Hyperia Review - The Tallest and Fastest Roller Coaster In The UK at Thorpe Park

[@Stubwood_on_YT]

I've been told the rattle is just on one train, personally it wouldn't surprise me it this is down to the suspension of the wheels, similar problem to two of the trains on Voltron

[@gemmachaos]

Strange for hitting those odds only once out of seven rides though. I suppose it isn't impossible.

[@RollercoasterDavid]

Yeah, that's what I thought. I tried to see if it was a specific train, but the trains look identical to me, so it's hard to tell which is which

[@RollercoasterDavid]

I've heard the Voltron problem may be solved now

[@boybetterknow500]

Rode is 4 times yesterday and 3 times the day before. Front row, back row and in the middle. I didn’t hear no rattle. Was the smoothest rollercoaster I’ve ever been on in the UK/Europe.

[@Coastermatics]

Voltrons just rattly Hyperia is just smooth

[@princess_sarina_aria_elysia]

THE SAUSAGE ROLL 😂 You've earned yourself a subscriber with this in depth review. I'd love a more fittingly elegant name for Hyperia's unique element like the Golden Roll but knowing British people I think Sausage Roll is more likely to catch on 😂

[@RollercoasterDavid]

If you left it up to the general public it would probably end up being called a rollyMcrollface roll

[@princess_sarina_aria_elysia]

@@RollercoasterDavid 😆

[@iitzfizz]

Rode it twice Tuesday, what a ride. First drop and the outer bank are my joint fave elements I don't think I can pick one. That first drop is insane, my favourite out of all the coasters I've ridden. Ejector all the way down hanging out by your lap bar getting negatives and laterals, it feels so cool then the outer bank into a roll/inversion is crazy, after my first ride I didn't even remember taking that element...in fact the whole ride was just a blur. Second time I got to appreciate the elements way more. I think I was just over amped with adrenaline the first time too lol. I'm super pleased with what TP did with this, I was wanting a B&M hypercoaster for years in the UK line up but what we got I think is better than any B&M hyper they could have built there, the elements work so well with the limited space, again Merlin using what you would think would be a limitation but actually using it to their advantage, without the limited space we wouldn't have that insane 180 degree twisted drop. I love the name for the roll lol, I've been just calling it "the outer bank roll inversion thingy" Whilst I do agree it is a relatively short ride (which seems to be somewhat of a commonality with Merlin rides for some reason) it's not as bad as Stealth or Oblivion, which do one thing great but nothing else. I think it offers enough good and unique elements throughout the ride that it kind of makes up for it since it's one element after another so there are no dead moments. I think the ending as you said could be a little better but I'm very happy with the coaster in general. When you think of the ride that it's replaced for tallest/fastest, The Big One, that's long but it does nothing after the first drop and I'd even say it's rather boring. I'd rather have a shorter more intense, coaster like Hyperia which is packed with elements from start to finish. It is a shame we can't have it all though but I'll take it!

[@aestusmaris]

Rode Hyperia twice today (first times) later in the day in the middle and the back row and the latter ride was so good and both my rides were buttery smooth so maybe I was lucky on what train I got. I ride coasters very often so am somewhat acclimatised to the g forces but the first drop was immense and that outer bank reminded of a gyro swing where you're falling at a weird angle. I loved it. It's not an intense coaster by any means though which I think makes it an excellent coaster to challenge those who have not ridden many. And it's clearly the best in the park. Wish it was twice as long.

[@RollercoasterDavid]

I'd still say it's quite an intense coaster, particularly the drop!

[@TheWolfXCIX]

Also it's running two trains as of yesterday! They had people from Mack in the station overseeing/assisting.

[@RollercoasterDavid]

Yeah I heard, let's just hope it doesn't valley again!

[@calamitycoasters2591]

@@RollercoasterDavid well well well

[@AttractionSource]

Excellent review, which I agree with. It's a fantastic ride but I don't rank it as high as Fury 325, Steel Vengeance etc as it has such a comedown at the end. It could have been one of the world's best coasters... if there was a second half full of airtime hills.

[@RollercoasterDavid]

Maybe we'll get the second half next year!

[@AttractionSource]

@@RollercoasterDavid sparkle project phase 2

[@RollercoasterDavid]

Get Greggs to fund it by sponsoring the rides sausage roll

[@Yonel6969]

I rode this 2 days ago. I absolutely love it. Ive not ventured out of the uk much but i have been to phantasialand, easily my number 1. My only issue with it is the trims, the speed you get out of the stall and how hard the trim hits isnt great, feels like i get pushed down. But the airtime on this is mental. i feel the length is fine honestly

[@katashworth41]

Just did it for the first time today, got row 10 on my first go so definitely made an impression.

[@RollercoasterDavid]

The first drop in the back is epic

[@Stubwood_on_YT]

The sausage roll! Omd YES!

[@RollercoasterDavid]

Hopefully the name will stick!

[@CoastingBen]

I'm great with calling that the Sausage roll. If Greggs sponsored the ride would anyone really mind? The ride & element would be advertised in common shops all over the country. The queue snack kiosk could have a better selection and they could add a bit more landscaping with the extra cash. Need some more bins in the queue line too.

[@RollercoasterDavid]

Let's spread the word! The more people that call it that, the more likely they can get that Greggs sponsorship!

[@emperormiester]

WOW this is the review i was waiting for David! Someone you can trust coming from a lot of experience... all your points are extremely spot on i think. also good news that the main drop doesn't disappoint - how does it compare to say Iron gwazi or Skyrush.... also think the Big Dipper style wing seats would have been better, its more a giant big dipper than hyper coaster. edit - we should not have expected Thorpe to build a long ride should we.

[@RollercoasterDavid]

In the back, I'd say the drop beats gwazi and skyrush! Big dipper seating could be interesting, but it would loose the heartlining for the outer seats in elements like the sausage roll.

[@Mars44875]

Absolutely phenomenal coaster though I’ve got to say the switch between positive and negative Gs does leave me with a little bit of a sore head after I ride it that being said I don’t think any other coaster I’ve been on can compare to it.

[@chuck4714]

Wait till you try El Toro

[@DJBKoasteRs]

this is my number 1 beating the likes of Taiga, EGF, Zadra, Kärnan and I actually don't know if anything currently existing will top that. Comes down to preference lf course, but I think for me, it might just be the best rollercoaster in the world, and I can't believe I'm saying that about a UK coaster

[@I_Dont_Care49]

They have now adjusted the trim brakes and it does feel as it's less trim and not too noticeable as it's much smoother through those trim brakes and does take a faster pace into the final airtime hill as I had more ejector airtime than 3 weeks before when I ridden it.

[@RollercoasterDavid]

That's good to hear!

[@robhaley5136]

I know it's short but that first drop and outer bank put it in my top 10. I just need to find a day when it's quiet and it's included on unlimited fast track ha (one day). Also I'm pretty sure the first drop is a little over 90 degrees, looking at it... which is why you come out of your seat so much!

[@RollercoasterDavid]

It's hard to tell with the rotation, but I think every source I've seen says it's 90

[@robhaley5136]

@@RollercoasterDavid I know... but to me it really looks like it could be just that bit over. When you look at where the drop starts and where it ends, and take the roll into account I think it's moved that little bit. The drop looks kinda weird for that reason. I think anyway. And if you wanted to ensure airtime on a coaster... make the drop just that bit over 90. Maybe its 90.4 degrees =P

[@RollercoasterDavid]

You don't need a beyond vertical drop to give airtime, they length and speed of the train probably matter more!

[@robhaley5136]

@@RollercoasterDavid Maybe... just felt like there was a bit more to it. I've done lots of drops like that and they don't feel that nuts

[@blazingaqua9127]

@@robhaley5136 I agree, it definitely looks and feels just over vertical. El Toro Ryan claims it is 91 degrees which would make sense and he is usually accurate with information

[@TheWolfXCIX]

I got two rides on it yesterday, absolutely world class coaster. I actually didn't mind the length at all, as I found the coaster super intense and any longer might have been too much. It's just a smidge below Ride To Happiness and is my no. 3 overall.

[@goblinwoblin7820]

yeah i've been spending my whole day having a debate in my head between hyperia and rth, but i think i'm giving the edge to hyperia????

[@SadKamala]

Finally someone calls out that terrible grammar in the slogan!

[@gemmachaos]

Hopefully I'll ride this in September! In that dead zone between Oktoberfest and Halloween, hopefully the crowds will be manageable then. And hopefully the teething problems will be sorted. Looking forward to it immensely. I couldn't help but notice you said "Hyperion" there a few times. I imagine that's gonna be a common theme with this one.

[@RollercoasterDavid]

Yeah, I realised I messed up the name a couple of times, but didn't think it was that noticeable!

[@Southeastern_Thrills]

The way you described the outer bank\barrel roll downdrop is exactly what I expected. I thought it would ride like a combo of Steel Vengeance's outer bank and Iron Gwazi's barrel roll downdrop.

[@RollercoasterDavid]

Call it by its proper name - sausage roll!

[@Southeastern_Thrills]

@@RollercoasterDavid I'm American. I don't know why you Brits would call it that. I'll probably get to ride Hyperia next year.

[@nemesis8626]

2 rides on it, one mid train but slightly on the back end, 2nd ride backrow, backrow definetly felt more intense, the first drop is crazy closest ive come to a free fall feeling ive had on a coaster

[@RollercoasterDavid]

Is an awesome first drop

[@antonytsai6611]

imagine they extend the layout over the off season to add some airtime hills a blue fire roll and lessen the trims (I am being so delulu but i would die for that extended layout)

[@antonytsai6611]

it shouldn't be impossible just keep the outerbank put and s hill to change directions add some bunny hills and maybe a trick track double up banked turn or outerbank snap like velocicoaster but more sustained to go back down and change directions have a blue fire roll close to the ground and then an airtime hill back into the brakes, it would lessen capacity but would improve the ride so much

[@RollercoasterDavid]

We can always hope

[@nitefly99]

Great video David! 👍 We’ve now recovered 😅😵‍💫

[@RollercoasterDavid]

Glad to hear it

[@Paolo8772]

Hyperia looks good but it it isn't the best Mack coaster by far, and possibly not as good as The Smiler or even Icon, which is bested by Helix in Sweden. Thanks for an honest review!

[@asterisks3062]

It's far better than icon

[@RollercoasterDavid]

Helix is great, but I don't rate icon that highly

[@Marty_NZ]

Mack Produkt Perfekt - Find Your Fearless Sausage Roll. BTW 5:53 Hyperion if you wanted to see if we're paying attention.

[@leodouglas4568]

woah, that's some real Hyperia hating. that drop alone puts the coaster in my top 10. not even mentioning the sausage roll! I also think you were a tad harsh when comparing it to other hyper coasters!!! also the designers probably had good reason to put in trim brakes! they wouldn't be there if they weren't needed for safety. 😃🙃

[@RollercoasterDavid]

I didn't think I was being overly harsh, I like to cover both positives and negatives in my reviews. I agree despite it's flaws it's still an amazing coaster.

[@leodouglas4568]

@@RollercoasterDavid absolutely! I was just having you on mate. I agreed with a lot of what you said and I also love your vids! 😍

[@tapinsapien6179]

Mack Rides are the Goats of the UK.. Icon, Enso and Hyperia. until RMC graces us :D

[@chrisshort4121]

SAUSAGE ROLL!😂

[@sj460162]

Sounds good but doesnt make it in your top 25? Mmmm?

[@RollercoasterDavid]

Bear in mind I've ridden over 1150 coasters, so the top 25 only covers 2% of that! There are many more coasters worthy of being in the top 25, but there are only 25 slots!

[@sj460162]

@@RollercoasterDavid I get that bud.

[@kymscates2892]

Went yesterday on single rider queue twice, took about 40 mins each time and got row 9 on the first one and row 10 on the second. Shame they stopped the water feature at the bottom, just looks like a rusted concrete pit now lol, guess they only used it for opening few days :( Was a great ride though! Love the zero G stall hanging upside down with your arms dangling! Found I was hugging the seat with my legs too. That first drop is pretty amazing and hits pretty hard, can't compare to the front though sadly as I didn't get to experience front rows but from the back it was crazy! Not sure if it beats my favs though of the Smiler and Icon but it's def up there :) Love the colours, might be the odd one out on that but to me it looks classy. Also the ride operators were running it to perfection. Sending trains out quickly and getting everyone on and off efficiently. Great work from Thorpe Park employees!