Wooden Warrior- Review

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Wooden Warrior is a Gravity Group wooden roller coaster located at Quassy Amusement Park, in Middlebury, CT.  The park added Wooden Warrior in 2011. The ride contains an airtime packed, out and back style layout. Wooden Warrior is 1,200 feet long, 35 feet tall, with a 40 foot drop, and a top speed of 35 miles per hour. While these stats might not be the most impressive, this coaster packs a huge punch. This review will be split into categories, each being rated 1/10, and will finish it with an overall opinion and score. 

  • Theming/ Scenery- This ride does not have much theming. The rides logo is located on flags and the train, and the story of how it got named is located in the queue. The scenery surrounding the ride is very nice. From the ride, you can see trees, the train, and for a split second, a full view of the park. 5/10

  • Trains- Wooden Warrior runs with a single Timberliner train. This train is extremely comfortable. These trains feature a lap bar restraint with no seatbelt. The trains can fit many body shapes and sizes, making it ideal for everybody. 10/10


  • Smoothness- This ride is very smooth. The Timberliner train does not tear up the track as much as traditional wooden coaster trains do. Because of this, the track stays quite smooth. In the past few years, the ride has gotten a little shakey, but nowhere close to rough. 8/10
  • Speed- Wooden Warrior has a top speed of 35 mph. This might not seem like much, but the ride just rips through its course. It feels much faster than it is, and it keeps its speed very well. 7/10

  • Airtime- This coaster is an airtime machine! From the first drop, to the final bunny hill, there is insane ejector airtime. There is not a lot of time where you are in the seat. The airtime on this ride is comparable to some of the most insane wooden coasters! 10/10


  • Unique Elements- Wooden Warrior has a high-speed headchopper tunnel midway through the ride. It is taken during a turn. The ride just echos through the tunnel. It is a very nice element on this ride. 6/10
Wooden Warrior is a great ride that packs a huge punch. It is small enough for kids to want to ride, but thrilling enough for even the biggest thrill seekers to enjoy it! Wooden Warrior will be receiving a 8/10.

Take a Virtual Ride on Wooden Warrior below!

All photo credits go to Quassy Amusement Park

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