Rollin' Thunder Review The Park at Owa Zamperla Thunderbolt Coaster

[@emonadeo]

0:11 is that someone losing his phone? xD

[@N3bul4Pr0ducti0ns]

phone goes ; " HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUI" *crack*

[@marcorromix]

I think so...

[@no_one563]

5:51 as well lol i saw that

[@redlinemadman9054]

I noticed that aswell

[@boomerangreverse3267]

Lol

[@eliasmertens9313]

Those trains are horrendous looking. It’s so weird how elevated they are. But the strange thing is that even though that ride looks incredibly cheaply made and such, the basic model costs $10,000,000+. That’s on par with rides like Outlaw Run and Lightning Run. Many of the midsized Eurofighters cost between $6,000,000 and $9,000,000.

[@eriklakeland3857]

The bang for your buck with Lightning Run is quite impressive.

[@danthecoasterman22]

Erik Lakeland Exactly. Why haven’t more been built??

[@ThoosieJP]

Wikipedia usually gets price tags,right I think its cheaper. Zamperla is still trying to improve and they came a long way!

[@Dridgeism]

@@danthecoasterman22 RMC probably can't keep up with the demand in their current state, especially given how everything from track fabrication to ride construction is done in house.

[@olivertangr]

Facts

[@tiedough7481]

I love the name rollin thunder instead of rolling thunder. It’s less intimidating but fun. Love it and also love your channel

[@dollie2281]

I like rollin more because it make it sound more Southern and this is Alabama 😂

[@ThemeParkBlitz]

I found this ride to be borderline unbearable. Glad to hear you bring up that pothole in the track, because on our third ride it was rough enough to actually put me off riding anything else for the day.

[@Silvarret]

Top 10 Anime Redemption Arcs

[@isaiahivan4421]

I know it is quite randomly asking but does anybody know a good place to watch newly released tv shows online?

[@harrypearce3531]

0:12 RIP phone

[@UP87]

Harry Pearce this cleap repeats at 5:54 and I wanted to write the same 🙈

[@Ohiocolts]

When 6:51 is overshadowed all cause somebody dropped their phone

[@CoasterStudios]

😪😪😪

[@supersaiyantravis6962]

I could feel the airtime on those return hills just from the footage. They look awesome, reminds me of magnum XL200's return hills.

[@mckennaaaaaaaaa]

i've ridden this ride several times and the airtime on the return section is insane!

[@slytendencies2669]

Very much anticipated this review! I went to OWA two days ago so I wanted to see how my view lined up with yours. Still sucks that we went so close in time and that we couldn’t meet, but I’m glad I still get to see your thoughts on Rollin’ Thunder and hopefully the park itself! Keep pushing out the great content Taylor!

[@mattmarrillia4907]

The one guy who dropped his wallet on the zero g roll killed me😂😂😂

[@haroldthetallandmighty4544]

0:11 Oh look! Its the phone on the roller coaster at the park In Owa I'm running out of these jokes

[@olive5970]

When you get a chance to ride the original at Luna Park can you make a video in comparison of the two... like which one is better by restraints, color scheme etc. I would love to see that :)

[@eliasmertens9313]

Honestly I think Rollin Thunder is better. It’s smoother, I like the color scheme a little more (I’m not a huge fan of the orange on Thunderbolt), and I think the ride is just better looking with the whole setting and everything. I mean Thunderbolt is on the beach, but you don’t even get to see the ocean when you crest the lift. Rollin Thunder has all the fountains lining it with landscaping under it while Thunderbolt is on a dirt patch.

[@_thomas3187]

LMFAOOO both is crappy the restraints is horrible Asf

[@arjunski]

6:36 correct me if I’m wrong, but that looks really similar to that first inversion on Joker (the row 6 one lolll)...

[@donschnulione6646]

yep, RMC calls it a "step up underflip" and Untamed has one too.

[@arjunski]

@@donschnulione6646 are you sure RMC named it, because it sounds like an element that Kentucky Kingdom named hahaha :)

[@donschnulione6646]

@@arjunski true that lol

[@Lyllified]

Step up underflip i think

[@alexisleblancdussault9434]

@@donschnulione6646 I think Zadra has one too

[@MrCollerRoaster]

Why is the thunder rollin’? 😂

[@jordanhayes4365]

Glad you mentioned that pothole. When my girlfriend and I rode this back in 2018, the pothole jarred her enough to send her head flying into the bar on the side of the restraint. I loved the ride but that was enough to put her out for the day.

[@metrofilmer8894]

Nice to see another coaster review. Especially on a brand new park. Love the high quality content. Keep Up The Great Work Taylor and Stay Safe

[@jakeeerz4260]

1:23 I’m going to go Foley in depth

[@CoasterStudios]

😂😂😂

[@TheCoasterCraze]

I personally loved thunderbolt at Coney Island! Definitely a bit shaky and weird restraints but very well rounded layout and for some reason I found the drop to be insanely powerful

[@smuella]

Same. I thought it was very fun especially with thr insane airtime. Didn‘t notice a trim on the drop there, too.

[@jochemvdmeulen]

does anyone remember the original concepts of Thunderbolt with a elevator instead of a vertical lifthill

[@bbolin5626]

Why didn’t they do that?

[@jochemvdmeulen]

@@bbolin5626 it was probably to expensive, to complicated or both

[@roxynano]

If they done the elevator, ohh that would be so cool!

[@brandontylerproductions2202]

Yessss

[@maksmik6045]

OWA is my home park. But I usually go to over Georgia.

[@StamfordBridge]

Have you been to Sam’s Fun City?

[@ethanwateski7083]

Hurricane won't affect the coaster enthusiasts

[@ellomate3545]

Ethan Wateski as a floridian, I agree 😌

[@HonduDan]

5:50 that pothole knocked that dudes phone right out of his pocket!

[@coastercountdowns7736]

These look super underrated! The elements are great and the airtime at the end looks amazing!

[@GMDVinny]

I wish most eurofighters had lap bars like hydrus then that would make eurofighters and this much better

[@Chris119.]

I just rode this for the first time yesterday, had a blast. It’s not perfect but put a smile on my face, the price of going to this park was well worth it and is such a fun little spot for our area.

[@JakeTerch]

The impending tropical storm provides a really cool gloomy atmosphere!

[@andrew.donnel1y]

This was my last roller coaster of the decade and my last roller coaster before quarantine. SFOG hits different when this is last thing you’ve ridden

[@kattyisweirdd]

this thing was fun! yeah, the straight-up lift hill was scary, AND THE DROP... but it was fun! it didn't really make you feel like you were upside down, but i don't like the hills at the end, since im so so so short it was scary lol, but the best part was when you are at the top of the loop-de-loop, RAISE YOUR HANDS UP AND LOOK AT THE GROUND... WOOOO XD! it hurt to have 20 pounds of restraints on ya though.. and not to mention, THE TOUGH TURNS.. lol!! front seat, in the middle is the best spot! make sure to get there early too! because there is usally 0-2 people in line whenever its early. but 50 people when its late out. i screamed and closed my eyes the first time, but when i rode the second it was fun!! i didn't scream or close my eyes! 9/10 coaster!

[@ryanmcconathy127]

5:52 you can see someone drop their phone😂

[@urbex_coasters]

I rode Thunderbolt at Coney Island a few weeks ago. My thoughts are similarly mixed, my main critique of the ride/model itself is that it needs padding it doesn't have. That's something that could easily be fixed without having to change out trains or do expensive modifications. If that were done it would be better than almost any eurofighter I've ridden (it couldn't rival Shellraiser but Zamperla definately has the potential to make something that good, they can do a good launch for a launch section and Thunderbolt does rival the second half, if they wanted to have multiple sections like that). But in it's current state it's just "above average" which I guess if you consider the other products Zamperla has produced (the aweful Volare model, slightly below average flat rides and cloned coasters that exist everywhere) I guess the Thunderbolt model being above average is a huge step forward for them.

[@ebw16256]

Got several rides on this last night. Fun coaster after you learn how to brace for certain elements. That pothole after the loop is real.

[@thatdisneyfan5759]

5:51 is that a phone falling out? 😄

[@danthecoasterman22]

I agree with everything from a standpoint that I have not ridden one yet. POV’s look and sound shaky, but the layout is pretty ingenious. Reminds me of an SLC. Great layout but everything else falls short (not as severely as an SLC obviously)

[@k.o.6357]

I’ve road all rollercoasters at kings island and I would say this ride would be quite a good experience

[@rapking4282]

Katun Review?

[@CoasterStudios]

It’s on the to do list!

[@PizzaCoasterLover]

@@CoasterStudios wb Apollos chaript

[@CoasterHour]

5:53 RIP Phone

[@willb9176]

I really liked Thunderbolt but there's definitely a difference in roughness between the inner and outer seats. The rattle definitely shows between the zero-g roll and the dive loop/turnaround thing!

[@JohnDoe-zq1ho]

Which one’s smoother? Inner or outer?

[@georgekowalski8715]

It’s ok, and my home park.

[@Jackodo10_GD]

Did you catch somebody losing their phone during the zero-g roll at 5:52?

[@marcorromix]

looks fun!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I actually enjoy the original Thunderbolt model at Coney Island, but Zamperla has been making subtle improvements to it from opening year (namely better aligning the track at the bottom of the drop).

[@patrickrichardson9183]

hey taylor

[@danykacloy307]

When I rode this ride it was so bumpy and rough but it was fun and the box was heavy on my leg that it started to heart but owa is the only amusement park we have in this local area.

[@rollacoaster421]

I rode it yesterday and agree with your conclusions. I thought it was a great layout, but the ride experience itself was awful, and I too blamed the trains. I rode just after it rained twice in a row, and although it was a little rough, it was bearable. I went back for one last ride before leaving the park and what I planned to be two rides ended up being one. It was just too rough on that last go-round, and I said to myself "I've had enough". I was at the park for 2½ hours, and that was more than enough time to cover everything. It was a rainy day for portions and so there were really no lines. If you're in the area, it's a good diversion, and I would recommend. It's not quite a destination park yet. The construction on the water park dome is going well.

[@Strike_Studios71]

0:12 Thats an oof right there

[@maxhagenauer24]

Zamparla did a good job with this coaster, I definitely think this is one of there more successful projects. The layout of it is great and it packs in quite a bit in the space they worked with.

[@pypeapple]

5:52 RIP phone

[@Prevatic]

I’m kinda freaked out because this video just came out and I literally passed this park yesterday driving home...

[@gddatfatrat2390]

I rode this in March, it was a bit rough just like you said, and the restraints could be better. Completely agree with this review

[@MillenniumForceMan]

When a zamperla lightning gets built it will be insane

[@PizzaCoasterLover]

Lol sup Carter

[@lightningbot85]

Zamperla recently came out with those new lightning trains, and I hope those are much smoother and fit on these older models so they can replace the bad trains.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

The sky is very nice in the video

[@rollercoasterheaven2170]

I’ve only ridden Thunderbolt at Coney Island I actually like it but it does shimmy a lot in moments it’s shaky also

[@ajtopia]

“Great layout, terrible trains.”

[@tituswilkinson4911]

6:21 they pulled a valravn

[@connorfeezel3946]

Taylor ima need a Zues review before my Wisconsin Dells vacation

[@AceAviations2]

I ca fill you in on that, its painfully rough, sure I last rode it in 2012, but with how awful the park is from I dont have any faith that they fixed it. Plus don't give that shithole your money, Noah's Ark is worth the time as they have nothing good to offer after Cyclops was turned into a shadow of its former self.

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

I rode it last year. It's fairly smooth, for a wood coaster. Decent quality airtime, but nothing mind blowing. I liked Cyclops & Hades more, but Zeus is still good. Mt Olympus is one of my favorite non-chain parks I have ever been to, highly underrated!

[@connorfeezel3946]

Oklahoma Coaster Fan I loved your mount Olympus video by the way. I have never been to Mt Olympus in the summer

[@pixiefroot]

rode this 3 times today at different times of the day 12 pm 4 pm and 7 pm. the riding experience was okay then as the day progressed got significantly more painfull. my arms are bruised from the restraints. I would enjoy the layout 100% would be fun and enjoyable if the trains were more comfortable.

[@hankb27]

Rode it twice yesterday! It was pretty damn fun honestly. A TON of ejector air time

[@Drakeprodz]

I’m in Folly right now for vacation and I am goi by to go there

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

Thunderbolt is very jittery not very rough but the hang time on the first three elements is very fun and the ending is very satisfying

[@matthewmyers8031]

That thump is still there?? It was noticeable in 2017 and I could only ride 3-4 times. Somewhat bizarre they haven’t fixed it.

[@Joypyf]

Thunderbolt is fantastic! Great ejector and hangtime 👌🏼 However, the trains do feel cheap, but I survived and enjoyed it lol weirdest restraints!

[@rianrassette8707]

When is the zamperla Mega-lite Coming

[@HayFatYT]

LOL 5:49 watch how someones phone or something falls out entering the zero-g-roll because of the pothole LOL

[@callmemarc]

I rode Thunderbolt at Luna Park last September and I thought it was pretty bad mainly because the restraints were so hard.

[@jerryr7641]

Cool ride

[@officialchase02]

Taylor you should go to Coney Island and ride the thunderbolt and review that one

[@CoasterHorizons]

6:52 someone’s having a good time..

[@coasterthekid8867]

At least they got actual straps over the shoulders The one at Luna park just uses thin rope that loosely fits your shoulder and slips off constantly

[@alexnoble2002]

I’ve ridden Thunderbolt at Luna Park Coney Island, and this review pretty much sums up my opinions on it. Great layout, great ejector airtime, but the restraints are beyond horrendous. I haven’t ridden Rollin’ Thunder but I’ve experienced those lap bars and can I just say they just might be the worst restraints I’ve ever experienced on a coaster. Really takes away from the ride. And I agree, it’s super shaky. Not including woodies that need the RMC treatment, I think this model has the most potential to be significantly better than it actually is.

[@overbanked]

IMO the back seats are more comfortable than the front; more airtime too

[@jorgechiubomberos]

When are you reviewing avalancha, in Guatemala xetulul park???

[@CoasterStudios]

I have not ridden it

[@jorgechiubomberos]

@@CoasterStudios more than invited to come and review the park for free. My cousin is the general manager. It would be an honor to have you guys

[@_lucas_1k_]

These should just use Eurofighter trains with lapbars

[@noahberlin3953]

How does this ride compare to Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit?

[@MemeCentralREAL]

Look closely at the train at 0:12 you can tell someone was filming on the ride... hang on someone already saw it damn

[@julienvbz9361]

5:53 Is a Smartphone flying ? 🤣

[@benjaminfriedman9107]

Do more parodys I think those are your best vids

[@Valzentia]

I've been on the one at Coney Island. Bloody horrendous. Genuinely thought I got a concussion from it.

[@StamfordBridge]

Seems to me you’re in a solid majority in hating it. For whatever reason, it felt perfectly smooth to me on the day I experienced it. In fact, I rode it four times in a row and enjoyed it. 🤷‍♂️

[@stereovox5]

2 years ago my mom retired to Foley, AL from the Cleveland, OH area... so we traded trips to Cedar Point when visiting in the summer... to OWA. Kind of a step down... But- The park is cheap, ALWAYS vacant... and great for kids (mine are 10 and 7). This coaster is... ummmmm... ok? For a park of this size a fantastic ride. You hit it on the head. Great layout, terrible trains. It is a great step up coaster for the 10 year old, entertaining for GP, tolerable for enthusiasts. The park could use to step outside of it's Zamperla theme and buy a Gravity Group Jr coaster... would really fit the lineup. How did you end up at OWA? I mean... Foley is off the beaten path!

[@CoasterStudios]

We were looking for parks that were actually open (since most are still closed due to the pandemic) and we saw that both of the Alabama parks were open, and none of us had ever been before, so we decided to make a weekend out of it! Definitely a bit of a drive to get there, but we had a good time!

[@Patexer]

6:58 i thought it was a empty train lol

[@aussiecoasterenthusiast7561]

Lmao same

[@heliotropeskies5918]

i appreciate this coaster bc its zamperla trying to make thunderbolt better and they did succeed at that but that being said its still a pretty mid coaster. the trains and restraints are weird as hell but the layout can go toe to toe with some of the best gerstlauer eurofighters out there i think. it evens out to be like a slightly above average coaster that does benefit a small/new park like the park at OWA that needs some form of decent starting point

[@steveo7771286]

I am pleased to see Zamperla getting serious in the coaster game though. The more the merrier.

[@Joypyf]

I got off Thunderbolt at Luna Park pleasantly surprised by this janky coaster! Fun vertical lift and great ejector mixed in with the inversions! Cheap feeling tho!

[@CoasterHour]

Great review and I have to agree with you on the trains just from looking at them. These trains and the restraints seem pretty dumb and it is unfortunate because I think this ride has the potential to be one of the better euro-fighter or euro-fighter like coasters if they just put a lap bar on it.

[@shane9245]

Anyone have some tips for visiting kings island?

[@Bradatoullie]

@5:26 you can see the track misalignment, a little after the track support and where the track connects, its pretty bad

[@SUMMONER917]

It won’t happen but I hope zamperla fits it out with its new trains because this park is kinda a giant zamperla showcase and I figure they might want to show off their new trains

[@CoasterhorizonsUK]

0:11 someone dropped their phone 😂😂😂😂

[@marijndevries2654]

3:17 . I know you missed out on this one, but The Flying Dutchman (or de Vliegende Hollander) in the Netherlands also has 3 across seating (it is actually 3-4-3-4 since the trains are like small boats)

[@nanderv]

That ride has the most insane seat layout of any rollercoaster I think.

[@stoppropaganda2573]

I've never heard of a steel coaster having a pothole ... that certainly is janky! At 0:12 and 5:52 did someone lose their cellphone? LOL!

[@RealBlueony]

What would you give it in terms of just pure layout, disregarding the trains, and vice-versa with just the trains? Good vid btw!

[@CoasterStudios]

A pretty high score, frankly. It’s a great layout!

[@wesleypeoples3567]

We need another big coaster there. I am only 40 minutes away.

[@rafaelbarkan6722]

pls do twisted colossus parody

[@logicn.reasoning9744]

Why are the trains so incredibly tall?!

[@twintimeproductions8700]

5:50 Hey, there's that phone again!

[@sqoomsh]

“Probably the only coaster I’ve ever seen with 3 across trains!” *literally all of the other thunderbolt clones*

[@baileymaycumber7122]

Even from your footage you can tell that the drop is trimmed, you can see it.

[@CarolynBrewer-sj1jl]

I’ve ridden this roller coaster in 2021 and that thing was like butter it was so smooth and I didn’t feel a pothole. Weird 🤔🤔🤔

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Zamperla is definitely better for flat rides, and not really roller coasters, but I'm glad this is a decent ride~ Better than the Volares, OMG SCREW THOSE. But Zamperla I think is definitely the best when it comes to flat rides, since they have so many good ones to make a name for themselves :)

[@axespray1717]

Finally my home park :D and :C