Lisa Wiseman of the York Daily Record said at the ride's opening: "The Wildcat is indeed a wild ride, but surprisingly, a smooth ride." According to Randy Kraft of the Associated Press, "After the top of the first hill, it seems to have almost no sections of straight track. There's no chance to catch your breath or orient yourself."
Lisa Wiseman of the York Daily Record stated that the Wildcat was a thrilling ride but surprisingly smooth. Randy Kraft of the Associated Press noted that after the initial hill, there were few straight stretches, making it difficult to catch one's breath or find orientation.