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Best day ever at the park yesterday. The little bit of rain in the morning scared off the masses so me and my family practically had the park to ourselves by the afternoon. Never thought I would say the words (we're going to stay on and re-ride again, thanks in mid July on The Bat). We managed to get on over 50 rides and attractions. It was a big day for my dare-devil daughter who just turned 7 recently and made the 48" cut. My more cautious son who turns 9 in September made the 54" inch cut and worked up enough nerve by days end to ride Behemoth and Leviathan (which were both walk on rides by the afternoon). Considering I chickened out on Disney's World's Space Moutain at that age I was very proud of him. Our coaster list for the day was as follows: Leviathan (3x) Behemoth Back Lot Stunt Coaster (3x) Mighty Canadian Minebuster (2x) Widl Beast (2x) Dragon Fire (3x) Vortex (2x) Thunder Run The Bat (3x) Silver Streak The Fly Ghoster Coaster Taxi Jam (5x) - ??? don't ask, my kids were high on sugar at the time! All without any fast passes. Leviathan was really fantastic. I have never been on such a smooth coaster before. Behemoth and Vortex were great as always. We really enjoyed Back Lot Stunt Coaster as well which none of us had been on before. Minebuster was a lot of fun and running pretty smooth for an old woody. Wild Beast was a little rougher but not as bad as some people have complained about in the past. The only coaster I had an issue with was Dragon Fire. There are some really rough parts on that ride with the worst being just before and just after the Corkscrew. Be forewarned, you may need a chiropractor after this one. It's a shame too as this was the first steel roller coaster I had ever been on as a kid. Anyway, you should all have a great time this weekend. The weather forecast is calling for a sunny weekend so unlike my lucky day you will likely need your fast passes.

Weather has really warmed up here and apparently Leviathan is much much faster than opening day. Comments on cwmania from a couple of recent riders repoted grey-outs through the first overbank, lots of forces on the other turns and major air time on all hills including a little pop after the hill entering the break run. Seems like the monster has awaken from winter hibernation. Shouldn't be any disappointed riders during LeviaTHON in July. I just picked up some season passes for the family and will hopefully I will be able to visit the park soon and give my own impressions.