Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts vs Slinky Dog Dash

[DisneyAndUniversalFan]

 

[Brett Wyman]

This two aren't even closely comparable. But if I had to ride one of them over the other, Gringotts for sure!

 

[DisneyAndUniversalFan]

This two aren't even closely comparable. But if I had to ride one of them over the other, Gringotts for sure!

I know but they are the two rides in the Disney/Universal parks that consistently get the longest wait times. (100 minutes and above usually every day). I enjoy both of these rides and wanted to see what will win, even if they are vastly different. Just for discussion.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Gringotts is an immersive, storyline experience.
Slinky is a themed roller coaster through neat scenery.

Both fun, but no contest as far as the best ride.

 

[GoingSince1990]

There are probably hundreds of roller coasters in the country with a similar ride experience to Slinky (obviously almost none having theming as cute, however). But Gringotts is a truly unique experience.

 

[PrincessWithABlaster]

I don’t think they’re remotely comparable but I prefer slinky. I prefer real coasters to screen rides so it’s not really a fair fight for me. Yes, Gringotts is a basic coaster as well but relies mostly on the screens.

 

[sipnride]

I don't have small children, so Gringotts wins, but I don't think it's a great ride. Of the HP rides it's a very solid third behind Hagrids and FJ.

 

[BroadwayHermione5]

Granted I think my vote was slightly biased because my only time on SDD was almost 2 hours post lunch and I still felt nauseous afterwards, but Gringotts. It’s one of the best rides universal has (even with the bad Hermione voice)

 

[MousetersInc]

Maybe a more similar comparison would be to Rise of the Resistance—detailed queue, multiple ride mechanics in one, the ride tells a story, etc. So maybe the question is why Slinky's wait times get so long...

 

[Skywalker3]

I often forget that Gringotts is actually a coaster, since after that first rush, it slows down, and you're having more of experience, Until the end again. I do like Slinky, it's such a fun, sweet coaster, and more thrilling for the little ones than say Seven Dwarves.Last Disney trip, got in line about 4 mins before closing, not much of a wait, and SO fun at night. but Gringotts as an experience wins this round. From entering the queue, until the finish, it's so unique and fun!

 

[HopperFan]

Slinky is a fun coaster but it's a basic coaster. Gringott's theming is great, the queue WOW. While I wouldn't even try to compare them, I picked Gringotts.

Now if we want to compare within a theme ~

Harry Potter
1) Hagrids
2) Gringotts
3) Hogwarts Express
4) Forbidden Journey

Toy Story
1) Slinky Dog
2) Buzz Lightyear
3) Toy Story Mania
4) Aliens

 

[spewey]

There are probably hundreds of roller coasters in the country with a similar ride experience to Slinky (obviously almost none having theming as cute, however). But Gringotts is a truly unique experience.

You'd be surprised. A family coaster with cool theming, some thrills and a launch? Ummm, that's a very short list. It will have Slinky on it, Hagrid's, and, well ... that's about it. Those are far and away the best family coasters I've been on - there's not even really any competition for them in North America.

It is rather odd to compare it to Gringott's, though. As we know, that is technically a coaster, but most folks, and even most coaster enthusiasts, don't really view it as such. It has far more of a foot in the traditional "dark ride" category. That's really what it is; IMHO it has more in common with the Haunted Mansion - Disney or Knoebels, either one - than Slinky.

A more apt comparison is of course Hagrid's. Of the two, although we love Slinky, Hagrid's wins hands down.

 

[DisneyAndUniversalFan]

Maybe a more similar comparison would be to Rise of the Resistance—detailed queue, multiple ride mechanics in one, the ride tells a story, etc. So maybe the question is why Slinky's wait times get so long...

https://www.disboards.com/threads/h...-vs-star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance.3892572/

I've already done that poll.

 

[DisneyAndUniversalFan]

You'd be surprised. A family coaster with cool theming, some thrills and a launch? Ummm, that's a very short list. It will have Slinky on it, Hagrid's, and, well ... that's about it. Those are far and away the best family coasters I've been on - there's not even really any competition for them in North America.

It is rather odd to compare it to Gringott's, though. As we know, that is technically a coaster, but most folks, and even most coaster enthusiasts, don't really view it as such. It has far more of a foot in the traditional "dark ride" category. That's really what it is; IMHO it has more in common with the Haunted Mansion - Disney or Knoebels, either one - than Slinky.

A more apt comparison is of course Hagrid's. Of the two, although we love Slinky, Hagrid's wins hands down.

No, that's not really a fair comparison at all either lol. Are you kidding?

https://www.disboards.com/threads/h...torbike-adventure-vs-slinky-dog-dash.3892970/

I got criticized enough for making that comparison already lmao. It wasn't even close (Obviously).

 

[saskdw]

Slinky is a fun little family coaster, but Gringotts is a top tier attraction IMO.