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Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
it works for Magnum but no amount of trickery could make me enjoy OG Mean Streak. -
Kentucky Kingdom (SFKK, KK) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Both Cincinnati and Louisville are known for food and craft beer so you can't go wrong either way. I am honestly not sure how late coney stays open as every time i have gone I have been out early. If you choose cincy send me a message I will send you some links on places that might be of interest for food and drinks. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
At first I was sad that I probably wouldn't be able to do media day but then remember I got to experience that and while it is cool the first rider auctions are much better. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I am not sure if it is in the same place but recently i read about a room they call hell on earth. It's a room they super heat to what they believe is the temps on Venus to see how long various metals and components for robots could last. The most recent thing I had read said the longest test to date was 90 days. -
Dollywood Discussion Thread
Ape replied to crispy's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I hope LR is running consistently this year so the jokes and complaining end as this thing is spectacular, though I do get a little bit of joy out knowing I was one of what seems like few to get to ride it but that is purely my selfishness -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I was on the third train out when it opened to the public. After that ride we went to beast and when we got off we saw that the line had circled around by the tower then back towards Beast. It was a pretty crazy site. We had already planned to leave that early so it didn't bother us. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
4th of July is the only time they really ever sell out isn't it? -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Kings Dominion has it as well theirs is $115. I wonder how much that would be if they implemented it at all the parks and offered it with platinum. i wouldn't be surprised to see $300. heck for Cedar Point alone it wouldn't surprise me if it would be that much. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
To answer the question above. I know for a fact fast lane plus for Banshee and Diamondback goes straight to the station. I'm pretty sure just about all of the other rides are like that but can't say with certainty -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I am re posting this to let you all know that if you donate to my page you can be entered to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Minimum donation of $10 dollars and each $10 gains another entry into the drawing. So if you donate $30 you get 3 entries. A winner will be drawn around April 10th and I will mail you the gift card if you win. Any questions message me thank you! -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I know it was crazy for SoB as well. It is like a tradition for people around here to wait in epic long lines for their first ride. -
We enjoyed our first cruise last week though we didn't get to do a lot of what the ship offered with a 3 and 1 year old. I am looking forward to going when they are older and can kind of do their own thing. Also for myself i'm curious about the Independence of the Seas and attending their 70k tons of metal cruise.
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Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The people I know that waited in it said 4-5 hours. There was also some minor down time. -
Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread
Ape replied to BarryH's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
those meltdowns are the worst but he got over it once he realize the firework show was going on. We could have stayed abit after that but decided it was time to call it a day. Also he has been singing that Seven Dwarfs song since we left. -
Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread
Ape replied to BarryH's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Short report on our trip. This was the first time since I was 3 that I visited a Disney park. I loved every moment of seeing my kids faces light up as we went through the park. We mostly did stuff the first half of the day and I pretty much enjoyed every minute including people mover. The only thing that sucked was the monorail went down several times during the day causing us to take over an hour in and out of the park mid day and at the end. The main thing I wanted to post about was a proud father moment that I will never forget. My son has only ever been on the Great Pumkin Coaster at Kings Island so Seven Dwarfs Mine Train was quite the big coaster for him. He was a bit apprehensive going in but as soon as that little launch out of the station kicked in he threw his hands up and did so at the top of each lift. He ended up getting off the ride and high fiving all of the strangers that rode with us which was awesome because he is usually super shy. We went on a seven day cruise the next day with all of the family and his cousins yet every time I ask him what his favorite part of the trip was he says this ride. Makes me so happy. Anyway we ended up riding in order Buzz twice People mover Laugh Floor Pans flight It's a small world Winnie the Pooh We also watched several of the shows and did a bit of shopping walking around. We were about to get on Big Thunder Mountain at the end of the day and had a fast pass for splash mountain but the 3 year old was wrecked by that time and had a melt down. Having a blast. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
This year I will once again be participating in a fundraiser through a park. Kings Island teamed up with the Andy and Jordan Dalton foundation this time around to help raise money for kids and families around the Cincinnati and Fort Worth area get to do and participate in experiences they normally wouldn't do to various limitations. When I did the Scream Like A Kid Again fundraising for Banshee I managed to get $1200 in donations and the experience I gained meeting with some of the people was incredible. I am hoping to do similar this time around if not more. If you would like to donate to my page head over this this link ----> https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/lanceMarshall/mystic-timbers-first-official-rides--launch-party you can also find more info on my page about the Andy and Jordan Dalton Foundation If you would like to create your own page to fund raise head over to this link to get started! ----> http://www.firstgiving.com/410830/mystic-timbers-first-official-rides--launch-party -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Considering in 2003 when my parents took me to Cedar Point for the first time and I had never been on anything over 200 feet even MF absolutely blew my mind. Even now when I ride it I enjoy it as much as I did that first time but part of that could be me reliving some of the memories. MF has everything going for it the location, the music, the size the thing is just the total package for me. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I really don't care what is open for Winterfest, I love that I'll be able to take the kids to the park for an even longer season even if it is just to take in the lights and atmosphere. Any rides that may be open are just a bonus. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
They Ran Banshee on Media day when I believe it was something like 30 degrees that morning. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
That MF music gives me chills. I love it. Anyway a few years ago I had a strained muscle in my back. The only coaster that made it hurt or uncomfortable was MF, that is when I also started finding it odd that people were calling it Millennium Forceless. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Instead of questioning things, why don't you just respect what we asked of people? Or is that too difficult? I'm not going to apologize for being curious if this came from the park or what considering I have not seen this come up before. I'm not saying I don't agree with it, just that it is interesting to see when we see photos like this pop up all the time from around different parks. -
Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread
Ape replied to BarryH's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
78 and sunny for Saturday, coming from a high of 29 when I leave for there this might make me feel like I a melting. Can't wait to see my kids reaction when we get there. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Ape replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I am curious what caused the sudden dropping of the hammer on construction photos, did I miss something over the weekend?