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Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
SharkTums replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^Oh, he didn't prove me wrong! Please, a 90's era B&M Invert!?!?! I'll take that over anything B&M has built in the last 10 years thanks. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
SharkTums replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
But do you really think Cedar Fair went to B&M and asked for a downgrade?! No. They do their market research and look at ridership and maybe they decided that Fury was too intense (Obviously not for us, but for GP), and decided to make this a little more tame to entice more people to show up. Think about Steel Vengeance at Cedar Point that didn't help their bottom line, maybe because it was too "holy f***". Look all over Facebook at casual park goers. There are tons out there already today saying how it's too much for them and they'll just watch. If you want parks to have money and build more rides for you, then you have to also let them build rides that more people will ride and make money off of! -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
SharkTums replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
To address some of the hate... Parks shouldn't be building coasters for enthusiasts. They should be building coasters that bring money/GP into the parks. This is a great ride for that. Just because it isn't some record breaking super intamin Giga doesn't mean we shouldn't go ride it and have fun, it just means we won't have to ride it as much and let the GP have their fun too! You really can't complain about a smooth, nice, 300' ride. It could be a lot worse! It could be some rough ass SLC, Zamperla contraption or something terrible. This hobby has to remain FUN and positive. I can't tell you how much more I've enjoyed our trips and park visits since I stopped counting 'credits' and stopped riding crap! I wish that I could convince all of the enthusiasts to do the same and it would really improve your park time! Oh - And you all should have known that Cedar Point wouldn't actually let Kings Island get anything that would outshine them! -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
SharkTums replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
AQUA TRAX!!!!!!!!! -
Nick's Japan 2018 TR
SharkTums replied to Pure Impurity's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Great recap of a crazy day! Earthquakes are terrifying and that was a big one. It was very impressive how well Osaka did getting things going again. -
Silver Dollar City (SDC) Discussion Thread
SharkTums replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^^When I saw the press release I immediately assumed it must be some weird Chinese project that will take the title this or next year! -
The Official TPR Video Thread!
SharkTums replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^My on ride video clearly displays the KERCHUNK and how excited I am to hear it when we get to the top! -
Linnanmäki Discussion Thread
SharkTums replied to Andrew643's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
It's a great ride! My question for the locals...why does it seem like it's only been running one train on several busy days? Seriously great ride though! -
Photo TR: A.J. versus the 2019 TPR Europe Trip!
SharkTums replied to A.J.'s topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I also found Fury to be the real surprise hit of the trip. I hope we see a lot more of these start being built! -
Europa Park Discussion Thread
SharkTums replied to Ultracoasters's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^No skip the line passes offered. Choose the coasters that interest you. Really most people go to the park for the actual PARK more than the rides as it's just such an amazing resort. They're very good language wise and you won't have a problem. -
Photo TR: Eldridge Park Elmira, NY
SharkTums replied to Taylor Finn's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Must be a very nice community! The park really did look in great shape and nice. I wish them the best! -
Questions for a Skycoaster Operator?
SharkTums replied to disownedpear's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^Interesting explanation, thanks. And yes, she did! -
Questions for a Skycoaster Operator?
SharkTums replied to disownedpear's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Have you ever visited a SkyCoaster site and seen them not quite up to code? I let KT ride her first SkyCoaster in Mexico! Mainly because we had a site controller with us on the trip and he went around and made sure everything looked up to par. I do believe that SkyCoaster as a company seems to keep all of their sites in good working order. -
Europa Park Discussion Thread
SharkTums replied to Ultracoasters's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^^I don't rate Wodan very high.