The Phoenix has quite a reputation among coaster enthusiasts. Ive seen pictures, read the coasters run of the mill stats, and even watched on ride video and I have to admit, prior to riding the Phoenix I wasnt too impressed. It looked pretty vanilla, but I couldnt have been more wrong. The only to true way to appreciate this coaster is to climb aboard a train and find out for yourself. The trains seem pretty normal, with an emblem of a Phoenix on the front car till you get ready to get buckled in. Theres no belt buckle and the lap bar is a good 4 to 6 inches from your legs. Why? You ask. To accentuate the coasters "nothing but airtime" layout. And by airtime I mean completely out of your seat at least 6 or 7 times. I guarantee you the screams you hear on the trains of this seemingly tame coaster are genuine, as riders fear that on the next dip they may be catapulted from the train. Its a thrilling ride and gets high marks from me, but doesnt make my top ten because its not really my favorite kind of coaster. However, I can see why the Phoenix is so famous, it does a great job of finding the balance between scary and dangerous. Final Rating - 9 (Excellent)
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