The OP stated that the ride itself has bad theming. Nowhere in this thread did he state that "Utah's landscape was a terrible choice in theme". I have no idea where you got that. Even in your post where you're replying to his quote, he isn't stating that in the quote that you used. :veryconfu
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Am I the only one that dislikes BTM?
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The OP stated that the ride itself has bad theming. Nowhere in this thread did he state that "Utah's landscape was a terrible choice in theme". I have no idea where you got that. Even in your post where you're replying to his quote, he isn't stating that in the quote that you used. :veryconfu
Thunderation is one of the better mine train coasters definitely. And I agree about the landscaping, although I wouldn't consider use of the natural landscape to be the equivalent of "theming" since theming is something that is reproduced to look like something either in fantasy or real life. Simply using the existing landscape doesn't really qualify IMO (though I do agree it enhances the experience greatly). :wave:
rkelly42
Well-Known Member
The theming of that ride is horrible, I give it an F. There is no real theme. It is just lets make something that looks like a mine car go through a barn and through some pine trees on an unthrilling ride. It is terrible compared to BTMRR.
BrerFrog
Active Member
It is one of the best rides on the property. It may not be much of a thrill, but the theming is absolutely fantastic.
Riding it before twlight will let you see all the nice details and at night things feel more thrilling. That is a fantastic excuse to ride BTMRR at least twice on every MK visit.
Riding it before twlight will let you see all the nice details and at night things feel more thrilling. That is a fantastic excuse to ride BTMRR at least twice on every MK visit.
LudwigVonDrake
Well-Known Member
One of my favorite rides :wave:
OP said (direct quote complete with spelling & grammatical errors :lookaroun) "I just don't like the themeing of that ride".
The ride is themed to Utah's landscape. Therefore I put 2 and 2 together and concluded that he did not like the Utah theme.
But arguing semantics is boring so I'll leave it at that. :dazzle:
Walt Disney1955
Well-Known Member
Well you might be the only one who I have heard say that. Now, an extreme roller coaster nut (and I mean "nut" in a good way) might be disapointed but they wouldn't be in MK in the first place for that reason.
Besides there is some nice turns and is easily classified as a roller coaster for sure. Maybe not anything extreme, but a roller coaster for sure.
Not sure why you don't like it. The theming is great, the queue is great etc.
No offense, but I think you "put 2 and 2 together" and got 5. :lol: In other words, I think you read way too much into what the OP likely meant. Of course, I don't know the OP and can't read his mind, so I could be mistaken as well. But it seems highly unlikely that he was saying that "Utah's landscape was a terrible choice" as you interpreted him to be saying. Most people aren't even aware that BTMR is inspired by Utah's landscape.
_Scar
Active Member
Yea, it is the ride I went on seeing as I've never been anywhere besides Florida and Georgia. Sorry to disappoint.
And BTMR is very tame too.
I seem to remember having a pretty good time and got that mine train vibe that I wasn't really expecting at a crappy Six Flags park.
And I never said it gave BTMR a run for its money in theme.
It's basically a kiddie ride. But hey, if you find that "more fun and thrilling than BTMR", and you consider plain track and chainlink fences "theming", then more power to ya! :lol:
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
If I recall correctly there are TWO Dahlonega Mine trains at SFoG. One was truly a kiddie ride - the other a full fledged coaster. The youtube was of the full deal.
As far as it being tame...I would say not in the least as it jerks you around quite well and I always came out quite shaken.
_Scar
Active Member
The one at Georgia is very suprisingly well done- I believe Unkadug is reffering to Georgia's too. I'd ride it before you judge me for liking it. And If that track is plain then so is BTMRR's. :lol:
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
Yes...Six Flags over Georgia
captainkidd
Well-Known Member
Yeah I'd have to say you're on your own. BTM is probably the one ride that I've never heard any complaints about.
_Scar
Active Member
Figment632
New Member
Are you kidding? Show me a better themmed coaster but imo there is no better themed coaster.
Matt and Kelly
Well-Known Member
For me, Big Thunder is one of my favorites. I think the ride is great. I enjoy riding it a number of times every trip. It becomes even better once the sun goes down, IMO.
LoriMistress
Well-Known Member
I love BTMRR! I've always enjoyed that ride, even as a kid. I prefer riding this at night, because it feels like a different ride. Every time DH and I ride it, there's always a child who's never ridden it, and after they ride it--they always say, "Let's go again, Mom/Dad!"
durangojim
Well-Known Member
I think BTM is one of Disney's most perfect rides. It's got enough thrills to satisfy coaster enthusiasts yet it's tame enough that I took my three year old on it. The theming is great, and it's just an all around excellent ride. There's somehting about going up the big hill and being able to look out at the animals or town and then out to the rest of MK that I really enjoy.