LiftThrill Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 So yesterday I rode Railblazer four times during passholder previews. I definitely think it was worth the wait. Despite the length of the lines it actually wasn't too bad. The ride itself was pretty smooth and had a lot of airtime and g forces. But the only thing that made this ride from being a solid 10/10 was the shoulder straps in the restraints. These things are really uncomfortable, especially if you're a tall person with broad shoulders. It's really hard to fully enjoy the ride when the g forces bash and strain your shoulders into the straps. Personally, this is a roller coaster I wouldn't mind riding again, but I don't think I'd ride it more than twice. I give it an 8.5/10. It's an awesome ride, but it's rough on the shoulders. The restraints are definitely kinda awkward. They're like a janky version of the Intamin OTSRs on Maverick, etc, except less comfy. I see why lap bars were out of the question for these rides (transitions and intensity), but the OTSRs could have been a lot comfier. On my first ride on WWGLC, the left strap actually came off of my shoulder on one of the airtime hills, which really does show how insane these things are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I didn't realize Wonder Woman and Rail Blazer were mirrored clones where WW drops off the lift to the right and RB drops to the left, so I guess technically not relly a "clone" maybe. Doesn't really matter but it's kinda cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterdoug Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I went to the first day of Railblazer's public operation yesterday. I heard all about how crazy the ride is. However, I wasn't prepared for the level of "what the f%#k" that the ride delivers. I'm still having trouble processing how such a compact layout can deliver g-forces like that. The positives are really strong, and the airtime is among the strongest I've ever felt (the airtime hill reminded me of Skyrush). The queue was mostly full, but that didn't matter to me. I had a Fastlane (thanks to the unbelievable Presidents' Day sale), and walked right up to the station for each of my rides. Not only did the ride attendant fulfill row requests, I was usually asked what row I wanted. In the end, I got 10 rides: 8 in the front and 2 in the back. I also took one ride each on Flight Deck and Gold Striker, both awesome. I also got a ride on the sky ride. I don't usually go for these, but I felt that I should do it in honor of Bill. It was relaxing and delightful. I haven't ridden Patriot since the conversions, but I ended up skipping it in order to get more rides on Railblazer. I do not regret my decision. All in all, a lovely day at the park on what is easily the best roller coaster on the West Coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffkal Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Awesome review! Was the regular line packed for opening day? How were crowds overall since it was a Thurs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterdoug Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Awesome review! Was the regular line packed for opening day? How were crowds overall since it was a Thurs? I'd say that greater than 75% of the queue was filled consistently. I'd guess at least an hour wait when I was there. Though, it's hard for me to say, since I was using Fastlane. As for general crowds, it didn't seem anything excessive, though it was by no means dead. Gold Striker's line was to the tunnel in the queue, while Flight Deck's wasn't much outside of the station. I didn't really check out too many rides, as I mainly just camped out at Railblazer all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I went to the first day of Railblazer's public operation yesterday. I heard all about how crazy the ride is. However, I wasn't prepared for the level of "what the f%#k" that the ride delivers. I'm still having trouble processing how such a compact layout can deliver g-forces like that. The positives are really strong, and the airtime is among the strongest I've ever felt (the airtime hill reminded me of Skyrush). The queue was mostly full, but that didn't matter to me. I had a Fastlane (thanks to the unbelievable Presidents' Day sale), and walked right up to the station for each of my rides. Not only did the ride attendant fulfill row requests, I was usually asked what row I wanted. In the end, I got 10 rides: 8 in the front and 2 in the back. I also took one ride each on Flight Deck and Gold Striker, both awesome. I also got a ride on the sky ride. I don't usually go for these, but I felt that I should do it in honor of Bill. It was relaxing and delightful. I haven't ridden Patriot since the conversions, but I ended up skipping it in order to get more rides on Railblazer. I do not regret my decision. All in all, a lovely day at the park on what is easily the best roller coaster on the West Coast. Excellent. The few rider vids Ive seen dont seem to show much airtime or force on them, but as we know POVs are often deceiving. The speed it whips around that track lead to me believe it had to be forceful as hell, and this confirms it CA is happening next year, and this is one the list. May have to get to the less far away Texas to try one of these beasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I'm just going to have to make the 6hr drive sooner rather than later, stoked to try Railblazer out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Officially booked hotels for our first NorCal trip next month. Super stoked for Railblazer and Gold Striker. I assume a Wednesday in late July will have fairly manageable crowds? Besides Railblazer, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 ^^ I approve! I also approve of the fact that their Sky Ride is one of the few I’ve seen that’s on Fastlane which I’m sure played into your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 From Screamscape: 2020 - Unknown Tall Steel Attraction - Planning - (6/17/18) "While the previous FAA details had vanished, a reader pointed out a new revised application from the park to the FAA for a height variance for a new attraction. A few little things have changed as well, as instead of a 240 foot attraction, the new application lists only building a structure 210 feet tall above ground level and appears to be complete this time, with the park given permission to go ahead with the project with some new timeline dates for construction to be done between March 1, 2019 and finished by December 31, 2019, which would make this a new attraction for the 2020 season. The location is coming up slightly different as well, as the old coordinates seemed to indicate putting it on the Peanuts Pirates location, instead the coordinates now show it taking over the site of Snoopy's Splash Dance water play attraction". Do people still think this is for a Sky Screamer? Because I don't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABW Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 ^Yes, obviously a Sky Screamer. I can’t wait to laugh and prove everyone wrong when it opens next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 ^ Well we're talking about 2020, not next summer. Next summer is a water park expansion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABW Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 ^LOL, I suck at coming across as funny. Apologies, but that was a total joke. I'm sure we have a coaster on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 ^ Ah, apologies. I suspected that could be the case, but wasn't sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem2754 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 ^^ I approve! I also approve of the fact that their Sky Ride is one of the few I’ve seen that’s on Fastlane which I’m sure played into your decision. I wonder if Bill ranks sky rides like the majority of people ranks coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I barely even ranked coasters until TPR made their own poll. That’s too much work. Plus, they’d all be in a first place tie. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 ^IDK, honestly Busch Gardens' skyride kicks Cedar Point's a$$. Maybe we should make skyride ranking a thing. Great to hear the rave reviews about Railblazer. Can't wait until I can get back and try it, maybe later this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Coleman Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 If sky ride rankings were a thing, the bgw one would have to be way up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJnCFL Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 http://smartpermit.santaclaraca.gov/tm_bin/tmw_cmd.pl?tmw_cmd=StatusViewCase&shl_caseno=PLN2017-12971 Case Number: PLN2017-12971 Application Date: 11/16/2017 Description: Architectural Review of proposed new 210-foot tall steel roller coaster ride and new ride station building. Looks like the hyper is finally coming.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 The west coast needs an Intamin hyper in the worst way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 ^Watch it be a B&M. [Prepares to be flamed for insinuating I might think this is a bad thing.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCjunkie Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I wonder if Bill ranks sky rides like the majority of people ranks coasters. Bill actually ranks sky rides ABOVE coasters. That way he doesn't waste his time ranking coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIJester Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Anybody else think that it's odd that CF decided to give CGA a coaster so soon after RailBlazer? I thought they wanted to focus on CW and Carowinds more so than the west coast parks. I believe it's been four years since either of those parks have received coasters. (if you count Wonderland's Guardian as a coaster) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGuy06 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Cedar Fair has repeatedly said CGA was on the list for major expansion after they reworked their lease with the city. You have to consider that outside of Boomerang Bay the park only received small expansions between Stealth in 2000 (which was removed for the aforementioned Boomerang Bay) and Gold Striker in 2013. Plus both Carowinds and Canada's Wonderland are receiving major coasters next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 ^Watch it be a B&M. [Prepares to be flamed for insinuating I might think this is a bad thing.] I'll gladly take any hyper here in northern california, even an vekoma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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