Date Ridden - Labor Day of 2006 and 2007 Times Ridden : 11 in every seat imaginable including a final ride at night on the front this past Labor Day.
I find it very difficult reviewing some of these outstanding rides that you guys have already said virtually everything about. I do not wish to repeat things that have already been stated but it is difficult coming up with new things to say about these wonderful coasters. Some people feel that the Raven is overrated or too short but the fact of the matter is that this is just a wonderful little ride. It is much better ridden in the back when its signature 60 foot drop in the middle of the course hits you by surprise but our final ride of the day in the front was also wonderful. Flying through the woods with the wind in your face in pitch black dark with no clue where you are going is just a great feeling (bordering on nirvana) for a coaster enthusiast. That ride for me, despite lacking the insane ejector air that the back seat offers, was probably a perfect 10. It capped off a a great day of hanging out with friends, riding all the great rides in the park including the Legend (review coming later) and the Voyage (still great despite the mid-course breaks). Holiday World is a wonderful park and all three of their coasters deserve the high ranks that they receive. I can even see how pure woodie fans would prefer the Raven over the Voyage as you simply feel that you are riding a piece of "old-fashioned" perfection. The Raven is and probably always will be a wonderful ride at one of Americas great family theme parks. I know that I didnt give you any new mind-blowing facts but for this tough little coaster there is not much more that can be said. The Raven is a very solid 9 with night rides in any seat making for possible 10s.
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