My creation in tribute to the extinct roller coaster of Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure, which at the beginning had the same name and then passed to be called Dragon Challenge, and thus also inspiring me in the new roller coaster of Intamin that was built in the park Guangzhou Wanda Theme Park, China, under the name Dual Dragons.
Technique:8.75- This was a really fantastic ride. I REALLY wanted to give a higher score, but the racing aspect needs work. I understand Dueling Dragons didn't necessarily perfectly race, but there was actual close calls and more train interaction. It was all there, but the timing of the lift hill could suffice, but I'm not sure if that would realign the entire ride for max interaction with each other. The tracks to each their own were incredible. A few points that I would normally take off that I didn't were the corkscews/zrolls that seemed drawn out, but I do see it is for rider interaction, so I deem that fine.
Adrenaline:8.75- The racing aspect is what is going to max out this category. I couldn't rate in the 9s because the racing wasn't fully there. Each track itself brought its own flare of excitement.
Uniqueness:9.5- Yes there are an example or two of this out there, but this really is a unique concept. The size and scale of this ride is fantastic.
Realism:10- Track layout, design, coaster scenery, even supports were all realistic and well done. The surrounding area is what boosted this score to a 10 from a 9.5 for me. The addition and work to add in other rides, buildings/props, and create a whole area for the coaster as a spotlight, gave a perfect sense of realism and sold the ride! *Note for rider value below too* : that the realism that the ride wouldn't always race perfectly is there. Not every guest will experience a perfect racing ratio, and my couple rides could have been just that, but that is reality for ya.
Rider Value:9.75- Pure satisfaction. Deducted .25 points as the aforementioned note of racing during Realism.
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