Comments on: Talking X-Flight with Six Flags Great America’s Katy Enrique

By: CoasterCritic

CoasterCritic — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 05:55:55 +0000

Those winged seats really do make you feel very exposed. And that's cool that you got to ride The Swarm Jonathan. I'm still dying to get across the pond. Let us know how it compares to the others when you've ridden them. And feel free to leave a comment on my Swarm post. I hope to have an X-Flight vs Wild Eagle post up later this month.

By: CoasterCritic

CoasterCritic — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 05:49:54 +0000

Thanks Nick. I was really hoping that she could give specifics, but she couldn't. Still, like you, I enjoy hearing what it takes to bring these concepts to life.

By: Jonathan Hawkins

Jonathan Hawkins — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:34:30 +0000

When these rides first started getting announced, I thought they might be a bit boring and might not offer a drastically different experience from B&M's other looping coasters. Having had a chance to ride The Swarm at Thorpe Park last month, though, I was very pleasantly surprised. The winged seats really do make it a unique experience, and I loved the restraints. They make a huge difference. Hopefully I'll get the chance to ride Wild Eagle or X-Flight at some point.

By: Piedude81

Piedude81 — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 01:15:42 +0000

I rode this earlier in the year, and I have to say it is one of my favorite rides ever, and they really did get their money's worth. And personally, my favorite seat is the outer right back one.

By: Nick - Coaster101

Nick - Coaster101 — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:53:20 +0000

Great interview! I always love hearing about the creation process of a ride and what other concepts or ideas were pitched to the park.