joonyer;2457787 wrote: Here's how I rate Big Thunder Mountain as far as Intensity.
A few years ago, we went to Universal/IOA and rode Hulk, Dragon Challenge and Rip, Ride, Rockit, each several times in one day. The next day we were at MK and rode Space Mountain and Big Thunder. Comparing them back-to-back like that made me realize for the first time just how mild BTMRR was compared to big, tall, really fast coasters. Although it may not seem mild if you have nothing to compare it to, it is basically a kiddie coaster when compared to the much bigger coasters at IOA and Universal. As far as just physical intensity, I would say it is on par with the Mummy, although Mummy has more immersive theming and special effects (especially fire),If the super coasters like Top Thrill Dragster, Kingda Ka, Superman, Millenium Force, etc. would be 9's or 10's on an intensity scale, then Hulk, Dragon Challenge, and Rip Ride Rockit would be 7 or 8. BTMRR would be a 3 or 4 compared to those.
I agree....Kingda Ka makes me sick just looking at it. :blush:
I think WDW Big Thunder & Space Mountain are mild Coasters...still fun but mild.
I would say The Mummy would be a couple of steps up in intensity...maybe like WDW Everest.
The Hulk and RRR are even more intense than Everest.
I think you scale is accurate!
Rita (aka NJGIRL)
NJGIRL;2457805 wrote: I agree....Kingda Ka makes me sick just looking at it. :blush:
I think WDW Big Thunder & Space Mountain are mild Coasters...still fun but mild.
I would say The Mummy would be a couple of steps up in intensity...maybe like WDW Everest.
The Hulk and RRR are even more intense than Everest.
I think you scale is accurate!
Yeah, due to getting hit while transporting a patient as an EMT, I can't do anything but mild. Big Thunder has always been my favorite though, so I'm glad I can still do it. Thanks for all the perspectives everyone. I am happy to be able to do some rides, and I'll sit with the grandbaby while everyone else enjoys the others.
I'll meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.
Cinderelley;2457819 wrote: Yeah, due to getting hit while transporting a patient as an EMT, I can't do anything but mild. Big Thunder has always been my favorite though, so I'm glad I can still do it. Thanks for all the perspectives everyone. I am happy to be able to do some rides, and I'll sit with the grandbaby while everyone else enjoys the others.
I think you will really enjoy Universal....I don't do the Hulk, RRR, or the Dragons and still have plenty to do.
Oh and no one has mention the Hippogriff Rollercoaster....that is a mild one, probably on par with WDW BTRR.
Rita (aka NJGIRL)
