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Hey I wasn't the last one out of that tour! Epic weekend for sure. I'm sick from the morning ERT on Wildebeast and Mammoth but super glad I did, possibly from the rain during ERT, and I had my poncho! (But failed to use it...) Go figure. The one interesting thing I learned was all the water for those two rides is kept underground which explained why it was slightly warmer than freshly melted ice cubes. The Voyage

Pro Tip: Take the train twice, once sitting on each side, or try getting your own row

Hands down, The Voyage, in the rain at 11pm...OMFG insane.

Holiday World - Sparkler

I once went to Six Flags...need I say more?

I believe the 300 footers are the only ones they have under contract.

The video of the fire truck was awesome, actually everything about that fire truck was awesome! So glad I was able to use my hose for good and not evil Santa really was the highlight of the trip, the park has great potential, perfect for families with small children, and with Kurt's help, I think they'll get there! Great seeing you as usual, see you again soon!

I know at one point they were slated to get one but it was re-directed, and with one still under contract I'm pretty sure this is the direction they are heading.

Not to say I told you so about Dino's Alive but....

We just all need to remember to act surprised once they do make an official announcement...

Not surprising it's quiet, DDD is quiet too.

If you have clicked on teh webpage and facebook links on the OP's account profile page you should be 100000000% sold on this project. I know I am...

Low and fast, I'll take it.

If you weren't following me live, you probably missed the foto below, but thats ok, I forgive. I also posted a few more in the Silver Dollar City thread. If you don't want to miss me semi-live this week check out my special Facebook for when I'm on the go! I'll be back here in a few weeks with more amazing content including a visit where JoJo and I met up with the big man at the Azoosment park, we were pleasantly surprised by what's going on there!

I have some pictures from last weekend (5/19/12), I actually went to just check out the flea market. I'll try to post them up tomorrow. Three of the rides were up and going but Robby wasn't onsite.

^Thanks dude. Yeah, once they start construction on the "out" part it will be more difficult. Depending on time, I might swing back in next week but playing that by ear. It's funny to listen to people who are one time a year visitors or just coming to the park for the first time in the season on Wildfire. They look over and are like, hey, they are building a new coaster, that looks awesome!

Ho Ho Ho it's Santa Chadster bringing you this special update on something you don't see... For those of you who don't know, or maybe those that don't care, I'm on an 8 day journey across America gathering material for my Chadster's Vacation Adventures thread here on TPR. One stop on the way north was to check in on SDC and see what they are not up to... Oh, and if you want to check out more foto's, clicky So get ready and strap in because we are about to blast off... ...and look through the trees. Some may even want to look at these. And others might get a little wet. So lets take a look at what's not to see. Because all of this is just an illusion....nothing here. Actually as some of you may recall they are working hard on a new movie screen that's shaped like a ski slope. And this would be part of the concession stand that looks like it will be quite large. You can even see what might be the shipping and receiving dock. Looking through the trees we see something that might look like a wooden roller coaster... Alphie says "There is nothing to see down there, nothing at all, do you understand?" Conductor Joe says "There's something down there? I don't see anything" I'm pretty sure I see something however, dipped in fact. It seems to be coming out the concession stand. It's even following the grade I know, that has to be for the projector, has to. Hey look, the train is punching a hole in the movie screen!! Bad train. Lets check out the loading dock a little closer, shall we? You can see what appears to be two loading/unloading areas. And there you have it, Silver Dollar City's hush hush top secret 2013 project. My contacts weren't working today, but I did hear from another source an announcement could come sometime by the end of summer, also known as when testing might start... I bet all this has made you hungry, the ride sure wore me out on the Frisco Train to the area that I don't remember seeing. What I do remember is the BBQ from this booth was excellent, especially the sides. Also equally as good were the deserts. Om nom nom nom I got to interact with the baker of their famous cinnamon bread. He's a really nice fellow that's been around for a good bit. Basically the bread is in three "pillows" if you will put together. The bread is designed to be eaten by three people. Picking up the dough after it has been coated and rested. The dough here was made on Friday and frozen. Why did they make it ahead of time? Well the park was forecast to be beyond insane and he wanted to be prepared ahead of time. And then you plop into the seasoned pan and into the oven. I know, we didn't see him pound the dough, maybe next time I also learned that on Dec 24, 2011 they baked and sold 563 loaves of bread, yeah, that's right. 563...thats a LOT of bread!! So anyway, forget what you see in the park part of the park...it doesn't exist.

So I skipped through the gay stuff and headed straight for the manly stuff... Kinda glad you stumbled on to the Gumball 3000, appreciate all the pics. Were you able to find out exactly how smurfs, you know, replicate? Do tell. I need to do NY with a seasoned professional, for some reason me and that city just don't get along one on one.

Ok, so let me get this straight. The park has only been in operation what 7 weeks for 2012 and we are wondering why there is no construction going on for a ride that may or may not be on it's way for next year? With Cedar Fair moving towards more family friendly rides and attractions, it wouldn't surprise me if they do receive a new ride next year that it isn't a coaster, more so it won't surprise me if they put in a Dino Alive. But honestly unless plans have been seen or parts are on site, it's all wishful thinking.

Off traveling this weekend, hope to cross beech bend and holiday world off your list

I was weighing Kennywood as a top contender but in the end I think I need to give it one more visit to really appreciate it's awesomeness as the day was plagued with tons of schools crowding things up. Perhaps this time next year both of those parks will squeeze there way in. I too am looking forward to August, still on flight patrol but hope to have that sealed soon. So, want to follow me live on this weeks 8 day epic travel adventure? I've setup a special facebook page for just he occasion! Of course I'll be back in a few weeks with full updates as per usual with foto's not published on the facebook page so keep checking back. Oh and subscribe to this thread, it's worth it facebook.com/ChadstersVacationAdventures Looking forward to seeing some fellow TPR peeps this week, watch out, here I come!

I hope everyone has enjoyed this thread over the last few years, I've certainly enjoyed traveling and seeing the country! If you wouldn't mind, to show your appreciation for the countless hours that go into creating the reports and videos for your enjoyment, donate $5 to my Give Kids The World fundraising page. It would mean a lot. Thanks so much and check back later for a link to follow me semi-live on my next travel adventure!

Now those look nice, only two more weeks

So this Memorial Day weekend I thought it would be nice to not only remember those service men and women who have paid the ultimate price or who active or veterans, but to also list my 10 most favorite parks thus far. I'm not going to rank them as I don't really rank parks, but I do have parks that I like for various reasons and today I share those with you. So in no particular order, here goes! 1. Morey's Piers - Of all the seaside amusement parks I've been to, Morey's is #1 on my list. Spread out over multiple Piers they have a cheesy carnival atmosphere with a wide degree of varying rides that's just plain fun. Reasonable pricing, tons of food options on the boardwalk, it's a great place to spend a day and night, or couple with the beach for full weekend of mid week break from the rat race. A great family friendly place. Rides for everyone. The coasters may not be the greatest but they are fun, even their SLC isn't all that bad! 2. Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Here is a park than combines culture, a few animals, great rides, and kick ass operations for the ultimate experience. I have found the staff friendly, good food and plenty to keep you busy for the day. Superb landscaping and friendly folks have me wanting to go back to try out their newest attractions. If you plan a visit, be sure to addon the Coaster Tour, it's well worth the $ Missed my Photo Trip Report on this park? Clicky View from atop Griffon looking at Ness Two stellar B&M's. 3. Wonderland Amusement Park - Wonderland reminds me of my childhood park, Bell's, and for that it makes my favorite park list. The park features several old school attractions with a laid back atmosphere and a Bill Tracey dark ride knock off. They also have one of the few remaining original Himalaya's in the country Missed my Photo Trip Report on this park? Clicky 1970's small town amusement park feel. Biggest reason Wonderland is on my favorite park list. 4. Six Flags over Georgia - Probably the best overall Six Flags park in the chain and certainly the friendliest folks. The park is well maintained and listens to their customers. SFOG features a decent coaster collection of various sizes and variety not to mention they have more than a few flat rides! Miss my Deep South Bash report? Clicky Wheelie - Best. Enterprise Wheel. Evar. They have actual ride themeing! Love. At least it looks good! Actually with the hand me down trains it's not bad! 5. Dollywood - What's not to like about Dollywood? Excellent food, the best arrow anywhere, a kick butt GCI, and now Wild Eagle! Don't forget about their reasonably priced virtual queue system! Want to see my Trip Report on Dollywood? Clicky Love. Wet. 6. Kings Dominion - I can't put my finger on why I like this park, I just do. My last visit, however, found the queue's full of trash and a general feeling of maybe not being safe, but that's just one time of many so I brush it off. Decent ride collection, plenty of flats, and a water park included make this a great destination while in the D.C. area. They put on awesome fireworks shows. Dominating Dominating Dominating 7. Knotts Berry Farm - Simply the best park in the Cedar Fair Chain. The folks are friendly, nice selection of flat rides, history, and save for pointless express, coasters. If you have not been, you are not an enthusiast. Want to relive West Coast Bash 2012 at Knotts? Clicky! Blows all CF parks out of the water. Why? They give a damn. Monty - best shuttle loop around. 8. Busch Gardens Tampa - If you could combine the operations of BGW with BGT you would have the ultimate park. Animals, exhibits, good food, good rides, and a very scenic park make this a top destination in the country. Relive Busch Gardens Bash Here! Well kept grounds and tours that take you out in to the wild. My #1 B&M Invert. 9. Silverwood - A very well rounded park with two great woodies, good flats, neat water park and one of the few places that have been able to keep a GIB running! Check out my Silverwood Photo Trip Report! Clicky Excellent Wood It looks innocent, but it will kill you. 10. Lakeside - If I had to rank parks, this would be in the top 3. I absolutely love the Art Deco all throughout the park, the nostalgia really takes you back. Is it a little trashy? Yes and no, the park is clean but it's old, and that give it character. The lighting worked on all of their rides which was a huge bonus as not many of the large parks really pay attention to that detail. On my visit a storm was rolling in which added to the atmosphere of riding the coaster, seeing the park lit up and lightning off in the distance. It was pure love. On my next visit to Denver this year I will be by passing Elitch and heading straight to Lakeside. Want to see more Lakeside? Clicky Surprisingly some really good wood! Awesome art deco park! I hope you enjoyed this look back at my 10 favorite parks. Chadster's Vacation Adventures is going on hiatus for the next good bit. A return to air date has not yet been determined but will be packed full of rarely seen parks. For those that want to follow me as I travel this summer I will introduce a special Facebook page in the next few days so be sure to come back for the link!