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My wife greys out every time she rides the Titan. It usually doesn't bother me too much, though once or twice I did get a little perceptible peripheral fuzziness.

SWEET! I was almost afraid I'd had my last IRat ride this season. It's too hot to enjoy the park right now, but I'll definitely be back when it cools off just a bit.

I'd say my favorite part was the first drop, even though I have to admit that I actually like the first drop on the NTAG a bit more. What is remarkable to me about IRAT is the airtime... it's outstanding. And the bunnyhop right before the quarry wall drop really caught me off guard. I LOVED IT. I don't have any rides on El Toro or Skyrush, so I don't know about those. but know that the new rattler gives a healthy does of airtime, and it's smooth as butter

So, was anyone else a little surprised by the dive off the quarry wall? Obviously its existence was no secret, but how FUN it was?

I can't say I can really choose one over the other. Though I do like NTAG's first drop better... IRAT is an absolute great time from beginning to end. It isn't long, but it's relentless fun

Probably Superman at SFFT. If I had to guess I've probably been on close to 100 times. Up until the iron rattler it was the best ride there...

IRON RATTLER! 6 times in a row, in fact. Only took one break to sit down and have a Mr. Pibb between times 4 and 5. Absolutely LOVE that ride! Too bad that will probably be the last time I'll ever get that many rides in one day...

IRAT IS AMAZING!! Got in 5 rides today. Will post a mini review when I get home...

I bet that view from the top of the lift hill is insane. Also thanks again for posting the pictures that you did before. Thank you so much for your contributions. I and many others have been following and enjoying your pics for quite a while now, and they have been VERY appreciated. Thank you.

I was afraid that was going to happen

I agree. I think that first drop on the rattler is going to make up for the length and ride time it gives up to the giant. BUT, even if it only turns out to be 75% as fun as the giant, I'll still be 110% happy since just looking at the pictures of the new rattler is more fun than riding the old one. :o

thanks for the pictures guys! I'm way too old to be as giddy as I am right now over this ride I'm like a little kid on Christmas morning

OMFG!! I am so excited for the new rattler. That first drop is looking truly epic. I must say though I am a bit surprised at some of you guys saying you don't want to be in the back of the train... I'm hoping to be EXACTLY there when I get on this thing. The first time I rode the new Texas Giant I rode in the front car... it was quite fun, very enjoyable. The next time (and every time since) I've been in the very BACK car. The difference is quite breathtaking! I'm expecting this to be even more so... Just looking at this thing makes me smile

Yep. The back of the giant is a HUGE improvement over anywhere else in the train. We were actually shocked at what a difference it made, particularly on the first drop. It's gonna suck if this system stays

Agreed. I went yesterday and it seemed a lot better developed than it used to be. Iron Rattler is looking good, btw. We even rode the RoadrunnerExpress kiddie coaster just so we could get a better look at the construction.

Greased Lightnin' at Astroworld (RIP)

Multiple trips to SFFT and SFOT Also going to try to go to CP next year. Never been, so we're really excited about that

With any luck, it will be Iron Rattler, if it's open by the first trip to SFFT. Otherwise, it will most surely be Superman Krypton Coaster

Has anyone else noticed Poltergeist being a LOT slower this year compared to years past? the couple of times mywife and I rode it this year, only the launch had any speed at all, and afterward the train just kinda limps and slouches its way through the rest of the ride?

Ugh, I hope this doesn't stick. We absolutely LOVE riding in the last car.. the best spot on the train. Would hate to lose that option

Judging by the construction rate, I'd say it's certainly PHYSICALLY possible. But once it's actually put together, who knows how much testing and tweaking goes into it before they'll actually let anyone ride it? I have a feeling anyone who shows up on opening day is going to be disappointed- they'll see a big, beautiful Iron Rattler fully built and idle, or perhaps running empty trains. I also suspect they'll want to have a grand opening totally separate from opening day even if it is ready. I'd certainly like to be wrong though. The sooner the better, I'm ready two months ago!

I am SO stoked for the Iron Rattler! The Rattler was just a waste of space, IMO. We tried to like it, but it simply WAS NOT FUN. TNTG is our probably our favorite ride in both SFOT or SFFT, so if the new rattler is even half as good as the giant it will be a HUGE improvement over the old one! Thanks for the update pics. I'm not sure if I'm going to make FF this since I have other travel plans