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Worlds of Fun (WOF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to OzCatter's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Can anyone clue me in on how busy Oceans of Fun would be on labor day weekend? -
Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Hopeful me wants to believe that if they were to remove Excalibur ( ) they're waiting for the Dino contract to end so they can get a suitable replacement. (Then again I have no idea how these permits work and if there is an expiration on it) -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Are we not supposed to use Radar Guns? How else will we know for sure? -
Worlds of Fun (WOF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to OzCatter's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Just got back from the park. Prowler is really inconsistent in term of smoothness. During Winterfest it was smooth and hauling, while today is was rough. An empty train can really make a difference on how smooth the ride is. -
Worlds of Fun (WOF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to OzCatter's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I remember hearing a few years back when talking about the retrack that it would just be easier to tear the helix down and restart for scratch. Looks that's what they're doing. -
Worlds of Fun (WOF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to OzCatter's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
How busy was it? I plan on going to Winterfest at some point this year and am curious as to if I can marathon Prowler with a small line or relax and just walk around and look at pretty lights. -
Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Went today as well. Park opened with Renegade and Steel Venom then it wasn't until about 2:00 that Wild Thing opened. Saw Corkscrew test but wasn't there long enough to see if it opened. (BTW did Renegade get completely new trains this season? I know they got the retractable seat belts but it was a tight squeeze for me even though i have lost 30 pounds between this season and last. Never had a struggle before.) -
Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
After the trip to VF with a temp of 31 degrees all the coasters but Renegade and Steel Venom we’re closed. Operating rides were few and far between. -
Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I guess we'll find out this weekend. I'm heading up from Des Moines and the High is 40. -
Worlds of Fun (WOF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to OzCatter's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
A third train on Mamba wouldn't help if the WoF ride ops don't pick up their game. Saturday night the first train was back by the time the second was ready to leave the station every time. -
Worlds of Fun (WOF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to OzCatter's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The lines actually weren't horrible. The Longest Mamba's line got was through the set of swichbacks before you enter the station. (About an hour WOF time, 30 mins other parks.) -
Worlds of Fun (WOF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to OzCatter's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I was able to attend Halloween haunt this weekend with some family in KC. We ended up picking up a few FL passes and enjoying the night. Scorecard: Mamba x3 (2 Night) Prowler x3 (2 Night) Patriot x1 Timberwolf x1 Detonator x1 Overall operations have improved from over the course of the regular season. Prowler crew was doing a great job at pumping trains out of the station. And boy was Prowler running FAST. Fantastic night rides Saturday night. 3 Haunted Houses: Urgent Scare would be my least favorite of the 3 we did. Seemed understaffed and the line moved VERY slowly. Mr. Cleaver is in the middle, we lined up early and got a good run, plenty of scares although this will die down as the line gets longer over the course of the night. Cornstalkers is still my favorite, The actors blend in very well and combined with a long rout makes this one of the best. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ Please don't start THAT again... -
Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ Not every park is going to get a Raptor. I don't think CGA is getting a raptor. -
Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Who knows, with all the spare parts CF has, RipTide and The Crypt might be open for a while longer than we expect. -
Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ ^ RipTide was running on saturday when I was at the park. That was the first time I had ever seen it running. (Mainly because I go during haunt) -
Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
This means nothing without an offical source. Nothing on the park website or social media accounts verifies this claim whatsoever. -
Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ What are you talking about? Excalibur is a top 3 ride at the park IMO -
Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Would you rather have an awesomely twistie GCI woodie or the hellspawn that is an SLC? -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
It already is more or less... Worlds of Fun -
Adventureland (Iowa) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to rbpia's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ That's some top notch theming right there. -
Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ I have a bad feeling that's what will happen. Does anyone know the date Excalibur usually closes for the year? I want to marathon the hell out of it on the last day. -
Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
How many HUSS Top Spins are left in the Chain? I know there are at least 3 (KD, CGA, and VF) but I'm not sure how many are left outside of that with the mass removal for use of spare parts. -
Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Matt Ouimet wasn't named CEO of Cedar Fair until June 20th 2012. Just because he was working for the company doesn't mean he was making the big calls back in 2010. Since he took his new position I don't think any coasters in the CF chain have been relocated to another park within the chain. (Correct me if i'm wrong) -
Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
ToNC replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
If VF and Cedar Fair replace Excalibur (IMO the second best Arrow behind Magnum) with a Boomerang...