WildStangAlex
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Raging Bull Does have the tunnel immediately following the initial drop, and that is pretty decent. I think I will also say, that Mean Streak has a great bunch of head choppers.
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Twister II at Elitch Gardens, there is a Saw at one point!
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Before I say anything else, Cedar Point is home to the greatest Steel Roller Coasters EVER! Especially Millennium Force, Maverick, and Magnum. (Any coincidence that they all start with M?) However, I felt, once again, the park is poorly maintained and poorly managed. We got there and immediately went to Millennium Force only to find out it was broken down. Broken Down? 10 minutes after opening? Oh well, we went to what makes logical sense, Maverick. The line started next to the water canons, and took about 2 hours and 15 minutes to ride. No Breakdowns! Just saw my first rollback, which it recovered instantly from. AMAZING! We rode front row, by the way, and it was worth the extra 5 minute wait! Maverick still gets 10/10 from me. After that, we ate at the Round Up next to Maverick. 45 minutes to get a Chicken Fingers Basket for $8.29. The food was decent, but not worth that wait. We then went to Mean Streak, but decided since the wait was 1.5 hours, we would try Millennium Force again. It was finally open at 4:15. While in the line, they took off the yellow train, delaying the wait. Then 15 minutes later they decided to put the yellow train back on. What kind of poor decision making was this? Off and On, Off and On. When we finally got on (Back Row of course) it was once again worth the wait. Still 10/10 and my favorite steel Coaster. Having not been on much, we were kind of disappointed. Maxair was closed for mechanical reasons. We then went to Gemini for a ride. One hour for Gemini when both trains running? WOW. Well, we rode red and really enjoyed it. Red still gets 8/10. From there we did Magnum, and after a 75 minute wait, we rode back row. That ride is fantastic. 10/10. After Magnum, we did Disaster Transport. 15 minute wait via an alternate entrance due to a haunted attraction. Decent ride, too bad the service lights were on, however. 7/10. Making our way back to the back, we walked through the transformed Frontier trail. Not too scary and way too many people, strollers everywhere. We then rode Cedar Creek Mine Ride. After hearing so much positive buzz on this ride, had my hopes up. After the ride I decided it was AWFUL, no excitement factor whatsoever. Adventure Express at KI is soooo much better. 2/10. Then I finally got my credit on Mean Streak. I felt it was very similar to Son of Beast, back when it had the loop. Not a bad layout, just a bit harsh on the fillings. 6/10. After another really mediocre cheeseburger and cold hard fries (food really sucks in frontier town), we hopped on Gemini Blue. Trims were off for the night and we flew! What a blast! 9/10. Then as we made our way out of the park we did another back seat ride on Magnum towards the dark, cold Lake Erie. Then hit up Corkscrew for the first time! Not bad at all! Smooth and quite fun, just small. 6/10. This park needs better management! I realize they were probably short staffed, but then they should have limited admissions. Food stalls were all packed with 30+ minute waits. Not even all the food outlet were open. The scary zones were over packed. The food was not only way over-priced but it SUCKED. At least when Six Flags over prices their food, you get large quantities and pretty decent fare. With ride operations, some things make no sense. Running 3 then 2 then 3 trains within 25 minutes on MF confuses me. 3 train operation on Corkscrew when there were 2 people on each train confused me. What happened to Maxair? That was disappointing. The bathrooms are filthy, sidewalks dirty and food outlets covered in bugs and spider webs. Like I mentioned before, the park has by far the best rides, but they have a long way to go to perfection. From now on, I will never need to go there more than once a year, if I want to keep my sanity!
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I do not support the theory of removing Slpashwater and Deja Vu, but that would make a perfect spot for a Dive Machine. I would hate to see our Vu go, so I'd have to say relocate the antique cars and relocate splashwater and put a dive machine there. That's just my opinion. But for now with Dark Knight, I hope they don't take down too many trees to build it. :/
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Weirdest Things The 'GP' Have Said
WildStangAlex replied to maliboomer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
My favorite I got all the time at my waterpark, and I overheard at Blizzard Beach. "My wife is pregnant, can she ride the waterslide?" -"No." "Why not, I don't understand?" -
Most thrilling drop?
WildStangAlex replied to RIP Psyclone's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I agree with your statement^. ToT is my favorite amusement ride of all time, however a close second for me is double shot at Indiana Beach. That thing is so wound up its amazing! -
Most thrilling drop?
WildStangAlex replied to RIP Psyclone's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Deja Vu is fantastic, I agree. I was made a bet by a random man of the GP that I could not hold my hands up on Mil Force the first time I went on it. Ha, no problem for me, but yeah, great sensation on that one! Also, it may seem odd, but Demon at SFGAm provides a great sensation! -
Hersheypark Announces Fahrenheit!
WildStangAlex replied to Meteornotes's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Is it just me, or does this seem a lot like Storm Runner? -
PTR: La Ronde, Mega Parc & Upper Clements
WildStangAlex replied to Coastinmiller's topic in Photo Trip Report Archive
^ You are very right. Still looks awesome tho -
PTR: La Ronde, Mega Parc & Upper Clements
WildStangAlex replied to Coastinmiller's topic in Photo Trip Report Archive
As fun as Goliath looks, it seems to have extremely boring elements. Bunny hills and a turnaround. That's it? -
Rock shows at parks
WildStangAlex replied to screenroxer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I know it's not a band or anything...... But! The Show Stoppin' show at SFGAm this summer was fantastic. I saw it two different times. Anyone else see this show and agreed, or disagreed? -
Best Post-MCBR B&M
WildStangAlex replied to smallish's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I don't know if this counts, and it probably shouldn't. After Maverick's MCBR and secondary launch, the ride is INSANE! -
Best Post-MCBR B&M
WildStangAlex replied to smallish's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Raptor. Period. No seriously though, raptor has a fantastic ending. -
What are your TOP TEN COASTERS
WildStangAlex replied to ddaver177's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I don't have a top 10, but rather a top 5 of steel and wood seperately. Wood: 1)Voyage Holiday World 2)Hades Mt. Olympus 3)Viper Six Flags Great America 4)Ghost Rider Knott's Berry Farm 5)Cornball Express Indiana Beach Steel: 1)Millennium Force Cedar Point 2)Maverick Cedar Point 3) Raging Bull Six Flags Great America 4) Flight of Fear King's Island 5) Expedition Everest Disney's Animal Kingdom -
Blizzard Beach hands down. There is nothing cooler (no pun intended) than riding a chairlift up a ski hill in the middle of central Florida. I love the rides there as well. The river is unbeatable. They have a family raft ride that lasts for MINUTES, and Summit Plummet rocks my socks. However, If you are looking for something more beach-like you may want to check out Typhoon Lagoon. The wavepool is first of all HUGE with 6.5 foot tall waves and a huge sand beach. Also, you can snorkel with sharks for free, making you feel like you are at the ocean. If I had to choose 1, it would be Blizzard Beach for sure!
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