your body if you wanted for great airtime, and they would still dispatch even in thay scenario. But with the newer trains, it has to be a set distance down before the computer recognizes it as locked or before even hearing the first click. As is for some, I have gained a lot of size since my youth and trying to ride it now, depending on the day, I have to have the attendants push hard to get it to lock, or I am able to do it myself but it is still tight. Every other coaster in the park I have no trouble with even with my size. Although I am trying to lose some size off the mid section, and even if I am able to, I would still prefer the older trains lapbars as I could still keep the bar a couple inches from my waist whether I am big still or not.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I can see how the old trains may have been better, but I never got to try them.

[@singlerailindustries1763]

A True Classic :) It's Always Extremely Impressive How Old Wooden Coasters Can Get And Still Run Really Well. That Shows How Much Parks Care About Their Classic Woodies :') I'm Sure They Are Proud To Have Such A Classic And Fun Woodie Still Running Strong And Proud ♥️

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's running quite well.

[@askjeevescosby2928]

They really need to paint this coaster white again. That's the color it was designed to be. I know it would be expensive now but each plank should have been painted as they replaced them.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't mind it being brown. The biggest thing for me is that it's one consistent color.

[@sidvernon6343]

It was originally brown, aka natural wood, and was not painted white until the late 20s or early 30s. It potentially was painted white after the foundations had to be replaced in the mid 20s due to a flood.

[@askjeevescosby2928]

@@sidvernon6343 o ok then it's fine lol. What if a park stained a coaster like cherry. Made it super fancy. Put varnish on it so it was shiny 😆

[@sidvernon6343]

@@askjeevescosby2928 The problem is the paint obstructs important things the carpentry inspectors need to see each day during their inspection. Safety ALWAYS comes first.

[@AttacMage]

It might just be nostalgia for me, but my favorite look was when it had a mixed white and brown look. I really don't mind the brown, though, because it makes it look older and just fits in better with the area.

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

I always enjoy the classics, even if they aren't the strongest. Even though I don't bring much into a park, I love that Lagoon has free lockers. I didn't even know about that before.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's really nice they offer them.

[@Lucky_9705]

I love this ride’s beautiful setting

[@CanobieCoaster]

Me too.

[@jacoboehler]

Hey, I am loving these lagoon videos! You should do a review on more lagoon roller coasters like spider, jet star, the bat, wild mouse, colossus, bombora, and puff the little fire dragon! You should also do a review on the park as a whole and a review on their haunt, frightmares. Thank you!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I plan to do a review for the park as a whole.

[@clairefunnell8481]

A really nice looking coaster. Love the fact that it is so old.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'm glad they take good care of it.

[@jameswest8280]

@@CanobieCoaster every single part has been replaced, including track and trains, so technically it is no longer the same coaster.

[@mateoalvira7826]

The trains replacement did make the ride rougher?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I never rode it before, but it's smooth.

[@Kittyhat]

Still a must-do every visit

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes

[@hudson.wolf2024]

You must have caught coaster on a slow day, I get airtime on everything besides the speed hill after the second turn around

[@CanobieCoaster]

I have only visited this park in October so it's possible.

[@mateoalvira3514]

Canobie Coaster would say: For a ride as old as it is, Roller Coaster rides smoother than you'd expect. The ride sounds rough from the sounds the trains make, but it actually tracks well. Some of the valleys I specifically noted are a bit bumpy, but it's overall fairly smooth for a wood coaster. That is probably helped by the ride's modest speed. That ties into my next point though. This ride does not have the strongest pacing. You noticeably slow down atop several turns and hills. I can look past a lack of speed if all the hills still deliver, but there are a few on this ride that don't quite offer the airtime I expected. So what would I rate Roller Coaster?

[@CanobieCoaster]

See the review.

[@keithstransitexperiences9749]

When I rode this in 2021, that no single riders in front or back row policy was not on this coaster for social distancing.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Interesting. It was back in place in 2022.

[@mateoalvira3514]

See in RCDB: Roller Coaster at Lagoon Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa What would you think about the two to ride again?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Both are fun, but Gwazi is way better.

[@mateoalvira7826]

Did you know that a retrack and new trains in another wooden roller coaster made the ride more painful?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes, it happened on Lake Compounce's Wildcat.

[@theshowersinger6681]

I am old enough to have ridden the PTC trains with buzz bars, the same that Knoebel’s Phoenix has today and it was a faster and better ride with much more air time. The current trains are just awful, heavy and slow.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Wow, wish I could have experienced it!

[@mateoalvira7826]

Are those considered Millennium Flyers?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes

[@InfinitySike]

They straight up forgot about naming the roller coaster, so they named it roller coaster 💀

[@mgloven9533]

The name on the patent is "Lagoon Dipper" but the owner thought it sounded weird and there was no other coaster at the park for another 50 years

[@CanobieCoaster]

Lol

[@zacharyyamashita8554]

@@mgloven9533 Why don’t they just officially call Lagoon Dipper, because that obviously is it’s true name.

[@mgloven9533]

@@zacharyyamashita8554 I think they should, I just think Lagoon doesn't want to change it because it's been the same for 100 years

[@andyroman8223]

On the original ptc trains, the lowest position on the ptc trains still rested a good few inches above my lap. Also, I'm my experience, the front row doesnt give any airtime, and the back row gives some weak pops.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Did you only ride this with the old trains?

[@Kittyhat]

I've definitely gotten airtime in the front on the old trains

[@andyroman8223]

@@CanobieCoaster I've ridden it a few times in the old trains, and almost all my rides have been with the new trains. I feel like you do get a pop of ejector in the front here or there, but it's so brief that it doesn't feel like airtime.

[@JulianDale94]

Not to be confused with the other roller coasters at Lagoon

[@CanobieCoaster]

The name is generic.

[@zacharyyamashita8554]

@@CanobieCoaster Just rename it to the Lagoon Dipper.

[@r.c.ekingston]

Does Lagoon allow On-Ride filming with a GoPro?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes, you can use either a chest or wrist mount with no trouble or special permissions.

[@jtwoolley]

yayyyyyyyyy

[@CanobieCoaster]

A classic

[@jtwoolley]

I have ridden this. What kind of airtime does this have?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Pops

[@maxhagenauer24]

With the most generic name for any roller coaster, literally, it may be old and that's what makes it good, I sure hope the millinium flyers didn't ruin the experience and forces.

[@CanobieCoaster]

The name is certainly generic.

[@mateoalvira7826]

was roller coaster the shakiest you have ridden?

[@CanobieCoaster]

No

[@jtwoolley]

please review terroride

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sorry I do not have plans.

[@dytamic]

do review Apocalypse (SFMM) soon

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't plan to. I don't have the best feel for that one to give a detailed review.

[@johnwoolley3239]

why not 10?

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's towards the middle of the pack for woodies.

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

See in RCDB: Roller Coaster at Lagoon and Raven at Holiday World. How would you compare between the two to ride?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Both are fun, but I prefer Raven.

[@valentinadallas]

Yeh it’s not painted white bc when it was white coaster it killed a little innocent 13 year old little girl bc restraint was shitry and when she went to get air and stand and raise arms she got ejected and died , HOW IS THIS RIDE ALLOWED TO OPERATE WHEN IT KILLED A 13 years old little girl !!!!!

[@CanobieCoaster]

From what I heard, the girl stood up. So it wasn't a mechanical error. It's tragic what happened.

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

What would you rate this coaster?

[@CanobieCoaster]

See the review.