TyRush Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I used to like Storm Runner the best at night when they would light it up with colored spotlights in its first few years. Now those lights are hit or miss. I really like Volcano at night time....adds to the atmosphere of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slides to rides Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Prowler, Beast, Outlaw Run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Boulder Dash. That ride hauls, and not being able to see the hills and dips coming leads to quite the thrill. Honourable mention to Nitro, which for some reason just seems better at night. I want to also give mention to Skyrush and Storm Runner. The first time I rode Skyrush was at night, and it was absolutely incredible. Storm Runner is also great. You don't see the flying snake dive coming and it knocks you silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Coaster at Playland was pretty freaky, when I finally got a chance to night-ride it, during our October Fright Nights at the park. It had been so so long since I ever had the chance to ride it that way. During our annual PNE, they 'up' the price for riding it it so much, along with the HUGE queues that occur during the fair... not worth it, even for a night ride. Anyway, I did get to ride it in October and it was RELENTLESS, after the car dove into that straight-a-way before the big fan curve, etc. It was awesome. During the PNE - August, 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 The Beast is transformed in the dark from something skippable to one of the most memorable coasters in the world. I don't understand how it happens. Pretty certain it's magic. Leviathan has the same effect at night. Leviathan is skippable during the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonskinny12 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 The Raven and Voyage. The Raven is a completely different animal at night. The Raven and The Beast are something completely different at day and night. The Raven in the back at night is one of my favorite coaster experiences, same as the front of The Beast at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Full Throttle. I loved Full Throttle at night, especially in front row! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcampione Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Gotta love The Beast. Rushing thru the woods in the pitch black of night is honestly breathtaking. Other Favorites In The Dark: Millenium Force Magnum XL-200 Montu/Kumba - Tied BTMR - WDW (With the fireworks is special) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyboiTN Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 The best one that I can recall I have ridden at night was Thunderhead @ Dollywood. When you get on that back half it feels like you are totally out of control, and there is almost no light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsguy5 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 ^Thunderhawk at night is definitely on my to-do list. The Beast is always great at night, but the slow 2nd lift on a cold night can be a bit of a letdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 In my opinion just about every coaster is better at night, but The Beast is by far the best night ride on any coaster ever. No other ride changes that much from daytime to nighttime. While nothing can even come close to the Beast, honorable mentions go to Boulder Dash and Millennium Force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I remember riding Hades at night in one of it's first few seasons (when it was still good) and that ride was insane at night. The tunnel under the parking lot is dark during the day but at night that thing feels like you are in a cave or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreynolds1982 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I think Big Thunder Mt is still my favorite night coaster. Just something special about it once the sun goes down. Basically any inverted coaster is better at night IMO. Makes the leg chopper elements even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedylan Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I'm gonna have to say The Hulk for the epic launch sequence and zero- g roll out the top, where you can look down over City Walk and Doctor Doom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 As it has already been said, most coasters are better at night. However there are some experiences that are more memorable than others, and I have to say that Big Thunder Mountain during Wishes is one of those. (thanks to Robb for the picture) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark549 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Ravine Flyer II is a great ride by day, at night it transforms into one of the best coasters anywhere. The entire first half of the ride is in complete darkness. My favorite night feature being the high-speed tunnels that are ear-piercingly loud similar to The Beast. The second half is dimly lit by a few nearby attractions with the drop after the 90 degree bank being pitch black. I can thank Ravine Flyer II for making The Beast feel tame at night with all of it's trim brakes that still can't go unnoticed in the darkness. A favorite steel coaster at night would be Maverick. An elite coaster by daytime, but the dimly lit tight turns come just a little more unexpected in the evening. Always a great rush to end a day at Cedar Point with a Maverick night ride. As for my favorite night park overall, Hersheypark tops my list. You have the dim, twisted mess of Skyrush, Superdooperlooper, and Great Bear along with a decently dark ride on Storm Runner. On the other hand, you have some of the best-maintained classic displays of chaser lights on Lightning Racer and Wildcat. I rode Ravine Flyer about five years ago, the park was open until 10 pm. One of the later rides included looking at the sun setting into the lake, half way submerged, from the top of the second hill. There are probably more spectacular views on other coasters but that was very nice, too. Maverick, Millennium, Skyrush and Storm Runner were great night rides. Tremors, Diamondback, Tatsu, Riddler, X2, Twisted Colossus, Toro, Bizarro-Medusa, Nitro, are also favorites. Any big coaster at night with a full Moon is awesome, especially if it goes upside down while facing the Moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band-Aid Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Is it weird that I haven't been on many coasters when its dark out? I usually go to parks on slow days when they close at like 7. Recently I only went on Phoenix, Twister and Impulse in the dark, and they were all great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physical Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Is it weird that I haven't been on many coasters when its dark out? I usually go to parks on slow days when they close at like 7. Recently I only went on Phoenix, Twister and Impulse in the dark, and they were all great! Twister gives an absolutely insane night ride. Got my first night ride on that during PPP last year, only time I've ridden Twister and didn't hate myself for it afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrbuzz Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 All the coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa ride amazingly in the dark. Something about going through those pitch black moments really adds something to the experience. Kumba's tunnel, Sheikra's underground moment after drop two. Cheetah Hunt's canyon section. Great for night riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidated305 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Skyrush in the dark was the craziest thing I ever chose to do. It was also the first time I dared to put my hands up on the ride. I was scared as hell but managed to keep them up, even on the hills and that insane headchopper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Raven, Voyage, Thunderbird are all great at night. Legend at night was painful, but it probably wouldn't be if I were more familiar with the layout. Screamin Eagle and Prowler are both great at night also. But the best night ride of them all goes to Powder Keg. SDC isn't normally open at night, but for 2 precious weeks at the end of summer, it is. The park is very dark because they don't have very many path lights (not much use installing them if they're never used), so it's DARK. Powder Keg's Pyro effect goes off behind you, and it's really effective at night. You see the flash, you feel the heat, and you feel the acceleration. Everyone should experience a night ride on Powder Keg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 ^Oh, lord--Raven! Absolutely insane after dark, because you can't see what's coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone1940 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Prowler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musketeer Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I recently rode X2 at SFMM at night. The first drop and turn around were even better at night!! I also liked riding the Matterhorn at Disneyland during the nightly fireworks show. Makes it feel like the abominable snowman is firing cannons at you as you go in and out of the mountain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 If I haven't said this already.... OUT... LAW... RUN. Seriously. Outlaw Run provides an amazing night ride. Especially if you are in the front row. When you crest the drop all you can see below you is pitch black dark. About 99% of the you can see absolutely nothing. It gives you this really crazy out of control feel. It is amazing. I don't think any other coaster can compare. After leaving the lift hill, and cresting the first drop this is what you see on Outlaw Run at night, until you are coming back into the brake run: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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