Comments on: Phoenix @ Knoebels | Roller Coaster Reviews

By: Linaskye

Linaskye — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 06:09:04 +0000

I never really liked this coaster before, but I always sat in the back seat. Just recently, I rode for the first time in the second seat from the front, on the right side. Phoenix rides unbelievably smooth for a wooden coaster in the front, and the airtime is ridiculous. It nearly unseated (no pun intended) El Toro as my number one coaster, and I took another 10 laps after my newfound love for this ride.

By: DRU

DRU — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:21:26 +0000

It's all about the space between your legs and the lap-bar for sure. So rare to be free to fly up in your seat so far. I couldn't stop laughing it was so fun!
I only had a few hours in the park, I plan to return for sure to have more time to enjoy the charm.

By: DC

DC — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 05:25:36 +0000

One tip: Yellow train – front car – third seat

UNBELIEVABLE AIR!!! One of the best rides ever on the hundreds of coasters I've done in my lifetime. Everything a good woodie can offer. Once again proves the adage that size doesn't matter!

Okay, the park is also an incredible classic to visit. Well worth the trip off the beaten path and a beautiful drive to get there, especially in the fall.

By: the journey « Wunder Around

the journey « Wunder Around — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 02:59:29 +0000

[...] turn a deer popped up and ran along beside us. Little did I realize when setting out that the Phoenix would not be my only roller coaster ride this [...]

By: Amy M

Amy M — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:28:42 +0000

I love this coaster. I've now been going to Knoebel's for 8 or 9 years (at least half my life; I'm sixteen) and I never stop enjoying this coaster.

I was at Knoebels this past week and rode the Phoenix 8 times in a row, getting of and running back on. Never once did I have to wait to get back on longer than the time it took for the train to come back into the station because it was the hour before closing. I woke up the next morning with bruises on my legs from hitting the lap bar so much from riding hands-free every time. It was totally worth it.

I can't wait to go back yet again next summer.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:45:09 +0000

It does have alot of airtime!

By: Judy_P_in_Pgh

Judy_P_in_Pgh — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 12:06:00 +0000

Let's see: Idlewild (1), Geauga Lake (4), Cedar Point (2), Dorney Park (2), Busch Gardens Europe (2), Knoebel's (1), King's Dominion (2), King's Island (2), Adventureland (1). I'll hit Kennywood on the 20th and maybe Lakemont for the first time ever on the 13th. I think my little group has definitely gotten their money's worth out of the MaxxPass! As of yesterday, I'm up to 124 coasters. The Thunderbolt it still, and probably always will be, my favorite, followed by The Beast after dark and The Voyage. Thanks for all of the tips you've given me this summer … they've been quite helpful. I really enjoy your blogsite and have been sharing it with others. I wish more people would post comments. It's scary at first, but now I'm having lots of fun with it!

By: The Coaster Critic

The Coaster Critic — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 06:02:00 +0000

Unfortunately, I haven't been to Knoebels in years. I went in 2003. With our new baby Avery I promised not to take so many trips this year. So far just Busch Gardens Europe and Kings Island. Now that Carowinds is in our backyard I may be able to go there this fall, but that's it. Sounds like you've had quite a summer. Last year I hit 10 parks. What's your total going to be?

By: Judy_P_in_Pgh

Judy_P_in_Pgh — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 21:41:00 +0000

Hi, Joel! I'm starting to think you're following me around the country! I was at Knoebel's a couple of weeks ago. Just got home from a day at Adventureland in Iowa. Are you coming here next? Oh, yeah, and Kennywood on the 20th. After that, it's back to school for me after my best summer of riding coasters ever.