We Gotta Talk About VelociCoaster.
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2023
- VelociCoaster at Universal Islands Of Adventure has gained a reputation as one of the greatest roller coasters of all time, some people even consider it perfect. But is it? Well the answer is.. complicated, so in this video I do a deep dive into VelociCoaster to answer the question: Is VelociCoaster the perfect coaster?
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If you think about it, the second half is also well themed in the sense that the raptors have "escaped" and are chasing you through the park. Amazing ride.
Or also that you are the raptor
I thought we were one of the raptors running in the containment. ... because I think the theme, and I could be wrong, suggest this is all happening before the events of jurassic world
Yeah, this is perfect for me, every time I've ridden this, I've had a blast and forgotten about everything that has been going on. I have anxiety and depression, and honestly, this is one of the only rides I've done that gives me life and spirit.
Nice
everyone has anxiety and depression dude you said that like u were schizophrenic or something
@@olman1760Nah I don’t anymore
@@olman1760 Velocicoaster cured me
@@olman1760💀 did not have to say that
I’m addicted to that feeling the second launch gives me. Like, if my husband would let me, I would stand in line for this ride ALL DAY just to ride it back to back to back. No matter how many times I ride that ride, my body is not prepared for the feeling I get while moving at that speed. It is amazing.
Also, the mosasaurus roll is so interesting because when watching it, you can tell it’s a smooth roll. But when you’re on it, it almost feels like you’re jerked upside down; and then you stay flat for a few seconds, and then you’re jerked back up the other way, and it is AWESOME.
fun fact if you watch the coaster at night the blue lights turn red when the train passes by. like in the 2nd launch track tunnel
For a person who is not a coaster enthusiast, I could not get enough of this ride! A month later, I still find joy just thinking about the experience.
Our trick was taking advantage of the early park entrance since we stayed at one of the Universal Hotels. We went straight to the VelociCoaster while everyone else was going to Hagrid’s. I lost count on how many times we went on back to back to back within that hour time frame. Longest wait was 5 mins only cause we wanted to ride the front row. This was also during the week and not on a weekend. Not sure if that makes a difference. I can’t wait to go back and ride it again!
Just rode this. Great blend of smooth buttery flow, great rhythm, scenic, and fast. 10/10 - would recommend riding in the front at least once.
This ride is absolutely in the category of perfect to me. One of the few rides where I get feel emotionally lifted every time I think about my first time on it. Absolutely 10/10 experience
5/10 for me too short. Kind of a waste of time to be honest that was my first run I’ll try it again maybe it’ll grow on me. But I think it’s way overated
I went on it when it was during its grand opening. As soon as it started it started pouring down rain and with the speed it went, you could barely keep your eyes open because of the rain and the rain made it feel like you were being stabbed by needles.
10/10
The top hat part of the ride the air time was so insane I literally felt my necklaces lifting under my shirt and made me spend the rest of the ride clutching on to them for dear life
3:29 “then see some VelociCoasters chase it” 😂😂
Within the first 6 months of it opening in 2021, I have ridden this over 50 times. The first time experiencing it, I was so overwhelmed by just outright joy that I cried. My heart rate goes up after the Claire & Owen video (getting to know it by heart), and when we settle in the first launch bay, I check my heart rate again and it's a couple beats higher. By the time we hit the brakes, my heart rate is 20bpm higher just from pure adrenaline and happiness. I could be a little biased since Jurassic Park is my most favorite film of all time, but I don't think there will ever be another coaster that'll top Velocicoaster.
It really is the best but wow 50 times
i rode this ride the day after it came out and it was amazing, it is my favorite rollercoaster that ive ever rode in my life, not only that its fast it has insane airtime and gforce that i have never felt before, the scenery from the entrance to the ride is also amazing, in my opinion this is not only the best rollercoaster there is, it is also the only perfect one.
Should get out and ride more coasters then. I feel bad for you if this was the best in your life
Is it smooth? I can't have my neck jerked around too much
Watched the entire video and didn't even realize that it was 14 minutes, felt like 4. Great video!
In my eyes something like F.L.Y is perfect.
Its a ride that everyone can ride (Yes, its not a 'Family coaster' but its not overly intense), the theming is immaculate and 10x better in person than on video, its gloss smooth, the transition from sitting to flying is flawless, its just incredible.
Its what I consider to be to only coaster ever built that can be called 'Perfect'
FLY is an incredible experience, the theming around it is ludicrously insane!!
@@spittinvenom9843 I absolutely love it. Definitely my number 1 coaster (experience wise anyway)
Agreed
Is that the one everyone says is really rough? Lol I really wanna try it out someday
@@joshwolf5377 it's the furthest thing from rough, it's one of the smoothest coasters I've ever ridden
I saw you at cedar point in wild mouse que your a amazing coaster UA-camr
This quickly became my favorite coaster when I rode it. But, I think the dual racing coaster, when it opens, will give it a run for its money
I rode this for the first time a week ago today, it was absolutely wild, incredible ride
Thank you for ensuring me that I’m not crazy for feeling more airtime in the front row than the back haha I always recommend waiting the extra 5-10 minutes for front. It’s amazing either way, but have an unobstructed view elevates it so much.
this was my first ever rollercoaster. my favorite by far 👏
I’ve said since the first time I rode it, if there’s such a thing as a perfect rollercoaster, it’s velocicoaster. I love riding it with people when it’s their first time, and my first time riding was alone, next to a stranger who had ridden it many times. He set me up perfectly, and we were both laugh/crying by the end. Felt like we had known each other our whole lives. Such an incredible experience that I’d recommend to everybody who likes rollercoasters. It’s truly on a different level than anything I’ve ridden.
Went to Universal and Islands of Adventure mid June. Velocicoaster definitely surpassed the hype. I went in totally blind.
Incredible coaster. Easily my favorite to date.
I rode this fairly blind, I saw the first launch in the station and didn't know about the 2nd launch at all, so I was pleasantly thrilled when I came up on it. The lapbar restraints were a surprise to me as well, but a welcome one, I was a bit skeptical but I figured they haven't lost anyone yet so they must work pretty well. I had the lapbar restraint before on coasters that go inverted, but this one seemed a lot smaller but it allows you to experience the elements out of your seat for the whole ride which makes it a lot more intense.
A guy in line told me the ending corkscrew as his favorite, and I totally understood why after I experienced it. Super intense words can't describe. Even if you know it's coming it'll totally blow your mind.
Here now and I went on hulk first thing in the morning. First time ever on a “big” roller coaster. Right after went to velocicoaster and WOW!!!! Amazing coaster. Everything else in the park felt so slow 😂 Finished the day off with 1 last ride at night on velocicoaster. Amazing day.
It’s AMAZING at night! Pro tip, go in the off season and try to time it right to go on Velocicoaster RIGHT after sundown. Best time of the day. You’ll hit speeds way past 70mph (it’s just how coaster physics works. Viscosity of grease fluid, sleeker track, etc etc). I did it on my latest big universal trip, and we finished the course a whole 4 seconds faster than average. We absolutely FLEW through the course! It was insane
I have a friend who works on ride development at Universal. He got us in the back door and straight onto the ride, so we missed the ride queue, BUT WHAT A RIDE!
what you described as the "off-axis airtime hill" in the second half of the coaster, my dad and i took some thought and have decided to call it "the whip turn" considering that for our experience (row 7) this was the most aggressive air time element on the entire ride!
Funfact: The inspiration for Velocicoaster was Taron at Phantasialand which marked the new generation of Intamins LSM Coaster. Phantasialand worked with Intamin on the design of the trains incl. the lapbars. After the Universal project team rode Taron they were amazed and decided to adapt it for their park.
Source: Unfortunately you have to trust me on that, because this has not been said publicly
1:03. You the goat for giving us the speed in both miles and kilometers per hour, i was literally about to look it up but then i heard you saying "or".😅
Thank you so much for including the imperial and metric units!
3:29 ah my favorite dinosaur. the velocicoaster.
Loved the editing here! Awesome video!
legit sounds like a coastoons video well done my guy very good video
I'm thinking the second launch has more acceleration and torque to it compared to the first, so although it takes longer to get up to speed, the forces that you feel from it feels more intense compared to the first.
imo the first launch is way more intense because you're launching from a stand still unlike the rolling launch for the second one.
To me, the only thing holding this ride back is the lack of an onboard soundtrack. As a musician and Coaster Enthusiast, working onboard audio is always a plus in my book and for a ride as immersive as this, it feels odd not to have it. Not to mention those LED light blocks on the headrests already look like they should house speakers. Also the person who did the Jurassic World music has made the best roller coaster score of all time in my opinion with Disneyland's Space Mountain. So why you wouldn't give him the chance to score another ride is beyond me
totally agree, whether they had music playing in the headrests or in speakers in spots throughout the structures you ride through, it would absolutely elevate the ride so much. upon rewatching the Jurassic World movies, I realized theres a massive lack of background music/soundtrack compared to Jurassic World. They barely play the standard Jurassic music but other than that theres hardly anything else
@vanessarusso99 that and again, why on earth would you turn down a Michael Giacchino roller coaster soundtrack!? He's said in the past, he loves doing them and his track for Disneyland's Space Mountain is AMAZING!!! It seems like such a missed opportunity
Rode four times in the front row, the restraint system is absolutely brilliant.
There’s no doubt that VelociCoaster is another icon in today’s society, an icon of a thrilling ride anyone would come across, an icon to have fun, conquer fears, and show what a roller coaster like that can bring unlike most rides around the world. For me, I’m someone that enjoys coasters that doesn’t have to be all about airtime, intensity and what not. It does not have the most airtime points like Steel Vengeance, it may not be as intense as Intimidator 305. What VelociCoaster does is that it tells riders a story, except it wouldn’t necessarily have to be like a heavily story driven ridec it tells a story of what VelociCoaster brings, it’s got an introduction, a climax, and a finale that ends with a bang. In addition to that, I think VelociCoaster gives me a sense of riding something that feels complete and significant. It’s a thrill ride that I myself enjoy, with awesome elements especially on the second half with the banked hills, and the Mosasaurus roll.
This is definitely a lot to read here lol, but I cannot get enough of that ride, which is why I consider it to be my #1 coaster I’ve ridden.
Underated creator, u got urself a new sub, amazing vid quality
Wow, you are great at this. And i've seen a lot of ride videos! Best editing ever.
Just found your channel. Good video and content. VelociCoaster is on my list and soon!
Haven't been on Velocicoaster. Been on Iron Gwazi though. Gwazi got little theming but a killer layout.
Iron Gwazi and Veloci are equal in my book.
I forgot to adjust before putting the restraint down but those things are so soft it wasn’t even a problem
This is such an underrated channel, how you have less than 1k subs is baffling to me
take back what you said about Skull Island! I love that ride.
The only upgrade it needs is sharper visuals, but the design and ride itself is fun
I define this masterpiece a actual rollercaoster. The line is sometimes long but the longest time i waited was up to 40 mins which was not bad and one time the ride was delayed idk why but the employees were kind enough to give everyone who was waiting a skip the line pass which obviously was a express pass but it was a one time use and only works on the velocicoaster. Truly THE perfect coaster
Vid suggestion, if that's ok: We gotta talk about Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift.
Me : Ooooh yeah we're going to ride that first!
Kid: Daddy I don't want to go on that it looks scary
Me: **mumbling** why did we even come here then??
Was on it in April and boy that was a hell of a ride and I loved it
Rode this the FIRST time yesterday front row left hand side, single rider! I actually felt my gut punch on that first launch. As someone who thought this ride was gonna be kiddy and overrated I was FLAT wrong. Same thing for Hagrids.....looks teenie bopper but really isn't..... the ride paces, and the launches are just everything. I think this ride tops X2, Tatsu, and Wonder Woman at Magic Mountain. I always thought those rides were the most intense and fun but VC actually took the throne. Im shocked and happy. 44 year old here.
Yup. Definitely my favorite right now. I get goosebumps thinking about it.
I was literally there three days ago. That rollercoaster in the back row at night is insane
it's not perfect, but it is a really good coaster.
front, back, day, night - the ride is great
it also has one of the best queues, which makes the wait much more tolerable.
just rode this ride for the first time like a week and a half ago… without a doubt the most amazing rollercoaster experience i have ever had. wanna go back so bad.
I have been on it 75 times and about 35 in the front row.. It is literally perfect except for like half a second. It has about the right amount of everything.
I'm not a roller coaster guy. I will always go on them when I'm at a park and they are generally my favorite rides, but I'm not someone that hunts them down or knows the names of the features (though that's awesome to hear you explain them all).
After riding the velocicoaster, I thought I just experienced the greatest ride I could expect to be out there. The moment that lap bar goes down and you realize that that's all that'll be holding on to the time you go through the second acceleration, I couldn't believe how awesome it was.
I've always counted Skull Island with Jurassic Park since there's no transition, its right next to everything in the land, and I mean dinosaurs are in it.
My family and I agree it's the best roller coaster we've been on
I’m very excited for this when I go Orlando
Not a huge fan of coasters but it does look fun and would ride it if I lived closer
What software do you use to edit? Nice video btw
I rode the ride at night and there are bright lights on the velociraptors which makes them more visible and makes them jump out more in the dark grey rocks
Great review
when i went to the park 5 daya after it came out and the wait was 275 min wait should i have gone on it
Amazing ride
“Some velocicoasters chasing” 😂
i rode it before it came out. and it is the best, perfect ride in universal. and maybe in all of florida. the mix of everything. the best ride ever.
Just went on it today and it was amazing
I got off this ride and felt like I had run two miles haha it was awesome
Best roller coaster I’ve even been on the queue was so good I didn’t even realize that it was 90 minutes long and the ride was just amazing
It's my favorite ride on the planet. It's absolute exhilaration from start to finish.
Yes!!! velocicoaster is perfect💯 if I were to be picky I would say I would like the Top hat to be a hyper height, so over 200ft to really put it over the top. Other than that, just the way it is is, in my eyes Velocicoaster is most the perfect coaster we have.
if it became a hyper it would absolutely ZOOM threw the layout making it extra forceful, if it was a hyper they would have to make the elements after the top hat longer accounting for the speed
This is my favorite roller coaster!
this is so strange, because i went on this ride yesterday and now its showing up in my reccomended 😭?? but yes i think the ride is perfect. im SCARED of big roller coasters and i was so nervous and this ride delivered for sure. Its super fast and has sharp crazy turns, there was times that i thought my stomach was gonna fall out. i was so mf scared but excited at the same time!! most big rides im usually just terrified but on the velocicoaster i was terrified and having a lot of fun! :)
“You see the train go past, with some velocicoasters chasing it” 😂😂😂
The coaster feels so much faster off camra I can’t explain how much I love this ride
But how do you get your camera on the ride?
Nice review. I love this ride. I rode it eight times within two days.
3:29 ahh yes, the species of Dromaeosauridae, the velocicoaster!
You definitely should ride Helix at Liseberg in Sweden if you ever get to Sweden. It’s a Mack launch with 7 inversions.
This ride is absolutely unbelievable.
Ive ridden Velocicoaster and I'd say it's a perfect coaster. With that being said somehow I can't describe how or why. It sort of leaves you in shock.
you know, even though the outside que is dull, you still get a great view of the drop from their.
Velosicoaster is my top 1 out of 52 coasters and I don't think there is one roller coaster on this planet that could change its spot.
Have you rode i305
@@prod.bncjordan2631 i305 is better than velocicoaster if velocicoaster was without theming
This coaster definitely gives more airtime than any other coaster I've ridden and feels like it is trying to throw you in the water. My only nitpick that keeps it from being a perfect coaster is the while there are a couple inversions the second half is basically just two big right turn helixes. If it went one loop right and one going left it would've made it perfect.
Out of my 268 coaster credits, VC is #1 because of how it is the near perfect balance of everything you expect from a roller coaster.
Down to the theming and ride ops, the restraint design and queue management, the light package and sound effects, the park setting and how it blends in with the surroundings, the ride diversity and layout, intensity of g-forces and the airtime, etc....It's not the fastest, longest, tallest at anything. It's not the most intense, no earth shattering airtime or ejector record-breaking moments. It just gives you just enough near greatness of everything across the board. It's not too intense for the GP it's not too tame for the die hard thrillseekers. It virtually has no -discernible- and unintended "flaws".
Kong slander will not be tolerated
It looks like smooth but frightening exciting ride.
One word for this ride:
P e r f e c t
I think the extra airtime at the front is because there are brakes at the top.
I'm usually ok with coasters that have a launch system versus a slow climb up the first hill bit this ride scared the living shit out of me. I'm normally a screamer but I was completely silent because I was trying so hard to stay in me seat. My niece next to me thought I passed out! Yeah, this is an amazing coaster, but not for me. I must be getting old.
I also think the Raptors in the Paddock were so static they kind of ruined the illusion tbh. They needed to give them a little bit of motion - I appreciate they don't want to do out-door animatronics anymore due to the maintenance costs, but maybe they should have had them lunge forward on rails like the Raptors in River Adventure. They just felt too static to me.
Oh perfect, I found your other channel from another subcriber. Sweet!
I LOVE VELOCICOASTERRRRR
Now here’s the question. This or Steel Vengence 🤔
100% front row. Worth the wait.
So i'm not completely sure here, but I think the reason that the second launch feels more forceful is due to how kinetic energy increases in objects. The formula is E = 1/2mv^2 since the velocity is squared, the the difference in the squared amounts (50*50=2500 while 70*70=4900-40*40=3300), this leads to a higher amount of work being done on the riders, increasing the feel of the element. Also, I know that the math is normally done in m/s, but that isn't really important for this comparison.
Can you put that in a way my tiny brain can understand
This ride is truly perfect.
Velocicoaster before express opening up and the operation change was so incredibly fast.
It's I have been on it, I would say it is the perfect coster
Woah i have not seen a video in this Aspect Ratio in a while
I sure do wish you would decide whether to turn that captions on or off. The way you have it it’s like half captioned and half not
1: This is probably the best Intamin Blitz coaster. 2: I have no shame in admitting that haven't ridden it and probably won't until 2025 or 2026. Velocicoaster and The Voyage are the two best coasters in the world I'v not yet ridden. Thanks for posting!
I tend to judge a coaster by how much makes smile and OH YEAH! OH YEAH! The more oh yeahs the higher the ranking and Velocicoaster got a lot of oh yeahs. My favorite though is probably Gwazi. Brute strength from that beast.