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A Nerdy Analysis of Miner's Mountain Express - Ride Capacity, Block Zones, and More

ElToroRyan

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Miner's Mountain Express looks to be quite the impressive family roller coaster opening at Silver Dollar City in the Spring of 2027! In this video, I give my nerdy analysis of the new ride!

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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Ride Theme
05:08 - Ride Experience/Layout
11:26 - Ride Capacity & Block Zones
20:46 - Conclusion

20 Comments

@AlexSprenger 1 month ago

Please keep using the Mack Rides soundbite!

@lyingdogfacedponysoldier201 1 month ago

The "Mack Rides" audio insert should stay on all your videos with no explanation from now on, it's funny.

@EmeraldIV 1 month ago (edited)

honestly id much rather see a well thought out, really good family coaster like this than a huge thrill coaster plopped into a random empty space. so glad to see parks really thinking about how they fully complete their ride line ups

@FunkAndFluff 1 month ago

ElToroToddler, eat your greens because it will make your dad happy!

Lovely analysis as always, Ryan.

@MidcourseDiscourse 1 month ago

I’m super hyped for this coaster, I think it’s a great fit!

As an aside, I think it would be super interesting if you did a video where you revisit some of these analyses, and see how the final coasters stacked up capacity-wise against your predictions.

@glossywhite8634 1 month ago

I have always liked SDC, but these recent moves in revamping their coasters is so refreshing to see. I'm also REALLY happy they're getting rid of the 2 dead ends and using the new ride to connect them. That section of the park always felt awkward walking around, like it was just unfinished.

@CheesecakeMilitia 1 month ago

Halfway through the video, I was literally thinking "I wish Ryan would make a video about Time Traveler and its weird programming to slow down on the first launch, presumably in an attempt to make the ride's intervals more consistent for the 3 train ops it never uses", and then at 20:15 you suggested the same idea lol. Go for it!

@Kingsisland_nerd 1 month ago

You could say that it’s a mystery mine

@Privykennedy 1 month ago

Never realized the tall height requirements of many family coasters. It's good this one makes it accessible to a larger pool of kids.

@Itsyaboyharry98 1 month ago (edited)

El toro toddler!? She's growing up so fast!

@halo364 1 month ago

Also can I just say, I fucking love that you're getting down to the level of specific brake and friction wheel placement on the brake run. This is the depth of analysis that the coaster community needs ❤

@TheSirenSeeker 1 month ago

Per C/S's video, in which they interview a Mack employee - This is a prototype, but it is loosely based on the Youngstar. The top speed is 54mph.

@mulinhuan8410 1 month ago

Yay and so the Mack Rides meme begins! I cannot wait to experience this ride when I visit SDC for the first time hopefully sometime soon.

@bocahdongo7769 1 month ago

"Mach ride..."

"GERSTLAUEEEEERRRRR!!!!!"

@BuzzWorksPublications 1 month ago

Dude, the "Mack rides" sound bite gets me every time 😂

@Porcf81 1 month ago

Mack building a mine train over a log flume is hilariously on brand.

@TigerRogersOfficial 1 month ago

13:51 But, I’m unfamiliar with what a block zone is!

@MiloLangford-s4l 1 month ago

Gotta love being here for the start of a new running bit

@SDCThrills 1 month ago (edited)

One thing I feel like most people have missed is how the park has included moments like in Thunderation. Such as the ending on MME looking exactly like the massive helix before the lift hill on Thunderation. I think this ride also just looks better than Thunderation in terms of variety in the layout.

@Stephenp503 1 month ago

I think my favorite part of this roller coaster is the several refrences to Thunderation throughout the layout. Thunderation was my favorite roller coaster when I was little, and it makes me really happy to see parts of it still going in a way