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^ I'll disagree with you on Green Lantern. For me, it's by far one of the most painful coaster experiences. I'd MUCH rather ride Apocalypse.

Unlike Mantis, Scorcher is smooth as glass.

I don't think the ride went to CGA, but the rest is definitely true. Source: CW GM when asked if they'd consider removing Flight Deck for something good.

^ Typically the day after opening at any park is fairly light. Check the park's 2015 calendar when it's posted. They typically highlight the dates when they're expecting a high crowd.

I know Flight Deck was originally supposed to be a B&M invert, but they couldn't build one because Cedar Point had the rights within 250 miles. I remember talking to the GM, and he said that it was a really cool, unique design. I wonder if this is still floating around somewhere. Of course, almost anything is better than Flight Deck.

I'll join in on all of the Ninja hate! I will say that it isn't terrible in the magic seat. However, St. Louis' Ninja is waaaay worse.

I went to Indiana Beach last year, and I thought it was a dump. It's a shame that Hoosier Hurricane was down because (in my opinion), it's by far the best coaster in the park. Their Galaxi was also probably the best of them all.

Kennywood, definitely. I usually went about 2-3 times a year from 1998 until they got bought out by Parques Reunidos. Now that it's under the hellish management, I only go about once a year. 2009 and this year I didn't make it up there at all.

^ I would assume Saturdays would be crowded, but I went on a Sunday in October last year and it was completely dead.

^ This is the US we're talking about. Sanity never prevails anymore.

Loch Ness Monster at BGW. We still have the on-ride photo from that first ride, too. Even though I was absolutely terrified, it instantly became my favorite coaster. It will always hold extremely fond memories for me.

^ It is on their website under the rides list, but it doesn't mention that it's only on Fridays. LINK

Awesome trip report! It looks like Conneaut Lake puts on a stellar Halloween event.

but the Happy Valley people weren't done yet! They bought out Martin's Fantasy Island and renamed it "Happy Fantasy Island - People's Park USA." They built up the park so much that it soon became direct competition of Canada's Wonderland. In order to better compete with them, Cedar Fair...

Mantis was my first stand-up as well, and it may have been my first B&M (either that or Raptor). After riding nearly every stand-up in North America, Mantis is still my third favorite stand-up (after Riddler's Revenge and SkyRider).

I think I've got a solid itinerary for my Europe trip next year: Walibi Belgium Bobbejaanland Efteling Toverland Movie Park Germany Phantasialand Holiday Park Tripsdrill Europa Park Walygator Parc Since I'm more than likely going to fly over with Turkish Airlines, I'll probably take an extended layover in Istanbul to check out Vialand and a few other interesting parks in the city.

but the owners of the Happy Valley chain in China stepped in and bought the land. Unfortunately, the only salvageable ride was Predator! They transformed the park by...

Never. When was the last time you questioned your life choices?

but the town of Sandusky felt that was too ridiculous and wouldn't issue the building permits. Instead, they decided to buy Darien Lake again and install it there. In order to make the park look like a Six Flags park again, they...

Iron Dragon - Cedar Point

Riding a knock-off Volare sounds like a great way to torture terrorists. Maybe the US should install one at Guantanamo Bay.

I'm extremely stoked that Steam released the pre-load for Civilization: Beyond Earth. Can't wait to play it on Friday!

1991! 1. Steel Phantom - Kennywood (Sorry, but Phantom's Revenge was a 2001 coaster) 2. Adventure Express - Kings Island 3. Mean Streak - Cedar Point (Yes, I love Mean Streak. Deal with it.)

My bf enjoys amusement parks and coasters, but not nearly as much as I do. Unfortunately, we haven't been able to go to a park together yet.

^ I don't understand why the park is only doing it on Friday nights. I was REALLY excited to get a pitch black ride on Lightning Racer, and I was extremely disappointed to see it was only on Fridays.