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Is Hyperia Really The UK's Best Coaster?
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There’s been a lot of hype (no pun intended) for Hyperia this year, with some saying it’s the UK’s best rollercoaster (better than other popular picks like Stealth, The Smiler and even the legendary Nemesis Reborn). But is this coaster really that good? Let me share my thoughts with this extremely timely and very relevant video essay.
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Thank you to Digital Dan and JackG for letting me use their footage, an honour to experience Hyperia with both you legends!
Also thank you to Molly Parker, Ben Brown, Max Well and JackG for their brilliant notes and feedback on this video script.
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Themed Attraction: www.themedattraction.com/fear-minus-death-fun/
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MUSIC
Waves, Finding Home, Dream Come True, and Rewind by Karl Casey of White Bat Audio
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  • @striffleric
    @striffleric 10 годин тому

    17:22 i laughed out loud

  • @Shot206plain
    @Shot206plain День тому

    If you’re up for suggestions,Can you maybe talk about Paultons Park sometimes being considered the best theme park in the uk and its theming.

  • @raphi154farel5
    @raphi154farel5 День тому

    Well, how to setup a themepark criticising autocratic and capitalistic regimes in countries with autocratic and capitalistic regimes?

  • @NF5000-r5e
    @NF5000-r5e 2 дні тому

    The hungergames theme park sounds like a private island politicians, business men and celebrities visit- oh wait...

  • @MisterJtheGamer
    @MisterJtheGamer 2 дні тому

    China is not a place to make a theme park celebrating revolution and opposing the major powers...

  • @_.-Midnight-._
    @_.-Midnight-._ 3 дні тому

    Just in case you want to experience the Hunger Games.... what part is there to idolize? The capitol? Is there a version of the bipiti-bopiti boutique for capital makeovers?!

  • @DeadDancers
    @DeadDancers 3 дні тому

    Why would anyone think Katniss didn’t wear makeup? She obviously did. Or at least the actress did.

  • @wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396
    @wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396 4 дні тому

    14:20 If I liked Marvel movies and was colorblind…did you just read my mind? 😊I loved the practical effects of CA ToT, so extra drops probably won’t make me love the new version. 😞

  • @ax8893
    @ax8893 4 дні тому

    I was thinking that yeah, placing it in China was quite curious. Even hearing about the “escape from the capitol” ride in there surprised me as I was honestly worried the government would’ve seen that as encouraging rebellion and escape

  • @Okaypions
    @Okaypions 4 дні тому

    14 minutes of fluff asking the same question over and over. No offense

  • @MsMissX
    @MsMissX 4 дні тому

    The way I would design perhaps not a theme park but an immersive world would be that you begin in the capital eating and expensive clothes etc. you can buy. Each new room your explore will be district trying to selling you their products. Once you arrive in district 12 you will now bestanding between dirt poor people lavished in all the things you might have baught on the way and has now become a represent of the capital with your lavish clothes, food and jewels. You could then have another way where you are the rebels having to fight through an obstical course with each district becoming harder and harder to show how the rebels had to fight step by bloody step.

  • @antarctis
    @antarctis 5 днів тому

    Why are you holding a red cup?

  • @clairep3688
    @clairep3688 5 днів тому

    I think they could make a Hunger Games theme park land in the US, they would just have to set it in district 13. The premise of the land would be that you have escaped whatever district you came from and you’re here to join the resistance. That way they can make it an enjoyable entertainment experience without completely glossing over the point of the series like the one in China where you’re basically indulging in luxury Capitol experiences while the people starve in the districts, and you’re not in district 12 cosplaying as poor people for fun. You get to play as the hero. They could have an outdoor area themed to the destroyed district 13 and then an indoor area that looks to be in the side of the cliff themed to the underground district 13 base. One ride could be a hovercraft ride gone wrong, you’re going with Katniss to film a propo video but something goes wrong and you get intercepted by the Capitol and have to escape. There could also be a train themed attraction, maybe you’re helping the rebellion smuggle supplies and people in and out of the districts via train. In the underground district 13 base we can have the rebellion iconography everywhere and it’s not anachronistic, because there aren’t any peacekeepers around to see it. We already know there’s a cafeteria for the residents of district 13, this could be a quick service restaurant. I was thinking maybe there could be an experience similar to the droid depot at galaxy’s edge in Disney world, it could be like Beetee and Gale’s weapons lab, you could build and purchase some kind of tricked out bow and arrow set to take into battle for the resistance. Maybe outside there could be a hidden like target practice/ archery experience. There could be district 13 residents repurposing and rebuilding some of the destroyed buildings that used to be shops and food stalls. If they wanted a more upscale dining experience, they could do something like space 220 in Epcot, you could get on a “train” to the Capitol for a negotiation conference/ dinner with president snow. The only problem with setting it in district 13/ mockingjay part of the timeline is that it would spoil the first 2 books. The theme park creators would have to be okay with that. I think setting it anywhere earlier on the timeline or in any other location would be awkward and problematic.

  • @jellyk8646
    @jellyk8646 5 днів тому

    As much as I love the Hunger Games and theme parks, I don’t think the two can EVER coexist. Culturally, I know a lot of people see the Hunger Games as “another young adult series” but it’s not, it’s very much a mirrored critique of our world, how we relate to others and how the media can manipulate us into believing what is best for those in power….and I feel like a theme park is NOT the platform to try to emulate those themes. It’s like if they tried to create a theme park for 1984 or Les Mis, like….I don’t really want to ride a rollercoaster about an impoverished person running from authorities after stealing bread for their starving family? Just give me a Shrek rollercoaster!

  • @jadetea6112
    @jadetea6112 5 днів тому

    Lionsgate themepark? Tall order. It would have to be risky & marketed for an older audience. I can't say children wouldn't be allowed, but it would certainly make it difficult for parents. Maybe include a premium daycare option themed after Shaun the Sheep? John Wick: Attractions: -Gunfu training simulator, -scored shooting dark ride, -GTA styled dark ride to get John's car back Food: The Continental lounge & bar (maybe make this a resort too?) Shows: Martial art demonstrations, bounty hunters going after John & associates in the form of choreographed flashmob. Twilight: Attractions: Baseball simulator, "spider monkey" rollercoaster, wereworlf cliff diving, and a lot of romantic looking photo spots Shows: Vampire/werewold faction fights Food: Charley's kitchen, Carlisle's fine dining, highschool cafeteria Hunger Games- Attractions: Simulator where you have to deliver survival equipment into the arena in secret, basic dark ride train with your group being treated as district Tributes arriving to The Capitol, survival training simulator Shows: Gladiator-style shows, fashion shows, champion interviews that tell a story Food: Peeta's bakery, Tribute/Victor dining experiences Horror-themed area where Saw & other standalone titles may be cool. Premium shops would include John Wick suit shop & Capitol makeovers

  • @Ast3rrr
    @Ast3rrr 6 днів тому

    I do think that if you somehow _really felt the need to_ the best way to adapt it into real life would be a fake museum. Like a theoretical alien-like glimpse where someone basically took out artifacts from the world and is now displaying them in ours, and you can also display actual history of how the series was made. A museum actually allows you to feel melancholy and themes intended, too. I think the easiest fix for all of them is just make them charity projects though. Like did it cross no ones mind to just like… do a charity project. Yes I know they want money but it’s still kinda obvious. But they are so weird, not that it surprises me but what the hell

  • @cyberfoxhq
    @cyberfoxhq 6 днів тому

    You’re not even there

  • @DonsStudios
    @DonsStudios 6 днів тому

    My aunt and uncle took me on ToT before the retheming. I was scared $hitless. Then after years of the intense Mission Breakout, I felt I was ready to go on ToT in Florida for my D.C.P. It was not as scary as I remembered and the drops were extremely mild when compared to what we have now in CA

  • @Dcraney
    @Dcraney 6 днів тому

    While I agree with you 99%, I have to defend the mine workers creating a musical number. Due to the covey being so prominent in district 12 (75 years ago,) there may still be music in the lives of those who reside there now (now being 75 years alter) due to their older family members remembering Lucy gray & the covey. Does this make it right? Definitely not. But it does line up canonically!

  • @KRobinson-ko1ne
    @KRobinson-ko1ne 6 днів тому

    The Taco Bell Ad seems like an advertisement that would actually fit in the universe. By this point Katnis’ actions would be cashed in on by whatever remaining fast food franchises exist following this capitalist battle royale

  • @smebulock_
    @smebulock_ 7 днів тому

    Now i gotta go

  • @marvffin1677
    @marvffin1677 7 днів тому

    the fact that its in a country that has bad government system is ironic

  • @Unicorngal-th1ks
    @Unicorngal-th1ks 7 днів тому

    The scariest moment I drop towers when your seatbelt doesn’t fully click in and that’s exactly what happened to me on tower of terror. I had to held onto my dad the whole time because my seatbelt wouldn’t stay locked in. I went to the one in Orlando, Florida. I was only 7 years old

  • @savannahreed3186
    @savannahreed3186 8 днів тому

    If I remember correctly: In universe, the arenas are converted into resorts. They even visit the places where the deaths occur, and they reenact the Games.

  • @Pomshka
    @Pomshka 8 днів тому

    Subscribed! Love your format, your delivery and content!

  • @lastmonarchistproduction_253
    @lastmonarchistproduction_253 9 днів тому

    merchandise

  • @Zoie3x8
    @Zoie3x8 9 днів тому

    < hunger games theme park > in communist china ^ i am so very NOT surprised. - Heero Chyna Strikes Again !

  • @thatcrazynerdgirlproductio4481
    @thatcrazynerdgirlproductio4481 9 днів тому

    Now I’m just craving a Hunger Games rpg with a lot of player choice and different routes like fallout games

  • @CHEESEPUFF_7
    @CHEESEPUFF_7 9 днів тому

    I may be extremely tired, but I'm still watching this on my TV and I'm ready to learn about rollercoasters again :D

  • @benjaminhenry7593
    @benjaminhenry7593 10 днів тому

    I have many fond memories of the Hollywood tower ride, RIP. I miss looking at all the bits and bobs while waiting in line, taking in the atmosphere. Rose colored glasses maybe, but ill remember it forever.

  • @Abigail_Thoma
    @Abigail_Thoma 10 днів тому

    It's ironic that the Lions gate theme park is in China, it's also surprising they didn't censor the movie like they have other movies

  • @gblikestosew
    @gblikestosew 10 днів тому

    Way to do the exact thing the books criticized, Lionsgate! I expect nothing less from a big 'ol company.

  • @lukepullem430
    @lukepullem430 10 днів тому

    Have we all forgotten that icon exists best lay out in the country

    • @Coastermatics
      @Coastermatics 15 годин тому

      I personally disagree. Hyperia is a lot better

  • @luxbug22
    @luxbug22 10 днів тому

    The cognitive disssonance required to open this themepark is crazy

  • @JessicaColecello
    @JessicaColecello 11 днів тому

    The clear answer is a haunted house / escape room. Guests who want an uncomfortable experience will agree to it basically, and those uninterested don’t need to engage

  • @mcrclaire
    @mcrclaire 11 днів тому

    all eyes on ready player one 4d

  • @Balootoyoutoo
    @Balootoyoutoo 11 днів тому

    Love this series, feel like everyone that watches has firsthand experience of this exact dynamic 😂 keep these coming Mike and really enjoyed your episode of FYA, such a pleasant surprise especially discussing such a silly but great and historical attraction. Feel like you may need to go back on to bat for the country bears 🤔 thanks for such fun videos!

    • @MikeFromTheParty
      @MikeFromTheParty 11 днів тому

      Thank you! I loved going on FYA and would love to back again soon 👀

    • @Balootoyoutoo
      @Balootoyoutoo 5 днів тому

      @ foreshadowing much!

  • @MattnessLP
    @MattnessLP 11 днів тому

    Leave it to China to completely misunderstand the messaging lf the movie and to instead embrace the tacky opulence of the capital. I am not one bit surprised.

  • @aridaje4345
    @aridaje4345 12 днів тому

    It's the best uk coaster but I've not rode all Uk coasters. It's the best but not by much, it has 4 problems: the rattle, the positive Gs that are too strong, the duration, and (for personal taste) it's not a launched coaster 😊

  • @presleighreeves7449
    @presleighreeves7449 12 днів тому

    i remember when i was 10-11 and i went to california adventures! at the time, it was guardians of the galaxy vol. 2. i thought it was super cool!!

  • @Lee-o8f
    @Lee-o8f 12 днів тому

    Poland is getting a water park by tom land Illuminasia at Blackpool was good Punch-drunk and secret cinema good Good for Bristol for this attraction Home vr will get better

  • @Lee-o8f
    @Lee-o8f 12 днів тому

    U love the coaster and icon too Falcons flight in 2025 2026

  • @Rick-ow1qk
    @Rick-ow1qk 12 днів тому

    It's shit. Too short of a ride. Big disappointment.

  • @dj_jolie_official
    @dj_jolie_official 12 днів тому

    I am such a huge fan I won a fan contest of merch and swag on a fan account that was working with lionsgate and I won. I got pins, posters, all the films except for part two because it wasn’t out yet, and other odds and ends. This was on Instagram

  • @jamieson.
    @jamieson. 12 днів тому

    There is no Easter bunny, there is no tooth fairy and there is no district 12

  • @StorybookAmusement
    @StorybookAmusement 12 днів тому

    I love the trend of more euphoric coaster themes. I'm free tomorrow too btw.

  • @staygeeky4life
    @staygeeky4life 12 днів тому

    100% overrated, still a good ride but definitely overrated. ICON is better ☺️

  • @tonygold1971
    @tonygold1971 12 днів тому

    Best uk coaster ???? ITS NOT EVEN IN THE TOP 10 lol

    • @ASDM_Gaming
      @ASDM_Gaming 11 днів тому

      I get why u wouldn’t have it at no1 but not even top 10?!?!

  • @WorldofThrills
    @WorldofThrills 12 днів тому

    Hyperia has me conflicted... I really like the coaster but I really despise everything else about it... Perhaps I need to watch MFTP videos in the queue to ease my suffering