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Hey guys, I am going to Kansas City and will be passing by Holiday World and Kentucky Kingdom. However, I only have time to go to one. Which would you all recommend? I am torn because I want to get on Storm Chaser (Wicked Cyclone is the only RMC I have been on), but Holiday World seemes to have a better overall coaster collection. Thoughts?

Cedar Fair: Maverick Six Flags: El Toro (Wicked Cyclone close 2nd) SeaWorld Entertainment: Manta Universal: Hulk Disney Parks: Space Mountain (WDW) Independent: Skyrush

Intamin: Skull Mountain/Disaster Transport- I know both have a following, especially Skull Mountain, but I really just don't like them . . . GCI: Wildcat- Ow B&M: Mantis/Green Lantern- While I have ridden Green Lantern more recently, I remember disliking Mantis a similar amount.

^ So true. It is one of the strangest B&Ms I have been on... It feels like the main part of the ride is about 10 seconds and the rest of the time you are just heading back to the station lol.

Double post, oops

Great review! It is interesting that we had such different opinions of the mazes. I guess that means they just have something for everybody!

I attended Howl-o-Scream yesterday on opening night and just wanted to share my brief impressions of the mazes! (I also met Chuck at the front of the line of Unearthed!) I'll go from favorite to least favorite. Cut Throat Cove: This house is just all around really good. It has great theming, plenty of actors, and is quite lengthy. It had one of the longest lines of the night (which wasn't very long because rain scared everyone away), but was well worth the wait. Cornered: What a pleasant surprise! This was a HUGE upgrade from Root of all Evil. The theming was quite interesting and it was loaded with actors. It ranks high mainly because it is a massive improvement and a solid maze. Bitten: This may be ranked high just for sentimental reasons. I have always liked Bitten since it was introduced and I still do now. However, I wish they would connect the mazes behind Das Festhaus like they used to! For some regulars of BGW, the house may be getting a bit old and in need for an upgrade. Lumberhack: This was a good new house with great actors but some major flaws. First off, to even reach the house you have to go around the Festhaus for a trip that may require packing snacks. Secondly, the entrance of the house crossed with the exit and the attendants couldn't figure out who was going in and who was leaving. Thirdly, it is really short. However, I really liked how open the maze was in contrast to the others and the theming was quite neat. I also like that they are using a new area, though it needs a new entrance route; It has a lot of potential. This would be a great area to link with Bitten, but the theming doesn't match very well . . . Deadline: While newcomers may enjoy this maze, it has worn off on me quite quickly. It is very well themed but relies heavily on gimmicky effects. I am also over zombies. Unlike Bitten, I will not be too upset when this gets upgraded. Catacombs: Short, not many actors, and getting old as well. Just blehh Unearthed: Big disappointment . . . I guess it is better than Thirteen, but not by much. There seemed to be very few actors with long stretches of just walking. They utilized the EITA screens for a spinning vortex video-thing, but it was so out of place with all of the ride mechanical features around. A hanging Scarlett in the corner was just cheezy. I probably wouldn't rank this lowest if it wasn't so hyped up, but alas it was. Lumberhack and Cornered were much better in my opinion. On a positive note, it had a quite well themed queue right before the maze entrance, though this makes you even more disappointed when you go in the maze. Overall, I had a great time with little to no waits. My roommate and I even sneaked in two walk-ons on Tempesto with one ride in the front seat. Most of the mazes were high quality and make the visit very much worth it. I didn't pay too much attention to the zones, partly because there were not many actors. I am assuming this is because of the low park attendance. I am interested to find out what everyone else thought of the houses!

Skyrush is hard to beat as far as steel goes. I thought Wicked Cyclone's first drop was pretty great too.

I heard they are getting the first launched arrow suspended coaster with inversions. Can some one confirm? Kappa

Great Adventure, no question. Aside from the better coasters all around, it is just a nicer park. SFA feels much more run down and has worse operations.

I think they are adding new waterpark tubes. That is the only thing that can fit in that box guys . . .

@ejot thanks! Going Thursday- first RMC + Bizarro!

As far as coasters go- I305 first turn Skyrush airtime KK launch Alpengeist from bottom of loop to mcbr Verbolten's helix is pretty forceful for a "family coaster" as well

Question- When people say "blue train", are they talking about the train with blue on the outside or the train with blue seats? Aren't they colored oppositely?

Headin' up in a few weeks! How has the audio been on Bizzaro? And has anyone noticed a difference since the swapped wheels on Wicked Cyclone (besides being loud)? SO PUMPED

At least they got New Jersey right! El . . . . .oh wait, Diablo.

1. Alpengeist 2. Montu 3. Raptor 4. B:TR 5. Dueling Dragons (Can't really remember)

Intamin = El Toro B&M = Kumba

I love Spaceship Earth at EPCOT and the People Mover in Tomorrowland. Reridereridereride. . .

1. Alpengeist 2. Montu 3. Dueling Dragons Fire 4. Raptor 5. Batman Clone

I love the Spaceship Earth soundtrack! Disney has so many good ones though . . . As far as coasters, I really enjoyed Led Zepp at Hard Rock Park. That first drop with Whole Lotta Love was awesome haha

1. Skyrush 2. I305 3. Millenium Force 4. Maverick 5. Griffon I can't just give one . . .

Sadly, I really enjoyed Time Machine/Led Zepp (rode it both ways). I prefer the B&M sit-downs with a floor. It felt unique.

Flight of Fear launch. . . . jgdbsfkhjgj