Giant Drop

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Giant Drop is a highly rated flat ride operating at Dreamworld. Built by Intamin in 1998. Read More...


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Giant Drop review by Richard

by Richard, 9 years ago
Rated 3.5 A great and truly world-class thrill ride that is let down by its slow queue and trashed theming and presentation. A small amount of refurbishment to the queue and some work on the ride's cycle time to make the queue move much faster could make this ride the signature attraction it should be.

Review Criteria

Enjoyment Amazing

It's impossible not to enjoy the view, the anticipation, the drop and the smooth but forceful stop at the bottom.

Effectiveness Amazing

A ride whose name says it all. You can't fault Giant Drop because it's an incredibly effective ride.

Intensity Very High

No matter how many times you ride, those few seconds of free fall are about the most terrifying moments on any thrill ride anywhere.

Rider Comfort Amazing

Perfectly smooth as you'd expect from an Intamin drop ride. Magnetic brakes make for a smooth but g-force packed deceleration at the bottom.

Pacing Amazing

The time spent at the top of the tower really adds to the anticipation.

Theming/Storyline Average

All that remains of the ride's original confusing oil well theme is a collection of damaged, meaningless junk.

Upkeep/Presentation

Truly one of the most unpleasant queues you'll ever spend time in.

Queue/Efficiency Average

Very low capacity owing to its two eight rider gondolas, and a long ride cycle that spends an inordinate amount of time at the top of the tower.

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See what guests are saying about Giant Drop

4.0 / 5.0 – Very Good

24 reviews
Enjoyment
4.8
Effectiveness
4.3
Intensity
4.9
Rider Comfort
4.2
Pacing
4.3
Theming/Storyline
3.0
Upkeep/Presentation
3.2
Queue/Efficiency
3.4
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