7/20/06: I just rode this again on Monday and I feel compelled to raise the rating from an 8 to a 10. Im not sure why, but it felt a LOT more intense than I remember it being last September. However, you absolutely MUST, MUST, MUST sit in the front row, preferably one of the end seats, for the best experience. The middle rows, while still fun, just lack the intensity and views of the front, and the back row can be a little rough over some of the inversions. Anyway, on with the review (everything from a front row perspective). The first drop, while not normally the highlight of floorless/invert coasters, is actually one of the best parts of this ride. It lasts so long, and you can really feel the car gaining speed while the wind practically makes your eyes water. The inversions on Medusa are intense, but extremely smooth. I normally dislike corkscrews (to me, theyre usually rough and not fun), but Medusa pulls them off flawlessly with absolutely no pain or headbanging. Also, throughout the ride, you seriously feel like your feet are going to hit the track, and Im just over 5 feet tall- I can only imagine how this would feel to anyone even taller! Medusa is a must-ride at Great Adventure, but remember: You MUST sit in the front row! 
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