jarmor

reads pages 91-95...brb ok now I can finish reading I do want to say this...was it this much uproar when cedar point installed millienium force while already having magnum?

This is track... I wonder how the picture is gonna turn out... Almost time... Some live entertainment... Now the cat is out of the bag...the tallest non launched and longest steel coaster in america! Ok..I'm really here for the food! Feels good to catch up with old friends... Especially past PR folks! Nice huh...this was the dessert bar... The gang is very excited for next year... I tried to take the track home...I wasn't successful... The park was nice enough to have intimidator open for us... never seen this before... What a great day we had st the park... The outcome of the green screen photo... The correct window display... Don't forget scarowinds is coming up! Farwell plantation house...I won't really miss you...or those metal detectors I want to thank the park for allowing us fans a chance to participate in such a monumental announcement. It shows they care about the community. Now I can't wait to "splash" into 2016!

Aaannnnndddddd we're back! Today adventure is kinda different than the rest. We're going to a media announcement of some sorts! Will this view be different next year??? What do we have here? Talk about teasing to the last minute... So long???? Its official! Be back real soon! My crowd awaits...

Sooo...how many of you are going to the media event tomorrow?

Could there be a regular fury, without the numbers in the works???

That screenshot should have never seen the light of day until thursday...that's all I'm saying on the situation...

I think you just might be right! Why didn't I think of that...

I hope all these clues, riddles and rhymes are explained once the cat is fully out out of the bag!!!

Where have you been...speculating has been growing for months...

Why wouldn't they?

^Or do it near it...from what I can see, I dont think they would have it go underground right in front of the entrance...thats just my opinion.

I dont "think" it will be going over the entrance. I actually see it kinda a ways from the actual entrance. Think SFOG goliath... I see a kinda larger entrance plaza with a carowinds sign kinda like the current one...i'd say more like the one inside the park. Just what I would do if I ran the park...

I do believe gatekeeper will still be the only coaster in CF chain still keeping the gate...but whadda i know. I see more parking spaces being added closer to the front gate and some coaster interaction around that area. Maybe a bridge (would be cool to finally get that hyper under the bridge) or a tunnel. I can see new infrastructure as far as season pass, tickets, guest services and ticket counters that would be similar to cedar point but more in the fashion of the new tolls. These are only my educated guesses so please...take them with a grain of salt.

Anybody wanna help me out? If you can...I would do it on a thursday night. do the meal thing before and it also, as of last year, gets you express for the houses for like 2 hours!

From what I can remember, the coaster is alloted the 30m and the waterslides and other things (harmony hall) came out of the 20m.

You do know its more than a intamin vs. B&M invisible war that can be the conclusion why el toro "seems" more popular to you... For one...the height requirement for el toro is 48 while batman is 54. More people are ABLE to ride el toro. Not to mention there is a large amount of the park goers who wont ride looping coasters...

...thursday cant get here quick enough.

Annnnddddd we're back! Well, even though the last trip was last Thursday I figure I would post it around the same time as I went to the park to make it kinda real time-ish but just on a weeks delay. The last park on my quick mini-tour was Dollywood. I haven't been here since mystery mind open so to say the least the park has drastically changed. I got to the park later than I expected due to the fact that I was burning out. Traveling that much in such a small time frame is kinda wearisome on one person but I made it! Lucky for me I was able to use the military discount (prior marine) so I got a whopping 30% off which I really appreciated because the price of Dollywood is kinda up there. After sooo many long years I finally made it back. Something is missing...ah yes! You can kinda tell I was getting bummed out from non stop coaster riding from state to state. Anyway, I did what any coaster junkie would do and that is bust a left into thunder canyon...that is what it is still called right? As usual the park was kinda dead, but busier than I have ever seen it. Then I saw it... Its been forever since I have been on Thunderhead. This ws one of the first time I have been on a "twister" wooden coaster and it still packs quite a punch. With the new guys at RMC coming on the scene I still hope parks show GCII some love The last time I was here timber tower was still barely thrilling guest. As you see, that is not the case anymore. I wish they had kept the spitting beavers but alas, they are also gone. Now its time for Mystery Mine. I really like the ride and from what I could remember it had some jerky moments but c'mon those vertical and over vertical drops make up for it. Lets take one more look back at Thunder Head... oh...where were we? Oh yeah, Mystery Mine. I love the fact that the buzzard is still alive and kicking, sleeping a lot of the time, but still around to entertain! The first vertical drop looks small but it still packs a punch... And that explosive ending...love the hand time in the loop! I just love the view from the top level of Mystery Mine. Gives a great look at Thunderhead Well, what can I say? Mystery Mine is still a great coaster, wish the restraints were a little more forgiving on ears but those drops made up for it... Why hello Wild Eagle... I'll be back for you. Another addition since my last visit was the splash battle. I wonder why more parks don't have these. These are great family fun attractions and a great way to keep cool! Now its time for Firechaser Express! This will be the longest line in the park due to the "newness" of it but then I started thinking...it probably gonna keep a long line in years to come due to the accessibility of it as well. Here are our mascots greeting us as we enter Enjoy some pictures of this very photogenic coaster... The line was pretty themed with lots of things to see other than the coaster flying by you... I just love how Dollywood incorporates its rides into the lay of the land... The second half of the coaster had some pretty thrilling moments itself! The fireworks building was a very nice touch. I wonder what the experience is like at night... You can catch a pretty good look over Tenn. Tornado...as well as notice how the park is now a full loop! Overall, pretty fun family roller coaster that the park really scored big on! the launches were more forceful that I expected due to the speed. Just look at those happy people! The inside of the station had a nice theme to it as well. What I did notice were heater looking things over the air gates. I guess they are gonna run this bad boy during the smokie mountain Christmas event. And they're off! Good choice Dollywood... Next up...Wild Eagle. Now having just gotten off my first wind rider less than 24 hours ago I was kinda nervous to ride this one. The giant eagle made me feel a little better hahaha... This was the line. I love Dollywood! Whew...I can say my faith has been restored back into the wing rider concept. It had much more forces that Gatekeeper and not to mention a great view as well. how about more last look at Firechaser Express... Time to head over to what should have been the start of an Arrow Dynamics revival. I always wonder why this coaster was as short as it is... Also, at one time you could really see it but the trees have grown up so much you can barely make it out! Good ride...some headbanging. Now it was time to explore craftsman valley. I really enjoy this section of the park for all of its offerings that you would probably never find in a regular park. As you can see the crowd was heavy... Did you guys know Dollywood has an actual, full function church in the park? This had to be some of the best hot sauce I have ever had...I highly recommend it! Now to ride Barnstormer... Unfortunately Skyhawk was down at cedar point so I was eager to try this one... It was a very fun ride...short...but still fun. Look at that poor little girl hahaha... It was finally time. I have been to Dollywood a lot times in the past but I have never tried the cinnamon bread. I know I know...what is wrong with me. Well I can now mark that off my bucket list! It was sooo good. I didn't get any of the butter stuff and it was super good without it. Speaking of food...here are some pictures of the food and places its known for! And there you have it...Dollywood! Give me about a month to re-energize and be ready for another amazing adventure! Thanks for reading! Got any suggestions where I should take an adventure to let me know!!

Well, I dont have a list, per say, but it was a really good solid ride. I read people say its similar to a mega-lite, i have never been on a mega-light. I felt the restraints were a bit tight but going over those hills were pure ejector. If RMC does take on twisted twins, they have their work cut out for them. The ride is in shambles with trees growing thru the track and all.

If I'm ever in the park I would ride it again...but I wouldn't go out of my way. Ok...well after some communication and charging issues I'm back, but no so much real time-ish. So where did I leave off...oh yeah, just got of maverick. Noticed these... Do people actually buy stuff like these from the parks??? Anyway, I decided to explore the frontier section of the park. You know...I always hear people say cedar point is just concrete and coasters but after my visit today I beg to differ. Yep...skyhawk is down... This is also the area where all the water rides are. . I didnt get a chance to catch a show but I did catch the performers! Off to millennium force I went... All I use to here was MF is the greatest. I use to look at the layout and think "thats it?!?" so I was very eager to try it out. Since I had two front of the line passes I decided to use the other one on MF. My train awaits! I say on the lake side and I have to say, it was a little nerve wrecking going up the lift seeing nothing but water. So, whats the verdict...it was amazing! the transitions were very smooth and the pacing was awesome! I liked it better than I305, and that could be due to the restraints. Wanted to ride again but the line was kinda long... Now im getting hungry. Now when it comes to theme park food...I don't want it! Let me clarify...I don't like generic theme park food (burgers, fries, pizza...etc) so I was elated to see cedar point had a Pinks hotdogs inside the park. Then I got nervous...When I was at universal studios in hollywood they had one inside the park and they only served basic hotdogs. I was really hoping that was not the case here being the location right outside of knotts was completely full service. Man, was I glad when I saw the menu! I ended up getting the monster dog. I was completely satisfied with my choice. I just wish they had a knife and fork because eating this got quite messy... After that amazing hotdog, decided to head to the back of the park to ride meanstreak! I figured what trip to an amusement park would not be complete without riding the sky buckets. It offered some great views while giving me a chance to rest. This shot gives a general idea about the crowd for the day... Didn't get a chance to ride this classic...maybe next time? Continuing the track to the back of the park I decided to take the train the rest of the way. Looks like these guys are getting ready for the next camp out...watch out for werewolves and vampires and witches...Oh my! Such a great coaster... Could be a great coaster if it gets rid of the restraints... Ahhhhh...finally made it...let me see what all the fuss is about! Yep...its a doozie! Not as bad as I was expecting...but yeah...bad. Would I ride it again...yep. Then this happen... Great, just great! I already had a limited time frame to do the park (opening to 6) now it rains for 2 hours. Finally it let up and I was able to grab a ride on gemini. While it wasn't as smooth as I expected it was still a fun ride. Since I was pressed for time it was time to head back to Mantis...yeah I know im crazy right! On my way I ran into this dance party... I spent a few minutes watching. It was quite nice of a show. But I had to go ride the original banshee... Strangely enough, I liked it. I kinda know to ride stand ups (always bend the knees before the train locks) so the ride wasn't much of a problem for me. Decided to take the sky ride back to the front of the park to take on raptor! Next time wicked twister...next time. Guess you can say I saved the best for last??? Man, talk about a throw back to the days gone by. The forces were strong with this one. Wish I had more time to ride it more but I had to head out! Before heading out...I discovered the park had a buffet! I dig parks with buffets...but I was too full off that hot dog so I will have to wait to see how the food is on another trip. Overall I liked cedar point much more than I thought I would have! I always thought it to be a concrete slab with roller coasters but it was definitely much more than that. cant wait to come back... Stay tuned for more parks, more fun!

^ its the best thing ever! Much better than paying for the 90.00 fast lane plus. Ok I'm back (my cell service is spotty out here. Ok...dragster...well, I've been on xcelerator as well as kingda ka so I kinda knew what to expect... I do however like the stadium seating. It does make for a more engaging ride... So on my trek to ride maverick I decided to stop at magnum! To my suprise it didn't have much of a line... My train arrives...little did I know what I was in store for hahaha... I've had enough of you for the day..especially those last bunny hops...on to maverick! My face pretty sums it up! It was a rough ride. Don't know if it was because I was on a wheel seat of what but it wasn't all that pretty... After playing planko again and winning AGAIN decided to use one front of the line pass for maverick. It felt great walking right up to the load platform... Great, awesome fast ride! Hate the restraints though... Gotta charge the phone...stay tuned!

A new day a new park! Every coaster geeks dream is to make the voyage to cedar point and I've finally did it! I'm gonna cry!!! So now I'm gonna be able to chime in on the wing rider debate... I make things happen hahaha... Best five dollars spent ever! Time to ride gate keeper! My verdict...fun ride...(hate to say I see what everyone is talking about). I didn't feel much of a rattle and I was on an outside seat. Looking forward to see what holiday world does with it. My plan to day...hit 4 major coasters and then play by ear...and with that said...up next dragster!

^ that's what "they" say hahaha...I'm leaning toward yes. I dunno about goliath. I do enjoy the helix but wouldn't rank it higher than intimidator...

^ a trip to kings islands paoired with cedar point you say...hmmm you might be on to something! I was in the last car left seat...I was quite puzzled! Totally different from the front seat...

Aaaannnnddddd we're back! Time flys when you're having fun! So I took a slight detour back stage... I hear he's a pretty big deal... I wouldn't mind taking it for a spin... So yeah...we're here finalizing 2015...hahaha I kid, I kid...speaking of kids, I entered the park back by the snoopy area and it was a perfect opportunity for more character shots... One of my highlights of this trip was to experience diamondback for myself... I hate to say this, being csrowinds is considered my home park, but this was better than intimidator! Possibly for still having a roller coaster after the mcbr. Now, all I have to do is get raging bull under my belt then I've conquered all the beamer hypers in america... Enjoy some shots of this great coaster... Next up...the beast. I always read online how its a shell of itself, trimmed to death and rough so I had mix feelings going into this one. First of all...it carried the longest line in the park so the popularity is definetly there. My "tour guide" told me how the section just out of the station was actually filled with water some time ago. While in line decided to snap some shots...mostly of vortex since that's all I could see... Now came time to ride... Wow! If the ride is half performing then I can imagine what it was like back in the day. I always set in the second row on three row cars. I really hated all those trims throughout the course but for it to be as old as it is it still packs a punch. I will def miss the beast... Since I spent an hour staring at vortex I might as well ride it...something is missing??? That's it! All better now! They kinda look happy right...I mean, the girl in the back is waving at me... Yeah...its kinda bad. Rideable...but not that great. Yeah...I'm gonna pass on windseeker. Done one...done them all... Decided to pass on firehawk... Aside from the fact that its been up and down all day I don't really have a desire to ride it. Yeah, I would have completed the vekoma flyer collection but nah... Yep...its down. After a spin on racer and adventure express (talk about an anti-climatic ending) its time for a ride up the effiel tower for some aerials. Ever since I was a kid I always was enthralled with kings island aerials. Well I've finally gotten the chance to take my own! Now that over...it was time to check out the cirque imagination show. But before the show start here is some live entertainment. For a theme park show it was really good! I would absolutely see it again if I were in the park... Well that's it for today...let's see where tomorrow takes me!