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    Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

    in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!

    Posted

    Just wanted to refresh my memory. Which coasters require a fluffy, fluffy bunny filled with medicine and goo to store personal belongings? I'm trying to bring stuff that can fit in buttoned up pockets so I'm not constantly paying for fluffy, fluffy bunnies filled with medicine and goo but I am aware of the Steel Vengeance situation. Also, is Wicked Twister the only coaster not operating as of now?

    Steel Vengeance, Millennium Force, Top Thrill Dragster, Magnum XL-200, Rougarou, Valravn, and Gatekeeper all require a locker for loose articles.

    40 Random Questions [2020 Off-Season Edition]

    in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!

    Posted

    1. How many parks did you visit in 2019?

    10

     

    2. Best new-for-2019 (or new-to-you-in-2019) ride?

    X2

     

    3. Name the first 3 coasters that come to mind.

    X2, El Toro, Millennium Force

     

    4. What was the best flat ride you rode in 2019?

    Lex Luthor Drop of Doom

     

    5. What is your favorite RMC under 130 feet? (cheat sheet)

    Twisted Colossus

     

    6. What was the last Premier coaster that you rode?

    Superman: Ultimate Flight

     

    7. Name a park you've been to that you're already planning to revisit.

    Busch Gardens Williamsburg

     

    8. What is your home park and how many times did you visit in 2019?

    Kings Island, 9

     

    9. What park are you most looking forward to visiting in 2020?

    Cedar Point

     

    10. Kennywood or Dollywood? Pick one

    Dollywood. But I prefer the duet of IslandsInTheStreamWood

     

    11. What ride/coaster disappointed you the most in 2019?

    Joker (SFDK)

     

    12. You're at Great Adventure. You play that racist-ish gong game and win a one hour ERT session for you and your friends on ONE coaster of your choice. But damn! El Toro, Kingda Ka and Nitro are all down! So you ride...

    Bizarro

     

    13. What is the last coaster that changed your top 10?

    X2

     

    14. Most recent park food you ate.

    Pulled Pork, Coney BBQ, Kings Island

     

    15. What park do you wish was your home park?

    I'm happy where I am.

     

    16. What 2020 attraction do you have the biggest boner for?

    Pantheon

     

    17. What park will you visit next?

    Carowinds, unless my employeer sends me to Florida, California, or Texas this winter.

     

    18. Favorite breakfast before a day at a park?

    Eggs and sausage, and a piece of fruit.

     

    19. Cedar Fair park you visited most recently?

    Kings Island

     

    20. Was it awesome?

    My most recent visit? Not really. It was for Winterfest, which doesn't really do much for me. But it was something to do. Is the park awesome? Yes.

     

    21. Skyrush or Candymonium?

    Skyrush

     

    22. What 2 overseas parks do you want to visit the most?

    Europa, Energylandia

     

    23. The best B&M coaster you rode in 2019 was?

    Diamondback

     

    24. What is the saddest/dirtiest credit whore thing you've ever done?

    I can't think of anything. I ain't no ho!

     

    25. Last time you bought fast pass?

    March 2018.

     

    26. What was the longest you waited for a ride/coaster in 2019?

    2 hours.

     

    27. What season passes/membership do you currently have?

    Cedar Fair Platinum Pass

     

    28. If you could go to a park with anyone on this forum for a day who would it be and to what park?

    Six Flags Great Adventure with Coasterbill.

     

    29. Battle of the Busch 2020: Iron Gwazi or Pantheon - which would you rather ride?

    Pantheon

     

    30. Most times you've ridden one coaster (rough estimate or exact if you're a super nerd)

    50ish

     

    31. Congrats! You just won passes to spend A WEEK at the park of your choice! Dorney Park or Valley Fair? Pick one and why.

    Valleyfair! Because I've never been there and because I'd take a good GCI over two just Okay B&Ms.

     

    32. Talk about a park food that knocked your socks off

    Trapper's Smokehouse at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

     

    33. Pick one: Kumba or Montu

    Kumba

     

    34. What are your three least favorite woodies?

    Mighty Canadian Minebuster, Wild Beast, Mean Streak

     

    35. Best sweet snack at a park (degree of difficulty: not Dollywoods cinnamon bread)

    Frozen Custard.

     

    36. Kings Island is on the phone and they want you to decide what is going in the old Vortex spot. What do you add?

    Intamin Pre-fabricated Woodie.

     

    37. What roller coaster currently sits at the top of your bucketlist? (degree of difficulty: NOT a new-for-2020 ride)

    Skyrush

     

    38. Name 3 parks you want to visit in the next 3 years.

    Hersheypark, Dollywood, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

    2020 Summer Roadtrip

    in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!

    Posted

    Sat, 7/18: Drive to Sandusky, OH, hitting Camden Park and Columbus Zoo on the way

    I don't know how much you've looked into it, but keep in mind that this will be an expensive credit for what it is. Zoo Parking and Admission will be required and set you back about $40-50. The coaster ride itself is only a couple of dollars on top of that. The coaster is very similar to the Ghoster Coaster/Woodstock Express junior woodies.

     

    Of course, it's your trip and your money so you do you. Just didn't want you to show up thinking it could be a quick, cheap credit stop.

    Physics Day at Random Amusement Parks

    in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!

    Posted

    I had to go to Cedar Point for physics day in high school. Unfortunately, I was terrified of the big rides at that time! Our teacher didn't seem to care if we actually did the work so it was just a fun day. Everyone spent their time waiting in long lines for Raptor and Mantis because they were the new hotness. I rode Iron Dragon repeatedly because it had no line and it was about my speed at that time

    Six Flags Great Adventure (SFGAdv) Discussion Thread

    in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!

    Posted

    Now is it a dozen strippers per park, or does SF just send 12 for the whole chain? Asking for a friend...

    Probably cloned strippers. All dressed like Harley Quinn.

     

     

    I prefer Dragster over Ka. I felt like the launch on Ka was hesitant and not smooth. Felt like we were going to roll back for sure. Also, the aforementioned lap bars, theming, atmosphere of being in the center of the park

    Weight Management Support/Enouragement thread

    in Random, Random, Random

    Posted

    Been on the 'wagon since returning from vacation in late June.

     

    I've been eating well (not counting anything, but eliminating nearly all processed food).

    I've cut out soda at work and home. I will have the occasional sodas when going out or at the parks.

    Exercising regularly. I'm running using the Couch to 10k program. And strength training 2x a week.

     

    So far, I'm down 20 pounds. Still feel like I'm close to doing a walk of shame from coasters, but it's nice to see the scale numbers going down. Still fighting self-esteem issues too with being obese. But I'm making progress..

    Trying to plan trip to Cedar Point

    in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!

    Posted

    I definitely recommend Hotel Breakers for the location and convenience, as well as the early entry. If you're looking for something a little more budget-friendly, Cedar Point also owns the CP Express Hotel, which is on the mainland, just off of the peninsula. So it's a few-minutes to drive to CP but still gives you the benefit of 1-hour early entry.

     

    As far as Fast Lane +, it will be crowded but certainly during the week will be less crowded than weekends. I would not purchase it ahead of time. Maybe even just power through the first day without one and then evaluate if you want to buy one for the second day. You will have early entry so you can knock out some of the rides with the longest waits in the park (Steel Vengeance, Maverick, and Millennium Force - if time allows). The cost varies by day, but for a summer weekday Fast Lane + can be upwards of $120-150.

     

    If your schedule allows and you can push your trip dates a few weeks, crowds should be lighter. A lot of Ohio schools start going back in session around the weeks of August 12 or 19.

    Cedar Fair Rankings

    in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!

    Posted

    My rankings, with the year that I last visited:

     

    1. Cedar Point (2019) - Don't really need to say anymore.

    2. Kings Dominion (2017) - I keep going back and forth between 2 and 3. The loss of Volcano hurts, but I feel KI is lacking an elite coaster. for now.

    3. Kings Island (2019)

    4. Canada's Wonderland (2017) - The coasters are very top heavy, but the unique and wide collection of thrilling flat rides makes up for it.

    5. Knott's Berry Farm (2019) - There is so much to explore in Ghost Town alone. Also, love the mix of Thrill and Family rides.

    6. Carowinds (2018) - Great coasters at the top, but the park lacks a good supporting cast.

    7. California's Great America (2019) - Solid coasters, and Mass Effect is a great dark ride.

    8. Dorney Park (2018) - Not a bad park at all. But nothing at this park really stands out.

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