Trip Report: Mt. Olympus May 24

[Marko]

I was lucky enough to be invited to the media day for Hades on Tuesday and had absolutely a fantastic time. In short Mt. Olympus is a great park and hands down Hades is an amazing coaster. The park has really improved since the Big Chief's days, definitely worth returning to and soon! The only area of improvement is I would like to see a greater variety of food offered, you would think Greek fare would be a natural at some point.

 

Highlights of the day for me was getting stuck maybe 30 feet from the top of the lift hill on Hades. I've never been stopped on a wood coaster before, much less that high up! It was a trip to say the least, provided plenty of time to notice what looked like at least a foot gap from the train to the catwalk, and of course the beautiful view. :shock: That would not have been a fun walk down! We were up there for what seemed like a half-hour but in reality it was probably 5 minutes.

 

Another great moment is when the ride operator wouldn't release the train out of the station. He had called his supervisor who in a few minutes came up and assured the operator it was ok to let a certain gentleman ride without a wristband - the project supervisor for Hades! I'm guessing he has a lifetime pass . He certainly had some interesting things to say about a new project in Indiana.

 

The ceremony was great too, as was lunch and the t-shirt and the friendly hospitality. The weather couldn't have been nicer, mid 70s and sunny! All in all one of the best days I've had at a park ever.

 

The only thing I would add to the reviews so far is that Hades really, truly, really, SCARED ME! I can remember the first time on the lift hill for Timbers, Boulderdash, Phoenix, Legend, Raven, Cornball, The Boss or Beast and for all of those while I was pumped, I wasn't scared. Cresting the top of the lift hill on Hades is an experience like none other. Highly recommend first or second row for the first ride so you can see the tunnel ahead for as long as possible, allowing your mind to wander and wonder what the heck is in that hole! And once you're flying through the dark you realize all of your fears were justified, it doesn't hurt, but good lord it is an insane ride.

 

I think it's really important to mention that there is so much more to Hades than great coaster elements. It truly is genuinely frightening and seems to offer a new surprise every ride. And it just kept getting better throughout the day, can't wait for a night ride - big thumbs up for Mt. Olympus and Hades!

 

Mark

[Movieguy]

Wow. Hades sounds like quite a ride. Wish I could go to that park at some point.

 

Too bad about no Greek food though. You think they could at least get some pizza with feta cheese, or maybe even a Gyro stand.

 

But hey, this is Wisconson we're talking about. Not too many mediterranian types live there. If this were built in New York, Greek fare would have been a natural choice. Of course building it in New York would have also met eternal Red Tape, higher taxes, and constant thunderstorms