I remember the surprise of learning that the makers of Hades, Voyage, and Ravine Flyer II were building a new coaster at a dinky park in rural Connecticut. Gravity Group did an amazing job demonstrating the potential of their family wood coasters with Wooden Warrior.
Wooden Warrior is hands down one of the best family coasters ever made. It’s not too intense and the airtime is excellent, especially for a coaster this size.
I fricken love Wooden Warrior. I’m just a big fan. I don’t have that many credits so that’s probably why I love it so much lol. It absolutely blows through the layout! I was absolutely surprised because it doesn’t look like much. The laterals and forces, when you enter the tunnel, are more noticeable in the back than the front. Oml and those Timberliners!! SFNE needs to take notes cause those restraints are beautiful!!! I agree with everything you’ve said. I ridden it with only a few people on the train, so I can’t imagine its pacing on a full train on a rainy day I haven’t written a coaster since October of 2019 so I appreciated it more than I should’ve 😅
I live in the area and I remember when Quassy announced this coaster I was like, “36 foot drop? 35 mph? Why bother?” Then I rode it. I couldn’t believe how much punch it had! Happy to see that people of all enjoyment levels still have positive things to say about the Wooden Warrior. And I’m happy to see Quassy get a little love. My very first coaster was the Monster Mouse when I was 5 and I was terrified that the car was gonna go off the track around the corners haha
For a while, this roller coaster was the only one I had ever been on because my family was never big for amusement parks. I then went on the Hulk ride at universal....
I agree with how you feel about the coaster trains. I've ridden one of those trains while I was riding Hades 360 at the Mt. Olympus amusement park in Wisconsin Dells 3 years ago.
Oscar's Tacky Waxi is still my favorite of the 3 I've ridden, but I did like this more than Kentucky Flyer. I only got one ride on Wooden Warrior, but it was back row, full train, and it was riding great. By nature of my time in New England, I had to make this park a pay-per-ride visit. For some reason, the weekdays were slammed at the small parks, while Six Flags was empty. I wouldn't mind getting more time here and marathoning Wooden Warrior.
I road Kentucky Flier for the credits, but now I'm not really embarrassed to ride these little gravity group coasters. They're fun, the only annoying thing is waiting in line and hearing the GP comment, "why didn't they make it bigger?" or "man they cheeped out on this". I can't wait to introduce my little one to roller coasters and gravity group really added variety.
I only rode Kentucky Flyer and I hope to get on more GG Family woodies because I love these airtime machines. I hope that Dorney Park GG shuttle Woodie happens to replace posseted.
Seaworld San Diego needs one of these so bad. The height restriction + lack of space + family crowd, I can't believe they haven't gotten one yet. Oscars wacky taxi clone when?
@@coastercountdowns7736 I still prefer top tier GCIs to these small Gravity Groups, but the average small Gravity Group is better than the mid-tier GCIs.
Just rode WW for the first time today. I don't know what I was expecting, but it wasn't this. This thing is like a rabid Chihuahua and I mean that in the best possible way LOL. Totally punches above its weight. The airtime is real.
@@CanobieCoaster for sure. We literally just got off of it again after back to back rides a few minutes ago. Schools are back in session and Quassy is empty this week 😀😀
People have corrected me on weather or not it's "Mad Mouse" or "Mouse Mouse" but I remember the one I rode in Vancouver as Monster Mouse before being replaced by the inferior Wild Mouse, also by Hershal.
Herschell called the version with the large drop the Monster Mouse. The smaller one was the Mad Mouse. But it was confusing since Quassy's Monster Mouse had a sign on it that said Mad Mouse.
@@CanobieCoaster If the layout looks identical there's no way anyone knows if there is a difference for sure. Also: I heard the coaster we used to have was Monster Mouse but also had a Mad Mouse sign.
We took a couple hour detour during a trip, and I think I had too high of expectations when this first opened because I was slightly disappointed. It has decent floater airtime, but I guess I was expecting a bit more. Again though, maybe I had too high of expectations for a family coaster.
How does this compare in intensity to the Disney and Universal family coasters? We just got back and did everything but Space Mountain and RnR at Disney and only rode Hagrids (the best of the trip) and Mummy (physically painful for me) at Universal.
I’m thinking of making a video about how to have a good day at Six Flags Great Adventure and I could write a short story alone about it I’m curious though what I should put other than the obvious. I’ve heard people call Six Flags Great Adventure a ghetto park and that got me a little confused
Keep in mind, people who watch an advice video like that may not know the obvious tips and tricks with the park. So it's worth including things that would appeal to both first-timers and veterans who may have overlooked something.
How are the restraints on the Wooden Warrior when it comes to larger frames? While I normally fit in most roller coasters, I was pissed off for nearly an hour today when I went to Rye Playland (NY) and found out I couldn't ride the dragon coaster because I was too big. On this coaster, the lap bars are REALLY low and I don't know why they are like that. But a damper was put on my day when I couldn't ride the coaster. I told my sons that next year (2025) I want to take them to Quassy in Connecticut, but I am now worried that I might run into the same thing if I try to ride the Wooden Warrior. If I know that the ride will accommodate taller and heavier people, then I should be good to go.
Dragon Coaster is one of the more restrictive coasters for larger riders. If you typically do not have a problem with other coasters, you shouldn't have a problem with Wooden Warrior.
@@CanobieCoaster I think if I have known that before hand, I probably wouldn't have gone to the Playland. The thing was, I saw Jason The Carpetbagger do a review of Playland, and he is no small fellow by any stretch of the imagination. However, I don't know how tall he is. But I figure if he could ride it, then I should have no problem. I was wrong. Needless to say, I was put off for about an hour because I wasn't able to ride it. However, after a few good rides on the Derby Racer and the awesome Whip ride they had, I cooled down. My sons...perhaps trying to cheer me up said that the Dragon wasn't anything special. They didn't even ride it again, although they DID go on the Wild Mouse another time as they preferred that one. But, thanks for the tip on the Wooden Warrior. One of my son's doesn't like wooden coasters, and he flat out said he doesn't like the Dragon and refused to ride it again. I told him about Quassy and that the Wooden Warrior is only 45 feet tall. So he might be willing to go on that one. He told me that he doesn't consider the Dragon a smooth coaster, even though I was told by many that it was. Of course, my response was, "You should have ridden the old Wildcat at Hershey Park." I considered that the roughest coaster I was on.
This is the closest rollercoaster to me, and while Lake Compounce is bigger, I’ve been going to Quassy most of my life. That said, I can no longer stomach the rides I used to enjoy: Saturn and the Himalayas. So now I’m left with only Mad mouse and Wooden Warrior. And I haven’t been since my cousins were like 6. Well…I guess now this is THE only coaster there? And the park was always kinda meh. But at least it’s a good little ride.
Am I the only one who thinks the Timberliners' lap bars are very bulky? For me it's harder to get airtime with those compared to GCI's Millennium Flyers
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I remember the surprise of learning that the makers of Hades, Voyage, and Ravine Flyer II were building a new coaster at a dinky park in rural Connecticut. Gravity Group did an amazing job demonstrating the potential of their family wood coasters with Wooden Warrior.
Absolutely! They made a whole genre for themselves.
Wooden Warrior is hands down one of the best family coasters ever made. It’s not too intense and the airtime is excellent, especially for a coaster this size.
Definitely!
I fricken love Wooden Warrior. I’m just a big fan. I don’t have that many credits so that’s probably why I love it so much lol.
It absolutely blows through the layout! I was absolutely surprised because it doesn’t look like much. The laterals and forces, when you enter the tunnel, are more noticeable in the back than the front. Oml and those Timberliners!! SFNE needs to take notes cause those restraints are beautiful!!! I agree with everything you’ve said. I ridden it with only a few people on the train, so I can’t imagine its pacing on a full train on a rainy day
I haven’t written a coaster since October of 2019 so I appreciated it more than I should’ve 😅
It's the perfect fit for Quassy!
I live in the area and I remember when Quassy announced this coaster I was like, “36 foot drop? 35 mph? Why bother?” Then I rode it. I couldn’t believe how much punch it had! Happy to see that people of all enjoyment levels still have positive things to say about the Wooden Warrior. And I’m happy to see Quassy get a little love. My very first coaster was the Monster Mouse when I was 5 and I was terrified that the car was gonna go off the track around the corners haha
It certainly surprised me.
yes it shows off how amazing Gravity Group can be
Very true!
i agree this ride is very underrated in the historical aspect
Without this, we wouldn't have been graced by the presence of Oscar's Wacky Taxi.
@@CanobieCoaster for that alone yes lol, but it just opened the door for so many smaller parks
I remember scoffing at this ride when it was announced but was blown away when I rode it. I love these rides!
I thought it was a great fit for the park's family demogrpahic, but it became a much bigger win for me when I saw how much airtime it had.
For a while, this roller coaster was the only one I had ever been on because my family was never big for amusement parks. I then went on the Hulk ride at universal....
Hulk is a wild one!
I agree with how you feel about the coaster trains. I've ridden one of those trains while I was riding Hades 360 at the Mt. Olympus amusement park in Wisconsin Dells 3 years ago.
I liked the trains on Hades 360 too since they absorbed the shocks on that ride quite well.
Oscar's Tacky Waxi is still my favorite of the 3 I've ridden, but I did like this more than Kentucky Flyer. I only got one ride on Wooden Warrior, but it was back row, full train, and it was riding great. By nature of my time in New England, I had to make this park a pay-per-ride visit. For some reason, the weekdays were slammed at the small parks, while Six Flags was empty. I wouldn't mind getting more time here and marathoning Wooden Warrior.
I love the pacing on Oscar's Wacky Taxi, but the airtime isn't quite as strong as the others.
I road Kentucky Flier for the credits, but now I'm not really embarrassed to ride these little gravity group coasters. They're fun, the only annoying thing is waiting in line and hearing the GP comment, "why didn't they make it bigger?" or "man they cheeped out on this". I can't wait to introduce my little one to roller coasters and gravity group really added variety.
They're perfect family coasters with their size and enjoyable layouts.
I only rode Kentucky Flyer and I hope to get on more GG Family woodies because I love these airtime machines. I hope that Dorney Park GG shuttle Woodie happens to replace posseted.
I imagine it still will, but it may just get delayed a year with covid.
Seaworld San Diego needs one of these so bad. The height restriction + lack of space + family crowd, I can't believe they haven't gotten one yet. Oscars wacky taxi clone when?
I agree!
Can’t wait to get on this once the pandemic is over!
Quassy did a great job distancing if these restrictions continue into 2021.
I hope I can get on a Gravity Group Wooden Coaster soon
Me too!
They're all very good.
I’ve never ridden a gravity group, they look amazing!
They're fantastic for their size.
@@CanobieCoaster yes they look it. They look better than GCIs in my opinion, I’m really excited to ride one!
@@coastercountdowns7736 I still prefer top tier GCIs to these small Gravity Groups, but the average small Gravity Group is better than the mid-tier GCIs.
@@CanobieCoaster yeah they look better
Roar O Sauras looks underrated
Just rode WW for the first time today. I don't know what I was expecting, but it wasn't this. This thing is like a rabid Chihuahua and I mean that in the best possible way LOL. Totally punches above its weight. The airtime is real.
It has way more power than it should for its size.
@@CanobieCoaster for sure. We literally just got off of it again after back to back rides a few minutes ago. Schools are back in session and Quassy is empty this week 😀😀
Can you do a video of possible future attractions that could come to the new England parks?
I already have one!
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The restraints are only comfortable for people under 200lbs. I need to be beyond stapled to fit into them. However, this is a great ride!
Ah ok, I'm 5'9-5'10 and 160 lbs so I'm on the smaller side.
People have corrected me on weather or not it's "Mad Mouse" or "Mouse Mouse" but I remember the one I rode in Vancouver as Monster Mouse before being replaced by the inferior Wild Mouse, also by Hershal.
Herschell called the version with the large drop the Monster Mouse. The smaller one was the Mad Mouse. But it was confusing since Quassy's Monster Mouse had a sign on it that said Mad Mouse.
@@CanobieCoaster If the layout looks identical there's no way anyone knows if there is a difference for sure. Also: I heard the coaster we used to have was Monster Mouse but also had a Mad Mouse sign.
We took a couple hour detour during a trip, and I think I had too high of expectations when this first opened because I was slightly disappointed. It has decent floater airtime, but I guess I was expecting a bit more. Again though, maybe I had too high of expectations for a family coaster.
If you expect a family coaster, this will blow you away. I think that's why early reviews were so high.
@@CanobieCoaster makes sense!
How does this compare in intensity to the Disney and Universal family coasters? We just got back and did everything but Space Mountain and RnR at Disney and only rode Hagrids (the best of the trip) and Mummy (physically painful for me) at Universal.
It's not as intense as those rides you experienced.
I’m thinking of making a video about how to have a good day at Six Flags Great Adventure and I could write a short story alone about it I’m curious though what I should put other than the obvious. I’ve heard people call Six Flags Great Adventure a ghetto park and that got me a little confused
Keep in mind, people who watch an advice video like that may not know the obvious tips and tricks with the park. So it's worth including things that would appeal to both first-timers and veterans who may have overlooked something.
@@CanobieCoaster ok
How are the restraints on the Wooden Warrior when it comes to larger frames? While I normally fit in most roller coasters, I was pissed off for nearly an hour today when I went to Rye Playland (NY) and found out I couldn't ride the dragon coaster because I was too big. On this coaster, the lap bars are REALLY low and I don't know why they are like that. But a damper was put on my day when I couldn't ride the coaster. I told my sons that next year (2025) I want to take them to Quassy in Connecticut, but I am now worried that I might run into the same thing if I try to ride the Wooden Warrior. If I know that the ride will accommodate taller and heavier people, then I should be good to go.
Dragon Coaster is one of the more restrictive coasters for larger riders. If you typically do not have a problem with other coasters, you shouldn't have a problem with Wooden Warrior.
@@CanobieCoaster I think if I have known that before hand, I probably wouldn't have gone to the Playland. The thing was, I saw Jason The Carpetbagger do a review of Playland, and he is no small fellow by any stretch of the imagination. However, I don't know how tall he is. But I figure if he could ride it, then I should have no problem. I was wrong. Needless to say, I was put off for about an hour because I wasn't able to ride it. However, after a few good rides on the Derby Racer and the awesome Whip ride they had, I cooled down. My sons...perhaps trying to cheer me up said that the Dragon wasn't anything special. They didn't even ride it again, although they DID go on the Wild Mouse another time as they preferred that one. But, thanks for the tip on the Wooden Warrior. One of my son's doesn't like wooden coasters, and he flat out said he doesn't like the Dragon and refused to ride it again. I told him about Quassy and that the Wooden Warrior is only 45 feet tall. So he might be willing to go on that one. He told me that he doesn't consider the Dragon a smooth coaster, even though I was told by many that it was. Of course, my response was, "You should have ridden the old Wildcat at Hershey Park." I considered that the roughest coaster I was on.
Looks like the best gravity group family coaster to me
Lol I find it funny that you comparing this to worlds steepest woodie
Roar-O-Saurus is my favorite of the small woodies. Frenetic pacing and stronger pops of air than the others.
@@CanobieCoaster Do you think it's the best coaster in New Hampshire now with the Yankee Cannonbal neutering
I live in NJ but I haven’t ridden OWT
That ride is quite good. It's a no brainer for anyone who has a SeaWorld Platinum Pass.
@@CanobieCoaster would u like to join my new subreddit? It’s called r/rollercoasternerd and it’s for sharing coaster and amusement park facts
@@CoasterHorizons I'll take a look!
@@CanobieCoaster sweet! Eltororyan and theme park predictions are on there already
This is the closest rollercoaster to me, and while Lake Compounce is bigger, I’ve been going to Quassy most of my life. That said, I can no longer stomach the rides I used to enjoy: Saturn and the Himalayas. So now I’m left with only Mad mouse and Wooden Warrior. And I haven’t been since my cousins were like 6. Well…I guess now this is THE only coaster there? And the park was always kinda meh. But at least it’s a good little ride.
The park will have three coasters as of next year. Wooden Warrior, the Little Dipper kiddie coaster, and a new spinning coaster.
nice.
Thanks!
can you review your favorite arthropod
No lol
Timberliners are meant for more compact rides. They ran horribly on voyage for the few days they did run.
They seem to travel slower.
Am I the only one who thinks the Timberliners' lap bars are very bulky? For me it's harder to get airtime with those compared to GCI's Millennium Flyers
I agree Timberliner lap bars are bulky, but I like how they don't come down further mid-ride. I have to hold onto the lap bar on the others.
@@CanobieCoaster true. I'll probably find myself at Quassy one day and give this a ride.
Hey wHere's Oscar wacky taxi review it 1000000 ft
I'll have one eventually.
@@CanobieCoaster still waiting