You've entered Bruce Banner's laboratory, as he's attempting another experiment to reverse his, uh, gamma ray problem - you know, the one that turns him into the Incredible Hulk.
But as the experiment starts (c'mon, say it with me now), something goes horribly wrong and you explode from the gamma tube at 40 mph in coaster builder Bolliger & Mabillard's only launch start. Hulk gets right to business, throwing you into an immediate inversion, followed by a cobra roll and a loop, then plunging into a fog-filled tunnel at a top speed of 65 mph.
From there, Hulk spins riders through a corkscrew, another loop, as well as a couple of over-banked turns and a final corkscrew.
It's not anywhere near the tallest or fastest coaster out there, but in typical Bolliger & Mabillard fashion, Incredible Hulk Coaster blends speed and inversions into a delightful mix of roller coaster mayhem, one that leaves most riders exhilarated, rather than nauseated. Quite a feat, really, given the number and sequence of inversions involved here.
But is it enough for Incredible Hulk Coaster to win the title as Best Roller Coaster, or Best Theme Park Attraction, in America? We'll find out when voting begins in the tournament, in March. In the meantime, let's hear your thoughts about Hulk, in the comments.
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The hulk was my first coaster, and is still in my top three with shiekra, and goliath SFOG, though the back has become alot rougher in the passing years. Hulk also has the coolest sounding track (WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!)
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If not for Spider-Man, the Hulk coaster would be the best attraction at IOA.
I heard that the back of the coaster is less rough; can anyone confirm that?
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Really? I don't even have anything clever to address that with.
And James - this coaster has everything to do with your mother.
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beats a cup of coffee in the morning, NOTHING gets you energized like an early morning ride on The Hulk
my girlfriend's favourite coaster also. Brilliant.. also a nice length ride too.
Nice ride, but this one might go early. If you want a little "bracketology" analysis, I think this one got a higher seed than it deserves.
Nothing quite like a ride on Hulk to start the day, and with its proximity to the entrance, it encourages you to.
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The first loop and cobra roll alone make this attraction worthwhile, though the latter half of the coaster dwindles somewhat. Also, I cannot wait more than 40 minutes in line because of that relentless techno, and for these reasons, Hulk "only" gets a 9-Outstanding.
For the record, I claim this as the best coaster in IOA. Dueling Dragons has/have a better gimmick, but it/they leave(s) me a little rattled, whereas I could ride Hulk all day.