Mindbender Review Galaxyland DEFUNCT Worlds Largest Indoor Roller Coaster

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Mindbender Review Galaxyland DEFUNCT Worlds Largest Indoor Roller Coaster

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@CoasterStudios 5 жыл бұрын

Want more Galaxyland? Be sure to check out the documentary short I produced on the park, which can be viewed here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kK57hKt1q922iYk.html

@skullmountainfanboy4928 5 жыл бұрын

Hey just wondering do you think Kings Dominion would be crowded on Friday the 26th? Also will BGW be crowded on Wednesday the 24th?

@Thedude8450 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, here from S.A Australia, went on a trip to America with my mum and sister back in April 2011, my sister and I went to Galaxyland for the day, we rode the Mindbender twice. was seriously fun and awesome, it has been ticked off of my bucketlist. Was such an epic day in the theme park and the Water park. On that, would you consider doing a park view of the water park next door, along with the other rides from Galaxyland?

@BluesCoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Where was that nice moment of airtime towards the end of the ride? (Awesome review tho :)

@malcolmforsythe4329 3 жыл бұрын

@@Thedude8450 Galaxy land is in Canada, not America

@davefroman4700 2 жыл бұрын

I have a super rare credit. I have this credit PRE accident and over the shoulder restraints. :)

@hardstyleboi1027 5 жыл бұрын

Coaster enthusiasts: know this ride for being intense as hell. GP: know this ride from that crash it had more than 30 years ago

@ashequestionmark 5 жыл бұрын

As somewhere in between a GP and an enthusiast, I only know this coasters as the only good coaster in the entirety of Western canada

@StamfordBridge 5 жыл бұрын

Nathan Stolte Coaster at PNE Playland in BC.

@ashequestionmark 5 жыл бұрын

@@StamfordBridge I didn't even know BC had any theme parks

@ps2656 5 жыл бұрын

@@StamfordBridge thanks for that info.

@fauberthoude 5 жыл бұрын

It's interesting - back in around 2012-2013 (I was 12) my brothers and I spent the day at West Ed, and of course we went to Galaxyland and rode Mindbender. Afterwards, when I was telling my dad about it, he mentioned the crash. I was really curious to learn more about it, so I did a bunch of research about it, and then the whole topic of ride incidents just got my attention. I spent the next year and a bit looking into various ride accidents (may rideaccidents.com rest in peace) and eventually, I wanted to get a better grasp on rides in general, which is how I found out about coaster enthusiasts online and eventually got to where I am today as an enthusiast. So basically, the GP never shutting up about the crash is how I became an enthusiast in the first place. I mean, it still doesn't make it any less frustrating when they completely condemn the ride because of the incident though.

@edvaira6891 5 жыл бұрын

If you DO head out to West Edmonton Mall for MindBender, Make sure you ALSO GO TO THE INDOOR WATERPARK! It’s Great!

@liamcarmody4217 5 жыл бұрын

At least it wasn’t CLOSED FOR RAIN

@alexguerin9472 5 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Malave r/woooosh

@PDBMH_ 5 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Malave skyrush closed for rain after I rode it

@alexguerin9472 5 жыл бұрын

Beyond Vortex he was talking about Galaxy land

@oneandonlysound3453 5 жыл бұрын

too many places close coasters because "oh it's raining" I mean I get a thunderstorm or hail but rain? I rode a custom arrow looper 7 inversions 12 times in the rain it was amazing and way better than dealing with it's stand up replacement or stuff closing cause "oh it's wet" like seriously. @@PDBMH_

@alexguerin9472 5 жыл бұрын

CanadaCoasterFan that’s just Galaxyland 🤷‍♂️

@VideoRanter 5 жыл бұрын

Man your shots are getting better and better. Keep it up man! You could sell this stuff to theme parks for advertising lol

@jarovanduren5641 5 жыл бұрын

Yes good idea

@KrisRowberry 5 жыл бұрын

The reason for the “accordion” restraint isn’t because of people falling out, it’s to keep riders from leaning down and straining yourself in the intense g segments of the ride. Also, Olympia Looping ALWAYS had these style of restraints for the same reason, sans the bulkier lapbar and seatbelts.

@dolovo_gaming3081 5 жыл бұрын

The lap bar is quite small on the olympia looping , the shoulder restraints are quite annoying since they come down. But that is only noticable if you are in the brake run.

@djavatar68 4 жыл бұрын

I think it's also to keep you from putting your hands up during the ride. Those supports are really close to you.

@theliamcooke 4 жыл бұрын

Olympia looping restraints are terrible for me, im pretty tall and they crushed my shoulders

@revimfadli4666 4 жыл бұрын

Seems like it's time for vests or 'comfort collars' then

@iceblade019 3 жыл бұрын

I think those would be the best coasters to have vests

@michaelkelly4131 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome footage. For such a frequently photographed ride that we’ve all seen pov and off ride footage of, this video made me realize that this thing hauls like crazy. Compare it to most of the other Schwarzkopf loopers and you see it. This thing looks crazy. I’m proud we have one of so few of these compact, fairground style loopers in Canada. Nice review as always

@tjlavelle2424 5 жыл бұрын

1:46 flexing that coaster count

@GregPeden 4 жыл бұрын

Did you notice the design of the cars? They each have their own independent set of wheels, they do not lean on each other. The trains were originally four cars and they were reduced to 3 cars long when replaced to create space and room in the weight budget for the extra set of wheels on each car as well as the additional safety restraints. Also, in general I find that Americans complain about rollercoasters in Canada as being rough... but nobody in Canada complains. I'm not sure why that happens other than possibly less investment in Canada means we're accustomed to expecting older rougher rides. Consider Wonderland, there are A LOT of rough rollercoaseters there.

@coastaku1954 2 жыл бұрын

And a lot of people who's home park is Wonderland thinks our coasters are rough, myself included. Everyone calls Mighty Canadian Minebuster: Spinebuster. Sadly a lot of people think Flight Deck, our SLC, is a good ride... The more people who think that, the more sad I get...

@thekandycinema3193 5 жыл бұрын

I live in Edmonton and have been to Galaxyland so many times as I used to work there. Most I could ever go on Mindbender in one day was twice and I had to space out the rides. You're totally right about it exhausting you. Mindbender actually used to have just the lap bar before the accident. The only reason why they got added was for PR. Riders feel safer with more restraints even if it's completely unnecessary for actual protection.

@aleksice-cream2545 4 жыл бұрын

Damn, just twice? I think I've got you beat... badly 😆

@skullmountainfanboy4928 5 жыл бұрын

2nd best indoor roller coaster

@fortniteisbad2951 5 жыл бұрын

You are scaring me

@juliennizan3129 5 жыл бұрын

What’s #1

@skullmountainfanboy4928 5 жыл бұрын

@@juliennizan3129 skull mountain

@kevinplayscello_ 5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@craigmartin3957 5 жыл бұрын

@SkullMountainFanboy you're killing me smalls!!! Lol. Never gets old

@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239 5 жыл бұрын

Taylor is absolutely fantastic! Not just as a channel, but also as a person.

@adrenalinerush5862 5 жыл бұрын

Lee Claxton It’s true though!

@fortniteisbad2951 5 жыл бұрын

@Lee Claxton Chill kid

@adrenalinerush5862 5 жыл бұрын

RMC FANBOY That’s right.

@henryjparker 5 жыл бұрын

@Lee Claxton What do you mean? Can he NOT give a complement or something? It's a whole lot better than an insult...

@RapidZCoasters 5 жыл бұрын

@RMC FANBOY That is very True

@supersaiyantravis6962 4 жыл бұрын

You could say that mirror section really bent his mind! I'll see myself out.

@ajmurphy2540 4 жыл бұрын

lol

@vulpkip2172 5 жыл бұрын

Tbh when i first saw a video of this coaster i thought i was watching on 1.25x speed lmao

@staplesboy5552 5 жыл бұрын

I love your reviews Taylor!

@daneu6495 5 жыл бұрын

Schwarzkopf is my second favorite manufacturer. Who doesn't like it. I haven't ridden a bad one

@chandosbookkeeping5820 4 жыл бұрын

new revolution is boring (i will give it credit for being the first looping coaster tho)

@stephenn77 3 жыл бұрын

Jetstar that was at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk was great as was Tidal Wave at Great America.

@theluigistriker9449 5 жыл бұрын

This is a pretty cool coaster! Thanks for the awesome review Taylor!

@loganneudorf7880 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Finally someone who has given this coaster the praise it deserves. If you are taller like me sitting in the front of the car actually gives you a little more space for your knees. Also front row on the left is the best seat on the forward trains. The back I find to be a little more jerky which makes the restraints affect the ride a bit more. If you do get a chance to ride it backwards the last row on the left is the place to be. I'm not sure why but I actually find that sitting backwards is smoother and the restraints don't affect the experience at all. Great content as always eh. Love the channel keep having fun with it!

@bigpoesoul6519 Жыл бұрын

I'm here as this coaster is closing. RIP I will miss you Mindbender

@flamesmg 5 жыл бұрын

My all time favourite roller coaster. Trains are a little tight, but aside from that it's a wicked ride! Also during busy season they put the last car on one train BACKWARDS! That's a wild experience! All in all I think it's a very underrated coaster and truly is a great intense ride!

@teame-cgaming9160 5 жыл бұрын

I went on the spinning coaster right as the Mindbender ran by. So loud. :))

@finlayb3337 5 жыл бұрын

the slo mo 😍

@IainHendry 5 жыл бұрын

If you go back in the summer, one of the trains has the last car configured with backward-facing seats!

@hybroomhall1847 6 ай бұрын

So amazing doing this backwards!!!

@dickiea8048 5 жыл бұрын

Rode this back in the 90s It triggered a migraine after riding it the second time. Super intense.

@EclecticElectric101 5 жыл бұрын

Curious what manufacturer in 2019 would be able to recreate this ride if a park wanted it? I would assume Gerstlaur would probably be able to.

@DisneyMarkUK 5 жыл бұрын

Am man I need to ride this sooooo much, thanks for all your videos on it, love it!!

@WhiteWulfe 3 жыл бұрын

I'm rather surprised there's no mention of the absolute ROAR this coaster has, especially the initial drop and that back to back loop. Or sound of it. Doesn't matter where you are in Galaxyland, even if you somehow don't hear the sirens of it about to start, you'll hear the chains but especially that roar from the initial drop.

@poppetmaster8971 5 жыл бұрын

Such a fair score! the only problems i've ever had with Mindbender is the restraints too! Awesome video man!

@philollenberg 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating that someone who seasoned would consider this ride the 2nd most intense in their experience. I guess I rode it as a kid many times, so it didn't seem that intense to me as an adult. Glad you LOVED it. It is an iconic beastie!

@gui2980 5 жыл бұрын

I've been on this ride. It's relentless!

@Natendowii 5 жыл бұрын

"Mindbender looks too intense for me!"

@sarac1944 5 жыл бұрын

When I went on this felt like I was weightless when I got off and i couldn’t keep my head up couse there was so much pressure being put on my body but it was very fun and I loved it

@dark666105 5 жыл бұрын

Wait you said in your Jan 24, 2017 video that Twisted Colossus was your 200th coaster (though your review of it was Sept 8th, 2016) but here you said you have ridden over 600. You rode 400 different rollercoasters in just over 2 years?!?!?! holy crap man.

@headonnis3814 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I like about this ride is that you don't have to pay to go into the amusement park. That walkway through the third loop is literally just one of the mall entrances from the parking lot. You can just head in and buy a ride on the coaster (or check it out close up if you're unsure if you want to go on it or not) then head on your way somewhere else if none of the other rides interest you (for those that don't know the mall also has a large water park, an ice rink, sea lion shows, mini golf, hotel, etc).

@alec3419 5 жыл бұрын

Great review! Totally agree the only sucky thing is the restraints. I once rode Mindbender 13 times in a span of two days, and there were these two spots on my shoulders that if I put any pressure on, they hurt like crap for like a month. Still, this ride is awesome!

@mintishart 3 жыл бұрын

Living in Edmonton, I first went on this when I was about 9 and it was the only roller coaster I experienced for many years. I assumed they all left you feeling beat up after but turns out it's mostly just this one!

@yigoh8437 5 жыл бұрын

I always wonder how you can afford all these parks?

@CoasterStudios 5 жыл бұрын

ik weet niks I work hard and plan smart!

@colemouledous4817 5 жыл бұрын

GOTTA LOVE SCWARZKOPHS!

@dankmaster6419 4 жыл бұрын

Schwarzkopf

@mithex8414 3 жыл бұрын

scwqarzkopgoflfpdospfop

@richauger577 3 жыл бұрын

Best Schwarzkopf coaster ever!!!

@malon_235 5 жыл бұрын

Go my first credits on Mindbender a couple years ago, had the bruises to show for it for at least 2 weeks afterwards! Had the opportunity to ride it as a kid but was too scared to, but it is DEFINITELY an amazing coaster!

@SydeLeaderRay 4 жыл бұрын

And you completely didn't talk about the Friction Wheel Lift.

@stephenn77 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, that is unique to these types of coasters I think.

@arvindhaliwal1069 5 жыл бұрын

Ayyy who lives in Edmonton

@chandosbookkeeping5820 4 жыл бұрын

not me

@ajmurphy2540 4 жыл бұрын

@malcolmforsythe4329 3 жыл бұрын

@旭球 5 жыл бұрын

Schwarzkopfs are great. Haven't ridden this one but I love the ones I have ridden. The double loops on Shockwave made me gray out as a kid. Wish I had the chance to ride Texas Tornado but I was too young when it closed.

@robhaley5136 5 жыл бұрын

Ah, those restraints annoy me too on other Schwarzkopf coasters like Olympia Looping, but I've learnt to love 'em in a way. I just hold onto the bar and feel dem G's.

@adrenalinerush5862 5 жыл бұрын

Your reviews just keep getting better!

@jpackman77 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you showed lagoons Schwarzkopf looper when you said lap bars lol you mean buzz bars, haha but in all seriousness, I love Colossus it was my first inversion and holds an extremely special place in my heart.

@TheGreyDragon 5 жыл бұрын

Those are some really round loops

@LucasNinoMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Ive been on Olympia Looping so I guess my experience on that applies to this ride, gotta love a massive Schwarzkopf looper.

@squidy968 5 жыл бұрын

I live in a small town a short drive from Edmonton and I’ve never been on mindbender but I’ve seen it in person and it is so freaking intimidating to just look at

@stephenn77 4 жыл бұрын

Squidy You should try it out one day. I’m thinking a return trip to go on it.

@chez-y6b 5 жыл бұрын

This ride looks awesome! Hope to get on it someday! (I'm probably never gonna get on it though)

@omgsolikevalleygirl 3 жыл бұрын

ultimate rollar coaster dream shot at 3:08

@reelfishing2263 5 жыл бұрын

The rear car on this coaster faced backwards at one point in time. If only it still did that could top i305 for intensity.

@classicjbear8409 5 жыл бұрын

It still does.

@thekandycinema3193 5 жыл бұрын

Still does. They have yellow trains and then the special blue one where the rear faces backwards. It's reserved for high capacity though and they normally don't run it during deader days.

@mitchellbowling8603 5 жыл бұрын

👏Great review 👏

@quinnkids177 5 жыл бұрын

Mind Bender looks underrated af

@freundlichermensch7540 5 жыл бұрын

Schwarzkopf Coasters are amazing, i can image that Mindbender would be a really nice coaster with those typical Schwarzkopf lap bars. Fun Fact, look on those train, they are all front cars.

@roanlozano675 4 жыл бұрын

The name mind bender sounds scary cuz when I say mind bender in my head I picture a bended mind and I get a but scarred some reason

@caroline8915 2 жыл бұрын

I live near Edmonton I never had a chance to go on mind bender

@andysee6996 5 жыл бұрын

I wonder if they could fix the restraints so that people won't fall out yet it wouldn't be restrictive.

@zackhughes7878 4 жыл бұрын

I live a few hours away from this coaster

@MrCollerRoaster Жыл бұрын

RIP

@bshaun2740 5 жыл бұрын

I’m 12 and going on it tomorrow as a field trip in school! 😁

@Jackp499 Жыл бұрын

I found Big Apple Coaster smooth and enjoyable. If that makes me a maniac I guess I’m insane

@coreyumamoto5499 5 жыл бұрын

I love coaster studios. I need to meet you at magic mountain.

@thatkidonyoutube5223 5 жыл бұрын

oh yeah! the indoor coaster that is CLOSED FOR RAIN.

@KevAlberta 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes the glass roof panels leak

@TerminalOingoBoingo 7 ай бұрын

During the end of its life the trains had a backwards facing car at the end . R.I.P mindvender

@hookster999 3 жыл бұрын

Original Intimidator 305 or with the refurb still most intense?

@GoogsMindbent Жыл бұрын

LOL google Rock'n'Ride dance fridays at Galaxy land.... i used to goto that religiously.... lol THREE times in one day ROFL!!! USED TO RIDE THAT THING OVER 10 TIMES IN A MATTER OF HOURS!!! 🤣🤣🤣 ahhhh gonna miss that beast! still remember everything about it like looking at the back of my hand!

@JBguitar-cj8pc 4 жыл бұрын

Wow 2nd to I305 in terms of intensity? 😳 I’m intrigued now! Must be a crazy ride!

@kj686 2 жыл бұрын

Finally went to Edmonton for the first time yesterday and this was closed. Apparently it might not open again

@CoasterStudios 2 жыл бұрын

oh no!

@hardstyleboi1027 5 жыл бұрын

If you thought this was the most intense Schwarzkopf, you should go and ride Olympia Looping. Like *holy frick is that intense*

@eliasmertens9313 5 жыл бұрын

Darth MGTOW this coaster never traveled. It was a custom build

@detroitdiezel7856 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, Taylor!

@makyostarr515 5 жыл бұрын

You seeeeeee.... I would LOVE to make these trips all the time, but plane tickets cost, well, money. And I have college classes... like a lot... I'm stuck in fricken Florida, but at least I live near Busch Gardens and down the road from Universal.

@TheRealConcertKing 5 жыл бұрын

My experience was similar to yours, you really do feel physically drained after riding it. You really need at least a few minutes in between rides to recover. I really wish they'd just get some new trains or something with sufficient lap bars and more leg room but I doubt they'd make that big of an investment. It's a great ride, though. Too bad it's all the way in the middle of nowhere.

@Daddykush420 3 жыл бұрын

Been their good memories

@rebekahhesketh1220 Жыл бұрын

No joke Taylor, before you said the final score for this coaster, I thought you'd give it an 8, so I was only a half point off. 😄

@HumanStateOfEmergency 5 жыл бұрын

Zonga (Texas Tornado) had OTSR and yea it was painful AF! If that ride didn't have those restrains and horrible down time it would have been amazing

@SeanOzz 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome shots. How do you get all up in there on the loops to film it on the other parts of the tracks.

@michaellaclark1148 5 жыл бұрын

Love mindbender

@Sukkulents_ 5 жыл бұрын

For anyone wondering, it hits 5.2G. That is *a lot* Most floorless coasters, despite feeling forceful, only hit around 3.5 to 4G

@markgrainge8198 4 жыл бұрын

Is this coaster the same as/similar to München Looping?? We get it for a month in London for Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park each December. I believe it comes across from Bavaria in Germany.

@nathanlamoreaux1272 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely on my bucket list. It's just way out in the middle of freakin' nowhere!

@ashequestionmark 5 жыл бұрын

As an Edmonton native, I'm not even offended u right

@TheMapler1 5 жыл бұрын

Ayy! I live in Edmonton!

@kevinthompson6986 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer OTSR’s with inversion’s just extra safe plus there was a person that was amputated and fell of a coaster in Las Vegas casino

@vincenta1513 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video Taylor! When are you coming to KBF, theres a lot of coaster enthusiasts here rn, I'm literally in GhostRider's queue as I'm typing this lol

@CoasterStudios 5 жыл бұрын

Mid February!

@AnotherSwissYoutubeUser 5 жыл бұрын

Mindbender is #1 on my bucket-list.

@stephenn77 4 жыл бұрын

I can say I’ve been on it! Really intense coaster! Bummer that they changed the restraints, probably after I went.

@TheSourPretzL 5 жыл бұрын

I rode a coaster called Magnum Force, This looks Identical to that coaster.

@jimmy3people0 5 жыл бұрын

man, if I had a time machine, first order of business would be to go back and ride this thing without the OTSRs

@oliviapasolli5600 3 жыл бұрын

Soo... when it had an accident and killed 3 people? 🤣

@joelhamelin6981 4 жыл бұрын

One day I had all you can ride pass I was about 18 years old and I rode. Coaster from the opening to closing for about a total of 34 times if you know this ride they inspected about every 2 hours so you cannot continuously ride it straight through there are inspection brakes but if anybody has ridden it more let's hear it. Obviously I love this coaster.

@stephenn77 3 жыл бұрын

The 5.5 G’s is the third loop I heard from another video!

@stephenn77 3 жыл бұрын

Not only head choppers, but arm choppers. You better not reach out to any of those supports during the loops if you want to keep your hands. They are so close!

@ashequestionmark 5 жыл бұрын

Sheesh I had no idea this coasters is considered so intense. I live in Edmonton and have not ridden too many other coasters, I thought this was an average coaster. But ok.

@OklahomaCoasterFan 5 жыл бұрын

Strong G-forces have different effects on different people. The 5.6 Gs will cause some people to feel like it's intense. The 6.0 Gs on Shockwave at Six Flags over Texas doesn't have that effect on me. I think it's a fun ride, but I would not call it intense at all. I see it as average, but some people feel it's one of the most intense rides ever. The correlation between an individual's definition of intensity and the mathematical G-forces of a ride will be different for everyone. There's not a lot of correlation for me, and probably not for you either.

@ashequestionmark 5 жыл бұрын

@@OklahomaCoasterFan yeah this probably comes into play. I also feel like the fact that I've just ridden mindbender so much the g forces on the coaster don't effect me the same way, but if someone who'd never been on it before rode it, it might seem more intense for them

@dark666105 5 жыл бұрын

What is your coaster count without kiddie coasters?

@Amandura 5 жыл бұрын

I think Intimidator 305 is the most intense coaster. Its amazing too

@marcusalexanderhunke3291 Жыл бұрын

RIP mindbender

@CoasterStudios Жыл бұрын

very sad

@marcusalexanderhunke3291 Жыл бұрын

@@CoasterStudios I live in Edmonton (born & raised) and rode it many many times. It really hurt lol and I greyed out a lot. Tried it once in my mid 20's and my neck hurt for a week (I'm 6'4 for context). I had no idea it was this special. Glad I got to enjoy it

@bjtgaming 5 жыл бұрын

Another ride that has restraints that... "bend your mind". Also Taylor what is the roughest coaster you've been on, for me it's Viper.

@mateojara4990 5 жыл бұрын

can you talk about the accident, it’s really interesting and i think ppl would like when it’s talked about

@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un 5 жыл бұрын

But can it bend your mind?

@sethdove8847 5 жыл бұрын

There's necker headbanging 2:30

@AirtimeThrills 5 жыл бұрын

I didnt realize this coaster had its accident three months after its opening day. Too bad they feel the need to "fix" the problem with something completely separate from the actual problem and damage the ride experience with the OTSR

@KevAlberta 5 жыл бұрын

They’re not bad. I’ve ridden it plenty and they never stopped me from coming back for more