larrygator

I'm planning on getting back to the park over the next two weeks to finally ride Wicked Cyclone

Your assessment of the two parks is spot on. If you are a fan of unique rides hit Lake Winnie for the Boat Chute and the Fly o Plane. Although Beech Bend has SCAT II.

Burning Down the House

The Golden Mickey's was a horrendous show.

It is bad when riding Boulder Dash comes to this. No, that's not how it should work if you want to keep your wooden coaster in the Top 10-20 range.

Wow. What an obnoxious comment. I expect it from an Australian. Have you know those of us who had been before did NOT go back. It was only those who had never been. Maybe next time you should have a clue what you are taking about before you made an insanely stupid and rude comment. WOW. What happened to your sense of humour mate? Sorry you didn't get it, but writing you expect it from an Australian is just as insanely stupid and rude as i was. You have posted plenty of negative comments about Fuji Q in the past and yet you(TPR) still go back and have some fun. It is far from a perfect park, but it is still worth a visit IMHO. And again you prove why Robb made the comment. You lack reading comprehension skills. TPR did not go to Fuji-Q. A few people traveling with the group went on their own during a free day.

Most parks will be able to call a car for you from the Guest Services window.

Replace Six Flags America with either Knoebels or Kennywood.

I was at the park from 10:30 to 12:15 and the place was dead. 7 rides on El Toro 1 ride on Zumanjaro 1 ride on SkyScreamer 2 rides on Nitro. With El Toro and Nitro I stayed on the same coaster as a seat filler and certainly could have ridden a lot more if I didn't have to be at a BBQ by 1PM

Wristband only, it's $10 for access to all the rides. Dude, the park is in serious financial trouble, buy the wristband. And then enthusiasts complain when small parks shut down.

Step 1) Arrive at the park before opening Step 2) Enjoy the ride you most anticipating first Step 3) Head to water park You never want to skip the most anticipated ride since you can't predict breakdowns (and the weather could also play a part)

I will definitely be trying one of these next time I do the Philly-Boston drive! Googling around the main place I'm seeing is Ted's, is this where you went Larry? Yes, I go to Ted's frequently because there is one very close to Wild Bill's Nostalgia Store. Ted's has a homemade hot sauce that is not listed on the menu, both hot and flavorful. Here are some other places http://www.roadfood.com/EatingTours/34/central-connecticuts-steamed-cheeseburger

If you get there early for breakfast, the French Toast at the International Food Court. Fried Cheese, Corn Nuggets and Mac & Cheese Bites at Totem Treats Frozen Sweet Tea at Kandy Korner

I like the new itinerary and agree you sou should plan on the Flash Pass at SFNE. Lake Compounce is a cute little park but there is not too much in the way of uniqueness. Try to enjoy the Sky Ride before it closes for the day and devote the last hour of your night to Boulder Dash. As far as food, there are unique and affordable food options in Connecticut that are far superior to stopping at Wawa. I would seriously investigate if any steamed hamburger joints are along your route in Connecticut, I wish I had tried them sooner in life. Regarding the Flash Pass at SFGAdv, I would wait and see what the crowds are like first, some weekdays it is not necessary.

While this announcement is not exciting for most enthusiasts, it is the right move for this park.

Dreamland re-opens - If anyone visits please post pictures http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dreamland-margates-famous-amusement-park-finally-reopens-10333174.html Dreamland: Margate's famous amusement park finally reopens Rachael Pells Friday 19 June 2015 As Roger Newman and his lifelong friend Nigel come off the Wild Mouse retro-roller coaster, the two old men are skipping and giggling along like teenagers. Doug, 35, emerges beaming from the Wall of Death – a stunt show involving terrifyingly irresponsible motorbike riding. “You must go in,” he says, “it’s excellent.” And he’s right. They are among the first punters to return to Margate’s Dreamland amusement park, first opened in the 1880s (although the name Dreamland wasn’t used until the 1920s) but closed early in the 21st century after years of decline. It has now been restored to its former vintage glory following an £18m redevelopment and opened for business. As the train pulled in to Margate station early yesterday morning, visitors were greeted by a big yellow sign, painted on a wall opposite a greying tower block: “Welcome to the land of dreams.” It’s a far cry from the glamorous Victorian seaside resort Margate once was, but there was a new spark of excitement in the air as locals, visitors and fans of all things retro made their way towards the 17 rides – new additions will be rotated each season. The first visitors to the reopened Dreamland amusement park sampled attractions such as the Wall of Death The first visitors to the reopened Dreamland amusement park sampled attractions such as the Wall of Death Sitting right at home behind Margate’s “Funshine” arcades, this retro-themed renovation came laden with high expectations – from its extensive design team but also from residents, teenagers ready for a new hangout and octogenarians who remember coming with their own grandparents back when Margate was in its prime. By 10.30am, the car park was full and visitors queued for the length of it, excited if wary to see how their old childhood haunt has been transformed for the better or worse. “Today is really a test,” said Margate resident Roger Newman, who came to scope out the park with friend Nigel. “It looks like they could have done with a few more weeks to get ready, but the park is looking fine so far. We all really want it to work, to keep Margate on the up.” The Twister The Twister Once through the gates, a plethora of perky staff were on hand to greet visitors and point them in the direction of fun. They wore T-shirts with decidedly hipster slogans such as “we cater for pleasure” and “Dreamland storyteller”, if not dressed up to the nines in rockabilly petticoat dresses and circus-style get-up with hats, canes and braces. Undoubtedly the most frequently asked question of the day was “why are the rides not ready?” Despite almost five years of planned reconstruction, Dreamland’s most loved and remembered landmark, the Grade II-listed wooden Scenic Railway rollercoaster, the UK’s oldest, is still not finished. Carefully rebuilt to look just the same as it did in 1920, this was the ride most visitors came for, and the disappointment was clear. Hook-a-Duck Hook-a-Duck There were certainly teething problems. By midday, the Big Wheel was turning but visitors could not yet board. The shiny electric security lockers were not yet in service and there were more than a few grumbles from people queuing up for a fish and chip stall with no price boards. But locals especially seemed very forgiving. The park has remained loyal to the old favourites too – the Big Wheel, Helter Skelter, Hook-a-Duck and food stalls with names like “Sweet Dreams are Made of Cheese” and “Meat me at Dreamland”. Fresh off the Wall of Death, Doug added: “There are things that need to be finished off, but I’m impressed with it so far. I’d like to see some of the old rides back though – the old fashioned Sphinx, the log-flume, the ghost train.” Read more: Can Dreamland help to reinvigorate Margate? The retro seaside-themed design was a definite hit and will make the park appeal to teenagers as well their nostalgic parents. As 18-year-old Ayla put it: “Dreamland is definitely alright.” Of course Dreamland is still a bit naff, but only by the way in which all seaside amusement parks are – clunky, unserious and a little outdated – it’s what makes them charming. Despite the launch’s setbacks, everybody here was having a good time. “The punters will come, and they’ll keep on coming,” said 71-year-old Jo, who was there with her husband Jerry. “I used to bring my grandchildren here and I came here with my family when I was three years old – my first memories are of the pony rides. It’s wonderfully nostalgic.”

Ok, I just realized Tayto is a shortened form of Potato, which know only makes sense since the the company make Tayto Chips/Crisps. Thanks Neil, I added this to the Park Index

I would say resorts based on this article from 16 months ago. http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1431590#p1431590

Mike - maybe you should have given the employees a brochure

^ and ^^ Gracious to both of you Mike, based on your Facebook posts it looks like the girls are enjoying the vacation.

thanks Bill

And I hope it happens at LaRonde, but the circumstances are suspicious. Especially now that we have two newbies arguing about something else at the park (Cobra). I also just went back through the SFNE and could not find where this happened in the SFNE thread year. I checked from April 2014 to June 24th. I saw speculation posts after marking were found, but saw no posts where someone claimed to see RMC personnel or documents/parts prior to the announcement that Cyclone was closing. If you remember more specifically when it happened let me know, I'm curious.

Do you have any pictures of this? If not, I call "merde de taureau" What you're saying is, I'm supposed to take pictures of private documents in a RMC workers hands that I could possibly get in trouble for? I'll pass. No, I'm saying your story is very difficult to believe. You said you would take pictures of a sign that no longer exists and then you feed us another unverifiable event. Put yourself in the shoes of everyone reading what you are writing. Do you sound credible?

It wasn't until my 7th visit to the park that I finally got to ride it.

^thanks