larrygator

If someone is concerned about not being the first rider, they have psychological issues that are deeper than their monetary issues.

Your gas costs for Day 5 are way off, by about 400%. Every time you start your car you will burn 10 cents worth of gas and it appears you are starting it at least 3 times, plus your drive.

I'm kicking myself for not going today, maybe Thursday or Friday

Bring a cooler and always leave in the car with drinks. Replenish with ice each day from the motel ice machine Also, if you order a big meal somewhere you can keep leftovers cold and munch on the rest as a cold snack the next day. Check gasbuddy.com or other gas price sites. Make sure you know the average cost of gas per state (or region of the state). You could save a few dollars per fill-up this way.

I do, because I read the first post of the thread.

Agreed, I loved that little coaster

Nitro

If there are other variables causing the crowds, I'd like to know what they could be. Weather is pleasant but not great. I was debating a drive down there tomorrow but now I'm concerned.

A fan of wooden coasters and/or water parks would not agree. That's true. But if you weren't necessarily a Gravity Group fan, the dry park has nothing exceptional. If you were that serious about wanting to go to a water park, there's also better options out there in my view. The flat package at Carowinds is better and better run. However, Raven is still a highly rated coaster. There is this thing called Thunderbird that some people are getting excited over. Then there are the intangibles like friendly service, free parking, Pepsi and sunscreen. Personally, neither park is in my Top 10 in the US, but they each have their strengths and weaknesses. There is only a clear cut winner if you are looking at certain attributes.

If I don't trust or ride fair rides in the US. It is scary enough riding permanent installations in China, forget about the fairs.

In pre-game one analyst called out Devin Booker's weak defense and I have to be honest, I never noticed it before but the Badgers did seem to take it to Booker. It is hard to get a true feel for the personalities of celebrities and athletes. but I've never liked the Harrison brothers and I think Andrew showed his true colors after the game skipping the handshake and his press conferences comments when he thought the mic was off. Not to be completely anti-Kentucky, I really like Willie Cauley Stein and Karl Anthony Towns.

Pretty convenient to make this argument if you ignore Fury 325

A fan of wooden coasters and/or water parks would not agree.

As recent political events have started to dominate this thread I have moved all pertinent posts to a new thread in the Random Forum. No matter how important political events are, we really want to focus on the parks and rides in this Forum. There are plenty of other places to go on the internet to debate politics. Politics are polarizing and we want to celebrate and come together here on TPR and not create factions. I hope everyone respects that request. http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=70123

Not going to happen

You should always visit on weekdays over Saturdays when possible. Applies to any major park.

Yes, how thoughtless of a emotionally disturbed and depressed human being to act in such a selfish way. The nerve of this guy. Sheesh!

This is not consistently allowed at all SF parks and even SFGAdv has been known to not allow re-rides at times.

The current TV ad running in New York DMA and the e-mail newsletter sent to pass holders both mention El Diablo as a new ride, no reference to it being a coaster.

I believe that is the "something happening in Old Country"

THIS! Do you consider cats to be dogs?

I wanted to stop by the Creamery at State College last year but passed by too late in the day.

If it's holiday in the park and they run even a few coasters (besides the obvious 2) I'll be beyond ecstatic. I wish nobody had suggested this because now I'm in for such a letdown if it's anything else. Does not seen feasible to me to run any major coasters, nor would the event be popular (outside of those living within 10 miles of the park) when there are so many other entertainment options

The day you buy a Fast Pass. A day that is not a Saturday or Sunday or holiday.

I'll certainly be planning a trip to the region once all the parks open.