Coasterharrison'98 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Over the last couple of months every time I look at a TTD/KDK video you always have some kind of fanboys hating on the other roller coaster. Also half of these people have actually ridden both of these coasters(I being one of them) and yet the people that haven't still seem to think that their option counts. Overall my choice out of the two is, DA!DA!DA!DA!DA!DA!DA!DA!DA!DA! ..... Top Thrill Dragster.... O NOE HE DIDN'T! KINGDA KA IS TEH BEST! AND U KNOW IT! COASTER-BOY!!! Shut up! Top Thrill Dragster has 1. A better theme 2. Better Restraints And 3. A better view from the top. YOU CANT BEAT CANADA! But that's just my opinion. Whats yours? I'm all ears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I rode Kingda Ka before experiencing TTD and I find Ka to be a much better experience. I don't think the theming does much for TTD and the shorter height and lack of second hill just makes Kingda Ka a better ride in my book. Also, having spotlights on TTD at night that attract swarms of bugs for guests to ride through brings it down a few notches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsblumen Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Almost nothing can beat the launch on Kingda Ka. 128mph in 3.5 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasmspiritblue Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Ka of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterharrison'98 Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) Ka of course! Nothing can beat KA! Have you guys ridden them both? Don't lie Edited January 28, 2013 by Coasterharrison'98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyc98 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Can I just point out that kingda Ka's theming is much better than top thrill dragsters. Cedar fair is not good at theming, I think we can all agree on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterharrison'98 Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) Can I just point out that kingda Ka's theming is much better than top thrill dragsters. Cedar fair is not good at theming, I think we can all agree on that. I thought top thrill dragster had a better race car theme. Christmas tree light and recorded message is a plus king da ka dosent have... also take a look at Mavrick, coasters themeing is amazing! Edited January 29, 2013 by Coasterharrison'98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Honestly they both have their pluses and minuses. I've been on both MANY times and I like Ka better for the speed hill but Dragster better for the restraints. However, I'm glad GA got the OTSRs for Ka. Loading is faster and the ride is safer. The safety record for the INTAMIN T-Bar restraints really means it's just a matter of time before someone is ejected from TTD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Honestly they both have their pluses and minuses. I've been on both MANY times and I like Ka better for the speed hill but Dragster better for the restraints. That's my exact opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterharrison'98 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Honestly they both have their pluses and minuses. I've been on both MANY times and I like Ka better for the speed hill but Dragster better for the restraints. However, I'm glad GA got the OTSRs for Ka. Loading is faster and the ride is safer. The safety record for the INTAMIN T-Bar restraints really means it's just a matter of time before someone is ejected from TTD. [/quote Don't know, have you seen the safety record for Millinum at cedar point no accidents involving restraints and Ka also broke down at least 2 times while I was wating in line... both times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertleax Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Been on both and I happen to like Dragster better due to the better restraints (or lack of). I also like the theming of Dragster (not great but good) and I like how there are stands that people can watch. Loading is also better because of how they load 2 coasters at once. It seems faster the KK but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Justin Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Kingda Ka for some reason And I have been on Both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterharrison'98 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Kingda Ka for some reason And I have been on Both awesome Which one did you ride first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterharrison'98 Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Well it seems that Kingda Ka is the winner! Overall each of the rides has its pros and cons! Thanks to everyone who voted until nex time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 First time I rode TTD was in 2004, we went during the summertime for about a week to Cedar Point, and I remember at this time TTD was having many issues, rollbacks, constantly closed for a good chunk of the time we were there, but we stayed in one of the hotels right on the island, so we woke (8am) to catch the early opening for season pass holders and folks staying within the cedar point property (one hour before general park opening) we ran and finally got on it! I loved it first time I experienced anything like it. I love them both, honestly 420 vs 456 isn't that much of a difference its still high as heck, and the 120/128... Both still get you to that speed in 3 in a half seconds. I like the theming and lap bar restraints on TTD better then KDK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGadv123 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 In June I went to Cedar Point, and there are multiple reasons why TTD is better. 1. Smoother. And I mean A LOT smoother. 2. Much better theme, I never believed people when they said the theming was better, I was wrong. 3. Better view, it is beautiful to see lake eerie right next to you, while KK you see that nice parking lot. 4. This is my opinion, but I would have to say TTD has a better color scheme. 5. The lap restraints give it a much better feel to it, you don't have the KK restraints that crush your thighs and make you wanna get off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgetAround Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Can I just point out that kingda Ka's theming is much better than top thrill dragsters. Cedar fair is not good at theming, I think we can all agree on that. I disagree. Some (not many) of their ride's are well themed. But seriously you think Cedar Fair's themeing is worse than SIX FLAGS? You'd have to be out of your mind. As an answer to the original discussion, I've ridden both many times. I prefer TTD. Here's why: 1. Lap bar. While the over the shoulder on KK's restraints aren't too restrictive, you still have more of an open feeling on TTD with nothing impairing your view and you have a little more room to move around. It feels less restrictive. 2. Themeing- in my opinion TTD is far better themed than KK. From the trains looking like Dragster cars to the lights at the launch, all the way up to the lights on the tower. Kingda Ka barely has any themeing elements in my opinion other than a lot of Bamboo. 3. The view: As already mentioned ,you have a much better view on the top of TTD. You can see water and it is a lot more scenic. 4. The ride is smoother. KK gets a bit rough the further you move back down the train. TTD delivers a smooth ride no matter where you sit. A lot less shaky and a more consistent launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnerleroy Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Aside from the kk or top thrill dragster debate I would have to say six flags has better theming. While they may ignore it most of the time when they do work hard for it it ends up being really good (golden kingdom, plaza del carneval). Cf is getting better though after seeing the new inproents at knots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moonracker7 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Kinda Ka now has ZDOD, easy the better one(even though we traded it for a grave for RT which is just a heart break for some) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANofNJ Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 well i just rode TTD last week at cedar point, so figured I can finally chime in. I give TTD the edge, like some others have said, because of the lap bar restraints. I also liked how they had the observation bleachers setup,, and how you can get so close to pretty much the entire launch track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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