Is PANTHEON Really One Of America's Elite Coasters? Pros & Cons | Busch Gardens Williamsburg
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- Pantheon is one of the most anticipated coasters to ever come to America, and we had to wait 3 years to ride it but it's finally open, and on July 19 I was able to get 4 rides. I walked away loving the ride but thinking it had a few issues - these are the pros and cons of Pantheon.
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Coincidentally, Hercules is the name of a local fencing company that supplied the netting (and presumably, security fencing around the ride).
I don’t mind the sound of the LSMs. I think it adds to the experience more. that roar gives the feeling of a more powerful launch.
I love that BRRRT noise during the launches.
i like it too
i rode this ride on the 18th, i personally really liked it and the lsms werent that bad.
Yeah same with Taron, roaring since 2016. Love that noise :) PRRRRRT
I consider it part of the theming. The roar of Zeus as his lightning powers the ride!
That Intamin grunting LSM sound is a thing of beauty. Both Taron and Velocicoaster sounded the same to me. I feel for your 4 rides though. I managed to get 17 in total over 2 and a half days. It's just an all round great fun ride that you don't get sick of.
I got 14 in one day. Fast pass though.
My biggest problem with Pantheon is seriously the theming. I wish they literally did anything but just stick a few signs up and call it a day. The idea for Pantheon is such a cool one, a coaster themed on 5 roman gods with each section representing a different one. The starting launch and area up to the multipass being Mars, the god of war, meaning you're sort of rushing out to battle. The multipass launch being Mercury the messenger to Jupiter, or Zeus as some may know him, where Mercury ultimately sends you to Mount Olympus to see Jupiter, the top hat, the giant spike being Neptune god of the sea, I see that part as pushing you back on your way to see Jupiter after you fail to make it up Mount Olympus. The spike would have looked so cool if it was themed to be a giant trident. And the dive down the top hat representing Pluto god of the underworld, after climbing Mount Olympus you plunge into the underworld with that intense finale.
And the worst part about this, is that you'd have absolutely no idea this was even how the ride was designed if it wasn't for the small signs along the way. It's seriously such a wasted opportunity to theme the 5 sections of the ride to the god they represent.
I'd rather a park spend the money on a decent ride rather than the frills. Darkoster is a good example of too much flash and not enough smash and that ride broke down twice while we waited.
I love those LSM grunting sounds. You can hear them on VelociCoaster.
Yes, yes it is. This ride is absolutely amazing.
We rode Iron Gwazi, Velocicoaster, and this within a couple months last year so I have a little perspective about Pantheon. I grew up with Geauga Lake/SFO/SFWOA/Geauga Lake, and CP. Steel Vengeance is my #2.
This is my new #1 but there's a clear caveat. Maybe even several.
#1: My own experiences with this ride as a season passer, being able to re-ride it with less than five-minute wait times on gorgeous (week) days and even several nights in any row we wanted has left (us) with a hell of an experience for the entire season of 2022.
2: BGW is my new home park (as of 2021), so I'm probably pre-disposed to favor the thing.
3: The lack of theming doesn't bug me in the least. After such an impressively themed ride experience like Velocicoaster (and the forty-five minute waits for it minimum)- I found much of my enjoyment of Pantheon's views simply beautiful. BGW already has the looks, but Pantheon knows how to make them smile, in a sense.
As a gent of the gent persuasion (and accompanying pronouns) I think the best way to put it is like seeing a beautiful woman, then having her look back and smile at you.
RIGHT IN YOUR FACE.
It's timing, pacing, and simple beauty all-around play to my taste.
4: For as many times as I've ridden this coaster in the past year, I still get that intense, adrenaline-stuffed euphoria every single time I ride it, and it always happens to the same degree. Even if you think you're ready for the reverse launch- you simply aren't. It peaks in the mind's eye at just about the time you're hanging from the back spike, and the idea that you're heading BACK THERE dawns on you.
Then you freaking FLY, float, and float, and float upside-down, then get a nice, snappy, tasty finish to remind you that you are still earth-bound.
It winds you up then let's you spin free, as often as you like, from whatever seat you like, in one of the most beautiful parks I've ever experienced.
So there's that.
the launch sound is the same as on Taron. I personally love the sound cus you can really hear the power. Idk what couses it tho
Wanted to write the same thing but you beat me :-) I like the sound for the same reason.
Pantheon always makes those grunts and frankly I love them. Not as much as Volcano’s screaming lsm but close.
Out of 439 credits, I have Pantheon at #10. I have Maverick at #11 and Velocicoaster at #4. I think Pantheon could be more reliable. It seemed like Velocicoaster had less issues during my visited. I don't think the lack of theming is as bad as others and I think what Pantheon does well, it really does extremely well.
What are your top 10?
@@chaimsteinberg5010 1. Steel Vengeance 2. Lightning Rod. 3. Iron Gwazi. 4. Velocicoaster. 5. El Toro. 6. Voyage 7. Twisted Timbers. 8. Fury 325. 9. Outlaw Run. 10 pantheon
@@alantrotter2077 always love reading or seeing your lists. I managed to get out to Europe in the last couple of weeks and there's one or two that will probably crack my top 10. Ride to Happiness isn't it though as that felt as overrated as my Lightning Rod experience earlier this year.
@@Marty_NZ Thanks for the kind words. I think you are the first person who hasn't come back completely impressed with Ride to Happiness. Time Traveler is 23/439 for me. I would expect RTH to be better. Although I'm not a super sucker for a lot of theming like some others besides Velocicoaster. I really liked how they did that coaster from a theming perspective.
@@alantrotter2077 Yeah i'm definitely in the minority when it comes to RTH, however I do know of a few others that feel it's a bit overhyped. I suspect it's a Mack rides thing as I also feel DC Rivals is overhyped. I remember Canobie Coaster ranking RTH number 1 in Europe, however after his recent visit it's dropped down and he thinks Untamed is the best now. Untamed blew me away too. As for Velocicoaster, it's a masterpiece. I did Taron recently too and I feel without the theming i'd take Pantheon over it, but add the theming in there and it just beats out Pantheon. All these top tier coasters are so good you just want to get back in line and reride them. I had to push myself to reride RTH and ended up with 7 rides, so felt like i had a good feel of it, but it just wasnt for me. Next day rode Kondaa and marathon feels were back.
FYI: The new gen intamin LSM's always make that sound (since taron I think). I don't know why though.
Pantheon is such a good ride! Currently it's my second favorite coaster (right behind Fury 325) mainly because of the multi-pass launch and the crazy backwards ejector over that airtime hill. BGW is also my home park, so it helps that i've gotten to ride it so many times!
It is my second favorite behind I305 but I have fury lower than skyrush
Even though I personally consider this overrated, it's still a great addition for BGW, and is an incredibly fun and unique ride, even if it isn't the most intense. On the day I visited, Pantheon was open all day without any extended breakdowns, and it's definetly on the more reliable side of Intamins.
False we close all most all the time
Funny that you put the LSM noises as a con, I think Pantheon has some of the best sounding ones on any ride
Huh. I find it odd that you dislike the sound of Pantheon’s LSMs.
I’m not 100% sure about this but, I’m pretty sure that most Intamin LSMs make that low grunting sound (Or in Red Force’s case, a low grunt that changes to the sound of a actual car engine). Saying that, I’ve also heard some Intamins that briefly make that normal sounding higher pitched squeal that then goes into that grunting sound.
TL;DR: Intamin’s LSMs sound weird.
intamin lsms are cool sounding, definitly when in trenches to enhance the sound…. taron be like
Ahhh yes, getting done with soccer practice and seeing you uploaded a new video. Best feeling
Pantheon became my favorite ride at my home park. I actually like the lsm sounds btw ;)
This ride looks awesome! The spike and top hat part looks really fun too. Hoping to go on this whenever I get a chance to visit BGW
Good breakdown! Thanks for sharing.
The lack of theming is odd for sure. But for me (like 70 credits) it's number 2 only behind Steel Vengeance. #4 Pro on your list did it for me. Backwards Airtime was insane
Hopefully the approved development permit for the boneyard indicates they’re going to expand the layout of drachen spire to be a full circuit giga
I love the sound these LSM’s make!
Good video, and I can confirm that the lsm sound is normal, but why hate it, that’s on of my favorite sounds, it’s so soothing 😍
Pantheon may be good, but intimidator 305 in the same state completely crushes it, in speed, intensity and my liking for it. It’s my favorite coaster ever and it’s going to be hard to beat
no way 3005 feet???!?!?!?!>?
i-305 is my favorite Coaster with Skyrush as a close number 2
That first turn would kill people if i305 was i3005 lol
@@dasher3532 I'm not going on Giga Coaster 1. It isn't safe.
@@johnfoltz8183 Giga Coaster 1 looks too intense for me!
My only gripe with Pantheon is that I’m too tall to ride.
That should be an easy con no matter what
Thanks Intamin
This is like the third comment I've seen where someone sarcastically thanks Intamin
BGW is my home park, and I have gotten well over 10 rides on Pantheon. It currently ranks as my number 3 overall, behind maverick and fury 325. So glad to have this close to home.
Yessss another video, makes my night
I think that particular lsm launch makes more noise because it's a multi-pass launch... I don't know why that would change the sound, but it seems like maybe thats the most logical reason for it. PS : Love your channel, you're undoubtedly my favorite coaster channel, followed closely by Coaster Studios and El toro Ryan. And thanks for your free raw footage channel, that's super cool of you to give all of us who can't afford to get to all the parks access to get footage we couldn't otherwise. Super cool! Have a good one!
I’m going for my first time on Friday and am so excited to ride this thing!!!!
I've ridden this over 12 times, and it's run great everytime I've ridden it. The airtime on the top hat and the outerbank were really strong for me, even compared to the crazy speed hill which is still definitely the strongest moment on the ride. Even the last wave turn gives good ejector air for me. It's currently my number 5 behind Fury 325, and in front of Maverick.
Yup the LSMs always sound like that. I kinda like it. It sounds more aggressive and less ear-piercing than the high-pitch sound of others. I enjoy both though.
i love the sound of those lsms. it almost sounds rattly and that roar is amazing.
I got 4 rides on this on the first day it was open to the general public. It was a chilly day (50's, warmed up into the upper 60s later in the day) - got 4 rides on it as well. The reverse launch, the spike in the back, and the stall are all great elements. As to the grunting LSM's - I don't think its an effect of the LSMs themselves, but the cars as they pass over them. Pantheon is the sister coaster of Velocicoaster and while the restraints are basically the same, Im fairly certain Pantheons cars are much more....Spartan. So I think what we're hearing is the vibration of the panels coupled with the fact that the trains are pretty light.
My plan for next year is to visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg for 1 and a half days. My main goal is to get at least 5 or 6 rides on this one, but we'll have to see. As always, this video is super helpful, thank you!
I adore this ride. I only have 164 credits but this is my favorite roller coaster.
Only 164? That’s a lot IMO. Since you said it’s your favorite, would you mind sharing your top 5-10?
164!?!?! BRUH I ONLY HAVE LIKE 25
Only 164? That's actually quite a bit man these enthusiasts with these huge numbers makes it fee like that but it takes a long time to getting around to riding that many Rollercoasters especially if you live somewhere that doesn't have many.
"Only" 164??? And I had the audacity to think my 31 was good...
@@Zatoka. the credit count isn't everything dude! Don't let anyone make you feel like less of a fan based on that number, you still love coasters
Rode Pantheon yesterday and WOW! It’s amazing. 🎉
I remember when I rode this I enjoyed the sound of the lsm this was in June and it had been closed all day and opened around 5pm. Maybe that had some effect on it.
On my most recent coaster trip I made it a goal to get a back row ride on a lot of coasters. I like the front more because I love to see the track in front of me but I appreciate the back row not having as long of a line and I can see how it’s a good ride on Pantheon. This coaster feels like it could rank between VelociCoaster and Ice Breaker on my list of favorite coasters because it appears like a solid mix of both coasters.
Hey Chris. I've been able to get in a number of rides on Pantheon, including the members preview day. When it was cold, it certainly ran slower than it is right now. That could also be because it was some of the first public rides too. As for the back vs the front, I like the back, but the front isn't bad either. You get more of the fall when the coaster fails to clear the top hat on the first go through. I also liked the different feeling in the first and second rows clearing the top hat than you get in the back too. This is one of those rides where I think both have good pluses when it comes to riding those rows. And oh yeah, the launch sound. That's been that way since it began. Noticed that myself back in March and has been a thing every visit since.
Looking forward to riding this next month.
One of my personal favorites also I’m a fan of the LSM noise funny to see someone else who noticed it😂
got 3 rides in the morning back in june, but got to the stairs for ride 4 to hear temporary shut down. loved the top hat. looking forward to next year to see how VelociCoaster treats me.
This is my number 6 coaster right now, it’s exactly my kind of ride because it’s got a lot of verity in its elements. Every element except for the second hill before the second launch hits for me. One thing that I’d add to this one aside from theming is one of those signature Intamin cutbacks
Can't wait to ride her next week!
I was lucky enough to ride this last summer (sounds like just about a week after you did). I certainly don't have anywhere close to as many credits under my belt as you do, but damn I loved it. Saying that Velocicoaster is better makes me really look forward to the FL trip we have planned for '24.
I love the sounds the LSMs make on this ride. It reminds me of a car hammering at full throttle and makes the ride sound sound aggressive.
I understand about "launch sounds" I ran a Schwarzkopf Type 2 shuttle loop. The clutches would sound different around June after early March opening. They were changed in July and were good to go until Nov/Dec. When running correctly it was a lovely Whirrrrrrrr, then catapult air brake exhaust (ChaaaaaH!) Busch puts theming in signage & paint, but stingy elsewhere. It IS a cool name though. Glad you enjoyed the rides.
I agree with all your points, including about the zero G stall being better than Velocicoaster's. I visited just 4 days after you, and the LSMs were making the same sounds. I have this in my top 15, a little behind Maverick, as I love the snaps and intensity of Maverick. Pantheon did break down a lot during my visit, but it was running well at the end, and I got 6 rides in the last 30 minutes, and 10 for the day.
My favorite coaster ever. I rode the front row like 3 times yesterday.
I currently have it at #6 out of my 209 different rides. Just sneaking inside "Code S" since I used a tiered system once I get out of my top 15 or so.
Got a front row ride first thing in the morning that was definitely a little slow - but that kind of enhances certain elements.
Got 2 more rides near the end of the day including a magic back row fireworks ride.
It was my first visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and I really enjoyed the park. Several of the rides really exceeded my expectations - particularly Alpe (front + back row rides) and Griffon (front row, outside right), and Pantheon (while just meeting my expectations) was the best of them. I'm a sustained airtime junky over all other things so the top hat, outer bank and stall absolutely kill.
I went to virginia for the first time this past october. I went on pantheon 11x during my 2 days at busch gardens. Definitely the best coaster in virginia! Following twisted timbers and i305. (In that order 🙂)
Typically I prefer back row too but for Pantheon I found the front to be better. Sure you miss out on the longer fall from the spike and the airtime boost on the tip hat but the other elements seemed much better in the front. The inversions were more drawn out while you wait for the full train to go through them (especially the stall) as opposed to just whipping through them in the back.
Maverick>Velocicoaster>Pantheon
Agree completely about the front on this one, though the second-to-back is pretty cherry as well. Still tough to believe how it's both so smooth as well as so powerful.
that little growling lsm sound !!! i had that on velocicoaster. personally i like it! but i understand where you’re coming from
it’s almost like the train is rumbling
Glad you seemed to get good dispatches on it, the day I went I thought they were pretty bad. They do allow you to bring loose items into the station and there’s bins so that slows it down, one of the things that puts VC over this one for me. Aside from that I share fairly similar feelings. Pantheon is number 18 out of my 139 credits. VC is my number 1.
The “Hercules” sign is the manufacturer for the fence. You’ll see a lot of Hercules fences in VA. It is funny, though 😂
It's too perfect for the ride
I have rode 98 roller coasters so far, and Pantheon is my 2nd favorite behind Steel Vengeance, I think it’s incredible. I even put it over coasters like Maverick, Skyrush & Diamondback
I got two rides a few days after you (first time back at BGW since 2007) and I agree Pantheon is the most elite coaster in the park. I got very front and very back, and I think the back was way better. The day I was there the dispatches weren't great, but with only a 20-30 min wait all day it was still pretty manageable. The backwards airtime is indeed bonkers: that and the stall are my two favorite parts of the ride. Currently Pantheon is my #8. I was kinda bummed I didn't get a shirt, as all the sizes I wanted were sold out
I’ve ridden over 600 coasters and Pantheon is Top 20 for me. It has a few elements that rival Maverick or VelociCoaster, but it’s not as complete of a ride. You’re right Chris, it could have used another 2 elements with another 500 feet of track, then you’re talking maybe Top 10.
This was an awesome video! I haven’t been on Pantheon yet, but I’ve ridden Velocicoaster and it is my number 3 overall behind Lrod and Steve. I wonder how Toutatis will compare to the other Blitz coasters.
Every time I ride this ride I always go “hehehe pantheon go brrrrr” roller coasters make the most fun and interesting noises. They really scratch an itch in my brain. Volcano’s (RIP) launch sound is my fave, just ahead of the lift hills of the Arrow loopers. Also, side note, the restraints on pantheon are probably the best and most comfortable restraints I’ve ever experienced.
This is definitely the best coaster in the park. I will say that I kinda like the weird grunt that the LSMs give off. It's unique and adds to the launch I think. The other thing I will say is that when I first rode it early in the afternoon, the dispatches were great. They did seem to slow down tho when I came back for a night ride. Overall tho I'd consider this an elite coaster
I am excited to ride this when I go the following week. I hope it hits my top 20 and doesn't disappoint me like Velociocoaster (I got stapled and got row 3 and only got one ride, so maybe when I head back, I will try the back row)
2:34 Hercules is a fencing company based in Richmond VA, so i guess they were contracted to build some netting. great unintentional theming though
Yeah the LSM’s make that noise and it’s AWESOME!
When comparing the ingenious use of the launch section on Pantheon to Ice Breaker it really shows how much better the restraints makes the ride. Ice Breaker could have been so much better I think. Intamin nailed it on their first try and I can't wait to see more coasters like it in the future as it seems like a way for coasters to be made cheaper, but I guess that depends on the cost of the extra switch elements compared to more track length.
Great video!
I did not expect the ride to be as good as it was. It was my #125, and Im p sure I would put it (when in the back) top 5, along with Fury, Lightning rod and El Toro, and probably top 15 towards the front row
I will completely agree that my favorite part is the backwards ejector + spike. I remember just how awesome it was being slammed out of the seat. The only time it broke down at all when I went was in the 7 PM hour, and it was back up later in and I was able to do back to back on it. Got in six rides in total. It's super fun and for sure at least a top 15 for me.
That leaves one burning question: will they keep it open during Christmas Town?
I like the sounds of them. Hagrids uses the sounds to further simulate a more e-bike and now that’s what they all feel like to me
Can’t wait to ride this! I really enjoyed both Leviathan & Maverick. Is this like the “average” of the two???
When I went to BGW this year for the first time, I really enjoyed Pantheon and thought it was the best in the park. Now saying that I am learned that launches aren't my favorite ride.. but that back row feeling at the top of the spike was great. I got the Iron Gwazi experience on dispatch times, but it was a station wait so no big deal. The theming feels... incomplete.
For the grunting LSM’s velocicoaster’s actually sound like these too but they aren’t as loud since they’re enclosed
Thanks for another incredible video. I'm a wood coaster guy going to Busch this year for InvadR & wanted to preview Pantheon videos. I'm a good judge of a coaster by sight after riding several hundred. Pantheon doesn't strike me as spectacular. But my standard for steel coasters is very high. One of the first complaints on this video is lack of theming. I'm not a fan of theming, it doesn't improve the track experience. What matters to me is what the ride feels like while rolling. Hopefully Pantheon will surprise me, but the negatives mentioned on this video of mediocre "filler" track and short length are things I agree with having _not ridden._
I should nickname this coaster The Matrix Reloaded for numerous reasons.
1. I watched a preview of The Matrix Reloaded in the bathroom during the coaster's opening day
2. I announced plans to get the DVD release of The Matrix Reloaded during the coaster's opening day
3. I got the DVD release of The Matrix Reloaded at Goodwill in New Lenox, Illinois to coincide with the coaster's opening
4. I compared the ride experience to the express way chase scene from The Matrix Reloaded
5. I compared the coaster's logo characters to the ones found in The Matrix Reloaded
I love the sound of the LSMs
I think we agree on overall opinion of the ride. Here's a couple things I noticed: 1. Yes I thought the Hercules sign was hilarious 2. I think every element was very good (including the outer bank hills before the swing launch) except the spike. It was cool but it just didn't do much for me. 3. I was a little surprised to see it as low as 30. I was comparing it to how high I have it, which is 9 out of 266. Good for top 3.4%. I was actually doing the math for your percentage literally as you said it lol
First off, the LSMs always sound like that for some reason. Second, Hercules Fence is a regional company serving VA, NC, and MD, so literally a Roman god themed coaster has Hercules Fence. And third, given you credit count and quality, 30 is pretty good, I have it 1 or 2 (man those late 90’s early 2000’s Ghostrider rides are so memorable) and above Iron Gwazi, Steel Vengeance, Mako, Maverick, I305, and Twisted Timbers. I think it is a complete ride, and very re-rideable. Each element, like IG over SV is unique and the ride doesn’t blend together. Overall a great addition to the park.
Now BGW needs to get Mack or Vekoma to re imagine Drachen Fire!!!
I love the lsm sound on pantheon 😅
Looks fun. I'd probably ride it.
Shocker to hear about the operations. My visit it was like 3+ minutes per dispatch. Glad to hear they're stepping it up
That's surprising, did you go early in the season? I also didn't wait very long for it because I rode at opening and then 3 times after the weather delay, but just shooting the ride mid-day the dispatches seemed really solid.
I was there in March and a few days before you actually. It was shocking how slow they were with the simple lap bar and all
Taron in Phantasialand has the loudest grunting LSMs I have ever heard. And that coaster is older. You hear those LSMs in all of Phantasialand
One thing I noticed is that RMC stalls always twist back, like a cutback. Intamin stalls always twist further, like a Corkscrew or Zero-G Roll.
For me, grunting lsm is the best sound on any coaster. Every Intamin New gen launch have this sound and it's so Epic and loud, i love it 🥰
I rode Pantheon a month before you. It is a great ride.
The launches sound like they are letting out flatulence when they kick in.
I actually love the sound that the LMS's make
Regarding the con-yeah the LSMs vrrrrrr every time. "it's not a bug it's a feature"
I rode pantheon 1 time in the back row and it is still a top 5 coaster for me
“Grunting LSMs” - hilarious!
this is one of the first coasters that terrified the heck out of me when i rode it, the next being I 305
I went last week I liked those LSM sounds
Hagrids also makes the lsm grunting sound, you just can’t hear it over the special effects
I’ve got one back row ride (first train of the day) and a front row when it warmed up. Both of these were last week. Gotta say I was let down.
I’d put Velocicoaster way ahead of Pantheon, maybe 10 spots ahead.
Personally, I prefer this over Velocicoaster. I find its more comfortable and that stall is so much better. I also feel Pantheon has much better pacing and there is never a dull moment. Not to mention the airtime on the backwards section and the final launch are stronger than anything on Velocicoaster. As for the weird noise, it always does that. I love it because it reminds me of the "fart" on El Toro.
I know skyrush really needs those new restraints, but ALL of hersheys intamins should get them, Fahrenheit and storm runner’s restraints aren’t bad, but imagine how much better those rides will be with the new gen intamin restraints
Taron and Red Force also have that sound, I guess it's just the sound that newer Intamins make. Perhaps they have a different making the magnets than before.
What's your opinion on what's going on with Six Flags lately (their 2nd quarter earnings, the comments made by Selim, that sorta deal)?
Theming is the most subtle thing , I’ll tell ya what
Haven’t ridden this yet since I’ve been back in Va .. but I will say that most of the rollercoasters I’ve ridden ? Feel like complete experiences BECAUSE of the theming
The ones without are awesome rides but they don’t “ stick “ as much as coasters that tie everything together
Maybe that’s why some of us have fonder memories of lesser coasters ? 🤔 interesting to think about
Big bad wolf for example
I think Pantheon is a great ride, the reliability should go like Hagrid or Velocicoaster and improve overtime. Although I would've hoped it flew over the top hat like in the test, we can always dream
The LSM sound is amazing imo
Just rode this yesterday. It's not in my Top 5, but still a fun ride.
(For reference:
1. i305
2. Fury 325
3. Mindbender at WEM
4. Twisted Timbers
5. Smiler )
This lsm grunt is also on velocicoasters second launch and also on taron in phantasialand its the newer launch i think
I actually rode Pantheon in the front, and the airtime is still amazing.