Matt N
CF Legend
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 Iron Gwazi, an RMC IBox Track that opened at Busch Gardens Tampa in March 2022.
While I am aware that other roller coasters have opened or are due to open in Central Florida within the recent time period, these two have had the most hype by quite some distance, and most of those who’ve ridden both seem to hold them up as their favourite two coasters in Florida by a considerable margin. And while Iron Gwazi has only been open for little over a month, it feels like everybody and their dog has been to Central Florida in the last few weeks, and I think we are reaching a point where enough people have ridden both to gain a fair consensus on which one is generally preferred. So with that in mind, I ask you; if you have ridden both, do you prefer VelociCoaster or Iron Gwazi? And on a side question; are these your 2 favourite coasters in Florida, or do you go against the grain? (Or at least, the grain as I perceive it based on the reviews I’ve read)
I’m staying neutral, as I haven’t been to either of the two parks since 2016 and have ridden neither of the new rides, but I’d be really keen to hear your thoughts!
While I am aware that other roller coasters have opened or are due to open in Central Florida within the recent time period, these two have had the most hype by quite some distance, and most of those who’ve ridden both seem to hold them up as their favourite two coasters in Florida by a considerable margin. And while Iron Gwazi has only been open for little over a month, it feels like everybody and their dog has been to Central Florida in the last few weeks, and I think we are reaching a point where enough people have ridden both to gain a fair consensus on which one is generally preferred. So with that in mind, I ask you; if you have ridden both, do you prefer VelociCoaster or Iron Gwazi? And on a side question; are these your 2 favourite coasters in Florida, or do you go against the grain? (Or at least, the grain as I perceive it based on the reviews I’ve read)
I’m staying neutral, as I haven’t been to either of the two parks since 2016 and have ridden neither of the new rides, but I’d be really keen to hear your thoughts!