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Dollywood Discussion Thread
VegasBaby replied to crispy's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I would put in a plug for staying at the DreamMore Resort when you go. Yes, it's pricey, but you get the Timesaver Fastpass everyday of your visit and you can't beat the convenience. We stayed there for 5 days on our last DW visit and I won't stay anywhere else now. -
SeaWorld San Antonio Discussion Thread
VegasBaby replied to apollo210's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
This is a good move, there are Build-A-Bear shops at SWO/BGT and they always look busy. My youngest is 13 is she still loves BAB, in fact she got a leopard with an Iron Gwazi shirt on our trip to BGT this summer! -
Hersheypark (HP) Discussion Thread
VegasBaby replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I wonder if they will implement a double-sided locker system like SteVe and TT? When you have separate load and unload areas, you have to have some kind of locker system. -
Hersheypark (HP) Discussion Thread
VegasBaby replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
That would be a gamechanger for capacity, really hope that is true. -
Hersheypark (HP) Discussion Thread
VegasBaby replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
It seems like all of the Haunts around the country were packed this year. I think a lot of people were still hesitant last year bc of COVID and are making up for it this year. I know that CP and KI have been absolutely slammed this haunt season. -
Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread
VegasBaby replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I've never blacked out on a coaster, but the closest I've come is the first turn on I305 and the final helix on Goliath at SFMM. Both are reported to pull 4.5g, so I definitely grey out a little on those. -
I think Darkoaster will be a great addition to the park. It gives them another family coaster and will also be a ride that can be open in colder temps. My kids are older now, but when they were younger, we were always looking for coasters with 42" or 48" height requirements. BGW will now have 4 major coasters with a 48" height requirement, which will be great for families.
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Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread
VegasBaby replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I wouldn't say that these rides aren't attracting guests, Tumbili had the longest line in the park. Part of that is due to the capacity but it's also new and different. Parks keep building these coasters because they are cheap and it gives them a new coaster to promote, they are the Vekoma Boomerangs of the 2020's. As enthusiasts, we aren't that impressed but it seems like the GP really likes them. -
I was at the park last Friday too and it was my first time back in over 10 years. I feel pretty much the same as you regarding the coasters. I liked Pantheon a lot but I think I expected more from it. I also only got 1 ride due to the downtime, so I may have a higher opinion if I got to ride a few more times and really experience it. The B&Ms were running great and are still the stars of the park. Griffon is definitely my favorite dive coaster and Apollo is still a top tier hyper. Alpengeist is so forceful and has such a great layout. Loch Ness is running really well for its age and I still love those interlocking loops. But I have to say, Verbolten was the suprise of the day! It's such a ridiculously fun coaster and the drop track really scared my kids (I kept it a surprise for them). We ended up riding it 4 times since we liked it so much. Overall it was a great visit and the park is just as beautiful and well maintained as I remembered it.