I’ve also shared a similar blog post regarding Icon at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, I’ll pop a link HERE if you fancy a read. But today I’m talking all things Furious Baco & finally sharing my thoughts on it. Oddly enough it’s been almost 3 years since I rode this coaster and I’ve never gone into great depths regarding my opinions.
What I Love?
I love the fact it’s a winged launch rollercoaster. I have no doubt there’s several others in the world but it was the first of that kind we’ve done. Something else I think works incredibly well for this coaster is the pre show. It just feels so much more organised than your average load into a room then into the station style ones. I love how immersive it feels sitting on the train and taking this entire show going on around you in. Also it has one of my favourite launches too. It just flies so smoothly regardless of the seat your sat in. The inner seats are where it’s at like that coaster has no faults at all when your sat on the inner seats.
The Downsides:
Annoyingly the outer seats are a whole different ride experience in itself. If the coaster rode the same way it does when your on the inner seats it would genuinely be the perfect coaster in my eyes. However I found the outer seats so bouncy it almost became painful. I would never say it’s on the level of old woodie wheel seat rough but it’s definitely less comfortable. However, I’m what 5’2 / 5’3 and Ant is almost 5’11 I think and said the outer seat was absolutely fine for him. So I’ve been unsure as to whether it’s my height and how my body is positioned in the seats. Let me know if you find the same thing?
Overall:
I think Furious Baco is fab I just feel frustrated I found the outer seats so different to the inner. If it was the same across all seats and rows I genuinely think this would sit so highly in my top 10 coasters. I think everything else works beautifully especially the launch and layout. I love how you cross over the lake especially when the fountain show is on as well. Not to forget how fab the pre-show is.
What do you guys think of Furious Baco? Does anyone else relate to the points I’ve made?
Thank you for reading…