AlpengeistRoller coasterMinimum height to ride: 54 inches About AlpengeistThis ski lift gone wrong thrills riders with six massive inversions and a top speed of 67 MPH. The B&M inverted coaster is consistantly rated among the top 20 steel roller coasters in the world, and takes guests on an incredible Alpine adventure. Photos from AlpengeistSafety
Readers' Opinions
It's a really fun coaster and designed in such a way that if you are not sitting in the front, you can't really see what's coming up. There are a lot of sudden turns and twists that catch you off guard. At the same time, Alpengeist is something I would have to ride before I stuffed myself on BGE food and also before riding Curse of Darkastle. 8/10 - Laura Daspit Yes this is my third favorite in the park. I love the loops. I feel so dizzy afterwards. - scooby doobydoo Alpengeist is a nicely decorated, impressive-looking coaster, probably my second favorite ride in the park. The best B&M inverted coaster I have ridden to date. - James Rao this is a fun and intense invert, my third favorite behind Montu and DD. All I heard was great things about this ride, but i was a little bit disappointed by it. - Patrick Gorham This one has not aged gracefully for me. - SC Todbear A very fun ride with a great theme. It's nice if you can get a front seat (if you're ok with the wait), but still a good time no matter where you're sitting. This coaster flies from beginning to end! - John Hicks I agree with the previous poster who complained about visibility; if you're not in the front row, you see none of the theming that would give the ride context. In a way that worked great for me -- I didn't have to live in dread of what was about to come, lol -- but I fet a bit cheated, as I am limited to rows 4 or 5, for the split-belt seats. I'm 48, and I was surprised how well my body took it; but this is definitely a younger-person's ride ... two days later, and I'm still reaching for the Advil! - MW CAVA Walter And Claudes best Inverted coaster to date. - Justin Spisto
|
Search Theme Park InsiderReader Reviews, by Theme ParkUnited States/Canada Top 20 *
Other U.S. parksInternational parksWater parksTheme Park Reviews, Features, Advice
Theme Park News Archive2009Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul.
2008Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
2007Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
2006Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
2005Dec.
2004-2005Staff column archive
Beyond the SiteMore Theme Park InsiderOther Sources |