Comments on: Most Wanted Roller Coasters: Expedition GeForce – World’s Best Coaster?

By: Most Wanted Roller Coasters « themeparksthrills

Most Wanted Roller Coasters « themeparksthrills — Wed, 04 May 2011 15:43:41 +0000

[...] 2. Expedition GeForce, Holiday Park: Germany This roller coaster has been ranked in the Top 3 roller coasters of the world for the past three years and enjoyed the #1 spot from 2001 to 2004. What makes it so special? You be the judge. Stats: Height – 188 ft, Max Drop – 180 ft, Max Speed – 74 mph, Length – 4003 ft, Inversions – 0, Duration 2:15 [...]

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:21:10 +0000

Multiple sources (including Screamscape) are reporting that there is definitely going to be a new rollercoaster at Hersheypark for the 2011 season, and they said there is a good chance that it could be the first Intamin Mega-Lite in the US. If this happens, I’ll certainly book a trip now to Hershey!

By: CFC

CFC — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:17:37 +0000

I don’t think that GeForce is the world’s best coaster, but it’s surely up there. Certainly one of the best in Europe, that’s for sure, and maybe the best in Europe. But I think SFNE’s Bizarro/Superman beats GeForce to the crown of world’s best coaster.

By: adavis

adavis — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:10:18 +0000

This is one of the dream coasters for me, but it’s so crazy to hear of the European shock over the American heights. Not surprising, but nice to hear that my overseas jealousy has a match on the other side of the pond.

We want to ride your coasters too!

By: whereizzy

whereizzy — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:25:35 +0000

i can see how smoothness is a virtue but after a few rides on Nitro (SFGA is my home park) i get bored. Rides like Bizarro and MF are just a bit more excited(even though they can be rougher).

By: Nick Sim

Nick Sim — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:57:38 +0000

I’d agree with you that bigger isn’t always better – sometimes the need to pack a coaster into a more confined space can result in really well-thought-out layouts that are just as intense and enjoyable to ride.

Having said that, I think most Europeans heading over to the states are bowled over by the scale of some of the coasters – I certainly was. It does create a sense of awe which is difficult to recreate any other way.

By: acquaz10

acquaz10 — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:09:02 +0000

I could see also. The Inatmin rattle in the helices is probably what he’s talking about. Thats the only part where its notably “rough” though.

By: Merle

Merle — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:38:32 +0000

Look like n awsome coaster, our exachnge student lives nerly half an hour away from holiday world and when she came over and rode coasters at disneyland and magic mountin she said they did not compare. I might be headed over there next year and will defenintly ride geforce

By: The Coaster Critic

The Coaster Critic — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:34:30 +0000

Yep. They kept noting how smooth Intimidator was and how you could ride it all day. I could see how Intimidator would have the edge there.

By: Quil

Quil — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:38:25 +0000

I’ll probably head dow to New england for another Two or Three rides this year, and I’ll see if the smoothnesson Bizzaro has changed, wich i doubt.