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Griffon

Roller coaster
Minimum height to ride: 54 inches

About Griffon

Griffon is a Bolliger & Mabillard floorless dive coaster, featuring 1 205-foot, 90-degree initial drop, two Immelman loops (a simultaneous loop and roll), a second, 130-foot drop and a water splash. The ride is themed to a half-eagle, half-lion mythical creature, and is set in a French village.
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121 votes, so far

Excellent main feature! You HAVE to ride in the front row. - Peter Stephens

just went today, love this ride - tyler bell

My daughter and I rode this ride twice today, first time in the first row and second time in the second row. In the first row the initial drop is amazing, not so much in second row. So wait the extra time and try for the first row. Other than the initial drop (which is amazing) the rest of the ride is not much to write about. - John Fix

Excellent ride, smooth and fast. The drops are unreal, holding you for a few seconds then releasing. There is a neat breaking system where water "scoops" on the train dig into a pond to cut some speed while creating a huge cloud of water behind the train. - Phil Noteware

Go early and go often - vernon griffin

Griffon is a testament to B&M wonderful coaster art. It is simply a thrill to ride on any row and has a spectacular view from the queue of the drop. Marvelously smooth, the only downside to Griffon is its short ride that leaves us wanting more. I LOVE IT! - Lee Hall

It's an excellent coaster and a lot of fun. However, it's so short and is over so quickly. I love the hang-and-drop part of it but it could be so much better. It could also use a better theme or landscaping. All in all, it's worth a ride. However, it could have been so much better. Apollo's Chariot is better because of length, speed and air time. - Laura Daspit

Oh my gosh! This ride is so amazing. I love the dangle at the beggining. The best!!! - scooby doobydoo


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