Picto81 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I am really interested in what people from across the pond think of our coasters here in the UK. Let me know which coaster you would love to ride (If you haven't been to the UK), or your favourite if you have visited the UK. My favourite as you can probably tell by my avatar is The Smiler at Alton Towers, I'm also a big fan of Saw at Thorpe Park, even though I don't consider Gerstlauer as the best manufacturer. Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I haven't been to the UK since 2006, but my favorite coaster there was Alton Tower's Nemesis--a great, old-school B&M with excellent theming. Steeplechase at Blackpool was my second favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picto81 Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Hi cfc, Nemesis is an awesome coaster, I remember queuing for what seemed like a week for my first ride in about 1994. Nowadays the queue is much shorter, and the ride a lot rougher. They used to have a red stream running through the valley and queue line but they stopped pumping the dye through recently which is unfortunate. Apparently a worker accidentally let the dye run into a nearby stream or something, so they put a stop to it. A good choice though. I've only been to Blackpool once, and Steplechase wasn't working that weekend so I can't comment on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejot Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I haven't been to the UK, just through Heathrow. I'd love to ride the wooden Wild Mouse at Blackpool. And another vote for Steeplechase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shivtim Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I went this past summer, and the standouts were Nemesis and Blackpool Wild Mouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Nemesis would rank very highly on my list of must ride, not just UK, but anywhere. I would be content with flying out there, walking into Alton to ride Nemesis, and walking right out/flying back as long as it meant I rode Nemesis. Also very interested in the pair of Fantasy Island Vekoma rides, and Nemesis Inferno at Thorpe, even though it seems Nemesis Inferno isn't highly thought of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 ^I think Nemesis Inferno is a bit underrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoB Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Saw is my favourite in the UK hwiever the newer coasters such as Swarm and Smiler aren't even in my top 5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterB Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Nemesis is hands down the best coaster in the UK if not one of the best in Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 1 - Nemesis 2 - Dragon's Fury 3 - Blackpool Wild Mouse 4 - Steeplechase 5 - Nemesis Inferno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 1 - Nemesis2 - Dragon's Fury 3 - Blackpool Wild Mouse 4 - Steeplechase 5 - Nemesis Inferno This is definitely a List I can agree with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temleh Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 My UK top 5 are: Megafobia Nemesis BPB Wild Mouse Odyssey The Smiler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 1 - Nemesis2 - Dragon's Fury 3 - Blackpool Wild Mouse 4 - Steeplechase 5 - Nemesis Inferno This is definitely a List I can agree with! I'd change the order a bit, but this looks like a good UK top 5. 1. Nemesis 2. Steeplechase 3. Blackpool Wild Mouse 4. Nemesis Inferno 5. Dragon's Fury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillMontu Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 When I went with TPR back in 2006, the ride I probably enjoyed most was Grand National at BPB. Other good rides were Speed at Oakwood, Nemesis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 It's been about ten years for me and I only got to Thorpe Park. All I remember is that awful 10 loop coaster, Nemesis Inferno being decent and being disappointed with the parks weird closing time. If I ever go back, Alton Towers and BPB is high on my list of places to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 ^I think Nemesis Inferno is a bit underrated. I concur. If there was no Nemesis, most locals would hold Nemesis Inferno in higher regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardyloo! Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Nemesis is hands down the best coaster in the UK if not one of the best in Europe Now hold on a minute I think you're neglecting 2 intamin mega's . I've also been hearing rave reviews for Shambhala. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 ^And let's not forget Expedition GeForce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picto81 Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Some great responses so far, but really, why all the love for the wild mouse at Blackpool? Nemesis really is a great coaster I have to agree. I need to get back to Blackpool again soon too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 ^Those wooden Wild Mouse coasters are pretty insane, and Blackpool's is no exception, with the way they lean over in the hairpin curves and the craziness of the sudden drops. They're a dying breed and a completely different experience than the newer steel mouse coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Some great responses so far, but really, why all the love for the wild mouse at Blackpool? Unique and scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I want to ride Nemesis so bad. I would be to the UK in a minute, but I don't do planes. It's probably the highest coaster on my list of "want to ride", even above brand new coasters right here in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Some great responses so far, but really, why all the love for the wild mouse at Blackpool? Unique and scary. And it's still standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picto81 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 The Wild Mouse was scary as hell, you do think you are going to fall out and the turns are immense, however due to the bruises and sheer roughness I wouldn't be quick to ride it again. I do appreciate the nostalgia though, In my old age (34) I think I'll stick to the newer coasters Nemesis is probably the coaster I have ridden the most, Believe it or not its not normally the busiest coaster in the park. It's a great B&M never the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Some great responses so far, but really, why all the love for the wild mouse at Blackpool? Unique and scary. And it's still standing. Yep--the only other wooden mouse coasters left are in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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