Wild Mouse

[JFrombaugh]

I don't think this has been posted before, as I tried a search beforehand.

 

Which layout of the Wild Mouse do you think is better? The standard version by Mack with the steep drops, or the Reverchon/Zamperla models which have the cars that start spinning halfway through?

 

I kind of prefer the spinning ones, but that's me.

[YoshiFan]

Spinning since you never know how much you are going to spin where on a regular mouse, it is the same ride everytime

[verticalzero]

The Wild Mouse at Blackpool beats any of it's spinning cousins by miles, 90 degree corners into a double bunny hop.

[the ghost]

standard unless its a Gerausler or Mauer Schtone ( Im sure I just butchered the spelling) of course they are not really mouse coasters but a mouse is the only coaster they remind me of.

[Groteslurf]

The Wild Mouse at Blackpool beats any of it's spinning cousins by miles, 90 degree corners into a double bunny hop.

 

Same here.

[U2Rox]

I had never been on a spinning mouse before this summer and it was Great!!

My take: The Spin takes the Win!!

 

It's all about having fun, the spin adds a liitle spice to the ride!!

[Team Thriller]

For me, it depends on the ride. I love Winjas Force and Fear, easily the most unique coaster I have ever been on. (Same with Euromir, if that counts as a wild mouse.)

 

But some standard models are also amazing. Matterhorn Blitz is an amazing wild mouse.

 

But overall, I prefer spinning just because they are also more thrilling.

 

--James

[angryemobeaver]

I like the standard Mouse Coasters better. I don't really like Spinning Mouse coasters, because some of the turns and drops near the end hurt and im not a huge fan on spinning.

[rcdude]

I like Gerstlauer's spinning coasters. They seem to be like a wild mouse. If those don't qualify, I would say that the Mack wild mouse rides (especially the large park model) are the best.

[Kennyweird]

Spinning by far, especially if it's enclosed like Kennywood's Exterminator. The dark, plus the spinning, creates a sense of complete and utter disorientation, which is something I like.

[pianojohn]

I (think) I'm with Elissa on this one. I prefer NON spinning, but if I need the credit, I will ride a spinning mouse...ONCE. Hate to be dizzy for the day just for a stupid credit!

[KGA29]

I like both, however it depends on the manufacturer for the normal mouse ones. I can not stand the standard Mack mice. Slow and overbraked and overall not fun. However Psycho Mouse by Arrow is very fun and has little braking. Spinning mice I went on Primeval Whirl and Rajun Cajun last summer and they were both fun, but a tad painful.

[cycamps]

I've only rode two standard and two spinning, but from the four that I've been on, I personally enjoy standard slightly more.

[dr.gumbo]

It depends on the ride, but when its considering the basic model in both catagories I have to go for the standard.

[PhantomNick]

It's no contest for me - spinning mice FTW! Standard mice tend to get boring and repetitive once you've been on a bunch of them, as not too many of them have unique layouts. The beauty of the spinning ones is that no two rides are exactly the same.

[cal1br3tto]

Spinning mice automatically win for me. They simply provide more interest. Most are at least average, whereas some wild mice are dreadfully boring and forgettable. Ragin' Cajun is easily my favorite spinner.

 

My favorite standard mice are the Arrow Mad Mouse model and the classic mice. Tree Top Racers at Adventure City (Miler, built in 1958) and Monster Mouse at Puyallup Fair (Herschell) are adorable, not to mention pretty intense.

Also, Dark Knight is enjoyable both as a wild mouse and as a dark ride. Not exceptional, but certainly fun.

[fatdaddy]

Spinning wins, I just like spinning rides in general, but Tree Top Racers is pretty awesome as mice go.

[FeelTheFORCE]

If a Gerstlauer Bobsled counts as a Wild Mouse, then non-spinning. I have never been on this, but I have been really intrigued by it, and really want to ride it because it looks INSANE!

 

Heiße Fahrt

[coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=heibefahrt[/coastertube]

Edited August 20, 2010 by FeelTheFORCE

[larrygator]

What possesses people to bring back a useless topic from the dead?

[cal1br3tto]

^I thought that was somewhat socially acceptable here.

Also, it seems to be a slow posting day. At least it's better than bringing back 30-50 in one day as seems to happen every couple of months or so.

 

P.S. I am sorry.

[Dragon Khan]

that's a VERY interesting question, I think. I'm no big fan of either of those, but this is a question I have often asked myself, living in an area where parks are relatively small, hence they cannot afford Intamins or B&M's like they would probably want. So I often wonder if one of my homeparks were to add a smallish coaster, what would it be and what would I or the GP prefer ? The only Mice I loved were the wooden ones at Blackpool and the defunct one at Southport pleasureland. These are out of the question (Knoebels should give a try though). I think a classic mouse can be a good dark ride (if you put interesting effects in the box). A spinning is visually funnier and for this reason shouldn't be enclosed, on the other hand.

[cal1br3tto]

^I'm dying to ride a wooden mouse, especially the BPB one, and I'd certainly support their revival.

Have you ridden the Dark Knight coasters? As I mentioned before I think they're pretty good dark ride/coaster combos.

I wouldn't say for sure that spinners should always be outdoors, as I've heard good things about Exterminator at Kennywood. I bet it's pretty disorienting.

[Dragon Khan]

^oh, I have never been on this one (never been to Kennywood) I guess you'll know before me since you're doing TRTCP

As for the Dark Knight, indeed, I rode the one at SFGAdv and SFGAM, and that is exactly where my "put something in the box" comment comes from. As fun as the whole experience was fun (pre show, mirror with special FX on your face and so on), I still think something was missing in the coaster part of it. I'm sure something better could have been done, when I see what Bobbejaanland once did with their ®Evolution coaster. I know it was no wild mouse but I'm quite sure those FX could be included with no diffiulty

[cal1br3tto]

^Actually in a way I wish Dark Knight was more than just a mouse-in-a-box. Yes, the turns make it an intuitive format for a dark ride, allowing good views of the effects. And yes, the compact layout is of course well-suited to a box. But it would've been more satisfying if it had been longer.

[Dragon Khan]

One of my home parks (Bobbejaanland) used to have a double mouse. They got rid of one side (which went to Parque Attracciones in Madrid if i'm not mistaken) It seems next year, they are getting a spinning model. So they'll have both. Do you consider this redundant ? (none will be enclosed). And I'd be curious to know if other parks with both types notice a bigger ridership on one or the other...