1. A proper woodie like The Voyage. Being from the UK, yet to ride a decent one. Stampeda is not the one. 2. RMC Single rail. 3. Any RMC i havent ridden yet. Only got Zadra and Untamed creds so far. US trip is required.
my bucket list rides are dive machine 4d coaster tilt coaster flying coaster suspending swing coaster(arrow suspended coaster). i live in TX and there was an arrow suspended coaster til astro world closed :.( but we did get a dive so i got that marked off, and we should get a tilt soon but it got delayed twice now so itll be 2025 hopefully. i dont count free spins as 4d coasters.
Man, Japan has some amazing marketing folks. I know this is a funny takeaway from a video about roller coasters, but that ad with the chanting and the people being flung towards the camera really sells the idea of the ride in a fun, funny, exciting way.
Your comments, at the start, make no sense. Also, it's *I'm, not Im. It's lovin', not lovin. End all sentences with a period. You need to learn several things before expressing an opinion here.
After hearing the "Do-Don-Pa" chant/tune, I was waiting for the "Buddy, you're a boy, make a big noise Playing in the street, gonna be a big man someday You got mud on your face, you big disgrace Kicking your can all over the place, singin' " ❤❤
Big Queen fan!! Been to see the stage show We Will Rock You twice, took my 14 year old Son the 2nd time, he was 10 months old the first time I saw it lol, would go again tomorrow if I could ❤️
Unfortunately, it may have actually violated OSHA regulations, and was thus unfit to operate. However, the park continued to lie to people until they found the perfect excuse to absolve themselves of guilt and remorse, with the rollercoaster being scrapped entirely and letting nature reclaim the land.
This was the only rollercoaster I've been on where I actually blanked out for half a second during the launch phase. There are instructions all over the ride telling the rider to not lean forward at all and to have your hands on the arm rest before and during the launch. Those injuries were definitely caused by not following instructions.
I think if we want to make a coaster with this acceleration again, the launch system must included headrest and back switches, until all occupants pressed their head and back firmly on the switches, it wouldn't launch. That's the only way I think will make it safe.
@@worawatli8952 I think we forgot for a time that engineering isn’t the only limitation of roller coasters. We have to consider the limitations of the human body if we continue to innovate and push these boundaries.
Having rode Do-Donpa in 2013 one thing I can say is the seats in the more modern trains might be a reason. When I rode the seat back was very straight and designed so you leaned back into it to brace your neck and spine. The more modern seats appear bucket style, which may constrict movement to dissipate energy. (I was back row so this might be a skewed perspective) Amazing ride when I went, literally like being shot from a cannon. You go from nothing to blitz so fast you can't scream. The top hat was also mental, despite being around 118kg at the time, I still leapt way out of my seat, to the point I was ready to re-enact the worst of Theme Park on a 90's pc XD
I got a chance to ride this in 2014!! the launch was actually crazy it felt like a bowling ball blasted from a cannon straight into my chest!! my friend and I were in shock when we got off lol we were not prepared, the cute mascot videos that played during the line were incredibly deceiving
Idk how, as a coaster enthusiast, I missed the news of dododonpa closing permanently, but I am entirely devastated to hear about it by seeing a video posted by expedition extinct. 😭 What a jarring video to receive on my feed. 😭😭😭
I went on this in 2004 and it didn't feel any faster than any other launch coaster I'd been on. I put this down to the fact that it had very comfy sports car type seats. The only terrifying thing at this park was the horror hospital.
That is by far the best quality footage of Moonsault Scramble i have seen, you can really tell how fast it was, over 6 gs i think. Crazy for the early 1980s. Thanks!
I grew up in japan 20 years ago and visited fujiQ a lot. I was always too scared to ride ドドンパ and would go on Fujiyama instead. After moving to the US I always regretted not riding this...... until now.
I rode dododonpa a couple of times in 2019 and had no idea there was any danger on it. The first time I went on I was on my own and I was shocked by the power of the launch. After riding the other coasters in the park I went back for seconds and met another tourist and convinced them to buy a fast pass and we rode it together. While waiting for the launch the other person was turned talking to me and I said to them "you probably want to put your head back for this" and a few seconds later we were shot out of the tunnel! I dont doubt that someone could get injured if they were positioned awkwardly during the launch
I’m too old and too wide now to ride -anything-. What I wouldn’t give to have my old bony ass back so I could break a bone on a ride instead of from passing out and falling down all the time. I got tickled when he talked about “waaay back in the 80’s” like it was some prehistoric time.
Thank you for doing this roller coaster and also for talking about Fuji-Q Highland. Some roller coaster enthusiasts forget about this park a lot in their videos but happy you did it. This was one of my favorite roller coasters at Fuji-Q, when I lived in Japan. That launch was really fast, it made you feel like if you were a F/A-18 pilot about launch off an aircraft carrier. Even the hydraulic sounds you would hear when you about launch reminded me of the catapults you would hear when the jets launched. I was super sad to hear that they had closed it down, because I really wanted to ride it one more time before moving back to the states. Having ridden it both versions of the coaster, the top hat was fun, but the loop was amazing, especially when you felt like you were going in slow motion. Fuji-Q is definitely a park I majorly recommend going if you are ever in Japan, especially now that they have a new boomerang type coaster.
I'm quite sure that with the Do-dodonpa refurbishment the launch didn't only increase in speed but also decresed in time from 1.8 to 1.6 seconds... wich just makes it even more insane xD
Reminds me of Dream World's Tower of Terror (Queensland, Australia) with its electronic acceleration, a decade before Superman The Ride. I was there when they were first testing it, and the Japanese park owner was standing there watching with a smile on his face. The sound of the ride I'll never forget. It was like a Tesla Coil from Red Alert charging up. You blasted out of the tunnel at high speed, sped through the park in a straight line, and straight up this huge tower, before falling back down again. Brilliant!
5:38 I have to correct you there cause it works the other way around. The central tank the pressure tank which shoots compressed air in the 4 cilinders on each side of the tower. Each cylinder has a piston which is connected to a cable, having the cart held by a cable on every side of the tower. You did got it correct that its using the cylinder pressure to weigh the cart. I've operated one of these rides for several seasons as my main So I got to know the mechanics of it quite well 😂
The video you made on Metroland reminded me of Crystal palace, which was an indoor amusement park in Atlantic Canada. You couldn't possibly make a video on that could you
I rode Dodonpa when I went to Japan in July 2018...the launch definitely felt like being rear-ended by a semi! One of the few coasters I felt genuine fear before riding, but was honestly a really cool experience~ I actually felt that Eejanaika is more dangerous...the inversions are very intense, and there are warnings about spine misalignment. I wasn't in my seat perfectly for my second go-round, and did have a little back pain afterwards lol.
Very glad I got the chance to ride it. I didn't know before I got on it what it was. I had ridden many launch coasters before and it put them all to shame. If you didn't get the chance to ride it think of the fastest launch coaster you have ridden. Now imagine riding it twice at the same time but with the other you occupying the same space in a parallel dimention where the sensations on your bodies are combined. Thats what the launch was like.
I almost got to ride Top Thrill Dragster back in 2018. Of course, it broke down for the day a few minutes before we were going to board it.. After an hour wait. Every time i went after that, it was either closed or had a huge wait. Then the accident happened..so I missed that opportunity. I am looking forward to riding Top Thrill 2 this year, though!
Same but back in 2006. Closed because of a thunderstorm then was broken the rest of the weekend. Never went back sadly and missed out. I did get to ride Disaster Transport so… there’s that. (Not the same level of cool I know…)
I live near the Utah park Lagoon and the Drop Towers there are great. Utah has a ton of engineers because so many aerospace companies are here and the universities have world class engineering degrees. We end up with a lot of offshoot engineering companies
Weird thing is that when I heard this coaster's name, I thought it would be themed to Tenshinhan from Dragon Ball (considering it's a skill he and the Crane School uses). Guess I now know where Toriyama got the name for the technique now. Thanks for the history of the term on top of the coaster history
I've watched so many of your videos (possibly all of them I'm not sure), so hearing you pop off about the launch speeds had me howling. I love Rita, but the dis really made me chuckle.Definitely my new favourite video of yours (except the smiler video, although drastically different tones). Would love to hear more unhinged rants ngl.
Great video! Thankfully I've been on Stealth and Maxx Force so can say I've definitely ridden the fastest accelerating coaster. Even though Maxx Force didn't feel that fast.
I never got to ride this one but I did ride Hypersonic XL. It was a truly weird experience - it felt like my brain was a second behind what was actually happening. Right after the launch it looked like the track just ended, but then I realized we were on the vertical tower. But by the time I registered that we were going down, and before I could catch up we hit the brake.. I think it must have been like that for most people as everyone looked terrified right before the launch and ended up laughing hysterically at the brake like WTF just happened. :D
The launch took my breath away. Top hat happened a bit too quickly, then you get a few moments to consider WTF just happened before it re-enters the station. Loved it in 2010.
Hey, I've actually been on Maxx Force! I went with my kids a couple of years ago for Halloween. I grew up here, and Great America has been my local theme park since it was called "Marriott's" Great America.
Hadn't heard it was closed permanently yet, and while not quite unexpected, still sad. Have been to Japan many times now, and going to Fuji Q was still on my list.....but I left it out of recent trips just because I wanted to wait until Do-Dodonpa would be reopened....
Before we got the Space Shot here, we had a drop of doom much like the Lex Luthor one. Its indoors though so it has a neat feature where the roof is extended to a custom height with a windowed skylight dome. Always enjoyed catching rays but on hot sunny days that skylight would heat up something fierce & made us regret eating beforehand
Yet again, another great video. For me, the one that got away was almost Superman at Magic Mountain but I finally rode it. We had annual passes and every time we went, it was closed. I think because of the cost of running it and maintaining it, they hardly ever turn it on. Other then that, I can't think of one that I'm disappointed that I missed. I thought about going on X2 but it was closed the last time we went and I wasn't really looking forward to it because of all the spinning
I rode Do-dodonpa back when it had the top hat, but I didn't know they'd recently closed it permanently. Only coaster I've been on where they make you remove all your watches, jewelry & any footwear before you board the ride vehicle. They were ultra safety conscious!
Hey for anyone sensitive to jumpscares, starting at 14:00 there's an ad for the coaster that features people being launched toward the camera very suddenly in a way that can be startling if you're not expecting it. I don't think it's meant to be a jumpscare but it did startle me for a second so just wanted to mention it for anyone for whom that sort of thing might be a problem
Great video as always. Keep up the high quality content. Got the Do Dodonpa song stuck in my head now 🤣🤣 Such a shame they could not sort the issues with it.
My bucket list coaster was The Beast. I remember seeing on Travel Channel shows in the early 2000s. Finally Finally crossed it off my list last July! The night ride with lightning in the far distance may be my favorite coaster experience ever. Not necessarily my #1 favorite coaster but so worth it and very high up on my list. Not sure which is next on the bucket list but I've only ever been to US parks and Canada's Wonderland.
I got a chance to ride The Beast with my dad when I was a kid. I was amazed how it just seemed to go on and on and I had never experienced anything like it. That coaster and day is now a treasured memory.
no but seriusly the ending speaks to me, I had do-dodonpa, top thrill dragster and kingda-ka all on my bucket list.... now I feel like ive gotta rush to america to ride kingda-ka before it closes because who the hell knows when that will be lol
If you ever find the time, would you consider making a video on places like Mount Olympus or Noah's Ark in the Wisconsin Dells? I haven't been able to find any historical videos about either, and it's my home state 😢
I loved this. BTW I rode Stealth in early November 2019 and Maxx Force in early June 2022, and (it was my 4th favourite coaster in the park too) I've been told that Stealth's improvement happened LONG before I visited. Is that true? Thanks for posting!
rode dododonpa a few years ago. the launch was insane. the rest of the ride was very bumpy though and gave me a headache. very sad to hear of its closure
I found out about its closure last year after booking Japan for October, which is sad because I never thought I'd get to go fuji Q in my life, then I saw it had been closed for 2 years. But it was a cool sight to see :D
Rode it when the injuries starting getting reported in 2020, and it was starting to run like crap (compared to my first rides, went from a top 15 to a bottom 5 with how much it hurt).
Watching this video I've come to realize just how lucky I was to get a ride on Top Thrill Dragster during my one and so far only trip to Cedar Point in 2019. There were times I thought the wait was too long, but stuck it out in the queue anyway.
"Air Powered Vertical Coaster looks too intense for me" -EDIT: YES LANCE!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I was like there is no way he's in this. I've ridden that coaster and it's slow as sh^t. Although I could see a breaking bones similarity. Great Vid as always Mate!!!
s&s's space shot at adventureland was one of the first 'thrill' rides I remember riding. I had no idea how significant that model was for coaster-building as a whole!
I went to Fuji-Q for the first time in May 2024 and didn't realize until I got to the park that Do-Dodonpa was permanently closed. Very sad that I didn't get the opportunity to break my bones, but all of the other coasters at the park were still worth the trip. Eejanaika is my new favorite coaster.
I've been on both versions of this ride. When you got blasted out of the tunnel it sure felt like you got pushed hard in the chest but man it was great!
I went to japan in 2019 and regret not visiting, but then again at the same time I’m one of those people who has scoliosis and goes on coasters so I’m kinda glad I never went on it 😅 only thing that’s stopping me from visiting again is it’s such a pain getting from Tokyo to Fuji q and you can only go by coach :( I got to go on thunder dolphin though and that was amazing
I laughed so hard at the signage strongpoint joke. Even if you didn’t mean what I interpreted, England does signage horribly! Ask any cabbie in Leeds to confirm. Another great video. I particularly enjoy watching because a painful neurological disorder keeps me riding coasters. Thanks again for amusing me while I wait on the NHS. British humour is better….
This coaster was on my bucket list! Sucks that it's leaving, but one of my bucket list coasters is Steel Vengeance. I have to make my way to Cedar Point one day
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Team Stealth or Maxx Force....?
What are your bucket list rides around the world?
The Simpsons Ride. Just because
Probably Expedition GeForce it looks like a top 5 coaster in the world
Top thrill.
1. A proper woodie like The Voyage. Being from the UK, yet to ride a decent one. Stampeda is not the one.
2. RMC Single rail.
3. Any RMC i havent ridden yet. Only got Zadra and Untamed creds so far.
US trip is required.
my bucket list rides are
dive machine
4d coaster
tilt coaster
flying coaster
suspending swing coaster(arrow suspended coaster).
i live in TX and there was an arrow suspended coaster til astro world closed :.(
but we did get a dive so i got that marked off, and we should get a tilt soon but it got delayed twice now so itll be 2025 hopefully. i dont count free spins as 4d coasters.
Man, Japan has some amazing marketing folks. I know this is a funny takeaway from a video about roller coasters, but that ad with the chanting and the people being flung towards the camera really sells the idea of the ride in a fun, funny, exciting way.
The park has some incredible commercials. I highly enjoyed watching them when researching
The animated Japanese woodblock print style was amazing too! Top shelf stuff.
I watched some of their commercials and its safe to say i laughed my ass off with at least one of them
@@ExpeditionThemeParkMy favourite you showed was the girl seeing her grandfather in heaven because the vertical tower was so high.
Agreed. I enjoyed those ads. Imaginative, quirky, funny. Good marketing. Shame about the product.
Your arguments at the end sound like a true coaster enthusiast trying to make a point 😂 Im lovin it
has to be done!
Your comments, at the start, make no sense. Also, it's *I'm, not Im. It's lovin', not lovin. End all sentences with a period. You need to learn several things before expressing an opinion here.
@@clvrswineclassic internet smartass. This is RUclips lol where do you think we are?
Can't argue with the signs
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If the replacement attraction isn't called "Actual Super Death Speed Coaster" I will be disappointed.
Yeah.
Fuji Q does have a reputation to uphold.
"Breakneck speed" needs to be somewhere in the tagline too
@@JohnnyTromboner Reminds me of part of Team Rocket's alternate motto: "Bringing Chaos at a breakneck pace!"
We expect you to ride it. Because if they get it right, you WON'T be disappointed. Heheeheh.
After hearing the "Do-Don-Pa" chant/tune, I was waiting for the
"Buddy, you're a boy, make a big noise
Playing in the street, gonna be a big man someday
You got mud on your face, you big disgrace
Kicking your can all over the place, singin' "
❤❤
Big same. Thought I was the only one thinking of Queen's We Will Rock You.
So I'm not the only person who got those vibes hearing that!
Big Queen fan!! Been to see the stage show We Will Rock You twice, took my 14 year old Son the 2nd time, he was 10 months old the first time I saw it lol, would go again tomorrow if I could ❤️
Definitely not the only one.
All I heard was Tien from Dragon Ball Z
Do-Dodonpa is now the defunct coaster I wish I rode the most. That launch would've been insane!
Its probably the best defunct coaster of all time (other than possibly moonsalut scramble)
@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od along with volcano the blast coaster and son of beast
@michael7054 volcano was mid (hot take I know) and son of beast is probably my least favorite defunct credit
@@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od ok
Unfortunately, it may have actually violated OSHA regulations, and was thus unfit to operate. However, the park continued to lie to people until they found the perfect excuse to absolve themselves of guilt and remorse, with the rollercoaster being scrapped entirely and letting nature reclaim the land.
This was the only rollercoaster I've been on where I actually blanked out for half a second during the launch phase. There are instructions all over the ride telling the rider to not lean forward at all and to have your hands on the arm rest before and during the launch. Those injuries were definitely caused by not following instructions.
Could be!
Yeah no. The issues were def not the launch. It was the turn with those horrible tires.
I think if we want to make a coaster with this acceleration again, the launch system must included headrest and back switches, until all occupants pressed their head and back firmly on the switches, it wouldn't launch.
That's the only way I think will make it safe.
Sounds like there was significant inconsistencies with actual launch speed so I don’t think you can reasonably say rider error.
@@worawatli8952 I think we forgot for a time that engineering isn’t the only limitation of roller coasters. We have to consider the limitations of the human body if we continue to innovate and push these boundaries.
Having rode Do-Donpa in 2013 one thing I can say is the seats in the more modern trains might be a reason. When I rode the seat back was very straight and designed so you leaned back into it to brace your neck and spine. The more modern seats appear bucket style, which may constrict movement to dissipate energy. (I was back row so this might be a skewed perspective)
Amazing ride when I went, literally like being shot from a cannon. You go from nothing to blitz so fast you can't scream. The top hat was also mental, despite being around 118kg at the time, I still leapt way out of my seat, to the point I was ready to re-enact the worst of Theme Park on a 90's pc XD
Or re-enact Carol Flores' dramatic ride exit from Colossus (Magic Mountain,) circa 1978?
I got a chance to ride this in 2014!! the launch was actually crazy it felt like a bowling ball blasted from a cannon straight into my chest!! my friend and I were in shock when we got off lol we were not prepared, the cute mascot videos that played during the line were incredibly deceiving
Idk how, as a coaster enthusiast, I missed the news of dododonpa closing permanently, but I am entirely devastated to hear about it by seeing a video posted by expedition extinct. 😭 What a jarring video to receive on my feed. 😭😭😭
I love your dedication to using that clip of Desperado in so many of your videos. It always makes me crack up.
I agree.
Please don't ever change your intro, that theme park music is just too good
Hahahahaha agreed!
I went on this in 2004 and it didn't feel any faster than any other launch coaster I'd been on. I put this down to the fact that it had very comfy sports car type seats. The only terrifying thing at this park was the horror hospital.
it didn't feel any faster to me either on the account I passed out.
@@Bowling_Dude😂😂😂😂😂
omg the horror hospital! I am still scarred from that experience lol
It’s not really any faster. The acceleration is what packs the punch.
That is by far the best quality footage of Moonsault Scramble i have seen, you can really tell how fast it was, over 6 gs i think. Crazy for the early 1980s. Thanks!
I can imagine Defunctland and Theme Park Crazy scrambling to finish their scripts
😝😆😁
I grew up in japan 20 years ago and visited fujiQ a lot. I was always too scared to ride ドドンパ and would go on Fujiyama instead. After moving to the US I always regretted not riding this...... until now.
I rode dododonpa a couple of times in 2019 and had no idea there was any danger on it. The first time I went on I was on my own and I was shocked by the power of the launch.
After riding the other coasters in the park I went back for seconds and met another tourist and convinced them to buy a fast pass and we rode it together. While waiting for the launch the other person was turned talking to me and I said to them "you probably want to put your head back for this" and a few seconds later we were shot out of the tunnel!
I dont doubt that someone could get injured if they were positioned awkwardly during the launch
This is the best video yet. Seriously. It’s so funny. Inside jokes. Hidden jokes. Just for you jokes. Just for us jokes
Unrelated to the video, but let me say that the little ditty that plays during your intro makes me bob my head in delight. No broken bones here /lh
Damn I’m sad I never get to experience this again, I went on back in 2018 and it had still stayed in my top 3 coasters since
least you got to ride once!
6:25 missed opportunity to add that desparodo gag
stay till the very end.
@@ExpeditionThemePark it made me giggle
When you reach my age, this is as close as you want to get to bone breaking rides! Ha ha thanks for the video.
I’m too old and too wide now to ride -anything-. What I wouldn’t give to have my old bony ass back so I could break a bone on a ride instead of from passing out and falling down all the time. I got tickled when he talked about “waaay back in the 80’s” like it was some prehistoric time.
@@fxbear I hear you.
@@fxbear For him, it probably *is* a prehistoric time. 😀
@@fxbear The start of the 1980s was nearly half a century ago😭
Thank you for doing this roller coaster and also for talking about Fuji-Q Highland. Some roller coaster enthusiasts forget about this park a lot in their videos but happy you did it. This was one of my favorite roller coasters at Fuji-Q, when I lived in Japan. That launch was really fast, it made you feel like if you were a F/A-18 pilot about launch off an aircraft carrier. Even the hydraulic sounds you would hear when you about launch reminded me of the catapults you would hear when the jets launched. I was super sad to hear that they had closed it down, because I really wanted to ride it one more time before moving back to the states. Having ridden it both versions of the coaster, the top hat was fun, but the loop was amazing, especially when you felt like you were going in slow motion. Fuji-Q is definitely a park I majorly recommend going if you are ever in Japan, especially now that they have a new boomerang type coaster.
Insane quality as usual. Always find yous videos fascinating and well put together 😊
I'm quite sure that with the Do-dodonpa refurbishment the launch didn't only increase in speed but also decresed in time from 1.8 to 1.6 seconds... wich just makes it even more insane xD
Reminds me of Dream World's Tower of Terror (Queensland, Australia) with its electronic acceleration, a decade before Superman The Ride. I was there when they were first testing it, and the Japanese park owner was standing there watching with a smile on his face. The sound of the ride I'll never forget. It was like a Tesla Coil from Red Alert charging up. You blasted out of the tunnel at high speed, sped through the park in a straight line, and straight up this huge tower, before falling back down again. Brilliant!
5:38 I have to correct you there cause it works the other way around. The central tank the pressure tank which shoots compressed air in the 4 cilinders on each side of the tower. Each cylinder has a piston which is connected to a cable, having the cart held by a cable on every side of the tower. You did got it correct that its using the cylinder pressure to weigh the cart.
I've operated one of these rides for several seasons as my main So I got to know the mechanics of it quite well 😂
I guess the real fastest accelerating coaster is the friends we made along the way.
That’s the answer
That's what she said
The video you made on Metroland reminded me of Crystal palace, which was an indoor amusement park in Atlantic Canada. You couldn't possibly make a video on that could you
The Ultimate was my version of Dododonpa that I never got to experience but I always wanted to.
thats insanely viral man!! congratiousoinsls.
I rode Dodonpa when I went to Japan in July 2018...the launch definitely felt like being rear-ended by a semi! One of the few coasters I felt genuine fear before riding, but was honestly a really cool experience~ I actually felt that Eejanaika is more dangerous...the inversions are very intense, and there are warnings about spine misalignment. I wasn't in my seat perfectly for my second go-round, and did have a little back pain afterwards lol.
you went on it in 2028!?!?!?
@@ParasocialCatgirl lol 2018
@@hannah_red aww, had my hopes up for a moment there...
Very glad I got the chance to ride it. I didn't know before I got on it what it was. I had ridden many launch coasters before and it put them all to shame. If you didn't get the chance to ride it think of the fastest launch coaster you have ridden. Now imagine riding it twice at the same time but with the other you occupying the same space in a parallel dimention where the sensations on your bodies are combined. Thats what the launch was like.
14:46 The updated launch was actually 0-112 in 1.56 seconds. They made it faster, and launched you in a shorter amount of time.
I almost got to ride Top Thrill Dragster back in 2018. Of course, it broke down for the day a few minutes before we were going to board it.. After an hour wait. Every time i went after that, it was either closed or had a huge wait. Then the accident happened..so I missed that opportunity. I am looking forward to riding Top Thrill 2 this year, though!
Same but back in 2006. Closed because of a thunderstorm then was broken the rest of the weekend. Never went back sadly and missed out. I did get to ride Disaster Transport so… there’s that. (Not the same level of cool I know…)
Never did I expect that the Drop Tower style of ride had Utah roots.
Utah is actually a hub for rollercoaster manufacturing and engineering
@@chuck4714 I've lived here most of my life and I had no idea.
I live near the Utah park Lagoon and the Drop Towers there are great.
Utah has a ton of engineers because so many aerospace companies are here and the universities have world class engineering degrees. We end up with a lot of offshoot engineering companies
Weird thing is that when I heard this coaster's name, I thought it would be themed to Tenshinhan from Dragon Ball (considering it's a skill he and the Crane School uses). Guess I now know where Toriyama got the name for the technique now. Thanks for the history of the term on top of the coaster history
I've watched so many of your videos (possibly all of them I'm not sure), so hearing you pop off about the launch speeds had me howling. I love Rita, but the dis really made me chuckle.Definitely my new favourite video of yours (except the smiler video, although drastically different tones). Would love to hear more unhinged rants ngl.
Great video!
Thankfully I've been on Stealth and Maxx Force so can say I've definitely ridden the fastest accelerating coaster. Even though Maxx Force didn't feel that fast.
I never got to ride this one but I did ride Hypersonic XL. It was a truly weird experience - it felt like my brain was a second behind what was actually happening. Right after the launch it looked like the track just ended, but then I realized we were on the vertical tower. But by the time I registered that we were going down, and before I could catch up we hit the brake.. I think it must have been like that for most people as everyone looked terrified right before the launch and ended up laughing hysterically at the brake like WTF just happened. :D
The launch took my breath away. Top hat happened a bit too quickly, then you get a few moments to consider WTF just happened before it re-enters the station. Loved it in 2010.
Hey, I've actually been on Maxx Force! I went with my kids a couple of years ago for Halloween. I grew up here, and Great America has been my local theme park since it was called "Marriott's" Great America.
Sam, I was waiting for the Lance clip. You never disappoint! Is Nemesis Reborn a new coaster cred?
Hadn't heard it was closed permanently yet, and while not quite unexpected, still sad. Have been to Japan many times now, and going to Fuji Q was still on my list.....but I left it out of recent trips just because I wanted to wait until Do-Dodonpa would be reopened....
RIP, Do-Dodonpa. You will be missed!
Yet another great video good sir!🤘🏼
22:04 - I'M SORRY WHAT. Who thinks Rita is BETTER than Stealth? That's absolute insanity.
it is true! people do
I've only ever seen* Rita in person, not the others, so it clearly must be Rita!
* Yea, i was too young to actually go on it.
Having never been on Stealth I can confidently say Rita is better.
I've been on both and Rita is ten times better the launch is still pretty powerful and the rest of the layout makes up for it
Having not been either of them I'm going to assume Rita is faster because it has "Queen of Speed" in the name.
Just watching the intro sequence alone deserves a sub haha. Can tell I'll enjoy this channel.
Awesome video! Unfortunately i didn't get to experience this coaster either 😢
Thank you and same!
@@ExpeditionThemePark no problem!
Before we got the Space Shot here, we had a drop of doom much like the Lex Luthor one. Its indoors though so it has a neat feature where the roof is extended to a custom height with a windowed skylight dome. Always enjoyed catching rays but on hot sunny days that skylight would heat up something fierce & made us regret eating beforehand
Some "Expedition" whatever decals that match the shirts would be dope as hell
The old Top Fuel Dragster at Cedar Point had the craziest acceleration I’ve ever experienced. I never there was something faster.
Yet again, another great video.
For me, the one that got away was almost Superman at Magic Mountain but I finally rode it. We had annual passes and every time we went, it was closed. I think because of the cost of running it and maintaining it, they hardly ever turn it on. Other then that, I can't think of one that I'm disappointed that I missed. I thought about going on X2 but it was closed the last time we went and I wasn't really looking forward to it because of all the spinning
I rode Do-dodonpa back when it had the top hat, but I didn't know they'd recently closed it permanently. Only coaster I've been on where they make you remove all your watches, jewelry & any footwear before you board the ride vehicle. They were ultra safety conscious!
Good instructions.
Hey for anyone sensitive to jumpscares, starting at 14:00 there's an ad for the coaster that features people being launched toward the camera very suddenly in a way that can be startling if you're not expecting it. I don't think it's meant to be a jumpscare but it did startle me for a second so just wanted to mention it for anyone for whom that sort of thing might be a problem
Great video as always. Keep up the high quality content. Got the Do Dodonpa song stuck in my head now 🤣🤣
Such a shame they could not sort the issues with it.
My bucket list coaster was The Beast. I remember seeing on Travel Channel shows in the early 2000s. Finally Finally crossed it off my list last July! The night ride with lightning in the far distance may be my favorite coaster experience ever. Not necessarily my #1 favorite coaster but so worth it and very high up on my list. Not sure which is next on the bucket list but I've only ever been to US parks and Canada's Wonderland.
I got a chance to ride The Beast with my dad when I was a kid. I was amazed how it just seemed to go on and on and I had never experienced anything like it. That coaster and day is now a treasured memory.
no but seriusly the ending speaks to me, I had do-dodonpa, top thrill dragster and kingda-ka all on my bucket list.... now I feel like ive gotta rush to america to ride kingda-ka before it closes because who the hell knows when that will be lol
If you ever find the time, would you consider making a video on places like Mount Olympus or Noah's Ark in the Wisconsin Dells? I haven't been able to find any historical videos about either, and it's my home state 😢
Great video!
I loved this. BTW I rode Stealth in early November 2019 and Maxx Force in early June 2022, and (it was my 4th favourite coaster in the park too) I've been told that Stealth's improvement happened LONG before I visited. Is that true? Thanks for posting!
Team Stealth here!
rode dododonpa a few years ago. the launch was insane. the rest of the ride was very bumpy though and gave me a headache. very sad to hear of its closure
I found out about its closure last year after booking Japan for October, which is sad because I never thought I'd get to go fuji Q in my life, then I saw it had been closed for 2 years. But it was a cool sight to see :D
Awesome video as usual!
Have been to Fuji Q many times and have ridden Do Do (with the loop) several times and yes it was scary hard on the body
I like how this dangerous high speed rollercoaster had a name that made it sound like a chubby Pokemon
I really liked you using a song featured in the Peaks of Yore soundtrack!
Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point was fun and now there's a new one called Top Thrill 2.
can't wait to ride it!
so glad I got to ride this one in 2017 : D. no injuries!
Rode it when the injuries starting getting reported in 2020, and it was starting to run like crap (compared to my first rides, went from a top 15 to a bottom 5 with how much it hurt).
Watching this video I've come to realize just how lucky I was to get a ride on Top Thrill Dragster during my one and so far only trip to Cedar Point in 2019. There were times I thought the wait was too long, but stuck it out in the queue anyway.
So sad to see this coaster go, we were hoping to be there within the next couple years!
Same!
lmao at the energetic confidence, you can really tell these are strong opinions 😆
"Air Powered Vertical Coaster looks too intense for me"
-EDIT: YES LANCE!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I was like there is no way he's in this. I've ridden that coaster and it's slow as sh^t. Although I could see a breaking bones similarity. Great Vid as always Mate!!!
Nice job. Great channel
Thanks so much
My favorite “launch” is still Hulk at Universal. Especially that first surprise ride. It’s very unique, and a fantastic coaster.
I missed this one. Every year I think about going to fuji q but just didn't for many reasons. Mostly because it isn't easy to get to without driving.
Highway buses from Tokyo are very frequent, and dump you off right by the park entrance.
(cue slow Unexpectancy 3)
R.I.P the Thrust Air Coaster
2001-2024
You will be missed.
Planning our second Japan trip next year and Fuji A is on the list. Shame about Dodonpa but bit fishy about those injuries 😥 Fujiyama here I come!!
Okay that end bit killed me.
Damn, I was really looking forward to one day going to Japan and riding do-dodonpa
s&s's space shot at adventureland was one of the first 'thrill' rides I remember riding. I had no idea how significant that model was for coaster-building as a whole!
Although I never rode it , it’s special to me because I won an Afterburn wheel because I knew it as the answer to a trivial question at Carowinds.
I went to Fuji-Q for the first time in May 2024 and didn't realize until I got to the park that Do-Dodonpa was permanently closed. Very sad that I didn't get the opportunity to break my bones, but all of the other coasters at the park were still worth the trip. Eejanaika is my new favorite coaster.
This is sad news, this ride was on my bucket list!
Do a history video of Goliath at Six Flags New England!
I've been on both versions of this ride. When you got blasted out of the tunnel it sure felt like you got pushed hard in the chest but man it was great!
Also I'm still alive if you can believe it.
I went to japan in 2019 and regret not visiting, but then again at the same time I’m one of those people who has scoliosis and goes on coasters so I’m kinda glad I never went on it 😅 only thing that’s stopping me from visiting again is it’s such a pain getting from Tokyo to Fuji q and you can only go by coach :( I got to go on thunder dolphin though and that was amazing
11:15 We will, we will Rock You!
I commented the same thing
Did anyone else get the "We Will Rock You" vibes from the tune/chant?
Let's see.
6 minute mark - WHAT, NO LANCE?
I didn't leave disappointed. Bravo.
aha has to be done!
Why do I love these videos ?!
Idk their mid
I laughed so hard at the signage strongpoint joke. Even if you didn’t mean what I interpreted, England does signage horribly! Ask any cabbie in Leeds to confirm. Another great video. I particularly enjoy watching because a painful neurological disorder keeps me riding coasters. Thanks again for amusing me while I wait on the NHS. British humour is better….
Brings a new meaning to "back breaking"
Ride Maxx Force and you will change your mind. I can't even breath during the launch it's so insane.
Exactly. Never felt a launch in my life like Maxx Force. Your soul literally leaves your body.
Just rode it did the first time last weekend and that launch was awesome
Great vid!
This coaster was on my bucket list! Sucks that it's leaving, but one of my bucket list coasters is Steel Vengeance. I have to make my way to Cedar Point one day
I love how it just unanimously became ‘Super Death Speed Rollercoaster’ to the GP
Are you going to do a video for Nemesis Reborn?
寂しくなるよドドドンパ, thanks for another great Expedition!