The answer is neither. Daddy Pig's Roller Coaster has the lift hill of Iron Gwazi and the launch of Velocicoaster. It's so extreme, guests can't ride in the front row. Only Daddy Pig can.
My daughter and I rode VelociCoaster 6 times on Saturday & Sunday and Iron Gwazi 10 times on Monday and we also agree that judging purely on the ride Gwazi was the winner.
I also think she hit the nail on the head when she said she would rather wait in line for Velocicoaster. Because with all of the theming in VC queue line, you wouldn’t mind waiting a long time unlike Iron Gwazi with a pretty normal, boring queue.
@@mr.noride7226 atmosphere goes a long way as well. I love waiting in line hearing the JW music as the coaster flies past. It’s actually kind of intimidating a little. So is Iron Gwazi, but VC more so
Yuh I agree. I live in Sarasota, FL like an hour south of Busch Gardens Tampa and like 2.5 hours south of Universal Orlando, so I visit Busch Gardens a lot and I have to say, Iron Gwazi is a rlly intense coaster ngl. Velocicoaster's queue and shows are freaking awesome tho. Same with Velocicoaster's scenery n shi. Idk this is a tough one to decide. But yeah Iron Gwazi is a more intense coaster whereas Velocicoaster is a better experience ig lol.
They’re both masterpieces and I know I’ll go back and fourth between them. Either way I’m lucky to have them so close to me and they’re solidly in the same top tier
Came over to Florida for the first time earlier this year and rode both of them and they are both brilliant, so hard to say which one is best. Gwazi, for me was more white knuckle and Velocicoaster seemed more of a happy ride. As said before they are both excellent and hopefully will return one day.
Isn’t the psychology behind this interesting. At bush gardens, they say Iron Gwazi, at Islands of Adventure, they choose Velocicoaster… coincidence? I think not.
VelociCoaster > Iron Gwazi I think Iron Gwazi has a better drop, a better roll, and better airtime, but the total package of VelociCoaster is just completely unparalleled in my opinion. A lot of people point to VelociCoaster's theme and story as the reason for this, but I'd also highlight the ride's length and the almost cinematic experience it provides riders. In fact, Veloci is so conceptually brilliant that you can almost map the coaster out onto a traditional 3 act story structure. I don't believe a perfect coaster exists, but if it does, it's VelociCoaster.
I was underwhelmed by the theming on the actual ride. You see a couple of raptors as you ride by, but the queue is probably the best ever. If just going by theming on a roller coaster, then hagrids > velocicoaster
I disagree about the roll. The mosasaurus roll is soooo much better than the deathroll imo. The way it ejects you is soooo awesome. I think even when you completely ignore the themeing, both coasters are very close in terms of thrills. Gwazi has the drop, the ejector airtime and the amazing wave turn. VC has the better stall and better roll, and a good mix of both positive and negative forces.
@@heysatan8 best comment here. Gwazi has more airtime moments but they’re more pops, where as VC has less airtime moments but the moments are better, and give you hang time. Also, VC has better forces because of the launches, I didn’t get a lot of forces from gwazi outside of the drop.
Such a hard decision. Iron Gwazi for the intensity, Velocicoaster for the theming. I’d take Iron Gwazi by a really small amount. On top of intensity, it’s probably butter smooth.
I think the poll will be more accurate once Iron Gwazi becomes open to the public. Trust me when the wait time is longer then a walk on, people’s experience in line will be an important aspect.
This is so true. A good queue experience can offset a long wait time. Both coaster are AMAZING but velocicoaster wins by a hair because the wait was so entertaining.
A lot of good points made. I think if both were relocated to a parking lot, with no theming, no queue, Iron Gwazi wins hands down. If you are trying to find the best overall attraction, counting theming, the queue, interactions over the path and the line, the look of the ride from across the park etc, Velocicoaster wins hands down. They are easily the best two coasters in the state, and make a very strong case for best in the country.
This is the exact reason why I decided Velocicoaster was my favorite, after 30+ on both I'm just constantly stunned by the visuals both on and off Velocicoaster moreso than the already-pretty Iron Gwazi
There’s a lot of good coasters in the country, idk if Velocicoaster comes close to best in the US. Also I can still see people thinking Mako are better than either one. No inversions and lower intensity some people prefer
Although I agree with all of these comments, for me personally I always rate things based on 💯% relevance and to me simply judging in the coaster and ride itself I give it to iron gwazi
I'm 50 years old and rode Iron Gwazi 37 times on Friday, 2 times on Saturday and 25 times or so on Monday. BTW Taylor we were the couple behind you on the last ride of the night on Monday. We aren't the type to interrupt your ride enjoyment so we just kinda did our thing rather than bother you. We have seen you at so many rides over the last few years, it is ridiculous. I think you may be stalking us! JK. We havent had the pleasure of riding Velocicoaster yet though, it is just too expensive to go to disney for us at this point. One day though... You two are an adorable couple and we wish you many years of joy.
One of Intamin’s best vs one of RMC’s best. Such a tough decision. VC has the theming, IP recognition, length, and train comfort. Gwazi has pacing, consistency, smoothness on its side
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I definitely think Iron Gwazi is better for the relentless pacing and more intense elements. I honestly think the death roll on Iron Gwazi is even crazier than the mosasaurus roll. I love both rides, but I think Iron Gwazi is the best ride in Florida. Love the ending bit!
But do you think the death roll is better than the hell roll on Kumba? I actually kinda prefer the hell roll on Kumba. It makes you feel like you are hurtling down rather than being yanked down and it just made me feel it more for some reason. Iron Gwazi is one of the best coasters in the world though, no doubt about that. I have it tied with Steel Vengeance. I can't really choose between the two.
You’re out of your mind if you think the death roll is better than the mosasouras roll. They’re not even close in comparison the mosisorous roll is way way better
asked the question in the live and you went full send lol love it! its a tough one because both look like s tier attractions with their own strengths man its a good year to be an enthusiast
I rode Velocicoaster 30+ times last year. Finally made it to Busch Gardens a couple weeks ago for Iron Gwazi. Iron Gwazi was excellent, excellently paced, the drops were brutal, the track is smooth, the cars are comfortable. I could go on all day about what an excellent coaster it is. I loved it. But I gotta give the W to Velocicoaster. The theming is a game changer. The front section ties you in knots while peppering you with near misses on the rock work. The second launch feels like it's gonna send you to orbit. But the biggest reason I prefer it is the Mosasaurs Roll. That is the single most terrifying element of any coaster I've ever ridden. It literally feels like it is trying to fling you in the lake. It always evokes a different scream from the riders. Even having ridden it as many times as I have, I still clamp myself to my seat with my knees.
This is my favorite video on your channel and I love this style so if you could I would love to see a hulk vs hagreds motorbikes. Anyways keep grinding / working hard I love this channel!
Love this style of video, would love to see more! I haven't been on either one, but I'm planning to get to Tampa in the spring. Orlando will have to be a separate trip.
Might be easier to judge Iron Gwazi and Steel Vengeance against each other as VC is so much different of a ride. Love the these video’s super fun to watch.
Love the duo videos . You guys make such a great team. I haven’t been on either but have to make a preemptive choice to only visit 1 park and I’m going universal for velocicoaster
After experiencing both in 24 hours, Iron Gwazi is my pick. I love the theming and experience with Velocicoaster, but IG is just absolutely insane throughout the whole ride and genuinely surprised me, Velocicoaster was kinda predictable for me. Velocicoaster was fun but seemed a bit more family friendly. Which is fine! Everyone has their personal preferences.
I strongly disagree, veloci’s airtime moments are much stronger and better than gwazi by a lot. Gwazi has a great job and really great layout, and it’s faster paced throughout its course, but velocicoaster has stronger forces and better airtime.
@@LucasTrask gwazi takes the cake for airtime and forces. Did the same thing as Kyle within a 24 hour span. However this being said Velocicoaster is still my pick over it. But my opinion on it changes regularly lol.
As a platinum card holder for SeaWorld and Busch Gardens I was able to ride Iron Gwazi yesterday. My first ride at 10:30 am in the front then back, for some reason did not have me over excited. Idk why. I've heard that roller coasters get better throughout the day so I went on it again at 4:00 p.m. Front and back again, and man, what a huge difference. It felt faster, more intense and I felt more air times with stronger forces. It was like it had awaken. Absolutely loved it. I even caught a ladies hat as I was in the last row and I ride with my hands up. Lol Over all, as much as I want to give it to Iron Gwazi, I just can't stand the seatbelts and the slow process of getting on. I mean the Velocicoaster restraint mechanism is impeccable smooth and fast and I like the fact that your feet hang, and I'm not short. I'm 6'2 and my feet was hanging. Makes it and feels like you have better air time. I do not like the shin guards on Iron Gwazi either. The seats are just more comfortable on Velocicoaster. Also Busch Gardens and SeaWorld need to get up to date with the single riders line. It not only ensures that every cart is full, and it moves the line the fastest, it also saves on wear and tear, for the carts and track. I mean how many extra carts do they have to run a day that didn't need to be ran because of empty seats from carts before? JS Anyways, to be completely honest if they could find a faster way to buckle in the guest without shin guards it would be Iron Gwazi all day but for now Velocicoaster is where it's at. Oh btw I by far the death roll on Iron Gwazi is better than any inversion on either coaster. Plus Iron Gwazi left me wondering what the hell just happened even after 4 rides.
I've never ridden gwazi and have ridden velocicoaster at least 25 times, but I can tell, even from video, (which is hard to do) that gwazi looks like an incredible coaster. I can't wait to ride it!
honestly, I think this is apples to oranges. they have to be tied. sitting here on my couch it looks like Iron Gwazi is one intense element after another without any chance to catch your breath. it looks way more aggressive. Velocicoaster looks to be intense but more well rounded. I honestly don't think my old ass could handle Iron Gwazi but I think I could handle Velocicoaster. buy hey, I'm an old lady
I’ll be visiting Universal in March and maybe try to stop by Busch Gardens around the same time! Can’t wait to ride them both just hopping and praying they’ll both be open while I’m down there!
I think we are comparing apples and oranges here. To begin with, an RMC hybrid and an Intamin launch are two extremely different ride experiences (like Sarah’s point about the track feeling different). Additionally, Velocicoaster is a story driven ride: the ride on its own would still be phenomenal but obviously the theming elements and story surrounding it really help push it over the edge. In terms of Iron Gwazi, it doesn’t have the story, it doesn’t have the theming, and it doesn’t have the immersion. It was built as a thrill machine, which is very much succeeds in doing. It is definitely a more intense and thrilling pure coaster experience than Velocicoaster. However, Velocicoaster was not solely designed to be based on thrills, it was built to tell an amazing story with great themes and thrills combined. Overall, although I love Velocicoaster and it will always be my clear favorite, I just don’t think you can compare these rides fairly against each other.
As an impartial outsider, it seems a bit unfair to me to allow theming as a factor when you're comparing a fully-themed franchised ride in a huge park like Universal with a stand-alone coaster at a combo park. It's like comparing a brand new Ferrari with a fully-refurbished '69 Mustang... of course the Ferrari is going to look immaculate, run faster, handle better - but that doesn't necessarily mean you enjoy the actual driving experience more! I like another commenter's idea to picture both in a car park with zero theming & just compare the coaster itself... and it sounds like Gwazi would win that debate! 🤔
I love launch coasters and Velocicoaster has 2 of them, plus that 2nd launch goes right into that large drop.. *chefs kiss* perfect imo. To me, Velocicoaster is an event, Iron Gwazi is great but I would travel a thousand miles to ride Velocicoaster.
Rode both for the first time this summer back to back. I would truly have a hard time picking a favorite. IG was a little more intense I think, but Velocicoaster had more inversions and the overall experience with the theming and views enhances the experience. I’ll go back to both every year I think.
I missed y'all by a day! I was at IOA on Monday and BGT on Tuesday! I agree with Sarah 100%. Iron Gwazi is my fav of the two but the Mosasaurus is my favorite inversion on either ride. Iron Gwazi's pacing and airtime are so insane. That outerbanked wave turn has some of the best airtime I've ever experienced. How many rides are there where the zero-g stall is the one moment where you can catch your breath?!! There's no doubt that both coasters are absolute masterpieces and they sit happily at #1 and #2 in my rankings.
It's very similar to Maverick and Steel Vengeance. Maverick has theming, better back drop, dueling, tunnel launch, goes over water, and a variety of elements. Then Vengeance has just the most insane airtime over and over all the way til the end. Personally I like Maverick more than Vengeance so Im sure I am a Velocicoaster guy, havent rode it yet.
I think they summed it up really well....it comes down to personal preference. As a stand alone roller coaster it is definitely Iron Gwazi. As a complete package, it's definitely Velocicoaster. It is so, so, so, so close! I have ridden both many, many times and for me I love them both but I will give it to Velocicoaster but Iron Gwazi stands as one of the greatest RMC's ever built!
2:15 you forgot a point for veloci:) I really enjoy these style of videoes. By far my favourite coaster battles! I am expecting to like Veloci better myself
I haven't been on Iron Gwazi yet, but I can tell you just by watching POVs and reactions, it will be the better coaster. I'm not one that requires theming on a ride and a fancy queue doesn't do it for me. Velocicoaster is a great ride, hands down, but first half is really just okay and you literally go around a circle twice in the second half after the stall. I'm not as big a fan with Velocicoaster as IOA upsets me more times than not. I even have night rides on backrow of Mako rivaling Velocicoaster, but I love floater airtime and the restraints on B&M hypers. Those make a ride a better ride to me personally. But Iron Gwazi looks mental and will be easily best coaster in FL.
I think it’s also really early to think about this. It’s still cool out in Florida. I can imagine in a the heat of Florida summer IG will be even more insane.
im going to have to go with Iron Gwazi on this but LOVE LOVE LOVE velocicoaster. Its like one of those coasters made on a computer program that i never thought would exist in real life. My heart was beating so fast lol. Velocicoaster is amazing because the launch and the theme and everything but, iron gwazi was an experience.
I have ridden Velocicoaster, and it is my 2nd favorite coaster of all time (with my #1 being I-305), and I am planning on riding Iron Gwazi in like 2 weeks, and while I LOVE Velocicoaster, I think Iron Gwazi just looks like the better ride and will likely take it's place in my rankings. I doubt it will top my #1 though
Haven't been on Gwazi yet but Velocicoaster would be tough to beat for me. Think I would prefer Velocicoaster. Love Velocicoaster so much and think it is practically perfect in every way! Plus night time presentation is way better on Velocicoaster.
tbh if you havent been on gwazi yet, then don't drop your opinion on which is better. Go ride it first. As someone who has ridden both at least 20 times in gwazi and well over a hundred on velocicoaster, I still put velocicoaster as the better one. The ride is just the best experience. At that point you have to ask, what makes a ride? The thrill, or the experience? I'd say experience but others might beg to differ lol
Iron Gwazi is awesome and in my Top 5 but I put it below Velocicoaster because I feel like it’s light on highlight moments in comparison. The tail end of IG is lacking.
I live in the Tampa Bay area and have annual passes for both parks, but have yet to ride either one. Hell, I haven't even been to either park since the COVID-19 pandemic began! Hopefully soon, I'll be able to try them out.
Can't wait to ride Iron Gwazi! After my first ride on Velocicaster I needed a breather for a few minutes. Curious to see what happens after riding Iron Gwazi.
For me. I think the biggest question will be will it have the I305 effect on the park. Montu is already pretty intense and we see the lines for that. I don't think velocicoaster would ever come close to that at universal.
You point blank dont know what youre talking about. Im a platinum passholder at BG Tampa and have been for almost a decade. Montu has literally NEVER, and I repeat NEVER pulled more than a 30 min wait unless they were running one train. Which is basically NEVER. Theyre almost ALWAYS running 2 trains and run 3 on peak attendance days. Montu and Kumba have been walk on reruns for YEARS.
I was at BG on St. Patrick's day, and Montu and Kumba were basically walk ons even at peak hours. Iron Gwazi, SheiKra, and Cheetah Hunt had ~70 min wait times at peak hours. This is only info from on day, so i'm sure Chris Bruchak would know more
This was a similar debate for me with Maverick and Steel Vengeance. Overall, I picked SV though Velocicoaster looks like Maverick but upgraged. So that might change my mind.
Got 12 rides on Velcoicoaster in November. I will be riding Iron Gwazi this weekend. Based on the fact that I have ridden all of the RMC in the US other than Jersey Devil, and where I rank them, I expect Iron Gwazi to be a Top 3 overall coaster (With Steel Vengeance & Lightning Rod). Currently- El Toro sits right behind those 2, with Velocicoaster coming in behind El Toro. So my expectation is both will be Top 5 coasters for me. Looking forward to it this weekend.
Everyone’s thoughts sound about right, I still gotta wait another week before riding Iron Gwazi but I can’t tell which one I’m gonna prefer. I totally get the overall experience theming and story on Velocicoaster being favored by many but I can also see Iron Gwazi being better for the layout, but Velocicoaster itself has a pretty incredible layout too. I think I’ll agree with the person in the video that said they at least prefer waiting in line for Velocicoaster, I actually really like when the wait is an hour so I can enjoy the outside queue watching the trains fly through the second half of the ride. I definitely will never shut up about how when it comes to Velocicoaster, not a single ride in the world matches it’s theming, intensity, smoothness, and reliability. Iron Gwazi which I haven’t ridden yet though, I can tell I’m gonna love and will have a hard time ranking it, but it will definitely be in my Top 5. Another question tho: how does Iron Gwazi compare to SteVe? 🤔 I’ve heard many prefer SteVe for it’s length but others have said what Iron Gwazi does with the entire length it has is overall better. Roller coasters are so cool yo
These two are going to square off with my top credit of Steel Vengeance this weekend. This’ll be a true free-for-all amongst some of the most elite coasters in the world.
I rode Velocicoaster last summer on opening week, I'm trying to think if the Mosasaurus Roll is the element I thought I was going to die on towards the end of the ride? Lol someone help me where is it on the layout..?
Why does there have to be a battle? Both coasters are great and I wish they were in the mid-Atlantic region so I can get to them faster😉 however Velocicoaster has the better overall theming. You’d think Iron Gwazi would have some impeccable theming as well..especially after a two year hold up.
Keep making videos like this. Love the comparison thoughts. I've ridden Gwazi and Velocicoaster and in fairly short intervals. I agree with a lot of what you said on this video. If I could be assured of a 5 minute or less wait time, no question my choice would be Gwazi. It's a more intense, more thrilling ride. It's a better coaster. But given that both rides typically take 45 min or more to get on, then it's Velocicoaster all day long. There is so much more to see and take in with that ride and at night, I don't think there is a better ride. it's 95% as good a coaster as Gwazi, but it offers so much more to the overall experience and there is nothing like that second launch or the Mosasaurus roll on Gwazi.
This one is a tough one. Extremely happy and satisfied with riding both during my holiday... Both are extremely intense and smooth at the same time, but I'm going to stick with Gwazi since I really loved the consistent speed and air time. Still loved Velocicoaster, though.
Here's the thing I've been riding high thrill rollercoaster since I was just tall enough to go on them and while I still love them while I am riding them I talk about well themed ones much longer. Most places have high thrill coasters not many have genuinely well themed ones.
I think a reasonable comparison (to stick with Florida) would be comparing Falcon's Fury vs Tower of Terror. Falcon's Fury has the height, spend and just overall intimidation factor. And as a trick up it's sleave it has the tilted seats. These things combined put it on the short list for best traditional drop Tower. Tower of Terror excels in the thrills department because it has a random drop sequence, a forced fall that pushes you down faster than gravity and only a seat belt so you feel extremely exposed. And it's trick is the fact that it is basically a top notch dark ride with exceptional theming that just cranks up the experience ten notches. Which is better? I guess it really depends on what you are going for but they both excel as thrill rides even putting the theming and presentation aside.
I honestly think overall Velcicoaster takes it due to its re-rideability, balanced thrill, and theming. Now that being said I haven't been on Iron Gwazi, but, I can tell that this ride is freaking INSANE and the amount of airtime, force and speed you feel is insanity. But at the same time Veloci has thrill as well, not as much as Iron Gwazi but pretty high level. One thing i'd like to mention is that I think the 1st half of Veloci is so underrated. You can some good airtime moments and close calls within the raptor paddock. Not only that but it gives you a feeling that you are being chased and that you are contained in this small environment fleeing from raptors. So overall Veloci for me.
The story is cool about 2-3 times and then its useless. Once the surprise of that is "ruined" the coaster itself doesnt stand two squirts of a piss against IG.
The answer is neither. Daddy Pig's Roller Coaster has the lift hill of Iron Gwazi and the launch of Velocicoaster. It's so extreme, guests can't ride in the front row. Only Daddy Pig can.
Yes, and it accommodates larger guests (such as those with big tummies like Daddy Pig)
If the fronts so extreme humanity can’t handle it….
Than just how much can daddy pig handle.
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I think that one lady summarized it best:
"As a roller coaster, Iron Gwazi. As a whole experience, velocicoaster."
My daughter and I rode VelociCoaster 6 times on Saturday & Sunday and Iron Gwazi 10 times on Monday and we also agree that judging purely on the ride Gwazi was the winner.
I also think she hit the nail on the head when she said she would rather wait in line for Velocicoaster. Because with all of the theming in VC queue line, you wouldn’t mind waiting a long time unlike Iron Gwazi with a pretty normal, boring queue.
@@mr.noride7226 atmosphere goes a long way as well. I love waiting in line hearing the JW music as the coaster flies past. It’s actually kind of intimidating a little. So is Iron Gwazi, but VC more so
Yuh I agree. I live in Sarasota, FL like an hour south of Busch Gardens Tampa and like 2.5 hours south of Universal Orlando, so I visit Busch Gardens a lot and I have to say, Iron Gwazi is a rlly intense coaster ngl. Velocicoaster's queue and shows are freaking awesome tho. Same with Velocicoaster's scenery n shi. Idk this is a tough one to decide. But yeah Iron Gwazi is a more intense coaster whereas Velocicoaster is a better experience ig lol.
Advice for everyone: watch till the end. This video has the greatest post-credits scene of all time.
Loved it.
Someone once told me that
I didn't work out in their favor.
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Better than any mcu film post credit scene fr
Okay i read this before watching and thought " how good can it be?" And it was great hahaha
They’re both masterpieces and I know I’ll go back and fourth between them. Either way I’m lucky to have them so close to me and they’re solidly in the same top tier
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Agreed, I live north of Tampa and I go to both a couple times a year.
Agree. Both are two and a half hours away from me and that makes me very happy. :)
Came over to Florida for the first time earlier this year and rode both of them and they are both brilliant, so hard to say which one is best. Gwazi, for me was more white knuckle and Velocicoaster seemed more of a happy ride. As said before they are both excellent and hopefully will return one day.
Isn’t the psychology behind this interesting. At bush gardens, they say Iron Gwazi, at Islands of Adventure, they choose Velocicoaster… coincidence? I think not.
Very true!
Velocicoaster has Iron Gwazi beat on theming other than that Iron Gwazi is the Superior Coaster in every other category hands down
@@peacefulthrillseeker Busch gardens it’s the recency effect of just getting off gwazi and the whole universal ambience helps in velocicoasters favor
Iron gwazi is nothing compared to Steel vengeance
Iron gwazi is nothing compared to Steel vengeance
VelociCoaster > Iron Gwazi
I think Iron Gwazi has a better drop, a better roll, and better airtime, but the total package of VelociCoaster is just completely unparalleled in my opinion. A lot of people point to VelociCoaster's theme and story as the reason for this, but I'd also highlight the ride's length and the almost cinematic experience it provides riders. In fact, Veloci is so conceptually brilliant that you can almost map the coaster out onto a traditional 3 act story structure. I don't believe a perfect coaster exists, but if it does, it's VelociCoaster.
I was underwhelmed by the theming on the actual ride. You see a couple of raptors as you ride by, but the queue is probably the best ever. If just going by theming on a roller coaster, then hagrids > velocicoaster
@@mattqueen4140 I agree with you
I disagree about the roll. The mosasaurus roll is soooo much better than the deathroll imo. The way it ejects you is soooo awesome. I think even when you completely ignore the themeing, both coasters are very close in terms of thrills. Gwazi has the drop, the ejector airtime and the amazing wave turn. VC has the better stall and better roll, and a good mix of both positive and negative forces.
@@heysatan8 best comment here. Gwazi has more airtime moments but they’re more pops, where as VC has less airtime moments but the moments are better, and give you hang time. Also, VC has better forces because of the launches, I didn’t get a lot of forces from gwazi outside of the drop.
Such a hard decision. Iron Gwazi for the intensity, Velocicoaster for the theming. I’d take Iron Gwazi by a really small amount. On top of intensity, it’s probably butter smooth.
I think the poll will be more accurate once Iron Gwazi becomes open to the public. Trust me when the wait time is longer then a walk on, people’s experience in line will be an important aspect.
The queue theming in Velocicoaster is so great I have no problems with waiting an hour in there.
That’s a good point. Time definitely flys by when waiting in the velocicoaster queue, but waiting for a ride like Steel Vengeance feels grueling.
This is so true. A good queue experience can offset a long wait time. Both coaster are AMAZING but velocicoaster wins by a hair because the wait was so entertaining.
Line has nothing to do with ride experience. Iron Gwazi pound for pound is the better coaster and it’s smooth and doesn’t have a rattle
A lot of good points made. I think if both were relocated to a parking lot, with no theming, no queue, Iron Gwazi wins hands down. If you are trying to find the best overall attraction, counting theming, the queue, interactions over the path and the line, the look of the ride from across the park etc, Velocicoaster wins hands down. They are easily the best two coasters in the state, and make a very strong case for best in the country.
This is the exact reason why I decided Velocicoaster was my favorite, after 30+ on both I'm just constantly stunned by the visuals both on and off Velocicoaster moreso than the already-pretty Iron Gwazi
There’s a lot of good coasters in the country, idk if Velocicoaster comes close to best in the US. Also I can still see people thinking Mako are better than either one. No inversions and lower intensity some people prefer
This.
Although I agree with all of these comments, for me personally I always rate things based on 💯% relevance and to me simply judging in the coaster and ride itself I give it to iron gwazi
I'm 50 years old and rode Iron Gwazi 37 times on Friday, 2 times on Saturday and 25 times or so on Monday. BTW Taylor we were the couple behind you on the last ride of the night on Monday. We aren't the type to interrupt your ride enjoyment so we just kinda did our thing rather than bother you. We have seen you at so many rides over the last few years, it is ridiculous. I think you may be stalking us! JK. We havent had the pleasure of riding Velocicoaster yet though, it is just too expensive to go to disney for us at this point. One day though... You two are an adorable couple and we wish you many years of joy.
Velocicoaster is in Islands of Adventure not Disney
@@chrissorto4636 I stand corrected
Damn dude 37 times in one day, 25 times another?? Did you even leave the train? Lol
@@Smoovey there was zero line and we rode it almost the entire day
@@gametime2473 No line on a friday? Sounds unusual
I can see the beginning of the coaster parody for Tron: Lightcycle Run: “From the park that takes forever to build their rides.”
One of Intamin’s best vs one of RMC’s best. Such a tough decision. VC has the theming, IP recognition, length, and train comfort. Gwazi has pacing, consistency, smoothness on its side
Velocicoaster is crazy smooth tf
@@inkblupdubs425 I notice a little rattle in the first half right before the second launch but that’s it
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I definitely think Iron Gwazi is better for the relentless pacing and more intense elements. I honestly think the death roll on Iron Gwazi is even crazier than the mosasaurus roll. I love both rides, but I think Iron Gwazi is the best ride in Florida. Love the ending bit!
But do you think the death roll is better than the hell roll on Kumba? I actually kinda prefer the hell roll on Kumba. It makes you feel like you are hurtling down rather than being yanked down and it just made me feel it more for some reason. Iron Gwazi is one of the best coasters in the world though, no doubt about that. I have it tied with Steel Vengeance. I can't really choose between the two.
@@gametime2473 hell roll? Is that the cobra roll?
@@tigovanrooij9926 the zero-g roll
You’re out of your mind if you think the death roll is better than the mosasouras roll. They’re not even close in comparison the mosisorous roll is way way better
Yes, more comparison videos please. This video was a lot of fun and I think future comparisons would be a lot of fun a interesting!! 👍🏼
This is the closest we'll ever get to a Coaster Fight these days, gotta appreciate it though! 😥
Best Stop & Drop in Texas, the one they recently announced for COTA or Cliffhanger
Love these videos! Would love to see more !
When Iron Gwazi is a 3 hour wait time, people are gonna love Velocicoaster😂 VC is my pick, but they’re totally different coasters
You say that like VC doesnt consistently pull 2 hour waits on weekends. 🤦
Wait time for Gwazi right now on an average Saturday, it’s 45 or less.
Looks great to see old Coaster Battle contents back
You folks killed it. Great vid.
OMG….a post-credits scene 🤣 Y’all are friggin’ hilarious!
Love the coaster battles!
asked the question in the live and you went full send lol love it! its a tough one because both look like s tier attractions with their own strengths man its a good year to be an enthusiast
I rode Velocicoaster 30+ times last year. Finally made it to Busch Gardens a couple weeks ago for Iron Gwazi.
Iron Gwazi was excellent, excellently paced, the drops were brutal, the track is smooth, the cars are comfortable. I could go on all day about what an excellent coaster it is. I loved it.
But I gotta give the W to Velocicoaster. The theming is a game changer. The front section ties you in knots while peppering you with near misses on the rock work. The second launch feels like it's gonna send you to orbit. But the biggest reason I prefer it is the Mosasaurs Roll. That is the single most terrifying element of any coaster I've ever ridden. It literally feels like it is trying to fling you in the lake. It always evokes a different scream from the riders. Even having ridden it as many times as I have, I still clamp myself to my seat with my knees.
I love coaster battles from you!! 💙🤍
This is my favorite video on your channel and I love this style so if you could I would love to see a hulk vs hagreds motorbikes. Anyways keep grinding / working hard I love this channel!
i also love how you did the video :)
Love this style of video, would love to see more! I haven't been on either one, but I'm planning to get to Tampa in the spring. Orlando will have to be a separate trip.
Yes! What we’ve all been waiting for
I will tell you in July when I finally get over from the UK for my holiday that was supposed to be in 2020. Can't wait, it's been a long time coming
You guys make such an awesome team!!
Might be easier to judge Iron Gwazi and Steel Vengeance against each other as VC is so much different of a ride. Love the these video’s super fun to watch.
You should do Iron Gwazi vs. Steel Vengeance
That's the question i want answered! I've been on Steel Vengeance but not Iron Gwazi yet.
Love the duo videos . You guys make such a great team. I haven’t been on either but have to make a preemptive choice to only visit 1 park and I’m going universal for velocicoaster
After experiencing both in 24 hours, Iron Gwazi is my pick. I love the theming and experience with Velocicoaster, but IG is just absolutely insane throughout the whole ride and genuinely surprised me, Velocicoaster was kinda predictable for me. Velocicoaster was fun but seemed a bit more family friendly. Which is fine! Everyone has their personal preferences.
I’ve only ridden Velocicoaster but just looking at what Gwazi offers, I’m pretty confident I’ll agree with Kyle.
I strongly disagree, veloci’s airtime moments are much stronger and better than gwazi by a lot. Gwazi has a great job and really great layout, and it’s faster paced throughout its course, but velocicoaster has stronger forces and better airtime.
@@LucasTrask gwazi takes the cake for airtime and forces. Did the same thing as Kyle within a 24 hour span. However this being said Velocicoaster is still my pick over it. But my opinion on it changes regularly lol.
Definite velocicoaster
You NEED night rides on Iron Gwazi, it looks absolutely incredible.
TYSM FOR THIS VIDEO
As a platinum card holder for SeaWorld and Busch Gardens I was able to ride Iron Gwazi yesterday. My first ride at 10:30 am in the front then back, for some reason did not have me over excited. Idk why. I've heard that roller coasters get better throughout the day so I went on it again at 4:00 p.m. Front and back again, and man, what a huge difference. It felt faster, more intense and I felt more air times with stronger forces. It was like it had awaken. Absolutely loved it. I even caught a ladies hat as I was in the last row and I ride with my hands up. Lol
Over all, as much as I want to give it to Iron Gwazi, I just can't stand the seatbelts and the slow process of getting on. I mean the Velocicoaster restraint mechanism is impeccable smooth and fast and I like the fact that your feet hang, and I'm not short. I'm 6'2 and my feet was hanging. Makes it and feels like you have better air time. I do not like the shin guards on Iron Gwazi either. The seats are just more comfortable on Velocicoaster. Also Busch Gardens and SeaWorld need to get up to date with the single riders line. It not only ensures that every cart is full, and it moves the line the fastest, it also saves on wear and tear, for the carts and track. I mean how many extra carts do they have to run a day that didn't need to be ran because of empty seats from carts before? JS
Anyways, to be completely honest if they could find a faster way to buckle in the guest without shin guards it would be Iron Gwazi all day but for now Velocicoaster is where it's at. Oh btw I by far the death roll on Iron Gwazi is better than any inversion on either coaster. Plus Iron Gwazi left me wondering what the hell just happened even after 4 rides.
1 more month for us til we get to ride G-Waz! 💯🙌🙌 so hyped
I've never ridden gwazi and have ridden velocicoaster at least 25 times, but I can tell, even from video, (which is hard to do) that gwazi looks like an incredible coaster. I can't wait to ride it!
This seems like it would top steel vengeance simply for the fact it looks to have way better flow... Looking forward to this one!
honestly, I think this is apples to oranges. they have to be tied. sitting here on my couch it looks like Iron Gwazi is one intense element after another without any chance to catch your breath. it looks way more aggressive. Velocicoaster looks to be intense but more well rounded. I honestly don't think my old ass could handle Iron Gwazi but I think I could handle Velocicoaster. buy hey, I'm an old lady
I’ll be visiting Universal in March and maybe try to stop by Busch Gardens around the same time! Can’t wait to ride them both just hopping and praying they’ll both be open while I’m down there!
I think we are comparing apples and oranges here. To begin with, an RMC hybrid and an Intamin launch are two extremely different ride experiences (like Sarah’s point about the track feeling different). Additionally, Velocicoaster is a story driven ride: the ride on its own would still be phenomenal but obviously the theming elements and story surrounding it really help push it over the edge.
In terms of Iron Gwazi, it doesn’t have the story, it doesn’t have the theming, and it doesn’t have the immersion. It was built as a thrill machine, which is very much succeeds in doing. It is definitely a more intense and thrilling pure coaster experience than Velocicoaster. However, Velocicoaster was not solely designed to be based on thrills, it was built to tell an amazing story with great themes and thrills combined.
Overall, although I love Velocicoaster and it will always be my clear favorite, I just don’t think you can compare these rides fairly against each other.
Riding both in 43 days and cannot wait!
How were the rides?
I’ve been waiting for a iron gwasi review
As an impartial outsider, it seems a bit unfair to me to allow theming as a factor when you're comparing a fully-themed franchised ride in a huge park like Universal with a stand-alone coaster at a combo park. It's like comparing a brand new Ferrari with a fully-refurbished '69 Mustang... of course the Ferrari is going to look immaculate, run faster, handle better - but that doesn't necessarily mean you enjoy the actual driving experience more!
I like another commenter's idea to picture both in a car park with zero theming & just compare the coaster itself... and it sounds like Gwazi would win that debate! 🤔
I love launch coasters and Velocicoaster has 2 of them, plus that 2nd launch goes right into that large drop.. *chefs kiss* perfect imo. To me, Velocicoaster is an event, Iron Gwazi is great but I would travel a thousand miles to ride Velocicoaster.
Rode both for the first time this summer back to back. I would truly have a hard time picking a favorite. IG was a little more intense I think, but Velocicoaster had more inversions and the overall experience with the theming and views enhances the experience. I’ll go back to both every year I think.
Velocicoaster tops ALL RMC's. BTW, very surprised Taylor went for VC and Sara for G-woz; figured it'd be the other way around.
Velocicoaster, Iron Gwazi and Mako...Florida has a heck of a 1, 2, 3 punch!
can’t forget about Montu!!!
@@mannyandnataliarodriguez8744 Kumba's in my top 5!! So underrated.
@@3godzilla3 Yes! Both Montu and Kumba are so intense and awesome rides!
Mako sucks
Mako is hella boring, just floater airtime over and over
Love that ending!!!
I missed y'all by a day! I was at IOA on Monday and BGT on Tuesday! I agree with Sarah 100%. Iron Gwazi is my fav of the two but the Mosasaurus is my favorite inversion on either ride. Iron Gwazi's pacing and airtime are so insane. That outerbanked wave turn has some of the best airtime I've ever experienced. How many rides are there where the zero-g stall is the one moment where you can catch your breath?!! There's no doubt that both coasters are absolute masterpieces and they sit happily at #1 and #2 in my rankings.
this had to be such a hard decision ! great video !!!!
It's very similar to Maverick and Steel Vengeance. Maverick has theming, better back drop, dueling, tunnel launch, goes over water, and a variety of elements. Then Vengeance has just the most insane airtime over and over all the way til the end. Personally I like Maverick more than Vengeance so Im sure I am a Velocicoaster guy, havent rode it yet.
You guys are so lucky. I’m just in LA waiting until Magic Mountain finishes WWFOC
I think they summed it up really well....it comes down to personal preference. As a stand alone roller coaster it is definitely Iron Gwazi. As a complete package, it's definitely Velocicoaster. It is so, so, so, so close! I have ridden both many, many times and for me I love them both but I will give it to Velocicoaster but Iron Gwazi stands as one of the greatest RMC's ever built!
2:15 you forgot a point for veloci:)
I really enjoy these style of videoes. By far my favourite coaster battles! I am expecting to like Veloci better myself
COASTER FIGHTS ARE BACK BABY
I’m going with Oscar’s wacky taxi, no contest
I haven't been on Iron Gwazi yet, but I can tell you just by watching POVs and reactions, it will be the better coaster. I'm not one that requires theming on a ride and a fancy queue doesn't do it for me. Velocicoaster is a great ride, hands down, but first half is really just okay and you literally go around a circle twice in the second half after the stall. I'm not as big a fan with Velocicoaster as IOA upsets me more times than not. I even have night rides on backrow of Mako rivaling Velocicoaster, but I love floater airtime and the restraints on B&M hypers. Those make a ride a better ride to me personally. But Iron Gwazi looks mental and will be easily best coaster in FL.
I think it’s also really early to think about this. It’s still cool out in Florida. I can imagine in a the heat of Florida summer IG will be even more insane.
I’m going to Busch gardens in two days I’m so excited!!
Just went on velocicoaster today best thing I’ve ever been on by far
im going to have to go with Iron Gwazi on this but LOVE LOVE LOVE velocicoaster. Its like one of those coasters made on a computer program that i never thought would exist in real life. My heart was beating so fast lol. Velocicoaster is amazing because the launch and the theme and everything but, iron gwazi was an experience.
I haven’t rode Iron Gwazi yet but VelociCoaster is currently my #1 so I’m going to assume that would be my choice. Can’t wait to ride it and see!!
I'm going to ride both this spring
That end skit was fun
Walked right by you at Universal yesterday.
I haven't been on either yet (April I will) but I could see either being my new #1
I really got a feeling of the sheer speed of Iron Gwazi with that POV. Something I can never really feel when I watch other ride POVs
Going to Orlando for the first time this may. Will be going on both to see which is the best!
GAH I can't believe I was so close to meeting you?!? I rode with the guy in the dinoco shirt a couple times!!!! I feel so un lucky haha
I have ridden Velocicoaster, and it is my 2nd favorite coaster of all time (with my #1 being I-305), and I am planning on riding Iron Gwazi in like 2 weeks, and while I LOVE Velocicoaster, I think Iron Gwazi just looks like the better ride and will likely take it's place in my rankings. I doubt it will top my #1 though
Update: Velocicoaster is now #4😂
I can say Iron Gwazi is my new number 1!!
love the minimal support scheme they use for the lifts on RMC's
Haven't been on Gwazi yet but Velocicoaster would be tough to beat for me. Think I would prefer Velocicoaster. Love Velocicoaster so much and think it is practically perfect in every way! Plus night time presentation is way better on Velocicoaster.
tbh if you havent been on gwazi yet, then don't drop your opinion on which is better. Go ride it first. As someone who has ridden both at least 20 times in gwazi and well over a hundred on velocicoaster, I still put velocicoaster as the better one. The ride is just the best experience. At that point you have to ask, what makes a ride? The thrill, or the experience? I'd say experience but others might beg to differ lol
Iron Gwazi is awesome and in my Top 5 but I put it below Velocicoaster because I feel like it’s light on highlight moments in comparison. The tail end of IG is lacking.
We NEED coaster fights; Iron gwazi vs. Steel vengeance
Yesssss!
I agree with Taylor. I like intense rides, but I like a ride that’s not too much to handle after marathoning.
I live in the Tampa Bay area and have annual passes for both parks, but have yet to ride either one. Hell, I haven't even been to either park since the COVID-19 pandemic began! Hopefully soon, I'll be able to try them out.
Can't wait to ride Iron Gwazi! After my first ride on Velocicaster I needed a breather for a few minutes. Curious to see what happens after riding Iron Gwazi.
For me. I think the biggest question will be will it have the I305 effect on the park. Montu is already pretty intense and we see the lines for that. I don't think velocicoaster would ever come close to that at universal.
You point blank dont know what youre talking about. Im a platinum passholder at BG Tampa and have been for almost a decade. Montu has literally NEVER, and I repeat NEVER pulled more than a 30 min wait unless they were running one train. Which is basically NEVER. Theyre almost ALWAYS running 2 trains and run 3 on peak attendance days. Montu and Kumba have been walk on reruns for YEARS.
I was at BG on St. Patrick's day, and Montu and Kumba were basically walk ons even at peak hours. Iron Gwazi, SheiKra, and Cheetah Hunt had ~70 min wait times at peak hours. This is only info from on day, so i'm sure Chris Bruchak would know more
This was a similar debate for me with Maverick and Steel Vengeance. Overall, I picked SV though Velocicoaster looks like Maverick but upgraged. So that might change my mind.
Great point
Got 12 rides on Velcoicoaster in November. I will be riding Iron Gwazi this weekend. Based on the fact that I have ridden all of the RMC in the US other than Jersey Devil, and where I rank them, I expect Iron Gwazi to be a Top 3 overall coaster (With Steel Vengeance & Lightning Rod). Currently- El Toro sits right behind those 2, with Velocicoaster coming in behind El Toro. So my expectation is both will be Top 5 coasters for me. Looking forward to it this weekend.
Everyone’s thoughts sound about right, I still gotta wait another week before riding Iron Gwazi but I can’t tell which one I’m gonna prefer. I totally get the overall experience theming and story on Velocicoaster being favored by many but I can also see Iron Gwazi being better for the layout, but Velocicoaster itself has a pretty incredible layout too. I think I’ll agree with the person in the video that said they at least prefer waiting in line for Velocicoaster, I actually really like when the wait is an hour so I can enjoy the outside queue watching the trains fly through the second half of the ride. I definitely will never shut up about how when it comes to Velocicoaster, not a single ride in the world matches it’s theming, intensity, smoothness, and reliability. Iron Gwazi which I haven’t ridden yet though, I can tell I’m gonna love and will have a hard time ranking it, but it will definitely be in my Top 5.
Another question tho: how does Iron Gwazi compare to SteVe? 🤔 I’ve heard many prefer SteVe for it’s length but others have said what Iron Gwazi does with the entire length it has is overall better. Roller coasters are so cool yo
These two are going to square off with my top credit of Steel Vengeance this weekend. This’ll be a true free-for-all amongst some of the most elite coasters in the world.
Man, I feel blessed to live in Florida! Two world class rides an hour away from each other
I rode Velocicoaster last summer on opening week, I'm trying to think if the Mosasaurus Roll is the element I thought I was going to die on towards the end of the ride? Lol someone help me where is it on the layout..?
I agree, I prefer which ever one I ride more recently.
Why does there have to be a battle? Both coasters are great and I wish they were in the mid-Atlantic region so I can get to them faster😉 however Velocicoaster has the better overall theming. You’d think Iron Gwazi would have some impeccable theming as well..especially after a two year hold up.
Keep making videos like this. Love the comparison thoughts. I've ridden Gwazi and Velocicoaster and in fairly short intervals. I agree with a lot of what you said on this video. If I could be assured of a 5 minute or less wait time, no question my choice would be Gwazi. It's a more intense, more thrilling ride. It's a better coaster. But given that both rides typically take 45 min or more to get on, then it's Velocicoaster all day long. There is so much more to see and take in with that ride and at night, I don't think there is a better ride. it's 95% as good a coaster as Gwazi, but it offers so much more to the overall experience and there is nothing like that second launch or the Mosasaurus roll on Gwazi.
This one is a tough one. Extremely happy and satisfied with riding both during my holiday... Both are extremely intense and smooth at the same time, but I'm going to stick with Gwazi since I really loved the consistent speed and air time. Still loved Velocicoaster, though.
I’m going to ride gwazi next month and I can already tell it’s gonna be my number one
Here's the thing I've been riding high thrill rollercoaster since I was just tall enough to go on them and while I still love them while I am riding them I talk about well themed ones much longer. Most places have high thrill coasters not many have genuinely well themed ones.
Going to Florida next month for both parks. I wonder which one I'll prefer.
I think a reasonable comparison (to stick with Florida) would be comparing Falcon's Fury vs Tower of Terror.
Falcon's Fury has the height, spend and just overall intimidation factor. And as a trick up it's sleave it has the tilted seats. These things combined put it on the short list for best traditional drop Tower.
Tower of Terror excels in the thrills department because it has a random drop sequence, a forced fall that pushes you down faster than gravity and only a seat belt so you feel extremely exposed. And it's trick is the fact that it is basically a top notch dark ride with exceptional theming that just cranks up the experience ten notches.
Which is better? I guess it really depends on what you are going for but they both excel as thrill rides even putting the theming and presentation aside.
I honestly think overall Velcicoaster takes it due to its re-rideability, balanced thrill, and theming. Now that being said I haven't been on Iron Gwazi, but, I can tell that this ride is freaking INSANE and the amount of airtime, force and speed you feel is insanity. But at the same time Veloci has thrill as well, not as much as Iron Gwazi but pretty high level. One thing i'd like to mention is that I think the 1st half of Veloci is so underrated. You can some good airtime moments and close calls within the raptor paddock. Not only that but it gives you a feeling that you are being chased and that you are contained in this small environment fleeing from raptors. So overall Veloci for me.
The story is cool about 2-3 times and then its useless. Once the surprise of that is "ruined" the coaster itself doesnt stand two squirts of a piss against IG.
can we get a classic Coaster Studios coaster battle?
taylor please tell me where u got that vc hoodie from