velocicoaster

  1. Matt N

    VelociCoaster or Flying Dinosaur; which Jurassic Park thrill coaster do you prefer?

    Hi guys. In recent years, Universal has installed two Jurassic Park-themed thrill coasters in its theme parks; Flying Dinosaur at Universal Studios Japan and VelociCoaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure. The two rides are quite different from one another despite sharing an IP; Flying...
  2. Matt N

    VelociCoaster’s Mosasaurus Roll or Iron Gwazi’s Death Roll; which fast Florida barrel roll do you prefer?

    Hi guys. Two of the newest and most revered coasters in the state of Florida are VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa. These are two very different rides, with VelociCoaster being an Intamin LSM Launch Coaster while Iron Gwazi is an RMC IBox...
  3. Matt N

    VelociCoaster vs Iron Gwazi; the Florida showdown

    Hi guys. Within the last year, 2 rides have opened in the state of Florida that have taken the industry by absolute storm. If you’re oblivious to what I’m talking about, those 2 rides are VelociCoaster, an Intamin Blitz Coaster that opened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in June 2021, and...
  4. Hyde

    Is Iron Gwazi Better than VelociCoaster? April 1 Trip Report

    I received last minute notice that a staffer had to back out of a work trip to Orlando. And so it was with 2 days notice I found myself on a flight out to Orlando for a two day trip, which (luckily) extended into a weekend trip to visit Busch Gardens and SeaWorld. The trip was extended thanks in...
  5. Serena

    Turn right at the 430ft drop tower - Day Four: SeaWorld and more!

    Ah, America. Land of guns, flags and patriotic slogans on tshirts in IMPACT FONT. How I've missed you and your massive coasters. It's not usually the kind of place you pop over to last minute. But I was feeling very deflated when my bands big upcoming european tour in Feb / March got cancelled...
  6. Matt N

    Will VelociCoaster push Disney to build more thrilling rides?

    Hi guys. Disney and Universal are arguably the two biggest names in the theme park industry, and their brand of park is quite a different product to any others on Earth. While many parks seem to have the big coasters as their main selling point, the big 2 aim for a more holistic experience, with...
  7. Hyde

    Why I Ranked VelociCoaster #3 and Why You Should Too

    I had the chance to tag along with the Buzzed Bars Orlando meetup this past weekend, exciting in both getting to be with some quality human beings (including @Snoo, @Hutch, @pkiknex25, @tomahawk, @Antinos, @Sky, and many others!), and picking up both VelociCoaster and lingering Orlando creds...
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