JZ Photographs Ober Gatlinburg and Dollywood in Autumn!

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Postby PKI JizzMan » Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:00 am

Thanks for the comments everyone! Dollywood photos are being uploaded as we speak.

I'm pretty sure there were two ninja stores...one that I got a picture of, and another right next to Burger King :lolr:

Can I have a Whopper and...oh, pair of nun-chucks please.
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Postby PKI JizzMan » Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:11 pm

Hey TPR!

Another installment on the way...

So, I took a trolly to Dollywood since the aunt and uncle were going hiking elsewhere. When the trolly dropped me off (along with two other folks) little did I know it, but I was about 5 miles out from Dollywood! I was on the tram that goes directly to and from Dollywood. Apparently, I was dropped off at the Dollywood Information Center that's right off this main road. Soooo...I began walking. I saw a sign for Dollywood Lane, and followed it. Once again, little did I know Dollywood recently changed the entrance to the park, and I was heading in the wrong direction. I stopped in a golf hotel and these two nice 'ol ladies gave me a ride to the park because they were afraid I was going to freeze to death! I got in free, and that made up for my frustration with the wrong drop off.

As stated before, I went once in '04 for about two hours, and rode the coasters. I didn't remember much of it being twelve years old the last visit. So it was like a whole new park to me!

There were no waits all day, for the record.

It was about 36* when I got there at 9AM, so only half the rides were running. I headed to Blazing Fury first.

Blazing Fury - I totally forgot how long of a ride this was! The dark ride portion was fantastic, and the drops really took me by surprise. I loved it!

Timber Tower - Thank GOD the water effects weren't on! The theming put into it was really cool - it's a nice area. The ride was pretty fun; Huss did a good job, and Dollywood did a good job supplying extra effects. I rode twice.

Thunderhead - Lovely location for the ride. In the morning, it was one of the few rides open, and it was so cold they had little hand warmers and things blowing hot air so we wouldn't get too cold! I like Kentucky Rumbler over Thunderhead, but damn this ride is more intense! I thought it was a bit rough in the middle and in the back....not really rough, but compared to Kentucky Rumbler and '04...too much mini jackhammering. Granted it was very cold, so I'm sure I didn't ride in its prime. I rode about 10 times.

Tennessee Tornado - This is probably my favorite looping coaster. A fantastic pre drop helix and first drop. The first loop is amazing, and the smoothness of this ride combined with the speed and other two grey out inversions...it's a top knotch coaster. I wish the other Arrows were as good as this! This is a back seat coaster. I rode about 7 times. Underrated!

Mystery Mine - A new credit for me! I knew about the ride, and that it had three different sections, so I couldn't wait to ride. This ride grew on me soooo fast! The surprises, music, theming, drops, elements, everything!...was sooo cool and addicting. In the backseat it does get jerky, but the front I had nothing to complain about. A+ ride, I even bought a crow! I rode about 15 times.

Mystery Mine vs. Steel Hawg/S&S's El Loco:
Okay, so something I was just thinking about. I believe S&S could have made this ride; and better, at that. Steel Hawg has: a steeper drop, the same reverse banked curves, downward/upward heartline rolls, half loops, immelmans, and quick lifts. Pretty much everything MM has to offer. Gerstlauer did a fantastic job, don't get me wrong! But with S&S's restraints, I think they could have made the same ride with more comfort and extra elements. Mystery Mine = Expanded, themed, more elaborate version of the S&S El Loco. Both great, great coasters!

Daredevil Falls - I got the whole ride by myself thanks to the weather! A great log flume, I loved it.

The park was very nice, everyone was very friendly and helpful, and the Cinnamon Bread at the Grist Mill was epic! Best of all....I didn't have to share it! I wish I had done the Sky Zip tour...but I didn't have enough time.

Enjoy the pictures of this beautiful park!
-JZ
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Soo..the road I'm on is Veterans Blvd. The sign that's blocked by the blinding sun says "Dollywood Lane" Which would a coaster enthusiast follow?
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So after seeing a "no pedestrians" sign, I followed along this cart path on this golf course. Take note that the Trolly that goes ONLY too and from Dollywood, dropped me off about a mile back.
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Alright, this is getting f***ing rediculous...it's cold, foggy, where the hell am I? Where is Dollywood?!
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Thanks to the kind souls of these lovely women, I was taken to Dollywood. You never know what your "good deed of the day" will be!!
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Riding Thunderhead at 9AM in 35* weather was like riding Kentucky Rumbler in December!
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One train ops didn't bother me! I rode with only 4-6 other people until 11AM.
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A nice lift hill view and oh boy, that is one fantastic twisting GCI drop right there!
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Wood is good.
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Station. It was eerie how quiet the park was.
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Don't let the sun fool you...you'll come back to the station with tears frozen in the corners of your eyes!
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Big fan-turn around
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A great coaster, but far from the number one woodie-Voyage!!
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A big 'ol happy mess of GCI goodness.
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I liked this a lot. Job well done!
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Theming, theming everywhere...
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Waiting for Mystery Mine to open. Love that red tree!
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Something is missing here, and I was VERY upset about it. Who can figure this out?
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Testing! It must be above 40*! Haha
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The structure seems HUGE when up close. It's so pretty.
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Hmm...there's really no one to keep out today, so I'll investigate.
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Dollywood is tucked into a valley in Gatlinburg. See?
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Omg <3
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How many open seats can you spot?
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Pick your weapon, grab a lantern, and head into the mines!
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Mine carts waiting to send you on your adventure.
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Hardly enough people to fill a train!
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What a fantastic finale. Awesome.
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Whhhhhhrrrrrr
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whhrrrrrr
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wrrrrrr
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When you have a whole train to yourself....the hang time is crazy!
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Absolutely beautiful.
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Caw! Caw! Caw! Caw! Caw! Caw! Caw! Caw! Caw! Caw! Caw! Caw!
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I'd love to come back and see this ride all lit up.
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Back into mine shaft #13
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The outdoor section was pretty crazy. Loved that drop!
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Great details on this ride. I love it.
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Time to go see if Tornado is open. This section of the park needs a bit more work to fit in with the rest of Dollywood.
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It's running! And only two people riding in the back seat.
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Photogenic much?
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I never thought an Arrow overbank would be so delicious.
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Best loop ever?
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I saw spots here. Then almost blacked out.
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Threading the needle before hitting the brakes. This ride is like none other.
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Best...day....ever. More pictures to come!
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Postby Electerik » Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:22 pm

PKI ManJZ wrote:I was on the tram that goes directly to and from Dollywood. Apparently, I was dropped off at the Dollywood Information Center that's right off this main road. Soooo...I began walking. I saw a sign for Dollywood Lane, and followed it. Once again, little did I know Dollywood recently changed the entrance to the park, and I was heading in the wrong direction.


For the record, Dollywood Lane would be the quickest way on foot, from where you were, despite the lack of sidewalks. Had you been driving, though, you would have been turned away.

Why the city has not seen fit to rename Dollywood Lane, now that Dollywood is no longer accessible from it, is beyond me.

It was rather cruel of Gatlinburg's "pink" trolley to drop you off at the Information Center, but that is one of its three stops: Aquarium, Information Center, Dollywood.

For tourism-oriented towns, they could both be a bit more tourist-friendly.

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Postby thrillerman1 » Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:02 pm

Does the Dolly Trolley no longer take people to the park from the main tram center in downtown Pigeon Forge? In the past, I've always parked my car there for free and taken the $.50 trolley ride to the park.

That walk to the park would've been REALLY long if not for those sweet little old ladies.

Love the pics!

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Postby Swimace » Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:22 pm

PKI ManJZ wrote:Something is missing here, and I was VERY upset about it. Who can figure this out?


The vulture that harasses people!! Lame!!

Nice photos as always.

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Postby Electerik » Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:39 pm

thrillerman1 wrote:Does the Dolly Trolley no longer take people to the park from the main tram center in downtown Pigeon Forge? In the past, I've always parked my car there for free and taken the $.50 trolley ride to the park.


Pigeon Forge still runs that trolley, yes. But I believe Zach was coming from Gatlinburg, on their "pink" trolley that runs from Ripley's Aquarium to Dollywood, by way of the Dollywood Information Center.

The two towns have totally different trolley systems.

/And by "trolley," we of course mean "bus."

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Postby PKI JizzMan » Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:02 pm

More photos! I forgot to include that I absolutely couldn't find Slidewinder. I looked all over, couldn't find signs, and just gave up :x
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Even though it's a back seat ride, I decided to check out the front.
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Forcast - tornadoes
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After hearing sounds of a tornado on the way, you head on out to the lift
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It was about this time I wasn't able to see my frozen breath anymore! LOL!
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Tornado blends in perfectly with the surrounding valley.
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Hmm...I'm getting hunrgy. Let's go this way.
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Gotta give Blazing Fury some love! What a great little ride.
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Somethin' good a cookin' yonder.
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Very cool bird show. Bald meant white haired in the old days!
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Do chickens have large talons?
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I love the smell of an open fire
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I'm a little lad who loves BERRIES AND CREAM!
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Awesome food....check.
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Dollywood has a huge collection of bald eagles. It was a very cool exhibit!
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Dollywood attracts a whole different type of crowd with it's very neat section of the park dedicated to old school arts 'n crafts.
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Blacksmith shop was something I've never seen before.
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Steel...fire...hm, maybe this is where they made Mystery Mine!
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Just a great atmosphere. Wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
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This flume looked too awesome to pass up. Even if it's only about 50 degreese now.
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Name - Jizz Man. Location - About to take over flume. Remarks - Hey Dan, don't you wish you here?!
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Heading through the chasm of death.
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I was able to take it over AND get people to take pictures of!
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What makes a watery death all better?
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Bunnies, medicine, goo, and RAINBOWS!
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Beautiful landscaping all around
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One top knotch log flume.
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This would be Daredevil Falls
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Everyone get down!
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Thankfully, I had the ride to myself so I didn't make that big of a splash! LOL
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I love these newer age log flumes.
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This water trough runs through a HUGE part of Dollywood.
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Dollywood is witch friendly.
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Omg omg omg omg omg!
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Dan, I hope your football game was fun!
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These were the only guys I had to share with
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Train fanatics (Matt) will love Dollywood! This train was legit. You could hear it from miles and miles away
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This cinnamon sugar, gooey, soft, loaf of bread truly is a piece of heaven! More to come!
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Postby I love DW » Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:01 pm

PKI ManJZ wrote:More photos! I forgot to include that I absolutely couldn't find Slidewinder. I looked all over, couldn't find signs, and just gave up :x


The Mountain Slidewinder was closed, as is the entire Dreamland Forest area that it is in. Both Dreamland Forest/Slidewinder and River Battle closed back in September because you get so wet on/in these attractions.

Great pictures! That cinnamon bread has me excited about getting to go in about a month.
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Postby TheRapidsNerd » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:33 am

JZ, great photos as always and, oh yes, I did enjoy the train when I was there in November last year. AND the "awesome food" too. Wonderful park!

Looks like you had a great time. Job well done! =)
With several of us in or moving to Orlando in the coming months, let's meet up! I'd enjoy getting to know my brother and sister TPR folks there along with visiters over the coming years. If you're interested, pm me or drop me a line on Twitter or Facebook. :mickey:

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Postby PKI JizzMan » Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:53 am

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Just another example of Dollywood's unique beauty
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Walking around, heading to the County Fair section.
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I like these disks
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Hey Rapids Nerd!
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Nice waterfall section
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Don't load too many TPR members on this rapids ride!
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A bit too cold to get wet today.
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And it snakes back around to the loading platform. It was pretty tranquill, and I didn't get wet...until the damn cannon at the end!
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I'm ready for Christmas!
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a few streams flow through
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Just exploring.
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Lovely red colors.
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Gimme some pumpkin pie!
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One of the best sections of any park I've been to.
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Coming up behind Thunderhead
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Doesn't get much better than this!
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No thankssss
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GCI's are known for relentless speed.
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And Thunderhead doesn't dissapoint
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Take the station fly by!
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Trying to find new angles.
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One of the best wooden and steel coasters in the south!
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Just passing through...
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Down, up and around.
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Another reason why Dollywood is awesome. The op (Ray) saw me taking pictures and asked if I'd like to take some from the ride op entrance. Thanks Thunderhead crew!
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GCI gets extra points for pre-lift fun!
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Thunderhead has nice, shiny, new restaints in the front...and old, orange ones that are VERY worn in the back.
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It blends in perfectly with the setting.
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I don't know what this is called...but I love it! Pop up, turn and then swoop down.
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Hold on tight!
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Thanks Thunderhead crew for letting me get such good shots!
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Now down by the play are to get some up close shots. For the record, I forgot my 55-200mm lense! =(
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Fantastic element
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Another look...
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The first drop is quite steep
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The single row benches work amazingly.
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There's many spots of airtime on this ride.
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The front seat is where this ride really proves its intensity. It's different than other GCI coasters. More pictures, still!
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