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I'll be going to Waldameer when it opens to support my local park, and BGW in August if it's open. If masks are required that's fine we'll manage, with everything happening currently who knows what the world attitude/regulations will even be like that at that point.

I'm sure other small parks have gone through major challenges somewhat like Conneaut Lake, but being close to Conneaut Lake I don't know how they continue to survive, they're the little park that keeps chugging along. I hope they survive this just like they've survived all the challenges that have already faced them.

It was nice to see the park kind of coming back (even if slowly). I hope they can survive this

I liked Possessed, but overall I really won't be that sad to see it go. Without the holding break it's kind of "meh" for me. Very happy for Dorney Park if this happens. (pretty much anything will be better than what Stinger was, that was the most unpleasant coaster experience I had ever had)

I rode it both before and after. I didn't hate it. In fact I was able to ride it a ton of times in one day (there wasn't ever any real line when I was there), the problem was none of the rest of my family was able to do the same. Probably because I was short when it was open I didn't get my head boxed by the restraints the same way older/taller riders did. I enjoyed it as a kid, but I completely understand why it doesn't exist. I'm probably more sad that it was part of what helped kill Arrow (of course there were many other things after Drachen Fire)

Day 4: "I have found the queue for Dragon Mountain. It's really dark in here. Did I go to the right place, is this park even still open? I haven't seen anyone for days." In all seriousness I have fond memories of Marineland from my childhood, but the only other parks I had visited at that point were Waldameer and Conneaut Lake Park

Dangit!

Geagua 3/20/20 Update

This is looking great so far, I hope to get out there sometime fairly soon to get a ride on this thing

It's insanely impressive that they're already testing.

I agree, at the moment the area looks very plain, but I have to imagine there will be some trees and landscaping. It is still a construction zone there after all

I was actually logging on just to post that Ravine Flyer shot. Thanks for posting all those

it's just the internet... it's kind of stupid sometimes

Oh internet... You see a crane (not even very close to Tantrum it would seem) and you over react. Ripping out something you already paid for that is still practically new would be stupid and the people who think it's happening aren't thinking.

I purchased my tickets for this summer last week, these behind the scene pictures just make me that much more excited

It's going to be a very light year for me in terms of amusement parks Definitely Waldameer Busch Gardens Williamsburg Maybe Idlewild (my 3 year old is really into Daniel Tiger currently so she'd love some of the attractions) Kennywood Unlikely but Hopeful Hershey Park Six Flags Georgia (if I have to go to Atlanta for a work trip)

7/21 should work with no issue for Waldameer, but Conneaut Lake will not be open, it's only open on Thursday - Sunday. Not a reason to not do your trip like that, but something to at least keep in mind (spend more time traveling/more time at Waldameer without feeling rushed to get to Conneaut Lake)

^ Thank you. I look forward to checking it out on Sunday, it will be the first holiday event I've been to, and my first time at the park. A bit of a bummer that I won't be able to hit Kingda Ka and El Toro, but I'm happy that I'll have the opportunity to make it to the park at all.

of course they do, sky buckets are a great thing Even with two of the star attractions being closed for Holiday in the Park, I'm happy that I'll be able to make it there, I haven't ever been to a Christmas event at any park, so if nothing else I'll enjoy the rides and can do and I'm sure I'll love seeing the lights.

Everything will run, they don't care. I also don't know what forecast everyone is looking at, it won't be that cold this weekend. Bummer for El Toro being closed for the event, but I'll be happy to see Holiday in the Park. Thanks for the heads up.

Because of a work trip I should have the opportunity to get to the park for the first time on 11/17. Hopefully most things are open, I'm hoping to get a few laps on El Toro if weather cooperates. For locals/those who make it to the park often, other than El Toro what would you recommend I make sure I get to if my time is limited there? How are Sundays in November? Are rides actually open or will this just be a waste of my time?

I know this is just saying the same thing as everyone else, but this looks cool, I hope that we see one of these one day in a park

It will be a bit odd having two spinning coasters so close to eachother, but it will be nice to have this one as a step up to steel dragon for younger kids

Tim Horton's is the greatest coffee shop to ever grace this earth. Wonderland has one too and it's also the most affordable dining establishment in any corporate park ever. God, I love them. I prefer Tim Horton's to Starbucks, but honestly don't really like either. I'd prefer to not go to a coffee shop at all, but if I do Tim Horton's in at the top of my list.

Darien Lake (although not technically owned by Six Flags) has Tim Hortons, which one could argue is superior to Starbucks. It's not an argument I would make... but you know... someone could I suppose