
Afterburner
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Carowinds Discussion Thread
Afterburner replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
This is such a great expansion for the little ones. Cedar Fair continues its trend of making major improvements to every single aspect of Carowinds. -
Carowinds Discussion Thread
Afterburner replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The last one is clearly because they're retheming Intimidator to be part of Planet Snoopy. -
"Tiny Planet" - Like them or not?
Afterburner replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
They're dizzying just to look at. Which is kind of cool and fitting for roller coasters, but also not something I would want to look at very often. -
Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread
Afterburner replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I'm mostly amused by the fact that they decided to go with "The Matrix but red" for a teaser campaign in 2017. -
Worst Ride Name
Afterburner replied to maliboomer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
However, naming a roller coaster with lengthy underground sections after the god of the underworld is pretty inspired. -
Who says it has to be a giga? It could be a 315-foot top hat launch coaster (though if BGW is going for an extreme launch coaster, I'd much rather have an Intamin Blitz.) But judging by what is actually said in the article: "If it's a roller coaster, it would be the tallest in Virginia, and according to an expert, the fifth-tallest in the country and eighth in the world." The Pilot was just going for the most clickbaity title possible, and it probably is just going to be a Starflyer.
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Carowinds Discussion Thread
Afterburner replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Life is too short to waste time riding Nighthawk. -
Carowinds Discussion Thread
Afterburner replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Swap in Afterburn for Intimidator, and you have a good plan. -
I'm glad I'm not the only one. Seriously, I feel the lands looks amazing and the rides are pretty good (I wish they were a bit less screens and more action, but that's just me) but they really outcast people who aren't familiar with the material. It's a shame... I do find it annoying how when you pay with a credit card, they always refer to it as "muggle plastic." I get wanting to create an immersive land, but come on dude. As ignorant of technology as Harry Potter wizards are, they probably shouldn't even know what plastic is.
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What's your Top Ten? [HARD MODE]
Afterburner replied to chickenbowl's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Verbolten Flight of Fear Backlot Stunt Coaster Tempesto Grizzly Carolina Goldrusher Woodstock Express Carowinds Woodstock Express KD Ricochet Carowinds Avalanche Huh. I can't believe I made it to ten with all coaster I actually like. -
What Was The Last Coaster You Rode?
Afterburner replied to SharkTums's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Apollo's Chariot -
Things we know right now: Cedar Fair is installing four new coasters next year. Two are already accounted for with the CP and KD RMCs. There are already signs of new additions of some sort at two other parks, CGA and Knott's. 2 + 2 = 4 Cedar Fair has said they are renewing a relationship with a coaster manufacturer they haven't worked with in a while. Cedar Fair has said they want to invest more heavily in CGA. Cedar Fair has said one of the coasters they would like to add to CGA is from Intamin, a manufacturerer they haven't worked with in a while. Internet Clouseaus: "Surely this means Cedar Fair will be adding a Gerstlauer and something for Worlds of Fun/Dorney/Valleyfair/Michigan's Adventure!"
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Worst Coaster Ever?
Afterburner replied to Mind Eraser's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Taller. Anaconda's restraints fit so tight over my shoulders that headbanging was nonexistent, and I'm not even that tall (6 feet.) Still pretty janky and not particularly fun, but at least my brain was intact afterwards. -
Dollywood Discussion Thread
Afterburner replied to crispy's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
That seems really silly, shutting down coasters just to make them lighter. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
Afterburner replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Robb's reaction to the shed. -
B&M vs Intamin
Afterburner replied to alpengeistdude321's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Intamin, all day every day. Well, except for when they've broken down. -
Carowinds Discussion Thread
Afterburner replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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Definitely a missed opportunity. Disney probably has the name locked up as a theme park ride. I thought John Goodman was very entertaining in the movie. But I may have been inebriated when I saw it. They could always just put it in an open outdoor space that's teeming with people and call it Agoraphobia. Wait..