World's Steepest Coaster Review - TMNT Shellraiser at American Dream's Nickelodeon Universe

This is my official review of TMNT Shellraiser at American Dream's Nickelodeon Universe!

[@nathanlamoreaux1272]

That fact that both this AND Zadra opened before West Coast Racers is absolutely hilarious.

[@DoswarePictures]

Nathan Lamoreaux soon it’s gonna go from funny to depressing.

[@DoswarePictures]

TheDemonCat92 *Orion

[@DoswarePictures]

TheDemonCat92 should’ve turned it into Onion.

[@deltatv3525]

TheDemonCat92 fuck off 2019

[@devdevthrills]

Nathan Lamoreaux Zadra is incredible with how early it was, this one was delayed quite a bit so not surprising it beat WCR since it was supposed to open earlier than WCR from the beginning and not early like Zadra.

[@RollerCoasteraddict]

Should have been Themed as "Fist-O-Pain" from Spongebob Square Pants.

[@bunnlboomproductions9048]

Roller Coaster Addict YES

[@radioguy1667]

That technically could've actually worked since, in the show, it starts with a launch and ends with a lift hill as well. I'll be it there are no elements shown before the lift hill essentially making into a lift hill, but it still counts.

[@johnfoltz8183]

Maybe a Vekoma SLC with that same name.

[@rattyeely]

There's already a coaster themed to that in another mall

[@radioguy1667]

​@@rattyeely actually that coaster is themed to rock bottom... sort of. While yes it is practically themed to the Fiery Fist O' Pain, it isn't officially themed to it, nor is it titled it. But by all means, it is the closest we have.

[@PCNAF09]

Awesome coaster. Actually does have footers. They are covered by the cement final floor. Uses 3 Gigawatts of power for the initial launch. Also unlike most coasters has a unique lighting system that follows the cars around the track. Each car has its own color scheme to signify which turtle your car is! - I work on the lighting team for the coaster

[@jerseyharlot]

Nicholas Fazio do you know if they’ll add more theming ?

[@Ellingtonalden]

Nicholas Fazio Those lights are awesome! It reminds me of Hang Time at knotts

[@PCNAF09]

Alden Ellington same company that did hangtime did this coaster! I worked with them

[@patrickc950]

Why re people saying there getting headaches form this coster? It’s been in works for so long how could they mess this up and why rush this?

[@weirdbeetworld4914]

@@patrickc950 dude he did the lights he didn’t design the damn thing

[@dark666105]

lol throwing shade at your home park.

[@DoswarePictures]

Well my home park doesn’t have a designated kids area. Yet.

[@DoswarePictures]

TheDemonCat92 yes.

[@RollerCoasteraddict]

My home Park is SFMM as well & i Agree WCR is taking WAY TOO LONG for no good Reason,

[@RollerCoasteraddict]

@TheDemonCat92 They actually Started this Last Year ... they've dragged it out for so long now ... in June the whole community was Joking it wouldn't open until Fright Fest ... Here we are almost time for Holiday in The Park ... Seriously this might not Open until 2020 ...

[@TS_Mind_Swept]

I mean, was he wrong?

[@yuxaredd]

If you told someone 5 years ago the steepest rollercoaster would be themed after TMNT, they would laugh. Well, it happened?

[@yuxaredd]

Dreyness it’s more the fact that an intense thrill coaster is themed after a children’s brand, a pretty uncommon thing to happen

[@shmoogboing2785]

I love how this actually opened before west coast racers

[@DoswarePictures]

Alexcoasters 8 be careful what you say, Sandy’s Blasting Bronco might be the new WCR.

[@shmoogboing2785]

Dosware Pictures sadly

[@thatmikedude3260]

Dosware Pictures or jersey devil

[@oosvark2]

@@thatmikedude3260 it's all true

[@markmccormick6628]

Didn’t know if this was a v-log, POV, or review when I clicked

[@chasebingaman]

Literally the same here

[@DJAWRemixes]

Likewise, though I ended up thinking it was a great analysis/review

[@AirtimeThrills]

I clarified the title a bit

[@CoasterBrain]

Me neither

[@yourmum1963]

Same

[@wills1437]

Is no one going to even mention that sweet lightning package on it?!?! Cant wait to see this thing glowing at night

[@AirtimeThrills]

Good point, it was very understated because it never got dark when I was there

[@glrjerry]

Its inside a building which will always be lit up. What you get in the day will pretty much be the same at night unless they plan on turning off the ceiling lights lol.

[@DanielBlaney]

@@glrjerry the park is actually mostly lit by skylights. It will look very different at night.

[@tjlatfilmz]

I just got a night ride on it, it was amazing!

[@wills1437]

@@detroitdiezel7856 the ride has lights on the track and at night can give really cool light shows. For example, check out a video of Hangtime at Knott's Berry Farm during the night.

[@RedSoxfan95]

Airtime deserves a million subs

[@DoswarePictures]

Andrew Lindquist that’s an understatement.

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

Billion*

[@Silvarret]

I think Takabisha is the best, most complete layout Gerstlauer has ever designed, and probably one of the best in the world. Wouldn't mind seeing more clones of it!

[@matthewtaylor1785]

Either this or Karnan probably.

[@jhumuscotland5231]

Karnan smiler and this and takabisha are top 3.

[@milescolten5181]

i guess Im kind of randomly asking but does anybody know a good website to watch new movies online ?

[@quincyjaxon2105]

@Miles Colten Try Flixzone. Just google for it =)

[@alexanderbranson9578]

@Quincy Jaxon Yup, have been using Flixzone for months myself =)

[@oddaspectz9803]

You, el toro Ryan and coaster Studios are my favorite KZbin’s. God luck on hitting 15 k

[@dannywapbang]

I LOVE ElToroRyan.

[@brianmacdonald7297]

I'm glad to hear such a glowing review, as I hope to ride this coaster sometime soon. I live reasonably close (Philly), but $80 admission plus $30 parking for one credit is more than I'm willing to stomach, even if it's a great credit. I hope there's an ACE discount or something similar after the other coasters are open.

[@joshuaedler7041]

I heard that there will no longer be a parking fee

[@JeffT77]

Joshua Edler that would be awesome! Where did you hear this?

[@jakecobovic9091]

Jeffrey Torres went there on sunday, parking was free

[@nicolepapole]

I thought admission was $40?

[@brianmacdonald7297]

@@nicolepapole As far as I know, admission is currently $50 for an all-day pass, but going up to $80 on November 15. That's what their ticketing website says. I'm not sure what parking costs; it seems to vary depending on the time and how long you stay. Could be free, could be up to $24.

[@princesskristan]

This kind of reminds me of the Firey Fist O'Pain from that one Spongebob episode

[@dannywapbang]

I'm writing a parody of that episode about this, since me, my brother, and his girlfriend are going to the American Dream over winter break and we might ride this.

[@matthewzampino9640]

I marathoned this thing like crazy and it was worth it!! I’ve ridden it 16 times so far!

[@soupsnal]

Squ1rr3l exactly the same with me got 15 rides on it. The launch is extremely unexpectedly powerful!

[@matthewzampino9640]

The REALELTORORYAN ikr! It totally caught me off guard

[@dannywapbang]

I might want to go on it. Does your stomach drop during the 121 degree drop?

[@matthewzampino9640]

hijhiysonikku it does, but due to the brakes on the pre-drop section it isn’t that bad

[@Spiderific]

You are quickly becoming my favorite coaster channel. Great review. Best I've seen on here yet.

[@_lucas_1k_]

Was watching one of you other videos then I clicked 😂 Also the banana roll is definitely 2 inversions

[@DoswarePictures]

Maverick Universal should build a coaster with a Banana Roll, and they should theme it to..... Balto. Despicable Me is overrated.

[@Tacoaloto]

Maybe they rule it as one as you never go back up until the end of the element? I dunno really

[@OOFUS4103]

then why do people call a cobra roll 1 inversion?

[@DoswarePictures]

Tri Gaming Studio they don’t.

[@extremedynamic9748]

Shellraiser’s banana roll is designed in a way to only do 1 inversion unlike Steel Curtain’s banana roll which is designed in a way to do 2 inversions.

[@NickyD]

this literally one of the best channels ever cant wait to ride this next april and its basically another home park for me bc hershey dorney and great adventure

[@themikeygshow1271]

Yeah I noticed the front row was tougher than the back. Also the airtime on the first dip is kinda insane for its size. You’re not overrating it, it’s my tenth overall

[@amazingperson9604]

For me the back row felt way stronger than the front row. Out of the 3 times I've gotten on this thing, 2 of those being on the same day, front and back seats. I definitely felt more airtime in the back on the 121.5 degree drop.

[@rct2nerd]

I’m so excited to ride this; however, I’m waiting for all 5 of the park’s credits to open. This will also be in my new home park!

[@StamfordBridge]

Same.

[@chase7624]

yeah i live between this and Great Adventure. This is only about 20 minutes away but i don't plan to spend the money unless all the coasters are open. I also really hope they offer a season pass at some point

[@mitchellries256]

Is it weird that I've never heard of this coaster until just two weekends ago when it opened? I've heard talks about a new mall and a new Nickelodeon Universe park but nothing to concrete until opening day. I guess there were so many additions that year that this one kept slipping my mind.

[@FullTimeCoasterTour]

Very interesting to hear you label it as the best 2019 coaster of them all. I'm pretty excited to get in this place in December when I head up that way. I am originally from that area (sad NY Jets fan) with SFGA being my original home park. We've been waiting for this place to open for over a decade and I'm so happy that it seems to be legit inside. I just love that it's broken up into what can essentially be two separate coasters. Thanks for the review. I'm really looking forward to this one. Not so much the $79.00 each it's going to cost for me and my kids to get in there but oh well. Is what it is I suppose. lol Oh... for now I'll be your newest sub. Great channel.

[@bradyzollars8212]

It’s nice to bring a record like that back to North America

[@DoswarePictures]

When was the last time the steepest coaster in the world was in America?

[@bradyzollars8212]

Tbh I don’t know if it was ever in North America...might have to change my wording.

[@johncantatore7986]

@@DoswarePictures when steel hawk was built and until mumbo jumbo

[@DoswarePictures]

John Cantatore it makes me wonder. Why didn’t S&S ever build a steeper El Loco? Why didn’t Six Flags install an El Loco? They’re simple cloned rides!

[@DoswarePictures]

Viraan what makes Fenix so good?

[@calebmoore9964]

This ride is a great fit for the park and it great to see a major coaster indoor.

[@stanton1270]

its really unfortunate how the front is not smooth on TMNT. I rode Takabisha in December of 2018 and it was butter smooth in every seat.

[@acceleratedcreative]

May have something do with it sitting in a field for 2 years before being built..

[@noahskye7140]

Been watching you for a few months now. You are defiantly my favorite coaster enthusiast.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Thanks!

[@soupsnal]

That launch is the biggest sleeper of a launch I’ve ever been on. Without a doubt the best LSM I’ve ever been on.

[@crazywolf889]

Definitely have to agree here. Incredible launch and caught me off guard the first time

[@johncantatore7986]

Cant wait to ride it when I use my voucher to go back, none of the coasters were open when I went but damn guess I have to wait a few weeks to make the most of it

[@C4rterMusic]

This ride is legit the #1 reason why I love working here

[@tractorgt]

Just wanted to say that I find your coaster channel to be the best on KZbin and really enjoy your videos.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Thanks!

[@CoasterBrain]

Should of been fairy fist o pain with Sandy’s bronco being the shellraiser

[@kamX-rz4uy]

Especially with that above the roof line window view of NYC, it's like when the Fiery Fist o' Pain went above the water. Coincidence?

[@alantrotter2077]

Looks like a solid ride. Beating Cannibal is a tall order. The drop on Cannibal is tough to beat, and with Lagoon roll you are getting two heartline rolls, that are more thrilling in my mind being that you are actually up in the air. I think these rides will be compared a lot. Nice review!

[@nycperkz4657]

Holy crap. 14k subscribers now!! That’s amazing. Been here since 3k

[@brendashouseofshine4954]

Two coasters in one. Fabulous ride, loved it.

[@mr.rollercoasters]

This ride is gonna be insane. I can't wait... But I have to. Hopefully by June

[@nickgaetano4737]

Rode this 4x yesterday and I very much agree with this review! It's a very fun coaster, and one of the most unique I have personally ridden. I would note that the middle seats seemed to be a little less shaky than the end seats from what I noticed. The launch definitely caught me off guard every single time. Also some of the inversions are super fun when they go right up towards the ceiling. It's definitely super disorienting because you confuse it with the ground.

[@ericcaires6423]

this was one of the best rides I've ever been on and I love how it's indoors too but that park is on my top 10 I've been to I live in East Rutherford and live close to American Dream's great fantastic ride they also take a pic of with the Turtles in the Shellraiser before you lunch the shredder is another one of my favorite rides there too lol

[@kenshin6553]

This is the most unique layout I've seen on a coaster so far. I'd love to ride this bad boy

[@XscreamThrills]

Glad to hear the otsr are decent. Looking forward to riding this coaster soon!

[@stellarism_]

I thought the ride was really excellent, very amazing views you can of the NY Skyline during Night time.

[@CoasterHipster]

Great review. I love how this ride offers much more than its record drop. Unlike most B&M Dive Coasters 😛

[@StamfordBridge]

I wasn’t particularly excited about this coaster. Now I am.

[@Canwehitsubscriberswithn-zp4pz]

I know you’ve done a top intense rollercoaster elements before, but you should do a top intense rollercoaster list. But anyways, great video.

[@AirtimeThrills]

I actually have that list, just need to make it into a video

[@Canwehitsubscriberswithn-zp4pz]

Airtime Thrills cool!

[@bensanchez2105]

Six Flags : WERE OPENING WEST COASTER RACER FOR 2019!! 2019: nothing: no one: absolutly no one: nickoloden universe : ShElLrAiSeR iS cOmInG tO NiCkOloDeN UnIVeRsE six flags: West coast racer exe has stoped working

[@dannywapbang]

They've got Sandy's Blasting Bronco too, which is practically in the same predicament as WCR.

[@JulianDale94]

The drop is only 0.5 degree steeper? Damn, I don't think Japan has ever been trolled this hard

[@DoswarePictures]

Julian Dale this is what Japan gets for not giving us Mother 3.

[@fantasysneaselselar]

The vertical brake Me:Is this HangTime? Airtime Thrills: I hope so.

[@AmusementInsider]

How hard would it be to put the predrop and launch in a tunnel :\

[@AimlessRyan]

AmusementInsider I was thinking basically the same thing. Makes sense to me to put a tunnel there just to hide the launch from people who don’t know it’s there. Sure you can see the beginning and the end of the tunnel from the line or station, but a lot of people probably wouldn’t realize that the beginning and end of the launch is the same thing.

[@rogmcc23]

i rode this on saturday it’s my number 4 coaster... out of 32, it surprised me with that one airtime hill during the first half and the drop was as epic as expected. i went with my friends and they didn’t know it had a launch (nor did they know what a lsm launch track looks like) so i had fun listening to them freak out when we hit that launch. overall it’s a great ride although it gave me a headache when i tried to marathon it

[@MrKillerRC]

Pretty cool. I love an indoor coaster during cold weather.

[@j-ep6700]

U mean it gives a nice view of the smog

[@StamfordBridge]

NYC doesn’t have a huge smog problem compared to many big cities.

[@cooperativedeskionosphere9388]

Does this ride have much hangtime?

[@AirtimeThrills]

On the roll yes, on the other inversions not really

[@kelvinfrazier1670]

Any word on when the theme park will be fully open? I know not all the rides weren’t open to the public and there weren’t any stores or places to eat yet

[@jpwcpa]

I would imagine in the summertime the temperature difference between ground level and when you are up at the top of the tallest hills on Shellraiser will be quite noticeable. Thanks for the in-depth review.

[@optisonics]

To compensate for this I noticed that there are air registers (vents) low down on the vertical supports as well as many more high up on the horizontal trusses to cool the high up air.

[@jojo_hendriks]

GERSTLAUER For real, Gerstlauer is great. Kärnan is insane. Novgorod is insane Karacho is insane They buildt their rides long, smooth and intense. And for me, they’ve the best LSM Launches, looking at Novgorod

[@ecthrilloholics]

What is up with the roughness at the bottom of each drop? I got 25 rides on it today(10 zen :). )and I pray they do something about it because it will not age well. On the other hand, that launch to the dive loop is my favorite part.

[@theintamindude]

I'm riding this on my 20th birthday!!! December 16th can't come any faster!!

[@pantherbulb8]

Do you know there is another nickelodeon universe in the mall of America?

[@Spiderific]

Yes

[@Weirdboi57Plays]

ElToroRyan told us

[@KB.84]

PantherBulb Animations yeah it was once owned by cedar fair and was called Camp Snoopy

[@DoswarePictures]

He should’ve also mentioned Rock Bottom Plunge with the other EuroFighters. On the topic of MoA, I’ve been there, but for some reason, my only credit was Back at the Barnyard Hayride, even though my siblings rode the other coasters.

[@Mikethecoasterguy]

You nailed it right on but i liked the front row better. I was able to ride it 6 times in a row. I didn't expect the launch to be as forceful as it was and this coaster is definitely in my top 20

[@kungfuowl]

Always love seeing a shout out for Cannibal!

[@fearme7184]

I got to ride this a few days after it opened and I was so thrilled the only problem was it was closed half of my trip. So I only got one ride, but I hope to go back soon

[@CoasterFan15]

How’s ur new computer

[@vanni9283]

Does anyone think that a beyond vertical drop aught to be considered an inversion because you are going down at an angle that is partially upside-down?

[@DisneyMarkUK]

Hi there. Is it as rough as Mystery Mine? Cheers

[@DoswarePictures]

The coaster going unnoticed is appropriate, because the 2003 TMNT series by 4Kids is unnoticed.

[@HankingMySchrader]

The website says the ride is coming soon though how did you ride it

[@kryn1030]

I rode Takabisha, and the first section being in pitch black darkness really makes it a lot better. Being able to see it makes it such a weak section, especially being able to see the launch coming.

[@WhatsTheT]

You the MVP for this review bruh

[@SabrinaKLucas]

I literally just got back from a trip to Houston (we got back home an hour ago). Ended up getting rides on the Boardwalk bullet and Iron Shark. I Initially went to the bullet, but it was closed and "might" open later, so I headed to galveston and got an all day riders pass because Iron Shark was actually open. There was no line and I ended up riding it at least 30 times, most of the times, it was just me riding it. the most I marathoned it before I had to get off was about 12 rides, then 8 people showed up and I had to go back through the queue. Called kemah when we decided to leave galveston and they saidthe bullet was open, so I rode that twice(front and back). Anyway, just thought I'd share my experience since you showed iron shark for 3 seconds of the video funny enough, you also mention powder keg, which I've also rode this summer when I went to SDC.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Funny, i also went to Kemah, saw Bullet was closed, went to Galveston, called Kemah and they had opened Bullet up

[@loungeisalivecigars]

I went on this ride on a whim. I didn't know what I was getting into lol. I was in the front alone. The only person on the ride. Crazy.

[@snapraise916]

Does anyone know when all the thrill rides will be open ?? Like I would be mad to drive over an hr to get there and they give me a free pass to come back cause everything is closed! Does anyone no?

[@dr666demento]

If you're wondering about those fans in the background, they are literally called en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Ass_Fans

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

Great review! I was concerned about the OTSR, but it sounds like they shouldn't be a problem. I was okay with them on Spongebob.

[@cmation8792]

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that West Coast Racers is gonna open on December 31st at 11:59 PM.

[@DoswarePictures]

Cmation Either make it the last ride to open in the 2010s, or open a minute later as the first ride of the 2020s. Remember when Magic Mountain opened rides early? Goliath opened in February because they wanted it to be the first coaster to open in the new millennium and also possibly so that they could have the record for the world’s tallest complete circuit coaster before Millennium Force opened.

[@cmation8792]

@@DoswarePictures It was kind of a joke and I wasn't really interested in roller coasters at that time.

[@DoswarePictures]

Cmation I am aware.

[@808CoasterLife]

Nice review, very well detailed!

[@danielworleyyy]

Looks awesome but I’m going to wait awhile before heading up there. The park only looks half done.

[@ConceptualCoasters]

Great review! This looks like an awesome ride! Also, are you still doing 2 other ideas from when you posted asking for video ideas?

[@AirtimeThrills]

Thanks! And yes I am but those will take some work to research

[@ConceptualCoasters]

@@AirtimeThrills ah, ok.

[@luisegui4559]

What about “Hangtime” at Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, California? Isn’t it about the same height and steepness?

[@DoswarePictures]

Luis Egui not even close. Hangtime has a 95 degree drop.

[@luisegui4559]

Dosware Pictures oh, how much is this one?

[@jaydenchrist6152]

@@luisegui4559 121.5

[@twistedcheese1]

This is gonna be soooooo jolty in a few years

[@noahberlin3953]

Kinda funny that the turn in between the first brake run and the lift hill is like a wild mouse turn.

[@elpendejo2123]

This looks like something I would make in Minecraft (or Planet Coaster)

[@TS_Mind_Swept]

It definitely looks like a fun ride, it's just a shame that it's by far the best thing there while everything else just kind of exists... definitely hoping to stop by here next year at some point within a reasonable window from coaster con 43 and it'll sure beat Crossing a massive ocean to get to, but I just wish there was more there that looked reasonably good...

[@micoledupicolegaming5444]

Fire chaser Express has a launch first then a lift hill

[@whitneymouse]

It’s still weird to hear people nonchalantly mention Darien Lake when you’re from the area and know it’s in the middle of nowhere

[@ryanthetenrec8244]

Cool. I noticed that the front row is a pothole. The back row is smoother

[@BluesCoasters]

Awesome review!!! 0:28 lol

[@ThemeParkBeast98]

What about hangtight at Knotts berry farm?

[@DemonAngels7]

Damn man on your videos You Nail it completely and I can't wait to ride this I am I a Connecticut resident I definitely will be heading down to New Jersey soon

[@jakebrand86]

Where does it rank in your top 50?

[@DoswarePictures]

F02_Beeiz he said it was 21. Did you watch the entire video?

[@jakebrand86]

Dosware Pictures oh I’m just stupid lol

[@jaydenchrist6152]

21

[@Niinaforpresident]

Agh love this channel! Keep it up!

[@alexchahine8272]

There’s a roller coaster that is almost done at Busch gardens Tampa fl that has a 91degree drop

[@greyrose5149]

I think some trains on the ride are rougher than others I went on it 3 times and the first time I went in the front and there was no rattle or head banging but when I went on the second time there was a noticeable Difference it was a lot rougher same for the third time in the back

[@christyb7455]

The launch is insane😍

[@Croissant_Tortilla]

I will hopefully be riding this later this month or next month once all of the other coasters are open. I just can’t go and not ride Blasting Bronco

[@glaxiccp7841]

At 2:10 the launch is definitely not 0-60, it’s about 8-60

[@AirtimeThrills]

Ha...youre right 🤦‍♂️ rcdb also needs to correct that

[@crazycoasterfan1235]

I know I’m late but it’s fine the ride is something else top tier

[@thequackenscoasterchannel2927]

I'm assuming you'll update your top 50 list at the end of the year?

[@AirtimeThrills]

Yep. Not too much different but some stuff moved around

[@HowTo128]

I'm disappointed that there isn't more theming

[@jonathonedwardmiller]

Would you say it’s still intense in the back

[@optisonics]

Can anyone give some details on the workings of that linear accelerator on the first lift? I see it is not a catapult mechanism.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Its a LSM launch if you wanna look it up (electromagnectic)

[@optisonics]

@@AirtimeThrills I took the suggestion to look this up and found these among many links. brandonbombei.weebly.com/uploads/6/1/0/6/61066543/finalreportfigures.pdf en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Launched_roller_coaster www.coaster101.com/2013/10/08/coasters-101-launch-systems/ www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201302/3358/ www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/design-engineering-features/technology/the-technology-behind-europes-fastest-and-highest-roller-coaster-is-more-evolution-than-revolution-1/155950/

[@Craze64712]

What camera glasses do you use for your povs?

[@AirtimeThrills]

IVue Rincons. Unfortunately they recently stopped working

[@JBThrills]

What’s the name of the purple spinning coaster?

[@AirtimeThrills]

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