What’s Your Favorite GCI and Which One is the BEST?! Leave a comment and let’s get the debate going 🙌🏻 Also, I wanted to personally thank the creators of the POV’s in this video. It was tough to find appropriate video footage for many of these rides. thank you all 🧡
Gci is overall a great manufacturer. They have now found out who they are and how to make a good woodie, yet their old ones provide excellent new RMC hybrids. It’s a win win for everyone
Its crazy to see the maintenance side between park companies. Almost every ride at six flags was rougher than most and especially the ones in china. Then theres the glossy smooth povs from cedar fair parks. I have to say cedar fair does a dang good job maintaining their rides
Love this compilation! I’m mostly probably gonna like Ghostrider and Mystic Timbers the most they look really good can’t wait to get rides on both upcoming.
This video made me realize the GCIs I like are like Batman clones. I prefer the compact crazy twisters. I'm not a fan of GCI out and back or drawn out coasters I prefer CCI / GGI versions of those but their compact twisters are incredible. Some of them like Thunderhead and G-Striker are so relentless I love them!
It's amazing how GCI once were clearly inferior to CCI and Gravity Group but now they are building better coasters than the ones CCI built and some of them better than Gravity Group. GCI has had an amazing and continuously improving run ever since they started their business in 1994.
Crazy to see how this manufacturer changed so much overtime, from making rough, boring rides, to making some of the best wood coasters out there. Haven’t been on any of there rides as I only have 27 credits but hope to go to Hershey soon!
Lightning Racer is my 3rd favorite woodie I've ridden. Now I've only rode 6 woodies, but it's still a great ride. Just a bit rough, but not enough to be uncomfortable.
Their style remained the same since the first coaster, with some exceptions of course. Imo they should keep building twister layouts and less out an back stuff
Look I got to ride ghost rider in 2000 when it was running like a dream, the original trackwork and PTC trains, and I got a couple front row rides and 5 back row rides, the last which was at the end of the night in pitch black and it was out of control. Honestly my friend and I were just breathless by the end. I've ridden a few GCI woodies and everything I rode after that just didn't compare for me. BUT.. I haven't ridden two of the cedar fair GCI's - I rode wildcat in 2001 when was still smooth, Roar and both parks in the opening year as that year was a 28 state road trip from west to east then north and back, Gwazi both sides, Lightning racer when it was new and racing, thunderhead, a few in europe, nothing comes close to GR.. GR is long and has everything.. The only wood coaster I liked better was Voyage and again, not a GCI. My third favourite coaster of the lot I rode was wild one but that's an old relocated coaster. Phoenix was ok (overrated), twister was ok (overrated) but it's entirely possible they weren't running that well that afternoon on the two rides we had on each (one in front, one in back). Again not GCIs but better than almost all GCIs. I don't consider GR a GCI cause all they did was retrack, reprofile ONE drop slightly and remove a trim that wasn't there to begin with. It's a CCI coaster and the layout shows. Villain was pretty good in 2001, another CCI, Boss the next year I think it was was great when new, I just didn't like GCI. HOWEVER, the ones in China look insane. They are much more reminiscent of a good CCI layout, but even longer.. they still have their twists but they are chock full of airtime, and I actually want to take a trip to China just to ride their wood coasters now. I never thought I'd say that about any GCI!
Really enjoyed this compilation!!! Would love to see more of these type of videos!! Hitting Busch Gardens for first time in like 15 years next week!! Last time I was there, Alpengeist newest coaster, lol
Kinda crazy to think that we see coasters like Roar as 'old' nowadays, but they must have been considered as pretty extraordinary when they opened. That definitely looked like some sideways airtime too on Roar, under the canopy towards the end. Kinda a shame that Six Flags like to put copycat rides in most of their parks.
Wood coaster at Knight Valley and Python in Bamboo Forest are the two best, with Ghostrider coming in #3rd since it was just a GCI re-track and not a GCI original. I've ridden Ghostrider but I've not yet been to China. But since I've ridden Ghostrider: I can say it's much better than Wicker Man AND Apocalypse, the 2 other GCI's I've ridden.
I’ve been on 18 of these and I’ll get my 19th this summer. A few weeks ago I stood and watched Bombay Express test, and talked to ride ops who’d ridden it, but of course I couldn’t ride. :-(
Ngl I prefer the out and back ones bc I feel like they have more airtime on them and they can be more crazier then the compact ones I mean look at mystic Timbers (my fav gci) it has some very good sold airtime on like every hill and it’s very snappy which is what I love abt it
How are we counting? Z Force/Flashback is technically B&Ms first coaster. Yes it says Intamin on RCDB but B&M designed it while they both worked for Giovanola
@@cb_styx3392 never said that, just that GCIs don't make great RMCs... which (unless you build a lift like 1.5x the original height of said GCI) still remains true
For a moment, for the length of time of the video, I thought you might do some history on GCI, have some insight, but it is just POV from a privileged kid now even 25, so make content, not lists and show us how rich your family is
@@CoasterHorizons I’ll edit my post to make it perfect for you, I seek out coaster sites, for opinions and analysis, it’s great the kid has been able to go to every state and rack up credits, before that age of 25. Bravo, the normal people can’t do that. Airtime thrills, Tim tracker, rix flix, super enthusiased, the DIS, Disney food Blog, WDWNT They create content, so defend all you want, this video does nothing, and until the kid can figure out how to make content, this channel will stay where it is, and mommy and daddy can keep paying the bill.
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What’s Your Favorite GCI and Which One is the BEST?! Leave a comment and let’s get the debate going 🙌🏻
Also, I wanted to personally thank the creators of the POV’s in this video. It was tough to find appropriate video footage for many of these rides. thank you all 🧡
My favorite is Gwazi.
I have only ridden one.
Prowler
Then thunderhead
I havent been on one yet but I hope I can do White Lightning on a future trip to Orlando, as a only live about 2 and a half hours away.
Ghost rider
Prowler at WOF
Gci is overall a great manufacturer. They have now found out who they are and how to make a good woodie, yet their old ones provide excellent new RMC hybrids. It’s a win win for everyone
Its crazy to see the maintenance side between park companies. Almost every ride at six flags was rougher than most and especially the ones in china. Then theres the glossy smooth povs from cedar fair parks. I have to say cedar fair does a dang good job maintaining their rides
Love this compilation! I’m mostly probably gonna like Ghostrider and Mystic Timbers the most they look really good can’t wait to get rides on both upcoming.
0:05 Wildcat
1:11 Roar
2:25 Roar
3:32 Gwazi
4:38 Lightning racer
5:58 Ozark wildcat
6:51 Thunder head
7:56 Thunderbird
9:00 Kentucky rumbler
10:04 Rengade
11:05 Troy
12:13 American thunder
13:13 El toro
14:11 Prowler
15:13 Apocalypse
16:16 Joris en de draak
17:18 Wood coaster
18:52 Wodan timbur coaster
19:56 Gold striker
20:57 White lightning
21:44 Python
23:20 Ghostrider
24:58 Heidi the ride
25:48 InvadR
26:42 Mystic timbers
27:51 Great desert-rally
28:53 Jungle dragon
30:15 Wicker man
31:20 Wilkotak
32:11 Texas stingray
33:16 Roaring timbers
34:24 Bombay express
This video made me realize the GCIs I like are like Batman clones. I prefer the compact crazy twisters. I'm not a fan of GCI out and back or drawn out coasters I prefer CCI / GGI versions of those but their compact twisters are incredible. Some of them like Thunderhead and G-Striker are so relentless I love them!
It's amazing how GCI once were clearly inferior to CCI and Gravity Group but now they are building better coasters than the ones CCI built and some of them better than Gravity Group. GCI has had an amazing and continuously improving run ever since they started their business in 1994.
Amazing manufacturer!
I am so excited to ride some more of these soon. R.I.P. Gwazi
0:05 Wildcat (HP)
1:11 Roar (SFA)
2:23 Roar (SFDK)
3:31 Gwazi (BGT)
4:38 Lightning Racer (HP)
5:58 Ozark Wildcat (Celebration City)
6:51 Thunderhead (Dollywood)
7:56 Thunderbird (Powerland)
9:00 Kentucky Rumbler (Beech Bend)
10:04 Renegade (VF)
11:06 Troy (Toverland)
12:13 American Thunder (SFSTL)
13:13 El Toro (Freizeitpark Plohn)
14:11 Prowler (WOF)
15:12 Apocalypse the Ride (SFMM)
16:15 Joris en de Draak (Efteling)
17:17 Wood Coaster (Knight Valley)
18:56 Wodan Timbur Coaster (Europa Park)
19:53 Gold Striker (CGA)
20:56 White Lightning (FSA)
21:45 Python in Bamboo Forest (Nanchang Sunac Land)
23:28 GhostRider (KBF)
24:59 Heidi the Ride (Plopsaland de Panne)
25:50 InvadR (BGW)
26:42 Mystic Timbers (KI)
27:52 Great Desert Rally (Happy Valley Chengdu
28:53 Jungle Dragon (Happy Valley Chongqing)
30:14 Wicker Man (Alton Towers)
31:20 Wilkotak (Majaland Kownaty)
32:11 Texas Stingray (SWSA)
33:16 Roaring Timbers (SunWorld Hon Thom Nature Park)
34:25 Bombay Express (Bollywood Parks Dubai)
Crazy to see how this manufacturer changed so much overtime, from making rough, boring rides, to making some of the best wood coasters out there. Haven’t been on any of there rides as I only have 27 credits but hope to go to Hershey soon!
Wildcat is okay, but Lightning Racer is a lot of fun!
Lightning Racer is my 3rd favorite woodie I've ridden. Now I've only rode 6 woodies, but it's still a great ride. Just a bit rough, but not enough to be uncomfortable.
@@CoasterJam18 just rode lightning racer yesterday and it is super fun one of my favorite wood coasters
Hope you got to hersheypark because now it’s an rmc
funny thing is,one of the older gci,the german El toro,is one of the smoothest wooden coasters(to me atleast)
a wise man once said: "If the hill doesn't have airtime, don"t make it."
Their style remained the same since the first coaster, with some exceptions of course. Imo they should keep building twister layouts and less out an back stuff
I agree, GCI specializes in twister layouts
Look I got to ride ghost rider in 2000 when it was running like a dream, the original trackwork and PTC trains, and I got a couple front row rides and 5 back row rides, the last which was at the end of the night in pitch black and it was out of control. Honestly my friend and I were just breathless by the end. I've ridden a few GCI woodies and everything I rode after that just didn't compare for me. BUT.. I haven't ridden two of the cedar fair GCI's - I rode wildcat in 2001 when was still smooth, Roar and both parks in the opening year as that year was a 28 state road trip from west to east then north and back, Gwazi both sides, Lightning racer when it was new and racing, thunderhead, a few in europe, nothing comes close to GR.. GR is long and has everything..
The only wood coaster I liked better was Voyage and again, not a GCI.
My third favourite coaster of the lot I rode was wild one but that's an old relocated coaster. Phoenix was ok (overrated), twister was ok (overrated) but it's entirely possible they weren't running that well that afternoon on the two rides we had on each (one in front, one in back). Again not GCIs but better than almost all GCIs.
I don't consider GR a GCI cause all they did was retrack, reprofile ONE drop slightly and remove a trim that wasn't there to begin with. It's a CCI coaster and the layout shows. Villain was pretty good in 2001, another CCI, Boss the next year I think it was was great when new, I just didn't like GCI.
HOWEVER, the ones in China look insane. They are much more reminiscent of a good CCI layout, but even longer.. they still have their twists but they are chock full of airtime, and I actually want to take a trip to China just to ride their wood coasters now. I never thought I'd say that about any GCI!
Roaring Timbers looks incredible with this drop and theese bankings !
Really enjoyed this compilation!!! Would love to see more of these type of videos!! Hitting Busch Gardens for first time in like 15 years next week!! Last time I was there, Alpengeist newest coaster, lol
Gravity Group will be next! Enjoy BGW, I love that park :)
@@CoasterDash Awesome!!!
@@CoasterDash what is the fastest GCI coaster still operating in america?
wrong manufacturer
this is the greatest comment
I have seen you in his comments since the beginning of days
best comment💯
lol
Greatest comments international
Kinda crazy to think that we see coasters like Roar as 'old' nowadays, but they must have been considered as pretty extraordinary when they opened. That definitely looked like some sideways airtime too on Roar, under the canopy towards the end. Kinda a shame that Six Flags like to put copycat rides in most of their parks.
Wood coaster at Knight Valley and Python in Bamboo Forest are the two best, with Ghostrider coming in #3rd since it was just a GCI re-track and not a GCI original. I've ridden Ghostrider but I've not yet been to China. But since I've ridden Ghostrider: I can say it's much better than Wicker Man AND Apocalypse, the 2 other GCI's I've ridden.
Im JUST now realizing that American Thunder is a clone of Thunderbird
when is your next florida trip because the new rides at epcot are insane
probably not for a while unfortunately
木造コースターは乗るとお尻が痛くなるとかありますが、それでもやっぱり一番魅了されます❤
I’ve been on 18 of these and I’ll get my 19th this summer. A few weeks ago I stood and watched Bombay Express test, and talked to ride ops who’d ridden it, but of course I couldn’t ride. :-(
The most overrated one of these is Mystic Timbers.
i think colossos deserves a place in 2001, because back then it was the highest and fastest wooden coaster in the world
Colossos was manufactured by Intamin Amusement Rides, not Great Coasters Int :)
@@CoasterDash oh that was it about oh sorry😅
Great video! This was fun to watch!
Ngl I prefer the out and back ones bc I feel like they have more airtime on them and they can be more crazier then the compact ones I mean look at mystic Timbers (my fav gci) it has some very good sold airtime on like every hill and it’s very snappy which is what I love abt it
11:08 Troy Is My Favourite GCI ❤️
I can’t wait to ride that one in July
@@CoasterDash Will There Be A Review? :O
el toro is an intamin prefab, not a gci
There's another El Toro in Germany. Even says it in the video
These are the best videos I dare you to do intamen or b&m
I’m planning to do a compilation for the Gravity Group next. Something from Intamin or B&M might follow :)
How are we counting? Z Force/Flashback is technically B&Ms first coaster. Yes it says Intamin on RCDB but B&M designed it while they both worked for Giovanola
@@CoasterDash thanks. Also just every adult coaster Adam.
@@CoasterDashwhen they coming out?
Wildcat sadly closed :(
Where thunderbird
7:56
Prowler slaps
I sure hope GCI stays in business. They really do make great RMC's ;)
But Joker is regarded as one of the worst RMCs 💀💀💀
@@bugmonster1 doesn’t mean it’s bad tho
@@bugmonster1just bc it's the worst rmc doesn't mean it's a bad ride.
@@cb_styx3392 never said that, just that GCIs don't make great RMCs... which (unless you build a lift like 1.5x the original height of said GCI) still remains true
1:14 "is this thing rough? oh no" -moments before riding roar
the girl screaming on gwazi is so annoying
sounding like wildcats breaks
For a moment, for the length of time of the video, I thought you might do some history on GCI, have some insight, but it is just POV from a privileged kid now even 25, so make content, not lists and show us how rich your family is
who hurt you? also you made a bunch of typos, might want to turn spellcheck on
Wish you could step outside of yourself for a moment and hear what you sound like.
@@CoasterHorizons I’ll edit my post to make it perfect for you, I seek out coaster sites, for opinions and analysis, it’s great the kid has been able to go to every state and rack up credits, before that age of 25.
Bravo, the normal people can’t do that. Airtime thrills, Tim tracker, rix flix, super enthusiased, the DIS, Disney food Blog, WDWNT
They create content, so defend all you want, this video does nothing, and until the kid can figure out how to make content, this channel will stay where it is, and mommy and daddy can keep paying the bill.
@@chrisvanderloop it’s one video, cry
I don’t know what the point of your comment is but cry about it.