Hi - I'm new here this is my second post. My first post was kindly closed by larrygator who I want to thank so much for letting me know that I should post that on this thread. Now, being new and having been on other forums where they frown upon people posting to an open thread with a seemingly new topic I didn't realize that was the approved, sanctioned policy for this form so again I want to thank larrygator for helping me out.
So my thread was locked and since larrygator told me to post here I'll gladly do that very thing. Oh, and in case there's any confusion or other questions I'll also post larrygator's statement telling me to post here and I do want to thank everyone for helping to make new members feel so welcome.
Complete Lineup Essentials
Postby Aptz » Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:41 am
What are the essentials for a coaster lineup and park so no one is left out and no one goes home feeling something was missing? There is no maximum limit to the ride count, but the goal is to be efficient by minimizing cost/count. Also, choices need to be currently existing models/types. I'm thinking of a park that's at least a reasonably sized regional.
Mine would likely include:
Coasters:
Height - Giga or Hyper or Dive Machine
Launch - single or multi
Inverted
Smooth - B & M
Wood - a Headliner to semi-Headliner (possibly substituted by an RMC?) and possibly a second wooden coaster like an out 'n bout
Family (2-3) - Wild Mouse, Mine Train, Suspended/other Family
Junior
Possible Choices to also include:
Sit Down Looper - if inversions are missing from above
A Mistake Coaster - a boomerang comes to mind judging by many folk's opinion
Wing Coaster? - is this an essential coaster, if not will it become an essential?
Flat Rides:
Thrilling - Drop Tower, 2 or 3 others (could also include an extra charge ride)
Water Rides - Log Flume, Ragging Rapids
Dark Ride - interactive Shooter and maybe a classic haunted house
Family - Carousel, Bumper Cars, Vintage Cars, Scrambler/Tea Cups, Tilt-a-Whirl, Pirate Ship, Ferris Wheel/Observation Tower?
Kiddie - Some cool ones like Bumper Boats, Frog Hopper, Kiddle Ferris Wheel, and also some kiddie circular rides
(I find it interesting there are more iconic family flat rides, like the carousel and bumper cars than thrilling ones.)
Other
Shows/Games - some good ones, uncertain as to how many
Food and Other Accommodations - spread out around the park, nice menu and serving style variety (at least one sit down restaurant)
Cleanliness
Reasonable Prices
Landscaping and/or Scenery - nicely done and well kept
Friendly & Effective Staff
I think this hits most of the highlights. I'm curious to hear if you agree with my choices? What would you do differently? Have I overlooked anything?
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Re: Complete Lineup Essentials
Postby larrygator » Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:48 am
You overlooked using the search function. They are various similar threads already in existence that can be utilized to continue your discussion.
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