Orlando 2011 Trip Report
Nov. 22, 2011
If I was a museum curator, I'd gladly make room for Cheetah Hunt in its permanent collection. Really, Busch Gardens, Intamin, and the entire creative staff, much respect.
I could go on. But to the meat of the matter: this is a coaster that is designed to please a wide audience, not the hardcore enthusiast, and in that regard, it is stellar.
This much should be clear by now to those who know me: I'm a total launch-slut. One is great. Two, a special kind of wonderful. But three, in one coaster? You're killing me. And Cheetah Hunt is about so much more than those launches. Like the Sky Ride leap.
Someday I hope to shake the hand of the person who suggested this idea. You, sir or ma'am, deserve a Congressional Medal of Honor or something.
Like the big cat for which it's named, this ride is smooth, fast, incredibly agile. And the frantic back-and-forth twists through the former Rhino Rally terrain are a blast; I'd say that's where this kittie-cat really earns its stripes... or spots, in this case.
And while it may not be a legit cheetah maneuver, this inversion is lotsa fun, too.
I'm still not entirely sold on the name - what the hell was wrong with "Cheetaka" anyway? - but that aside, Cheetah Hunt runs with the best this park has to offer. Meow!
Did not purchase. But kind of wanted to.
All Rights Reserved
home random notes ride reviews special features photo shoppe privacy policy