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Thank you!

^ Yes we wanted to get back to NYC for a decent hour so we had to pick and choose.

Welp, hopefully that doesn't happen Monday when i'm there.

^ It was popular, people were definitely riding it. At the same time everyone was coming off the ride with the same confused look.

I wouldn't say its hatred. After all I have ridden it more than once.

1.) Pray 2.) Get there for opening and go immediately (Unless you plan on riding Kingda Ka then go there first) to El Toro for a ride or two. 3.) Ride Bizzarro then take the sky ride over to Nitro, Batman and Joker.

^ Black Diamond has no plot or story and ends abruptly. I guess you can put it in the "It's so bad you have to ride it" category along with Garfield, Mine of the Lost Souls and Ye Ole Mill.

I'll be riding my first lap-bar only Euro-Fighter when I ride Hydrus.

^ Impulse is one of the most forceful coasters Ive ridden for something its size. Way smoother than the Gerlauster Euro-Fighter I've been on.

You really wouldn't want a 315ft version of this? Of course I would. But if the possibility of something else arises besides B&M I would roll the dice with a unique experience.

If it is a giga, I hope its neither B&M or intamin. Something new and different would be exciting. Knowing BGW though there is a strong chance it is a B&M.

To compete with competition? Busch has always competed with KD in different ways than just building the most extreme ride. They've always tended to offer unique more immersive experiences.

I was just thinking it would be harder to market, but then realized it may not be so hard after all if they're going to advertise it as bigger and badder than I305. Like you said right now it is all here-say. If it ends up being a giga who the hell knows it could be something we have never seen on a giga before.

^ Wow, I never thought I'd see the day where BGW would go for a coaster so large in height. This is an interesting development. Also would they go for a giga coaster when KD already has one only an hour and change away?

I wish I knew. Those random closed days definitely threw a wrench in my summer trip plans as well. I finally figured out a schedule that allows me to hit both Dollywood and Kentucky Kingdom on weekdays, but I'm not going to be able to include Holiday World thanks to them closing weekday operation as of August 9th. I leave on the 11th. My best guess is it has something to do with local school schedules, but I don't really know as I'm not a local. What days will you be in Dollywood? Im going to be there on the 13th and 14th of August.

Well, this is exciting. It has a tremendous layout. Now I wait for the T-Rex announcement to Great Adventure

Wednesday morning we awoke and took our time checking out of the hotel in order to prepare for our four hour journey to Knoebels from West Mifflin. Nick and I got on the road around 9 am and drove for a good hour until we had to get gas and stop for a quick bite to eat. So....We stopped at everyone's favorite place again, Sheetz! After the stop we made the roughly three hour journey without stopping. We arrived at Knoebels I want to say around 1:15 and was greeted with the welcoming sign of a less than half full parking lot. Once park we strolled into the park past Skloosh and too a ticket booth. Our first ride of the day was Flying Turns and we had bit of a scary experience while on line. A teenage girl in the station started suffering from a seizure while about to board the ride, luckily her parents were there to hold her and the Knoebels staff did a great job of ushering them out of the station for medical assistance. Besides that Flying Turns was its usual fun self. Next up was Stratosphere. God do I hate Larson ARM's. They are the scariest, most intense drop towers out there. The fact that the car does not stop at the top of the tower and you can't see what is above you just heighten's the sense of anticipation. After Stratosphere we decided enough was enough, it was time for Nick to experience his first ride on the Phoenix. Boy did it not disappoint. Phoenix is a living legend and one of the best rollercoasters of all time. There is airtime on every hill from start to finish. It is simply amazing how a coaster of that size packs that much a punch. I wish all classic wooden coasters could just have buzz bars. We got three amazing rides in. Where do I begin with Pork Chop on a stick? I can think of many adjectives but I will only use one. Otherworldly the meat was so damn tender it was falling off the stick. After we chowed down on pork chops the tragedy of Black Diamond was next. Talk about a ride that has to storyline and does absolutely nothing. It was designed to confuse the riders. Black Diamond was so tragic I just had to buy roasted corn after to lift my spirits. Although this was my third trip to Knoebels I had yet to ride their flume so I finally took care of that. It was a very fun flume ride with two nice drops and a perfect amount of water at the end. After completing the back end of the park we started to make our way towards the front. We rode Twister twice and man does that thing haul. This coaster has a lot of heart as it gives 110% every ride. The laterals are some of the best I've ever experienced. Okay, so I know Bill will not be pleased with this, but as I said this was my third trip to Knoebels and checked off another first this time, the pirogies. My God were they delicious, I can't believe I never tried them earlier. Now it is a must every time I visit the park. After the pirogies we rode the chairlift to give a big "F-you" to the rest of the amusement industry for shutting theirs down but we rode it mostly to digest before we rode Impulse. I've been on two of Zierer's major coasters now (Verboten and Impulse) and both are great rides. Impulse is smooth and super freaking intense. I've ridden it every year since opening and it has maintained quality. What a great addition for the park. Thats the end of the trip report, now scram! Congrats, You've officially reached the middle of nowhere. Antique Merry-Go-Round. Knoebels is a very fine looking park. More great scenery. The Flying of the turns. The part about this man being a Pilot in the First World War was interesting. About to engage in Flying of the Turns. Best drop towers out there, sorry everyone else. Phoenix was running spectaculary as usual. The self playing organ. I hope they're hungry for the airtime buffet. An example of the airtime for those who unfortunately don't know. Only the gold train was running today. Opting for pork chop on a stick was one of the best choices of the day. This tragedy. I immediately got off Black Diamond and got corn with garlic butter to try and forget about what I just rode. The log flume had a pretty steep drop as far as long flumes go. Nick decided it was time to play Fire - In - The - Hole. It is an objectless game where the player shoots water and causes chaos among plastic townspeople. More of the stream and its many bridges. The lateral force king. In the midst of the double helix of doom. I'm ashamed to say I've been to Knoebels numerous times and this is the first time I've gotten the pirogies. My lord did they live up to the hype. This was mandatory due to what has been going on with parks and chairlifts lately. *Money Shot* Phoenix is down there somewhere. You have to actively look for it. Im very impressed with the two larger Zierer coasters I've been on (Impulse and Verbolten). First drop into a cobra roll? Zierer you mad man! Very forceful loop. Not to toot my own horn but I loved this shot. Made some new friends on the way out of the park. Stopped quick for a small bite at Quick Check. Now you can all fight over where this place lands in the rankings. Thanks for reading, till next time!

Yea I kept watching Black Widow from Phantom's station imagining at what point in its cycle would I start to say I want off the ride lol.

If I road Black Widow it would have been in the trip report for sure. That ride is not for me, it makes my knees weak just looking at it.

Around 2 oclock Nick and I headed for the gate to get our hands stamped, at that moment in time we were hungry and had bigger fish to fry. For lunch we had decided to take a trip to Primanti Brothers since it was right next to our hotel. Let me say this now that Primanti's was one of the best sandwiches if not the best sandwich I have ever had. Once we finished our sandwiches it was time to check in and relax for around hour before heading back to the park for evening rides. When we arrived back at the park Skyrocket was a walk on so we hopped on that for another spin before heading over to Phantom's Revenge. Where to begin with Phantom's Revenge? It's hard to tell because just about every part is top notch. From start to finish this ride is relentless. The first half is all positive g's and speed while the second part is a true airtime menace. I was being absolutely thrown out of my seat. Our night ride was one of my most memorable ride on a coaster in a long time. Phantom's' definitely cracks my top 10. The rest of the night we got re-rides on all the woodies and two more on Phantom's. Exterminator was closed and re-opened but we ended opting for another ride on Phantom's instead of waiting in line for it. We also walked through Noah's Ark which was an absolutely traumatizing experience. That thing is literally from hell with its terrible effects and dark corridors. My overall experience of Kennywood is A+. It is an old school park (which I love) with great old coasters that still live up to today's standards when it comes to thrills. I already can't wait to go back to ride Phantom. Today we are off to Knoebels! P.S. Sorry I triggered you Boldikus by posting a picture of Sheetz! This was a highlight of the trip for sure. Cinnamon Toast Crunch millshake with fireball and Rumchata. Roastbeef, cheese, tomato, coleslaw and fries on a sandwich thank you very much. George's favorite ride in the park was Thunderbolt, he rode before he had to lead his troops back to Maryland. Fountain #4 It speaks for itself. Purple train about to climb the Arrow Lift Hill. Now its swooping around the Morgan built turnaround. Fountain #'s 5-10 Noah's bad acid trip. Hairtime! The entire second half of the ride is kooky. I loved this shot. "We're making the jump to light speed!" Had to end it with Racer's beautiful station lights. Kennywood you were awesome!

I like them both for their differences. Wawa makes great hoagies but as far as everything else Sheetz is better. At the same time I go to Wawa way more often than Sheetz due to my home location.

Really? ThunderBolt must have been insane without belts. Just leaving the park now after a long day of riding. Had a tremendous time...Kennywood really impressed me. More will be up tomorrow before we head out for Knoebels.

Day 2: We woke up early this morning, pounded some breakfast and made a quick escape from our Country Inn and Suites since Kennywood is about a 3 hour drive from Chambersburg PA. The route that was taken was incredibly scenic and provided some beautiful views. Around 11 am we arrived at Kennywood and since our tickets were already printed we walked through the park gates by 11:08. My first impression of the park is that it has a great old school vibe which Im a huge fan of. The park is clean and very well kept. Also, the fountains provide a very nice ambiance. Now for the part you've all been waiting for, the rides. Skyrocket: Our first ride since its queue is there immediately after you exit the park's entrance tunnel. Our first ride was in the front (will ride the back when we go back) and it was a crazy fun ride. Nothing too intense, but it is super smooth and provides some nice moments and airtime along with a serious zero-g. Garfield's Nightmare: Well its a ride and it is a nightmare. Lets leave it at that. JackRabbit: Awesome little old school wooden coaster. I love how along with most coasters in the park it uses the terrain to its advantage. Also it is unbelievably awesome how it only uses a seatbelt! The double down gives some batshit crazy airtime. Racer: Another great old school wooden coaster. Good airtime, lots of fun and a great color scheme. Log Jammer: Fun flume with a perfect amount of "wet" at the end. Thunderbolt: Anyone whose ridden this coaster knows how awesome it is. Great use of terrain, nice airtime and very, very forceful laterals. Bayern Kurve: Classic flat that tries to kill you. My god is it crazy. I had legit water in my eyes after riding in the front row. (Also love how it has a German themed name but has St. Basil's from Russia in the background) I will have another update later, we just left the park to check into the hotel and grab some lunch. Chambersburg Blue Ridge Valley Phantom's Revenge greets us at the gate. Homage. First of many fountains. First up Through the foliage!!! "Twisty! The ride is twisty!" Holy sh*t! That train is headed straight for the sun! Best part of the ride. The LIM's almost look wood the way they're painted. Quaint. This happened. Proof that this ride wasn't always *that* bizzare. The grist mill without the Cinnamon bread at the end. Jackrabbit was most splendid. Into the double down. Jacking off....Into the woods? No? Okay. Neat sign. Beautiful, my ideal station. Im a history teacher so I need to bore you all at least a little. Jog Lammer. Some of Racer's layout. I absolutey loved Racer's station. Fountain #2 Fountain #3 Some nice landscaping for a break from the fountain. Going up This is right in the middle of some crazy laterals. I will see you later Phantom's Revenge. T-Bolt's station. Phantom's infield from Thunderbolt's queue. The infamous 220+ foot drop into the ravine. Loved the look of Thunderbolt's old school trains. This - This thing should be illegal.

Greetings everyone! For those of you who remembered Genx24 and I posted an awesome photo trip report of our roadtrip to New England last year that featured Quassy, Canobie Lake, SFNE and Lake Compounce. For this summer we had a much larger trip planned but due to some hiccups in work schedule and life in general we had to re-plan the trip and shrunk it down to Pennsylvania to fit time and schedule. Anyway, come join us on this trip report filled with complete & utter nonsense along with some great food and shennanigans in between. We left Staten Island today around 6pm and was met with little to no traffic (believe it or not). Pittsburg is a long way from here (around 6 hours) so we booked a hotel in Chambersburg which is about 3:45 in. We arrived at our hotel around 10 pm, checked in and immediately grabbed food from Sheetz. I will say one thing, their Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce is other worldly. Tomorrow we'll be up early for our trek to Kennywood. More pictures to come soon. Parryland (PA & Maryland combined) Home for the night. Sheetz is seriously awesome. Popcorn chicken with Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce = amazing

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