Is it really the most popular ride at the park? I don’t see how that could be the case with a world-class multi launch coaster on the other side of the midway
There are several obvious reasons: 1) Vuoristorata is a classic roller coaster that appeals to a larger audience than a thrill-packed launch coaster like Taiga. Taiga is too extreme for many visitors, whereas you can enjoy the classic woodie many times a day. 2) Vuoristorata's height limit is 120 cm, whereas you need to be at least 140 cm to ride Taiga. Again, larger audience. 3) Vuoristorata's max. actual capacity is 1,400 pph, when all 4 trains are in operation. Intamin claims Taiga's max. theoretical capacity is 860 pph; that would require 54 train dispatches per hour, which is practically impossible to achieve with customers. The real capacity is probably somewhere around 550-600 pph (train dispatching every 100 seconds or so). For comparison, Vuoristorata's capacity with 2 trains is 700 pph. 4) And of course there is the subjective sentimental factor: the historical significance and nostalgia of the classic wooden roller coaster enhances the experience, if one appreciates such things.
I think its popular because its kinda chill so that even people like me who have fear of heights can actually enjoy it
Interesting where the storage track is on the layout
That's an awesome coaster
If I was the break worker😅 no breaks for you
Those last 2 turns looked hella slow
It is an old coaster. More of a scenic railway than roller coaster.
Is it really the most popular ride at the park? I don’t see how that could be the case with a world-class multi launch coaster on the other side of the midway
There are several obvious reasons:
1) Vuoristorata is a classic roller coaster that appeals to a larger audience than a thrill-packed launch coaster like Taiga. Taiga is too extreme for many visitors, whereas you can enjoy the classic woodie many times a day.
2) Vuoristorata's height limit is 120 cm, whereas you need to be at least 140 cm to ride Taiga. Again, larger audience.
3) Vuoristorata's max. actual capacity is 1,400 pph, when all 4 trains are in operation. Intamin claims Taiga's max. theoretical capacity is 860 pph; that would require 54 train dispatches per hour, which is practically impossible to achieve with customers. The real capacity is probably somewhere around 550-600 pph (train dispatching every 100 seconds or so). For comparison, Vuoristorata's capacity with 2 trains is 700 pph.
4) And of course there is the subjective sentimental factor: the historical significance and nostalgia of the classic wooden roller coaster enhances the experience, if one appreciates such things.