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This park needed something, anything, new or recycled, to breathe some life into it and add some excitiment. My half dozen visits to the park always left me feeling empty, no atmosphere, no excitment. So even repurposed, this ride will help give the park a much needed shot in the arm. Hopefully as part of SF's new ride or attraction at every park plan they will do something to bring life to the park on the other side of the track in the years to come.

I just came, and not just a tiny bit, I'm talking I had to take a shower and discard my clothes. This will be effing amazing. Now, just what are they going to put in the old Deja Vu site, hmmmm.

Well, now we know for sure were #2 is going. According to my intel, that it's for this year(well 2012 but you know what I mean, I hope), but who knows. When you think about it, it is a good fit with all their other nose bleed rides.

Loved the Report! One of these days I need justify my getting to Salt Lake to check out the park. Thanks for sharing!

duh, brain fart. been playing to CO2 all day, for some reason I was thinking PNE Playland...still, same points hold true minue maybe the lawsuits would be in the opposite form

^ We don't allow them to wear their headgear in our jail. But yeah, reading between the lines, they were told way ahead of time they couldn't do it, they tried it, they got caught, they started crap, it's almost like it was planned. I would hope that it wasn't, but I just get that feeling. If this was in America, it would be all over CNN and other news talk shows not to mention a lawsuit would already have been filed. I will edit this because I had my playlands all jacked up do to huffing Co2: I'm surprised its not all over CNN and that lawsuits haven't been filed yet.

Seriously? If so, I'll grant it soon.

Money aside, if they were to do something major with the ride, I would have to vote not putting topper track on it. As much as it pains me to go with Caesar on this one, I think the Iron Horse track would be a better fit and keep the same layout. Couple that with the Gerst trains that are on the Texas Giant and the Ghost would kick some serious butt.

Since our hotel adventures deep in the french valley, I have added a more powerful 5w led flashlight to my backpack complete with spare batteries. Still, I think that was probably the single best night of the trip.

Wish 2 granted. Now for wish three, I might need to take a shower

On August 20, 2011 I made my way to Denver, Colorado where, amongst other parks, I visited Lakeside Amusement Park located near downtown Denver and close by to the Jack and Grill restaurant featured on Man Vs. Food (which was really good btw) Lakeside is an Art Deco park that brings you back in time. When I first drive up to the park and had to park in a sandy parking lot I was thinking what in the world did I get myself into. However, I was literally taken back in time and instantly fell in love with the park. As you will see each of the rides, with the exception of the zoom, features an art deco entrance or ride sign that lights up at night with colors of the period. The rides also looked very nice at night with most of the lights actually working, something you sometimes don't see at a major park. Unfortunately I would be denied two credits. The Dragon I understand has been down for sometime and I was denied a ride on the kiddie coaster which I thought strange as I've ridden plenty of those in the past. However no amount of smooth talking would get me on the ride. But despite that small setback in my coaster counting, I took time to just enjoy the atmosphere. Ride prices were cheap when bought by the ride or you get get a pay one price wristband on the weekend for $19.95. When I figured up the number of rides I went on and their ticket pricing, I came out about even and rode a lot. While I can see how some might consider the park to be sketchy, I rather enjoyed it and would certainly return next time I'm in Denver. hmmm, where am I, looks like a casino down there Hey look it's a coaster! I MUST be in the right place! Sure enough, I'm at Lakeside today! Rock on, party hard dude! I walked through the tower after paying my $2.50 entry fee and stepped back in time. I was instantly in love. The park was clean and full of life. In case you didn't know, the coaster out front is the Cyclone. I love the station! The signage is art deco which is a matching theme throughout the park. I wonder what these signs look like all lit up at night. And even a bigger question, do they work? Can't have a spide sign without a spider! The signs were built to also be used as individual ticket booths at one point in time. This is just awesome! It was running full tilt! The scrambler was running balls out as well! Through the bush shot Funny, I have the same rules... Speaking of Wild Chipmunk, let's go hop on the Chip. Nerd Shot! The preceeding nerd shot was brought to you by, the brakeman. Yep, that's right, not many of these exist anymore. OMFG! It's gonna fly off the track! And a classic overview "Hey, quit grinding on me" "Sorry hun, they said we had to sit close together" "It's okay babe, I can't feel it anyway" Double coaster train/car shot! The ol' girl still stands. Outside of the Cyclone, this was simply the best ride station at the park, heck, one of the top ones in the country IMO. Here we are at the INN Where you can find food at reasonable prices. As far as quality is concerned, I can't speak to that. I was still full from my 7lb burrito Next it was time to slay a dragon, so I took a stroll along the backside of the park. Closed. I did notice that they have their Cedar Fair trash can ride closed signal down pat. If the inlet is facing you, the ride is closed. If the inlet is facing left or right, the ride is open. Oh well, let's take a stroll and see what else they have, like this classic ferris wheel, complete with yup, another art deco sign. Snappy Snap Snap Snap Snap Snap We will we will whip you. This was mighty tame compared to others I've been on. A very brief overview of kiddieland and the denied credit Bumpity Bump Bump Boats, with yet another cool looking sign! ACER's be warned. So two rides down isn't so bad. Darkness was starting to fall and the lights were coming on. This here Matterhorn played no music and really didn't have the fire power I'd expect. Oh, and watch out for the pigeons "Worlds Most Exciting Ride" The "Zoom" was the only ride without an Art Deco Sign. I was told it's 3 years old and cost them $3million to install. ouch! "I think I just peed myself" Ahhh, I'm in ahhh, see, ahhhh Operator controlled, oh yeah, make him mad, you hang upside down for a while. Starting to get really dark at this point with storms brewing to the South, so it was time to see the park all lit up at night. Hello Cyclone, not only do you have a nice station, but in the dark, the tunnel leading to the lift hill is quite exciting! I love this shot. The ride itself doesn't beat you too bad and there are no seat dividers, so if you get to ride by yourself like me, you get to slide all over the bench! These were on the ironwork railings, I thought they were cool. Dude looks like an ACEr, certainly not like a lady. They didn't even check your belts, you got in, sat down, connected the clip, they asked if you were buckled up, and sent the train. Overall I liked the ride, not too rough and the layout was nice with a 30+ degree bank going into the turnaround. A top 20 woodie for me. The line was getting long for the Cyclone, so off for a night ride on the Spider. And the sign works! The spider flashes green, but no good pics of that I just liked the fact the most all of the lights, except for the entry tower, worked on the rides. I love a good park with working lights, it just gives it a special feel that you don't get in the daytime. Flying High, or just High, one or the other Rock my world little country girl, oh, sorry, singing again, the Rock-O-Planes needs some lube, lost of squeeling and not a lot of action. Even the whip has some cool art deco to it. Time for an icee Off to skoot a boot These bumped and kicked some ass. Life is all fun and games until... ...its time to go. Thanks Lakeside, I enjoyed my stay!

mmmmmm Haunt Crap.

I love the Germans

The Wildwood Rec Center has posted pictures of Wildwood and Morey's Piers before and after Irene here for those interested. Doesn't look like much damage, some street flooding, about it.

Agreed! Put in one arm, close the other side, hope you can fasten this and that you stand at the right height so your junk doesn't get smashed. I don't care to ever see those restraints again. That being said, I still don't get why they have seat belts on river raft rides, if the damn thing turns over, I don't want to $%^& with a seat belt to get out. I know they probably think having a seat belt will keep you seated etc during the ride, but hell, if I wanted to stand up or jump in, I'd just unlock the stupid thing during the ride.

That it's going to coaster heaven soon Seriously though, we were told to be sure to get all our rides in on this visit. Mum was the word on what recycled ride might take it's place.

^ It's actually the same as regular Coors but in a fancy package. It sounds safisticated tho doesn't it?

^ I did hit up Rock Bottom in Downtown Denver and had their chocolate beer, quite tasty! As far as getting the other credits, honestly I could have done everything in one day if I just whored it out. With Elitch closing at 9pm and Lakeside closing at 11pm, it would have been totally doable. Basically had I known then what I know now I would start out at Santa's Workshop at the 10am opening, 90 minutes max if you ride the flats and walk around, next I would hit up the flea market, in and out in less than 30 minutes, quick drive the Heritage Square, maybe 30 minutes for both coasters and another 30 for the Alpine Slide. At that point, it should be about 4pm, hit Elitch for 4 hours, quick 10 minute drive to Lakeside and close out the night. I actually really liked Lakeside, the nostalgia, the ride signs, it all just fit. I hope they don't change. Next time I'm in town, and there will be a next time, I'll hit up the Fort Collins Tour!

FREE BEER! You're the lucky one on SFGA getting to ride Iron Wolf before it leaves, I'll just miss it. I'll have your Lakeside wish granted on Monday! And if you want a wish granted, check out the list and let me know!

I must say, I had the absolute best time on those kiddie coaster rollbacks at Magic Forest, I laugh everytime I think about it! I'm thrilled the video is up, now I can show people that it really was true! The Great Escape really was a relaxing park and was nice to just stroll around and take it easy. I think I spent about 15 bucks on the water canons betweeb the log ride and river rapids nailing TPR peeps, of course, I wasn't the only one doing that, you guys all know who you are! Edit: Is it bad that I although I was in the group photo, that I don't even remember where to find me?

Hmmmm, I'll check into that! Maybe go midday on Sunday to get away from the crowds at SFGA?

^ Awesome! Can't wait to give it a whirl

Larry/Robb: I know that the submit to park index button in the forum is new and probably not the way you want it just yet, but, you know me I got all click happy! I'm attaching a screen shot of what it's doing to me in IE9, it works fine in Opera. I noticed when the pop up box comes up that it displays every picture I have posted to my trip thread and not just what was in the post where I clicked the button. Not sure if this is by design or work in progress. What I actually thought it would do was give the option to send the link of that post to the park index, but the picture option was a pleasant surprise and looks like it will be nice and easy to use! Like I said, I know it's new so don't beat me too bad

From what I know, it was considered, however, they've spent some serious coin, I'm talking serious coin, to get Thunderhawk back up and running (possibly this weekend even!) so don't look for Thunderhawk to go anywhere anytime soon. That is, unless it turns into a SOB headache, but then again, even it's still standing I too would have liked another HUSS GF in the states and Carowinds would have been perfect, who knows, maybe if CF hears enough of us mention it they might consider another one at another park, only one can hope. I forget what I was told the one at CP cost, I want to say 7.5 million, but I'm sure I'm probably off a little, and I mean on the price

This "Zoo" was quite interesting to say the least. So they had what, 8 animals, 1 rental, and 12 wild running around? Maybe they're not into the whole captivity thing. Seriously tho, great TR