Poltergeist

I ain’t afraid of no ghost!
Having ridden Kings Island’s ‘Flight of Fear’ (back when it still had «The Outer Limits» attached to its title), I have to say that the experience just doesn’t compare. They share an identical track layout, but ‘indoor plus theming’ versus ‘outdoor minus theming’ is like comparing apples to… celery. One of them keeps the doctor away, and the other isn’t good unless it’s loaded up with peanut butter and raisins. [editor’s note: how did I go from roller coasters to picnic food? me so crazy]
Point is, only in the outdoor version can you actually see the spaghetti bowl that is Premier Rides’ quadruple-​inversion coaster track. I say ‘spaghetti bowl’ because it operates on a very compact footprint and the abundance of track gives a convoluted appearance that works indoor (as it’s hidden amidst darkness) but sitting in the light of day just looks messy.
The sad attempt at theming the station to look like a haunted mansion (hence the ride’s name) is totally half-​assed and out-​of-​place, although to be fair, thorough ride theming was never Six Flags’ strength. For whatever reason, this coaster was sponsored/​presented by göt2b Styling Glue, and with the pervasive amount of hanging banners, ads plastered on the walls – and even the train itself – this coaster might as well be called Extreme HairGel: The Ride. It was stupid.
Ride experience wise, a little rough on the body, but not too bad. The initial launch is lots of fun, and like most rides, front row is the way to go. Dispatching was quick and the wait times were short on my visit. Cars are rather cramped and NOT at all comfortable for guests with long legs (like yours truly).
~Special ride elements~
*LIM launch (0−60mph in 3.5 seconds)
*Cobra roll
*Sidewinder
*Corkscrew
Worth a ride or two. But do it twice in the front, and once in the rear! Giggity.
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