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    Kentucky Kingdom (SFKK, KK) Discussion Thread

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    Posted

    Thank you all for your information regarding my future trip to Kentucky Kingdom!

     

    I'm actually going on a Thursday now.

     

    So the first ride I want to do is Lightning Run. Will I have time to ride it once in the front and once in the back before going to the waterpark?

     

    Should I ride Deluge first for the water park?

     

    I also plan on riding Thunder Run and T3 (if it is opened by then).

     

    Any other tips?

    Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

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    Posted

    TRIP REPORT!

     

    I'm not sure if I want to do a Photo Trip Report yet but I'll let everyone know about my FIRST visit to Cedar Point!

     

    We spent 2 nights and 3 days at the park. We arrived Monday at around 2pm to check into Hotel Breakers Lakeview Suite (by the way was REALLY nice), had free after 4pm admission that day, then spent the next 2 days at Cedar Point before checking out of the hotel.

     

    One thing I did notice was that the construction wall sign wasn't updated. It was on Gemini until Wednesday when they added both Wilderness Run and Iron Dragon. I thought they would do them one by one. Oh well.

     

    PARK REVIEW OVERALL:

    -The Park itself is just full of things to do! There is truly something for everyone here! The rides are amazing! There's a lot of variety too! Some complaints would be some of the merchandise. I had trouble finding a shirt I actually liked. It appeared that all of the shirts looked like they were printed last minute and just to have something thrown on. Additionally, the park employees are about 75% college teenager types. Some rides broke down because they pressed something they shouldn't have and then a mechanic had to come out for basically nothing but to press the reset button or something simple as that. Also, some of the workers were VERY slow...especially on non-roller coaster rides. My mom loves rides like the Matterhorn. There was hardly anyone in line and we waited about 15 minutes for them to cycle the ride ONCE. I was very frustrated. Also, there are a lot of BUGS at night! Also, the food is OK...Johnny Rockets didn't sit well with me...they are expensive...but their salted pretzels are the BEST EVER!

     

    RIDE REVIEWS:

    Throughout my 3 days at the park...I completed 33 rides. I rode 14 roller coasters too! My first day, after 4pm admission, I rode so many things!!! IT rained earlier that day and everyone cleared out and at 4pm the sun came out and the crowds were gone!!! Walked on so many roller coasters such as Gatekeeper, Wicked Twister, Millennium Force, Top Thrill Dragster, Magnum XL-200, Skyhawk, Rougarou, and Gemini! Maverick was closed...

    BTW Millennium Force is my new FAVORITE ROLLER COASTER! I rode the back row for my first ride...BLOWN AWAY!

     

    2nd day was amazing! Took shuttle from Hotel Breakers to Marina Entrance to be close to Millennium Force. We were one of the first ones on for the day in the Front Row!!! WOW WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!!! Got to ride Top Thrill Dragster two times in the back row, Maverick in the front (OMG AMAZING), Pipe Scream, Matterhorn, Witches Wheel, Lake Erie Eagles, Tilt-a-Whirl (love these), Mean Streak, Waveswinger, Super Himalaya, Scrambler, Sky Ride, Blue Streak, MaXair, Dodgems, Tiki Twirl, Ocean Motion, Cedar Downs, Iron Dragon, Cedar Creek Mine Ride, Raptor, and Gatekeeper.

     

    3rd day (today) was very frustrating. I had to leave the park by 11:30 to head back to the airport. I had 9am to 11:30am in the park to ride rides. I sprinted to be first on Millennium Force from the Marina Gate for it to be closed. It was stuck on the lift hill...so I just kept running to Maverick (yes, I am a Cross Country runner so I was fine lol). Got a front row ride on Maverick. Then went back to Millennium Force...still down. Went to ride Rougarou front row. Went back to Millennium Force...still down. Went to wait for Dragster to open. They kept testing and testing and then they come to tell us it is down for high winds. I WAS FRUSTRATED. So I went to Magnum XL-200 to get a ride in. Went back to Millennium Force...still down. 11:30 had come...URGH!

     

    ROLLER COASTERS: (ranked by best to worst)

    1) Millennium Force (10/10)

    -Best roller coaster I have ever been on. Rode front row and back row. Extremely smooth, incredibly fast, and lots of airtime.

     

    2) Maverick (10/10)

    -Wish Cheetah Hunt back home would be as fast as this!!! Absolutely amazing! Awesome drop, incredibly smooth, fast, airtime, inversions, quick transitions, no headbanging due to new restraints...absolutely perfect coaster!

     

    3) Top Thrill Dragster (10/10)

    -It was hard deciding these top 3 as all of these are so different. Did 3 times back row and once front row! WHAT A RUSH! MUST RIDE! Crazy launch! So fast!

     

    4) Magnum XL-200 (9/10)

    -Awesome ride! Rode back row! Restraints weren't as bad as everyone makes it out to be! Lots of airtime and lots of fun. Mostly smooth! So awesome for the age it is!

     

    5) Gatekeeper (9/10)

    -Rode both sides in the Front row! What a feeling slowly turning upside down 170ft in the air! WOW! Going through the pillars at the entrance too! What an experience! This was my first wing coaster and I loved it! What a unique and different feeling on a roller coaster! Must ride! Very smooth too! Only complaint would be the restraints. They are comfortable and all...but the vest was a little heavy (wish they were like Maverick's) and the restraint kept tightening and tightening throughout the ride.

     

    6) Raptor (9/10)

    -Well I live in Tampa...so no Inverted Coaster can top Montu for me. This is a solid ride though! Rode in the back! Intense and smooth! Awesome!

     

    7) Rougarou (8/10)

    -I never rode this as Mantis but this was pretty good! I rode the back row and experienced many moments of airtime throughout the ride...especially the drop. This was really intense too! It was just rough in some spots. Overall it was a lot of fun! (I probably wouldn't have rode it if it were still standup so I applaud the change!)

     

    8) Gemini (9/10)

    -This was a LOT of fun! Rode in the back! Lots of airtime for a more family coaster! Little rough in some spots but overall I love the racing atmosphere and the airtime! Very different and unique!

     

    9) Wicked Twister (8/10)

    -I have never been on an impluse. I rode both in the front and the back. This was a great ride and fun...it just seemed bizarre and weird to me. I came off like what is the purpose of this ride? I liked it and all...it just seemed weird to me. Very different and unique!

     

    10) Pipe Scream (8/10)

    -Ok some people might not call this a roller coaster but I'm just going by what the park says. This was actually lots of fun! I had a few moments of floater airtime and such! This surprised me a lot! Great ride for families and adults to enjoy! Great ride!

     

    11) Mean Streak (8/10)

    -Be prepared...I liked the ride! I rode in the Front row so it was pretty smooth! A little rough in some spots but nothing that was like Gwazi! Just leaned forward the whole time and it was lots of fun actually! I wish it went faster though. I experienced airtime on this too! Wasn't expecting much due to reviews...but this surprised me! I had lots of fun on this!

     

    12) Iron Dragon (7/10)

    -I rode the back row of this. This was the first time I rode a coaster of this type. I was wanting more after...wish there were actual moments of swinging. The first drop had airtime in the back though! The second half in the back was lots of fun too!

     

    13) Cedar Creek Mine Ride (7/10)

    -You just got to appreciate these! It is just so bizarre some of the track segments making for some jerky moments on the ride but it is actually fun! Just got to appreciate for what it is! Great ride for families! Love these.

     

    14) Blue Streak (1/10)

    -I rode in the Front thinking it wouldn't be rough...OWW!!! The whole ride was extremely jerky and rough! I couldn't wait until it was over! Won't ride this again. NOPE. Only ride I actually did not like at Cedar Point.

     

    I chose not to ride Corkscrew as I didn't want to have my head banged up. And didn't care to get the "credits" of woodstock express and wilderness run.

     

    OVERALL I LOVED CEDAR POINT! DEFINITELY WANT TO COME BACK! THIS PARK IS A MUST FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO EXPERIENCE THE BEST ROLLER COASTERS AND THRILLS ANYWHERE!

    Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

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    Posted

    3. Line advice?

    Again, I have no clue about the Point's lines, but I do have access to ERT and LRT. Ideally, I'd hit as many of the larger coasters as possible, but I'd need some line advice.

    4. Lockerz?

    I've heard that MF has lockerz, but the only other Cedar Fair locations where I've seen lockerz are in the in-park waterparks and at Fury 325. How much dinero (money) necesitaria (would I need)?

    5. General advice?

    Any more tips and tricks I should know? I know that at most Cedar Fair parks, it's an unwritten rule that water and Gatorade/PowerAde are allowed in (as a matter of fact, I believe it was buried in the bowels of the park maps until recently, when they supposedly "changed their policy", although bag check still waves me right through). Is CP the same way? Parking advice?

    Thanks in advance, and you all are AWESOME!

     

    First of all, check out THIS thread. It helped me immensely for my trip to CP last week.

     

    3. Enter the park at the Marina gate, do MF, then walk back to Maverick and work your way toward the front of the park. Park in the regular lot, toward the front/left side and the walk down the road next to Blue Streak about 5 minutes. There are much fewer people at the entrance, and it puts you in the middle of the park, really close to MF.

     

    4. If at all possible, consolidate everything into a small fanny pack so you don't have to deal with lokerz. I saw people wear them on almost every ride, and I wish I had brought one instead of my backpack. Because the park is so massive, it's really a pain to have to choose between re-renting lokerz all day, not having your stuff with you, or constantly hiking half a mile to retrieve something. GateKeeper has lokerz, but you don't need them because there are also loose item bins in the station, so don't be fooled.

     

    So you recommend going to the Marina Entrance instead of the Hotel Breakers entrance? To park in the regular lot, do you have to pay for parking? How early do you suggest we get up and head over to the regular lot to make it to the Marina entrance?

    Universal Orlando Resort (USF, IOA, Epic) Discussion Thread

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    Posted

    NEW NBC Sports Grill & Brew coming to Universal CityWalk!!!

    Opening this Fall

     

    http://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/nbc-sports-grill-brew-announcement/

     

     

    Last year was an incredible time for Universal CityWalk, with eight new venues joining the impressive dining line-up—and we’re not done yet! I’m happy to announce the newest MVP coming to CityWalk: the first-ever NBC Sports Grill & Brew, opening this fall.

    This new restaurant represents our vision of delivering the ultimate sports dining experience. It’s like crossing your favorite sports restaurant with stadium VIP suites. Fans of all types will be able to enjoy the very best food alongside award-winning NBC Sports coverage. And with nearly 100 HD TV screens throughout the restaurant, every seat is the best seat in the house.

     

    The food will be a one-of-kind experience that can be found at no other sports grill. You’ll be able to choose from an extensive menu of more than 75 different items. Pick from traditional favorites like burgers and steaks to custom creations like crab scotch eggs. And to top it off, you can watch the chefs in action as they prepare your meal in an open kitchen and on custom open fire grills.

    And, of course, no sports game is complete without the perfect beer. You’ll be able to select from over 100 different beer varieties—including an exclusive draft you’ll only find here. There will even be a outdoor beer garden where you can relax after a day in the theme parks, enjoy a good meal and brew, and catch a game.

    Check out the video below, where NBC Sports anchors Liam McHugh, Mike Milbury and Keith Jones chatted a bit about the new restaurant.

    Then tell us in the comments which game you’d most like to watch at NBC Sports Grill & Brew when it opens.

     

    Universal Orlando Resort (USF, IOA, Epic) Discussion Thread

    in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!

    Posted · Edited by jedimaster1227

    Universal Orlando has sent us a press release announcing a huge addition to the Universal Orlando Resort, Volcano Bay, a new water park opening on property in 2017!

     

    Universal Orlando Resort today announced a project of remarkable vision: to bring to life an entirely new water theme park experience. Called Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort, it will join Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure and become the resort’s third incredibly immersive park.

     

    Universal’s Volcano Bay will be a place for the entire family. It will be a whole new generation of experience that reimagines what it means to be a water park.

     

    Imagine a place that offers radically innovative, thrilling attractions, peaceful moments of relaxation and an inspired guest experience that will forever change the perception of water theme parks. It will be set in a highly themed, completely immersive environment inspired by postcard-perfect tropical islands. And it will be the kind of special place that only the Universal team – the same team that has changed the face of Universal Orlando Resort in recent years - can envision and create.

     

    Universal’s Volcano Bay will be located within Universal Orlando Resort, just south of the Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Work is already underway and more details will be released in the future.

     

    Universal’s Volcano Bay is the next in a series of boldly creative experiences that have opened and will continue to open at Universal Orlando. It began with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in 2010 and quickly moved to Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, Springfield, hometown to America’s favorite animated family, The Simpsons, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, eight new venues at Universal CityWalk, the breathtaking Cabana Bay Beach Resort and more. It will include Skull Island: Reign of Kong and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort in 2016.

     

    And then – in 2017 – will come Universal’s Volcano Bay.

     

    About Universal Orlando Resort

     

    For 25 years, Universal Orlando Resort has been creating epic vacations for the entire family – incredible experiences that place guests in the heart of powerful stories and adventures. Guests can soar above Hogwarts with Harry Potter, swing above the streets with Spider-Man, grab a Krusty burger in Springfield, join the ranks of the Minions and so much more.

     

    Universal Orlando’s two theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure, are home to some of the world’s most exciting and innovative attractions. Its on-site resort hotels, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, the Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort are destinations unto themselves. Its entertainment complex, Universal CityWalk, offers dining and entertainment for every member of the family. And just minutes away is Wet ‘n Wild, a family water park.

     

    Universal Orlando Resort has unveiled 18 new guest experiences in the past five years – powerful attractions, incredible dining opportunities and a dramatically themed hotel. And more is on the way. Coming in 2016 is Universal Orlando’s fifth on-site hotel, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort; and Skull Island: Reign of Kong, a groundbreaking attraction in Islands of Adventure. And in 2017 will come Universal’s Volcano Bay, an entirely new water theme park experience.

     

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    http://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/volcano-bay-announcement/

     

    Today, we are announcing a project of incredible vision – bringing to life an entirely new water theme park experience for our guests. This addition will join Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure as our destination’s third highly-immersive park and will be called Universal’s Volcano Bay.

     

    This is one of the most exciting projects we have had the opportunity to be part of because Volcano Bay will completely redefine the water park experience for our guests.

     

    The park will feel as if it is set in picture-perfect tropical islands, formed by a massive volcano – and it will have something for every member of the family. It will feature radically-innovative attractions, peaceful moments of relaxation and an experience that we hope will change the way guests think about water theme parks.

     

    We’ve already broken ground on Volcano Bay, just south of Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Construction will move quickly, and the park will open in 2017.

     

    Volcano Bay shows how Universal Orlando is continuing to evolve at an unprecedented rate that will not slow anytime soon. Since 2010, we’ve launched more than 18 remarkable experiences across the destination – from new attractions and theme park lands to new on-site hotels and restaurants. Our team will continue delivering new guest experiences that push the limits of theme park entertainment.

     

    More details on Volcano Bay will be announced at a later date. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook or via email for the latest news.

    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT Discussion Thread)

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    Posted

    Very interesting that the cars look like wild mouse cars. Wonder if this is just artists interpretation, or if they are going to actually be created that way. I look forward to the announcement tomorrow.

     

    I'm wondering this too! It is interesting to see the trains like this. It could just be the artists interpretation or something entirely new for spinning coasters! This looks very promising! Can't wait for the announcement tomorrow.

    SeaWorld Orlando (SWO) Discussion Thread

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    WOW! I CAN'T WAIT! I love the fact that SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa are making their announcements really early while it took forever for Busch Gardens Williamsburg to make theirs for Tempesto.

     

    One thing I am curious about is the angle of the drop. They could have marketed it also as the Steepest in Orlando but I believe Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit has that one.

     

    This is going to be an amazing ride!!

    SeaWorld Orlando (SWO) Discussion Thread

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    Posted

    SeaWorld needs to stop arguing that water isn't wet and own up to their horrible mistakes. The more they deny that they are destroying the lives of orcas the closer they will get to bankruptcy.

     

    Get me up to speed...what are these "horrible mistakes" other than the penguin ride lol?

     

    Watch Blackfish and you'll see.

     

    I believe that most of the members on this forum have watched Blackfish and have stayed updated with the constant news surrounding this. It became clear that Blackfish gave lots of false information about SeaWorld parks as per evidence showed. I'm not going to further argue this but we don't need consistent posts about the mistakes SeaWorld has done because Blackfish said so.

     

    SeaWorld deserves so much better than that. Yes I have watched Blackfish but I have stayed with the stories surrounding it. SeaWorld is not in the wrong.

     

    THANK YOU!

    Walt Disney World Epcot Discussion Thread

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    Posted

    Idk what it is...but from my trip yesterday to Epcot...I was completely bored out of my mind.

     

    First off...Soarin' is great! Glad to see they are adding an extra theater!

     

    Next...I haven't been on the new test track before yesterday and I wasn't too impressed. Yes designing your car is cool and everything is tron like looking...BUT the queue and the exit were just kind of blah to me. I kind of miss the older version of the entrance and exit but welcome the new modern stuff. With that said...a lot of things didn't appear to be working such as the screens to display throughout the ride which car won basically.

     

    The Universe of Energy...BORING. WASTE OF AN HOUR.

     

    Mission Space...I will never go on this again...well at least the Orange Side. I had the biggest headache for the rest of the day after this ride and I just didn't feel well.

     

    Imagination with Figment...umm...I had no idea what was going on but it was very weird. This is in need of a replacement.

     

    Sum of All Thrills was only running one robot arm...therefore the line was huge!!! Oh and all of Innoventions was basically closed too.

     

    Spaceship Earth had no air conditioning whatsoever.

     

    Nemo is cool but I'd prefer the Little Mermaid or the Haunted Mansion.

     

    World Showcase is always neat to look at. That was probably the best part.

     

    The whole park left me in a state of just boring. IMO they need some more rides and some removed. I believe Universe of Energy, Imagination with Figment, and the Old Body Wars area needs to be removed. Innoventions needs some updating (which it seems they are doing). Also, maybe fit in a bigger attraction like Crush's Coaster in Nemo Area

     

    Overall very underwhelmed.

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