Busch Gardens Cheetah Hunt is it OVER or UNDERRATED?
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- Опубліковано 18 кві 2020
- In 2011 Busch Gardens Tampa opened Cheetah Hunt. An Intamin blitz coaster. Its design and theme were in the works for many years before it was opened to the public. You could ask three different people how they like it and you could easily get three different answers. Its Great, Its a letdown or "Whats that". I personally think its an incredible roller coaster that takes advantage of the land and environment around it. I also think it's the best ride to open at Busch Gardens since it was built until Iron Gwazi was finished. Its a great family ride.
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Yo your CHANNEL is straight gettin it!
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5:32 wow, didn't notice this the first time around!
Haha thanks for noticing!!!
Busch Gardens is really shaping up to be on par with Cedar Point! Man I wish my home park SFMM could focus more on the quality of the park then just adding a new coaster to stay ahead of CP.
It really is a fantastic park !!! I’m all about the experience
If Six Flags could send some of those coasters to the parks that need them, I’d be happy.
Busch gardens Tampa doesn't compare to cp.
@SecretWeapon 202 Ouch. Sorry man.
@SecretWeapon 202 lol 😆 Come to SFGA, I'll take you on El Toro. You'll soon forget all about that horrible park.
I love how you included that last scene. The park should hire you to make ads!
Thanks I really appreciate that
Super underrated, imo. In fact, I think its the best coaster in the park..
*sad kumba noises*
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Iron gwazi?
I go back and forth with this park so many good rides! It’s such a good ride
Flynn Mckee ig is gonna be the best but its not open yet
Great video, as always! By the way, that was a very tongue-in-cheek choice of clip to use for the line "and they had no plans of letting their foot off the gas" at 0:16. Nice detail!
Haha thank you! I always try to slip a few of those in the videos.
Love this channel makes me love coasters even more
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Definitely underrated. It’s in my top 10 favorite rides period. It is so much FUN. I love everything about this coaster.
I can agree with this !!!
Another great video. I appreciate the love you show my home park.
Thanks for all the support!!!
Cheetah Hunt is my second favorite (only behind Montu) at the park!! I rode it 3 times back in 2016 and thoroughly enjoyed it... I just wish the last launch had a little more of a kick to it, allowing for more ejector on the airtime hill and slightly more whip on the last few twists... beggars can’t be choosers though 🥺
Yes that would have been PERFECT!!!
But you also have to take into consideration the forces imposes on the track and the break run, perhaps they couldnt safely go faster.
The water in the ravine has been back for a while lol
I honestly thinks it’s underrated it’s a amazing coaster people need to recognize it more
Haha remember the animations code I was super excited to find the next code. Still super cool it goes over the skyride. It’s been very reliable only the first year it had its issues. Intamin did come back three years later for falcons fury which I was super happy they took a huge change with them on a creative tower! Hope they comes back to the park for that giga coaster we’ve always wanted! Think they water pumps are getting fixed or maybe it has to do with the new project in that area, the water was just working again a few months ago! The track blends in perfectly with the surroundings as well.
Wow what a great comment! Thanks for sharing! Lots of great info. That is so awesome you remember those code words and animations.
At 10:25, I really think a launch there would be epic. You would be going through those turns so fast.
I wonder if the forces generated would have been too strong?
Yeah probably would be too strong for the families.
Skinny Bones it doesn’t have to be a really strong launch. It could be like a mini launch or a boost.
The way you grab the footage is just amazing! Looking forward to your newest videos when they come out!
Your videos are so dang good, and I especially love videos like these which cover my hp
Thank you !!! Its a great home park !!!
I love how much detail and effort you put into your videos. Keep it up, you get the praise you deserve
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Great job with the vid!!! It’s absolutely stunning to see the footage and hear the voiceovers, amazing job!❤️😎👍
Thank You !
Never change that intro 🔥
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This is one the beat videos yet by far I freaking love everything you do you deserve so much more love that you actually get
Wow I really appreciate that so much !!!
Awesome videos man. This park will be a must for me in the future. You make it look good.
Always so beautifully produced. By far the best production values of any coaster channel. I appreciate the time that goes into achieving this level of quality. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you so much for that nice comment and for watching !!!!
these videos so fire my eyes be sweating sometimes
Underrated. So smooth and so many different ride elements. Absolutely one of our favorites!
This ride is the most fun ride I’ve ever been on. Key word fun I didn’t say best people
Phenomenal video as usual. One of my favorite coasters ever and an underrated gem at an amazing park!
Thanks I really appreciate it! Couldn't agree more about Cheetah Hunt
Insta-subbed after watching this. Your commentary was on point bro. Love the video. You keep it real too. Can’t wait for more vids
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Your channel is unreal. I can feel how much you love coasters through the screen. The incredible shots, the music, the narration.. seriously.. you are one talented guy!
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@@Okaycoasters You're very welcome. I just saw this and immediately thought of this video... you should submit it! No doubt you would win!
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I really loved this ride when i got to ride it back in 2013, and great job on this video, it is beautiful. Love all your stuff man, I wish you the best of luck because you deserve it.
Thank you so much !!! I agree its a great ride
@@Okaycoasters No problem man, you deserve the love
Dude your editing is actually amazing keep up the good work
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The quality of your channel has really gone up exponentially in the past couple months! Your doing amazing! Congrats bro!!
Really appreciate it!! Thanks
@@Okaycoasters People are really starting to notice how good your channel is!!! I would put you in the top 5 coaster channels right along with Coaster Studios, Amusement Insiders, and Midway Mayhem!!!
Really like your passion with coasters. Keep it up!!!
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Rode this the second day it opened. Waited only 1 1/2 for it but got the front row! My favorite "themed" coaster. Beautiful cinematography as usual. Keep up the awesome work!!
Thats great!!!! Thank you so much I appreciate the support !
The hike up over the Sky Ride was originally designed to be the first of two inversions. But due to, if I remember correctly, issues with clearance, the inversion was taken out of the plans and the track reworked.....a little bit of Maverick mojo left over after all.
that launch sound is so nice, it gets me everytime!
I don't have bgt as my home park but i do have bgw, and i'm so grateful for that park. Its beautiful and full of top tier coasters, so I cant imagine what bgt is like.
BGW is so nice. Very similar feel! I think you would really enjoy it !!
cheetah hunt was my first inverting coaster after I was too scared to get on scorpion. Thank god I rode this opening year when I was 7
Amazing 10/10 great editing with speedramps
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What song did you use on a the final part of the video?
Another excellent video. Narration, production value, music choices...
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Love your edit work
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This channel is like the quad-down... never lets you down!
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Wow yet another great quality vid :D
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Your videos are amazing! 🎢🎢🎢
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Spot on analysis, great editing and storytelling, great foottage, nice voice and accent. You have earned a new sub good sir.
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okaycoasters you deserved it! Its been a while since I got this excited over a youtube channel. Only thing I’d change is the intro. Shorten it a bit imho. But hey, I’m just splitting hairs here. But if you’re like me, you like critique to help you improve. Keep up the good work! If you wanna travel europe you can hit me up to crash no problem. (Tilburg, Netherlands)
I always love your cinematography
I really appreciate it! Thanks for the support !!!
This channel is great. Very underrated. The only thing that could use an improvement in my opinion is the logo part for the intro. I love watching your videos because they get right to the point and talk about the topic at hand, and not about other aspects of the park during that same video.
Thank you so much I appreciate that!
I love this ride. It is usually the first one I go on when I visit. I especially love it at night. Hands down my favorite coaster to ride at night.
Busch Gardens Tampa has four coasters each with only one inversion. Scorpion has a vertical loop, Shekira has an Immelmann, Cheetah Hunt has a Heartline roll, and Tigrus also has a heartland roll.
Best upencoming chanel :D
Man I’d say you , coaster studios, airtime thrills , and el toro Ryan are my my Rushmore of coaster content creators y’all deserve some more credit!!!
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okaycoasters nah thank you for the content ! Seriously
Another park and ride I'd love to visit in the US, sadly I basically live on the other side of the planet. Maybe one day I guess. Glad we do have our own Blitz here in Finland, Taiga.
Do you realize how phenomenal your videos are????
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Having ridden all the coasters in BG, super underrated.
Love that speed boost run.
I was just thinking about the last time I rode cheetah hunt. Awesome video
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Congrats on 6k! #10kbeforesummer
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Yes!!! A lot of enthusiasts discount this ride as just a family coaster but it is so fun, it’s a must-ride for me and my family when we visit!
I was there opening weekend and I remember one of the tires that brings you to the launch track in the beginning blew off. Both me and my father were just in shock and I couldn’t believe it (unfortunately there’s no video on UA-cam) but man I tell you what even with a few delays I still thoroughly enjoyed the coaster (I wish though the restraints didn’t kill my shoulders for being a tall guy here)
Oh that’s wild! Yeah I have heard they can be worse for taller riders
Yeah hence for the tall rider they are given the nickname “shoulder crusher”
Great Job!
Thanks you!
Awesome video. BG is my home park, and can’t wait to get back! The water feature is back on now. They turned it off to paint the supports!
Ah that makes sense !!! Thanks
Cheetah Hunt is by far my favorite ride in Florida... I usually ride it 3-5 times every Gardens visit. I'm kinda hoping Gwazi takes it's spot so I have two of the best Florida coasters an hour away.
Also, another amazing video OKC!! Love the edit and storytelling.
Thanks!!! Gwazi is gonna be so good! I think it will certainly be the best ride in Florida for me
@@Okaycoasters Hand's down... I should be getting a pass holder early access invite when the park reopens. I'm hoping to document it, and I'd be happy to send you footage if you'd like!!
Great video!
Thanks!
Number six in Florida baby!!! Also my second fav ride there
I love cheetah hunt. It’s my favorite ride there. I never rode any big coasters there because I was scared of them when I went to it.
Absolutely love this!
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Cheetah Hunt is currently my favorite coaster EVER!
first good respectful coaster review I've seen
Thank You !!! I always try and focus on the positive if possible
@@Okaycoasters Seriously bro, maybe 10 years ago I found themepark review and I was so excited to hear some intelligent respectful commentary on the work and craftsmanship and engineering and get some little facts about the process and history and lol ... you know what dissapointment i experienced I don't even need to tell you ...
A lot of people out there looking for exactly what you're doing here. Production quality is spot on, keep at it man !
As a filmmaker myself, I enjoy these videos so much more then the usual coaster content on UA-cam. You are one of the few creators who also seems to have a love of the craft of filmmaking itself because your edits & shots put others to shame.
Thank you so much! I really do enjoy the editing process
@@Okaycoasters Just keep up the incredible work and I'll keep coming back!
This seems like a good depth ride
Still the best intros of any coaster channel bar none
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I'd say it's incredibly underrated. With the multiple launches, the huge airtime you get after the second and third launches and the multiple maneuvers over the water, the skyride and the Serengheti Plane, this is my favorite roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa and one of the best roller coasters I've ever ridden.
i was suppose to be their this weekend for my 1st time on it. this is one of my bucket list coasters... but i still feel it could be more.. your right another bost. or i even think one more inversion would made this ride PERFECT ...i hear from soo many people this ride can be better :) oh well i guess we willl see once the parks finally open,, and i get on her..
Yeah I think you will still enjoy it for sure
I'm hooked on your content at the moment! 🤭 Honestly though, I'm one of those who was a bit underwhelmed with Cheetah Hunt. Riding Taron has ruined it for me though, as that also goes for that 'family thrill' approach but provides a much better experience overall. Iron Gwazi though 😍 Cannot wait!
Thanks so much !!!! Funny story I watched your 7 coasters video the other day....The Taron footage was very nice and I knew that would be my favorite hands down when I get the chance to ride it
@@Okaycoasters it's so good! I tried not to buy into the hype and it genuinely blew me away!
8:48 how would they add a launch here?
i personally love cheetah hunt, it was the first major coaster i ever went on and i had a blast, and i still do! it's a beautiful coaster, every thing about it is so scenic, and it's wonderfully paced, you get the fast and thrilling moments, but you don't go so fast or wip around that you can't take it the area around it, i love how long and spread out it is like you're really a cheetah running through the plains, it's not compact with lots of loops (and cheetah hunt rolls off the tongue better lets be real)
The water is usually on! It is absolutely amazing going over the blue green water!
That’s good to know! Thank you
okaycoasters no problem!
Okay coasters you are a great UA-camr
I really appreciate that!!!
Hi, from the UK, was here back in december. Love Florida, love Busch Gardens, great park. Realy enjoyed Cheetah Hunt, a great family coaster. Montu is still my number one though. Iron Gwazi, looks awesome, will have to get back at some point in the future ( when all this covid 19 is over ) and ride it.
Yes I am very excited about it as well. Hopefully things will start looking better sooner than later. I also love Montu!!!
Great video, BG Tampa is near the top of my list of parks I have to visit! How do you get all the on-ride footage? Is BG a park that lets you bring a camera aboard?
Yes! They allow you to film on ride as long as you have the approved gear they are looking for. They have an article on the web site. Most parks do not allow but I think it is great when they do. You have to get it inspected by a supervisor before filming but the process is very easy
What song did you use in the end and biginning? The song is soo chill just like cheetah hunt😉
I want to find the one person who disliked this video just so I can give them a menacing stare.
The drop off of the figure eight element is very good in the back row
Yes !!!
I think this Chanel is underrated 😀😀😀
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Nice video!! What kind of camera did you use to film, then edit this with?
I work here and this is one of my favorites I really miss work :( can't wait to ride iron gwazi
I too cant wait to ride it.......Gonna be a good one for sure!!!
@@Okaycoasters one of my last days at work before the world ended they were test running it with the water dummies makes the anticipation that much more intense lol
I say this every time. YOU HAVE OUTDONE YOURSELF!
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"Subscribe to okaycoasters" Very subtle. Excellent video! I'm a fan of Cheetah Hunt. I went in with no expectations, knowing nothing about it. And I really enjoyed it for what it is, and I still do. I may prefer the big thrills, but I also enjoy these medium thrill coasters to break up the pacing of my rides, and this is one of my overall favorite medium thrill coasters.
Haha Thanks! Yeah I think it’s really good for what it is
Okaycoasters and Cheetah Hunt are straight gettin it
Haha this comment is Straight Gettin It!!!
That was great 👍🏼 busch gardens is basically cedar point 2.0
I hate to say this yet love to say it. You make the best videos of any youtube I know including myself. (hints the fact I said hate) One day I hope to making videos half as good as yours. When things get back to normal in the world CoasterBirds (my youtube channel) would love to do a meet up at a coster event.
Oh wow thank you so much for that!!! I really appreciate your support! You got this!!!
I went to Busch Gardens with no expectations or familiarity. I rode this and felt it was a better version of Maverick. It is definitely in my top five
That is awesome !!! Don’t hear it to often
Personally I find cheetah hunt more thrilling than both montu and kumba. There are more lulls during the ride because it is more of an experience, but you get 3 solid moments of airtime which is more than the big guys. Montu will always be my favorite though. It's also important to remember that cheetah hunt was originally marketed as a family coaster that was supposed to compliment the new cheetah exhibit. Those who lived in Tampa at the time weren't let down because we were never told it would be high thrills. I think people visiting from out of town hear "intamin launch coaster" and create their own expectation.
Cheetah Hunt is in a weird position. It doesn't have the power of Kumba, Montu, or even Sheikra, but it always gets one of the longest lines in the park (many a time reaching more than double the lines of the previous three). That being said, there are a few reasons I can think of:
1. Entrance proximity. You can see this peeking over the treetops near the park gate. You may see others, like Montu and Cobra's Curse, from the parking lot, but you can easily see Cheetah Hunt from the ticket booths. It's also the (current) closest coaster to the entrance once you're actually in the park.
2. It's a great warm-up, or a great break. If you just finished riding a lot of other rides, and you want a break, Cheetah Hunt is a really relaxing ride. It's fun, but it's not trying to beat you up like Kumba can feel on a bad ride (I still love it, but if you're going to ride it, *HYDRATE*).
3. Family Friendliness. This was one of the first coasters I went on with inversions (I didn't even ride Montu or Kumba until recently), and as it only has one, I tolerated it because it was only one inversion.
CONCLUSION: I think it's fine where it is, with its score being, "It's a really good coaster between the categories of family and thrill." I think most enthusiasts, at this point, have realized that this isn't Maverick, nor was it ever supposed to be. It's likely we're getting another Maverick-type ride with the upcoming Velocicoaster in 2021. It's one heck of a fun ride, but I can imagine that it can eventually just slip off (or not make it to) many enthusiast's top 10s, and even top 50s for those lucky enough to ride enough coasters that they would consider better than Cheetah Hunt (which is no easy feat. Cheetah Hunt, I hear, is still better than many Thrill coasters). For me, it's in my top 10 right now. I haven't been to many parks, but I rank it above R&RC (Fun, but too short, and it just sort of meanders around when not doing an inversion) and Tigris (Pretty darn good, but lacks length. Not necessarily ride length, but track length), but I rank it below the likes of Montu and Kumba (both are intense rides that pull tons of Gs. Using a metaphor, Cheetah Hunt is a magnificent trading ship, while Montu and Kumba are ironclad warships. They're simply built for different purposes).
On a side note, once this whole situation is over, Busch Gardens will be coming back into the parks scene swinging with Iron Gwazi being its heavy-hitter. Really looking forward to that.
Wow really nice comment and break down. Thanks for that. I also agree I CANNOT WAIT to get back to that park when it reopens with Iron Gwazi !!!
@@Okaycoasters Good to hear! I tend to really like thinking about these kinds of things, and, as a local, I'm really looking forward to finally getting an RMC.
You pretty much nailed it. A lot of enthusiasts expect every coaster to be this super intense, bone crushing experience. Yeah Cheetah Hunt is more of a family coaster but it delivers just enough of a punch while giving a great view of the park(and as a older rider I can appreciate a more scenic coaster). It will be interesting to see what the wait times for Iron Gwazi will be once this current situation ends and we can get back to riding.
@@suncoasterstv6512 I imagine the line will stay around the same as always. Iron Gwazi will get a long line, especially since Florida doesn't have a lot of coasters focused on Airtime, but I don't see there being a diminishing market for Cheetah Hunt. I'll bet it will be where those who don't want to ride Iron Gwazi go while those in their party who do want to ride go on it.
It was a solid family coaster with some very whippy moments those laterals in the middle of the layout were very strong and I love that zero g roll. While I will say the launches are stronger than copperhead strikes, I still prefer the theming, airtime, and the strong hangtime on copperhead strike. The only slight complaint I have with it is the hard Intamin over the shoulder restraints. I wish they’d update the trains with the softer over the shoulders that are on other Intamin coasters like Intimidator 305, Stormrunner, and Fahrenheit.
I have a friend who couldn't go on 'intense' coasters, but he was able to try this one because it's rather tame. He really liked it! Also a must ride for me every time I go just cuz it's fun! I'll go on the other big boys in the park for my intensity =)
I love this ride when I visited Florida a couple years back I didn’t really dig roller coasters that much but when I rode this ride I loved them lol now I just love roller coasters to death 😂 edit: the last cips /montage of the coaster at the end was amazing love the editing
I think it’s one of the best coasters in Florida!
This is the best ride hands down...it's the smoothest ride ever
Underrated I love this ride
Cheetah Hunt is basically the ‘Maverick of the South’, definitely not overrated IMO.
Let's get this underrated channel to 10k subs!
Wow thank you so much !!!!