Mamba reviews
Theme Park Insider readers offer their ratings and reviews for Mamba, a roller coaster at Worlds of Fun. (The minimum height to ride is 48 inches.)
Written by James Rao [Update this description | Read previous versions] Readers' rating:
Still one of the best out-and-back steel coasters in the nation, the Mamba contends with the Patriot and Prowler for best ride in the park honors. With a 205 ft first drop followed another 185 ft drop and 70 mph speeds, the Mamba is a coaster-lover’s coaster. The double helix is as intense as they come, and the five camelbacks you hit on the “back” portion of the ride provide some great airtime moments (when the brakes aren't too heavily employed). Powerful, fast, thrilling, and impressive, the Mamba is still a beast to be reckoned with by coaster enthusiasts everywhere. - James Rao Great out and back coaster. Love the first two hills and the helix. The bunny hills were okay, and I didn't like the placement of the on-ride camera (although it would have been hard to put it anywhere else). 8/10 - Blake Nieman One of the best in the park. Good airtime, great first half. After the mid-course brake, the second half was average. So 8/10. - Eugene Koh I rode three times, all within twenty minutes (I sat first in back, then middle, then front). The ride in the front row was the best, followed by the ride in the back row, followed by the middle section ride. The back provided the thrill of getting thrown over the first drop, followed by airtime on the second hill. The front provided the hanging sensation on the first drop, also had airtime on the second hill, and gave the best sensation of speed. In all three seats, the first half of the ride was a lot of fun, and very intense. Like others have stated before, I ducked at the end of the helix, which was also a great section of the ride. Then… the brakes gave a nice breather, but I still think I would rather wait to breathe until the end. After the brakes, the coaster’s first half performance dropped off. I am not sure whether this is the layout of the ride, or to much braking, but the bunny hills provided little thrill. I felt some airtime, but not a substantial amount like on the second hill. 8/10 - Jake Jones A good ride, but if they brake too hard before the bunny hills, you totally lose any airtime on them. Arguably the best ride in the park, especially because of the first two drops and then the helix with the "head choppers." Great ride for World's of Fun! - Jake Gould Good coaster and most prominent attraction in the park as you approach. The drops at the beginning are fun and the camelbacks on the return trip to the loading area make for an enjoyable ride. - Carl Stovall More attraction and restaurant ratings:
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