John Peck

Both of the fun spots are in the plans, though we might just buy one ride on the coasters. I know it's not the best economically, but we are going to be limited on time.

Thank you for the advice everyone. Since we are staying at hard rock do you recommend we still eat at citywalk or are the restaurants good there too? Also, do the parks have PAPER park maps? Oh, any other advice on fluffy-friendly rides and what seats to try to squeeze my fat butt into? (I know this is non universal) Any other advice at these or any other non disney orlando parks? We are not hitting the disney parks this trip, but we will probally go over to springs. we are only in town a few days.

I'm heading to IOA and Universal Studios for my first time since 2007, so I had a couple questions: - What places for food do you recommend (like is it smarter to eat in the park or citywalk too) - we are staying at hard rock... do we pay parking ahead of time, or when we leave? We are gettign there on a monday night and staying two nights, but having the last day in the park so that means we wont move the car until weds night - we will have the express pass, but i noticed some rides have single lines... what would be better for us? - does the film they play in the harry potter train from park to park show the same film both ways? do i want to go back and forth with it? (I'll have a hopper) - any tips of fluffy friendly rides and seats - are adults currently allowed on the Paredon flyers? (i rode it in 2007 and it was fun) - any other good tips you can give us

Thank you again everyone

Thank you for the help so far... just a couple more questions to get the most out of my trip and stay ahead of the crowds: - the park has a posted 9:30 opening time. do the rides start at 9:30 as well? Do people get in earlier than the 9:30 time and is there a rope drop or can we make our way into the park and line up for something. And... do you feel people tend to get there early. - Do you get wet on the flooded mine? - are there any other hidden treasures besides grandpas house and the cave that I need to make note of? I'm not sure when I will be able to come back here, so I want to see the most I can this trip. It's lonnnnnngggg way from Ohio. Thanks!

Thank you for the advice so far. I found a one day ticket online for $49, so that's pretty good price I think. As for the Cave... I'm a bit claustrophobic, so I'm not sure I want to go down there. Is it a long journey? I'm there to experience the rides mostly, but I don't want to miss out on the unique attractions. Why is Thunderation only running one train? How wet do riders get on the log flume? the website says you'll get soaked. Are there any single rider lines or other tips that you can suggest? The skillets sound pretty good. Not sure if the wife will want those if they are heavily seasoned. How is the buffet, is it all you can eat or just one time to the buffet? Normally I don't eat in the parks unless I have a dining plan, but I don't want to leave this park during the day. Any other helpful advice or don't miss attractions that a first-time visitor should be aware of?

So i'm heading to SDC for the first time in less than two weeks (Sunday of labor day weekend). Any advice on what order i should hit the rides and everyone's recommendations for food? I'm NOT a pizza or taco guy. Also, do they have paper park maps? Also, I once thought I heard there was an option to going in to the park the night before and have the next day. (sorta like Hershey does it... where you get two hours before and the whole next day... not sure even if THEY do that anymore)

How has the Alpine Bobsled ride been running this season? Does it run weekdays or just weekends? I ask because I am planning a trip and would hate to miss it.

New Dragster re-theme coming??? SCREAM! East???? (Picture taken yesterday 10/2) No worries... there are more of these Progressive signs around the park. New sponsor maybe?

My question is... is this a big enough project that would take this all the way into 2024, or could this reopen in 2023? I feel it's the latter. My guess is new trains, LSM's, a tunnel and a play on the old name.

I was on the valleyed invertigo train yesterday morning around 11:10am. I was in row 14 and the ride was running like it normally does... until I felt the trims after the loop and knew something wasn't right and exactly knew what was happening. It was indeed a little scary going "almost upside down" and flopping a bit in my seat in once instance while the train was being gently slowed and stopping and rolling backwards. Being in row 14 meant I was the last to be removed as they had to unload the whole train with a scissor-like lift platform and since I was over the queue awning, they had to release the brake and the train was able to lower a few more feet. They did a great job and i was off in about 30 minutes or so. They were on it.

^ I had also heard that as well that the Spider wasn't in good shape despite being refurbished. At GL the Spider was probably the most "moved" ride that they had, with at least 4 or 5 locations that I can remember. El Dorado had some refurbishments, but it was only a shadow of its former self from when they installed it in 1991. The Giant wheel at GL was taken down to its A-Frame in the winter of 2004-2005 and given an extensive refurbishment and that's why it most likely still runs today. Cedar Fair is accused of doing many things to GL, but one thing that was certain is that they poured a ton of money into many of the rides there.

Part of me was hoping they were finally going to put up the old Geauga Lake Spider that they have had since the park closed, but I think they might have sold or scrapped it.

So what are the best foods to eat there? I like chicken, burgers, pork. NOT a fan of Tacos or anything Spicy.

This is one coaster I will never ride having not been to the park. Doesn't look like I missed much, though. Hopefully they will build a Giga! (just kidding of course)