Comments on: Alpengeist @ Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Coaster Reviews

By: Mike M.

Mike M. — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:20:47 +0000

I loved Alpengeist, but I still have to give Montu the edge for inverted coasters. The batwing puts it over the top for me.

By: DRU

DRU — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:07:37 +0000

This coaster is ridiculously intense! I have never been so clueless about what's coming next on a coaster before. Even in the 2nd row it's hard to tell what's happening. How about the special sound she makes. It's a weird whirring sound, So cool! Also I think she must have gained intensity with age. Yesterday was my first rides, and I can't imagine calling one moment of this ride "Forceless"

FYI… The furthest right seats seem to be more intense than the left.

Hey Mike, you may want to avoid it. It has a couple of rough jerks, Especially into the brake run. Also some very strong compression G's. Also avoid the loch ness she has a weird spot into the 2nd loop that tweeks my lower back a bit. Griffon and Apollo's Chariot are both super smooth, and super sweet! Griffon is best in the last row for airtime. The front is a must for the hang time. And I'm not sure about Verbolten yet. With that "vertical track drop" Section inside i'd be cautious. The rest of the ride will be no problem for you. the layout looks really smooth in person. I will be riding it when it opens and let you know. You may want to ask someone about the similar drop on Alton towers "th13teen"

Also..

No chance of slip out on Alpie. Very deep seats, high sides and crotch with a seatbelt connecting the bottom of the OTSR. (over the shoulder restraints) I saw some tiny kids riding her yesterday.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:30:10 +0000

Two major Q's: First (Dad factor talking here) my son's eleven, is this one (Alpie) totally safe for those who are just making the height cut off by an inch or two? Namely slip out risk is a total Zero? Secondly, I have a back problem at the very base where lumbar meets sacrum (hip area) that I can sense really wouldn't like big compression forces so I'm wondering a bit about dangling legs / inversion aspect taking away any ability to somewhat control this. Anybody got any views on this or whether more traditional upright seated coasters would be better or just stay the heck off coasters entirely? Thanks.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:54:41 +0000

Alpengeist is the best inverted roller coaster, perhaps for me tied with volcano. Maybe c c should do a roller coaster showdown between volcano and alpengeist. Two highly themed and thrilling inverts. Alpengeist does have some head banging in the cobra roll like c c said and in the turn into the mid course break run. Also, it does put some pressure on my legs at such a high speed on an invert. But i can look past that for the incredible and thrilling ride it delivers. It is one of the best of the inverted roller coasters because it has great height, speed, and a good number of inversions and elements. Plus the themeing is excellent.

By: James

James — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 05:12:04 +0000

Alpie's now one of my favourite inverts. I don't remember being all too impressed on my last visit, but on my recent one I came off buzzing. Ties with Montu, in my opinion.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sat, 28 May 2011 13:54:10 +0000

Out of all the inverts i've ridden (Nemesis, B:TR, Montu, Pyrenees, Black Mamba, Silver Bullet, Talon, Patriot and Nemesis Inferno) This ranks pretty near the top. I wouldn't say it's the best invert i've ridden, but I'd say it comes a close second to Montu and Nemesis.

By: John

John — Sat, 07 May 2011 09:38:23 +0000

Come on, Alpengeist isn't that good! There are so many better inverts out there.

By: Karla

Karla — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:08:31 +0000

I agree. This is my favorite ride out of anywhere I've been! (but inverted coasters are my favorite anyways) I know for a fact that it has lost a little bit of the smoothness the past 5-8 years but it still is worthy of the 10 rating

By: Anon

Anon — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:20:33 +0000

I've got to say I don't agree with your review. Alpengeist has a great layout, terrain and looks visually impressive. However, I felt that the Vertical Loop was a little forceless and the second section was a little dull, even riding at the back. I think you were a little generous with the 10, as even though Alpengeist is one of the best inverts, it is not the king.

By: JaMeS

JaMeS — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:12:08 +0000

well, i dont know if this is the norm for it, but when i went in the summer a few years ago, Nessie had a 2 and a half hour wait, Apollo had a 5 minute wait, and Alppy had no wait…