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Mirabilandia Discussion Thread
matteocrepaldi replied to momo1tx's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Personally I like the rides at Gardaland but after one or two times I ride tham I have enough. The only exception could be Raptor but with no single rider is difficoult to get many rides now. At Mirabilandia there is probably less to do overall (if you are not into the waterpark) but you could easily spend one day just riding iSpeed and Katun! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk -
Mirabilandia Discussion Thread
matteocrepaldi replied to momo1tx's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
In September you should be fine, especially in week days because the kids are back in school. I think one day is ok to do everything multiple times. Personally I would do one day Gardaland and two days Mirabilandia! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk -
40 Random Questions
matteocrepaldi replied to boldikus's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
1. What is the name of your home park? Europa Park (used to be Gardaland) 2. Do you own a coaster related T-shirt? Yes, more than one! 3. Do you enjoy Vekoma SLCs? Not really. 4. Name the first 3 coasters that come to mind. Shambhala, Taron, Millennium Force 5. One park you would definitely never go back to is... Some of the small parks in the Wisconsin Dells area like Timber Falls or Riverview. 6. Have you ever ridden a drop tower taller than 200 feet? Yes. 7. What is your favorite roller coaster? Eejanaika 8. When you go to a park three things you must have with you are... Camera (Nikon D3000 but I will probably change it soon) - headache pills - money 9. How many times did you visit your home park last season? 3 (spring, Halloween season and winter) 10. The first Intamin coaster you rode is... Top Thrill Dragster 11. Have you ever spent an entire day at a park alone? Yes. 12. The independent park you go to the most is... Tripsdrill 13. Does B&M or Intamin make better hyper coasters? B&M 14. If it was free, what upcharge ride what you jump on right now? Scad tower (never tried one) or sky-coaster. 15. What is the best food at your home park? It’s Europa Park, everything is good! 16. The name of the worst GCI you've ridden is... Gwazi 17. When you're not riding something at your home park where are you? Except working I would say: skiing, drinking beer or making my own beer, cleaning my house, sometimes hiking. 18. Favorite water ride in a dry park (flume, rapids, etc) Splash Mountain (I’ve been on the ones in Florida and Japan) 19. Do you get your photo taken with park mascots? No, park mascots creeps me out. I stay away from them. 20. Name one personal item you've lost at a park. My hat on my very first big coaster in 2003 (it was Thunder Run at SFKK and I was sitting on the hat). 21. Name of the worst B&M invert you're ridden is... Talon (please understand that Talon is not a bad coaster but it is not really that forceful) 22. Name your favorite steel coaster under 125 feet tall. Kawasemi 23. Name your favorite coaster/ride manufacturer? Intamin 24. What waterpark have you visited most often? I really do not go often to water parks. I would say Etnaland and Caneva World. 25. The name of the fastest wooden coaster you have ridden is... Son of Beast 26. What is the name of the flat ride you've ridden the most? Probably the giant swing at Liseberg. 27. Name a ride-related injury you have suffered. When I was walking in the station of Altair (10 inversion coasters at Cinecittà World) in 2014 to take some photos of the inside of the station for Kirmes& Park Revue I did not see the big step at the entrance of the station and I fell badly. I also threw my camera to try to save myself causing the lens (basic 18-55) to get damaged. I had some bad elbow bruises (it hurt for a few weeks and I couldn’t fully move my arm) and some superficial cuts on the legs which were treated at the local first aid center. 28. Favorite Halloween event at a park? Halloween at Port Aventura. 29. Name the most recent Arrow ride or coaster you've been on... Without looking on RCDB I would say the Mine Train at Six Flags Great Adventure. It is an Arrow, right? 30. Name of your favorite ride that never leaves the ground (safari, train, bumper cars, etc) Magma at Movieland Park. 31. What ride makes you laugh the most? Don’t know… Splash Mountain probably. 32. How many RMC's have you ridden? 1 (Wicked Cyclone) 33. Best flat that goes over 100 feet is... The giant swing at Liseberg. 34. When you are on your way to your home park what is one worry that you might have? Will it be too crowded? 35. Favorite park that is NOT your home park is ___________. Tokyo Disney Sea 36. How many different parks did you go to last season? Somewhere between 10 and 20. 37. The indoor coaster/dark ride you ride most often is... Probably Arthur at Europa Park. 38. When you spend the day at the park what do you drink all day? Water as much as possible but I drink also sodas to get some extra caffeine and sugar. 39. The name of the best B&M you've ridden is? Shambhala 40. Name three other forum members that will fill this out... … -
Fuji-Q Highlands Discussion Thread
matteocrepaldi replied to Ed's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I'm glad I managed to try ride the original version but I am curious to try the loop too! -
What is your next park?
matteocrepaldi replied to onewheeled999's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Thinking about a quick visit to Europa Park on the 29th. Then I have Heide Park and Hansa Park in May! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk -
Liseberg Discussion Thread
matteocrepaldi replied to viking86's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Looks like a pretty good ride! The view from the edge of the first drop is going to be amazing! A good new dark ride will be another good addition in the future! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk -
Walibi Holland Discussion Thread
matteocrepaldi replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Anyone here going to Defqon 1 next weekend? I will be at Walibi Holland on Friday before the Gathering. If you see me say "HI"! -
What is your next park?
matteocrepaldi replied to onewheeled999's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Going to Gardaland tomorrow! -
B&M Restraints: Old vs. New
matteocrepaldi replied to DBru's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Personally I prefer the old ones. Never had any problem. Maybe some headbangs but I was probably not paying attention to the layout. With the new ones I always feel like that rubber part pushes too much and sometimes for me it's hard to breath when I reach the brakes (I'm 6 feet 2, 150 pounds). On a positive side I noticed that those newer ones like those on the wing coaster at Heide Park can be moved a little more than the old ones. I can't stop wondering: why can't B&M just remove that rubber vest??? Like this! (photo from RCDB) -
Europa Park Discussion Thread
matteocrepaldi replied to Ultracoasters's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Quick question: is there any way to save money on Europa Park tickets for 2 days? I have a discount from the European Coaster Club which gives me the entrance at group rates but I need another one for a friend. Any idea? I live in Switzerland and I thought maybe Coop or Migros have something. -
Europa Park Discussion Thread
matteocrepaldi replied to Ultracoasters's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I think it's not bad but the trim brakes are always on at full power. Now they are also magnetic so there is no way to escape them! I like the back seats better even if it vibrates a lot after the first drop. I will let you know how it is this year after my visit next week! -
Roller coaster cravings!
matteocrepaldi replied to TheHalonSystem's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I am like that for El Toro. Maybe next year is the good year! -
Gardaland Discussion Thread
matteocrepaldi replied to Rockman89's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Rode Oblivion twice today in the back! The drop is very good with good floating air! The tunnel gives a nice headchopper feeling. Nice floating air out of the immelmann too. The camelback is a bit weak with only very soft floating airtime. The rest of the ride is slow. Some minor positive gs in the helix and hang time in the corckscrew! Today they are operating like sh...! -
Europa Park Discussion Thread
matteocrepaldi replied to Ultracoasters's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I can't wait to renew my season pass for another year! -
I think I agree with the S&S idea even if the restraints are completely different. They also remind me a little bit of the seats on Hollywood Dream so my second choice would be B&M. I remember from the POV some wierd transitions on this ride so I'm pretty sure that with these trains it will be a lot more scarier!
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Holiday Park Discussion Thread
matteocrepaldi replied to devol4's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
It looks nice even if I will never ride it! -
Gardaland Discussion Thread
matteocrepaldi replied to Rockman89's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Never been a fan of Top Spin. Also that entire area really needs an overall upgrade. I'm looking forward to hearing more about their plans. -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
matteocrepaldi replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
It looks like it just came out of the factory! I can't wait to see more! -
Gardaland Discussion Thread
matteocrepaldi replied to Rockman89's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I would say last weekend of March.