Without getting into too much detail of the actual ride dynamics, because at this point I would just be pulling an Arthur Dent and stating the obvious (So this is it. We'..re gonna die.) I will comment on the four things that make me rate this a 10 as opposed to Kinga Ka, which pulled a 9. 1) Theming. Generally, I do not care for themed rides,but the Dragster theme worked for me. The station looks great, the colors are vibrant and exciting, and the christmas tree and sound effects make the coaster fun to watch and ride. 2) Ride placement. Being right in the midway, it is really an interactive experience, even if you choose not to ride it. The fact you could stand right along side the acceleration track or sit in the grandstands and wave to the riders made it fun either on or off the train. 3) The lap restraints. Just like on MF, only a seatbelt and T-bar kept you in your seat. Other than being stapled in your seat, I felt pretty out in the open and free. 4) The ride experience itself, mainly due to the lack of shoulder harnesses and a fantastic sensation of airtime on the tophat (I was fortunate enough to get the very front seat 4 out of 7 times over 2 days thanks to an unrestricted access pass and a very polite and generous ride crew.)My son and I had a great time at CP, and TTD played a huge part in that, especially after we completed our 3rd ride in the front seat and he had a bug smashed on his face from the take off.
I really thought I was going to like this less than Kingda Ka, but I liked it more. Much more. IF KK gets a 9, TTD deserves a 10.
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