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What an experience. This launch ride has ruined every other launch ride I have been on, because nothing compares. If you have not been on this ride, when you step in line for this one, there is no doubt that you are in for a solid wait. Though I usually complain about something like that, for me it really heightens the anticipation. Having the queue between the tracks makes it impossible to ignore the speed, power, and height of the ride. You get to hear all of the screams as the train launches and all of the laughs and high 5s as the train returns. When you finally get on and get strapped in, you will probably notice two things. Looking down, you probably will see that you dont seem straped in that well with only a seatbelt and lapbar (dont get me wrong, I know no one will ever fall out). When you look up, you finally realize you are going to soon be going up that massive tower. Im getting a little nervous now just thinking about it. When you slowly pull up to that light tower, you can start to feel you heart about to jump out of your chest. When it finally hits green all of the waiting is over and it is time to go. And man does TTD go. Im more of a coaster laugher than screamer, but this one makes me scream like a girl. The transition from sitting upright to laying down is so comfortable and fast, I barely noticed it happened. Then only breather on this ride is slowly rolling over the apex looking out upon the lake. Then its time to scream again if you still have any breath. Everyone insults the length of this ride, but a drag race is over in 4 seconds, and by my discreet count while waiting it lasts 11. It is themed as a dragster, and I think it gives you a lot better than a dragster thrill. For extra fun, sit in the bleachers and heckle the people on the ride or just watch if you are not the type to razz people. A great ride and a solid #2 for me on my favorites list.
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