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Glad you had such a good time! Canobie was a pleasant surprise for us, too. We went on a whim since we were kinda in the area for a bigger family get-together, and we were seduced by its charm. Couple things: That seems to be the overall MO for Yankee Cannonball. I waited nearly an hour due to one-train operations. Still enjoyed it, though. I had the exact same reaction to the popcorn stand as you (I'm pretty sure all of us coaster nerds who grew up playing RCT have the same experience lol). Fun fact - they had plans a few years back to open a pretty cool-looking river rapids ride directly behind Untamed, but ended up cancelling them after the rapids ride accident happened in Australia.
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I legitimately almost spit my drink out when I read that SFGAdv now charges $40 to park. That said, SF pricing looks like a steal when compared to the Jersey shore. Admittedly we were there on a Saturday, but I was spellbound by how much tickets cost. I wanted enough tickets for us to take our daughter on the Ferris Wheel and carousel, and MAYBE have enough left over for a solo ride on Great White, and it still cost me over $50. There's really no middle ground anymore for someone looking to just dip there toes in and do a few things and leave. It's either go all-in and get your money's worth or just find something else to do.
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What Was The Last Coaster You Rode?
michaellynn4 replied to SharkTums's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Haven’t been on a coaster since Nitro back in October 2019… …until today. Rode Great White at Morey’s Piers during our afternoon trip to the boardwalk. Over 1,000 days without a coaster. Also was our daughter’s first time on any ride - took her on the Ferris wheel and carousel. Good day. Glad to be back. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
michaellynn4 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I'm a sucker for boardwalk-style areas in any amusement park. It's the Jersey in me. Can't wait to see the final product! -
Yea, I'm sort of in this boat, too. I've been much less active; I haven't been to any amusement park since pre-COVID and haven't really been clamoring to make it back any time soon. It started off because of social distancing, then it was because I needed to get my weight back under control, then it was because I had a daughter last year. All this time, though, I've been following everyone's experiences at nearly every park (save the ones already mentioned) and seeing the negative directions many parks have taken, and I've decided that it's just not worth the hassle. There are other things I'd much rather spend my money on at this point. I know the pandemic was rough on the industry, but a lot of these cuts and changes go beyond just trying to keep themselves afloat during hard times. Not mad about it, not gonna spam some customer service mailbox - just going to stay away for now. Maybe I'll reassess in a year or so as my kid gets older.
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The Official TPR Video Thread!
michaellynn4 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Love the compilation videos!! This one brings back memories of our honeymoon. So much fun! -
Rockin' to the new RHCP album!
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A couple years ago I was in practically the exact same boat - went to SA for work, hotel was right by Sea World, and needed to use Uber/Lyft. Only difference was I had a full day Saturday so I was able to squeeze both parks in. I agree with Bert - stick to Sea World. SFFT was fantastic but it's 15-20 minutes away (depending on traffic, which can be brutal at times in SA), and I needed a larger time window to enjoy it, and that was pre-Wonder Woman (I missed its opening weekend by one week - grr) and with re-rides on only Iron Rattler. I was able to use Lyft to Sea World with no issues (they dropped me off practically right by the park entrance in the parking lot and managed to fit everything with multiple re-rides on my favorites into a roughly 3-4 hour window (pre-Sting Ray, but should still be doable). Follow Bert's advice to get the Quick Queue so you can make the most of the visit. You'll have a blast!
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Dollywood Discussion Thread
michaellynn4 replied to crispy's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Wild Eagle has theming? -
It's pretty minor news, but Harry over at GreatAdventureHistory is able to confirm the Liberty Square Gazebo, a longtime park structure, is being removed this offseason with a new seating pavilion next to Johnny Rockets coming in its place. It's held a lot of shows over the years but it's honestly outlived its purpose at this point and removing it is the right call.
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Rides with new paint schemes?
michaellynn4 replied to DLDude's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Batman at SFGAdv is being painted, too. -
Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread
michaellynn4 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I was gonna suggest Shenandoah if you enjoy caves and natural wonders like that. Really beautiful. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
michaellynn4 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Never understood the restraint thing, either. Even at my skinniest, with plenty of room to spare anytime I rode Possessed, I wasn't even close when I tried to ride Wicked Twister. I'm sure it was a good ride to some, but after that it could die in a fire for all I cared. -
Should I see the original movie or read the book before I watch it in order to really appreciate it, or does it stand well enough on its own? Thought about putting it on over the weekend since its on HBO Max.