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Ferrari World Discussion Thread
Big-M replied to Captain Jack's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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Ferrari World Discussion Thread
Big-M replied to Captain Jack's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Hi everyone! It's been a long time since I have posted here, but there's a chance I'll have a pretty unique opportunity coming up, so thought I would log in to ask your opinion: There's a chance I might be able to visit Ferrari World on the way home from an upcoming business trip to India (I'm flying through Dubai and could potentially change my flight to give myself a full day there). I'm thinking of either spending the day exploring the city, or heading out to check out Ferrari World. I know a day is WAY to short to experience all Dubai has to offer, so I'm hoping to make a longer trip in the next few years. The thing is, I'm roughly 6' 5" (not sure my exact measurement), so would be right on the line of the 195 cm max height restriction for the roller coasters there. Do you all know how strictly those measurements are taken, if they include shoes, and how likely that would be to cause an issue? I have no problem at all fitting into MF or TTD, which have the same restraints as FR, so I think park policy would be the only issue. (Of course, I know nothing is guaranteed with record breaking Intamins) Thanks a ton for your help! I'm sure this will be a great trip whether I head to Ferrari World or not -
What park should have an Intamin Mega-Lite?
Big-M replied to Montuman99's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
YES!!! (see my sig) -
First Coaster from [Insert Manufacturer Here]
Big-M replied to GigaG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Intamin: Millennium Force B&M: Raptor Arrow: Gemini (probably- I'm not totally clear on that one) Vekoma: Mind Eraser (Elitch Gardens) CCI: Boulder Dash Gravity Group: Boardwalk Bullet Schwarzkopf: Wildcat (CP) Dinn: Mean Streak I visited Cedar Point a lot when I was little. -
Knoebels Discussion Thread
Big-M replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
According to RCDB, the riders are seated in-line, so 2 per car. -
Here's Mine: Favorite Wood Coaster Any Park Anywhere ** y n 1 -Boulder Dash Kawasemi Tobu Zoo JP y y 2 Bizarro SF New England MA y n 3 Maverick Cedar Point OH y n 4 Millennium Force Cedar Point OH y n 5 Diamondback Kings Island OH y n 6 Top Thrill Dragster Cedar Point OH y n 7 Nitro Six Flags Great Ad NJ y n 8 Magnum XL-200 Cedar Point OH y n 9 Bizarro Six Flags Great Ad NJ y n 9 Raptor Cedar Point OH y n 9 Mantis Cedar Point OH y n 10 Batman - Dark Knight SF New England MA y n 10 Wicked Twister Cedar Point OH y n 10 Gemini Cedar Point OH y n 10 Iron Dragon Cedar Point OH y n 11 Vortex Kings Island OH y n 11 Fav Half Pipe Any Park Anywhere ** y n 11 Fav Wild Mouse Any Park Anywhere ** y n 12 Fav Arrow Shuttle Any Park Anywhere ** y n 12 Fav Arrow Mine Train Any Park Anywhere ** y n 13 Fav Loop-Screw Any Park Anywhere ** y n 13 Fav Vek Susp Loop SLC Any Park Anywhere ** y n 14 Fav Vekoma Boomerang Any Park Anywhere ** y n 15
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Here's mine: Boulder Dash Lake Compounce CT y, n, 1 My Favorite Steel Anypark Anywhere ** y, y, 2 -Kawasemi @ Tobu Zoo Phoenix Knoebel's PA y, n, 3 El Toro SFGAd NJ y, n, 4 Cyclone Lakeside CO y, y, 5 Boardwalk Bullet Kemah Boardwalk TX y, n, 6 The Beast Kings Island OH y, n, 7 Twister Knoebel's PA y, n, 8 Wild Mouse Luna Park-Sydney AU y, y, 8 Blue Streak Cedar Point OH y, n, 8 Thunderbolt SF New England MA y, n, 8 Mean Streak Cedar Point OH y, n, 9 Regina Tobu Zoo JP y, y, 9 Cyclone SF New England MA y, n 9 Cyclone Luna Park NY y, n, 10 Twister II Elitch Gardens CO y, n, 10 Wildcat Lake Compounce CT y, n 11
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Hey guys, I'm working on my ballot, and should have it done shortly, but I'm worrying about something. Last summer, I took a trip to both Tokyo, Japan and Sydney, Australia. My time was limited, and I wanted to do quite a bit of tourism that didn't involve roller coasters, so I decided to visit one park in each country (Tobu Zoo and Luna Park Sydney). The thing is, Kawasemi, Regina, and Wild Mouse are my only three international credits, and I'm not all that well traveled otherwise. I'm wondering what I need to do to make sure my ballot isn't thrown out. Advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Weirdest Things The 'GP' Have Said
Big-M replied to maliboomer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
This one is a real gem... -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Big-M replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Just because we really think this will go backwards. -
How Much Is Too Much Airtime?
Big-M replied to Lone Wanderer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Actually Phoenix doesn't. Coaster at PNE has been on my must ride list for awhile though. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Big-M replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
GateKeeper looks great. Hopefully I get to visit my relatives in Cleveland next year. -
How Much Is Too Much Airtime?
Big-M replied to Lone Wanderer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^Do you realize how safe the amusement industry is as a whole? I wrote a research paper on it last year. According to the IAAPA, the chances of being killed on a ride are 1 in 750 million. The industry is safe. None of these rides need new restraints. Oh, and one more thing. Go ride Phoenix and then tell me what the air on Blue Streak feels like. Standing up? Nah... No. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
Big-M replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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What is going on with La Qua?
Big-M replied to coastercrazy216's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Yeah. When I went to Tobu Zoo, the park was mostly empty. I got to ride Kawasemi eight times in a row without leaving the station. Absolutely FANTASTIC ride! -
What is going on with La Qua?
Big-M replied to coastercrazy216's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I was in Japan about 2 weeks ago, and it was sad seeing Thunder Dolphin closed. It's such an impressive looking ride in person. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Big-M replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
New for 2013: Flight Deck-hawk! -
PortAventura Discussion Thread
Big-M replied to Shockwave's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Seems the Intamin cable doesn't like B&M building coasters over 230 ft tall.