The Great Zo
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I'm leaning toward Mini New Hotness, which fits remarkably well with my work schedule, and contains only parks I've never been to or want to revisit. It'd be a good economic decision too -- only requiring one flight! I'd consider Texas -- the allure of the three closed rides from this year's trip is strong -- but that's a question of justifying travel time to a place I just visited. West Coast also looks interesting, though the original itinerary for that one was a couple days longer (which I thought would have been worth it, as someone who's never been out there at all). All good options, just a matter of picking the best.
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Outstanding first three parts of the report, and great photography too. You nailed it on SFOT -- I wanted to like it so much more than I actually did.
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I have to admit, it was really cold for me in the morning that I was shaking so bad during the ERT. But after the sun came up, it was fine, just felt like home but a little bit dryer.
So glad I wasn't the only one shivering in Texas in late July . Can't wait to see the pictures.
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Marcel crosses the checkered flag! First Texas/Midwest trip report completed -- and a very good one. Great work!
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So I'm confused about something - is this area Seaside Heights or Seaside Park? Because I've seen both mentioned on news reports and in comments? Or is it that both locations are right next to each other connected by this boardwalk?
Here's Seaside Heights, and Seaside Park. They're adjacent boroughs, with Porter Street as the dividing line. Funtown Pier straddles the two municipalities, and Casino Pier is further north, totally in Seaside Heights.
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The fire is so big, the smoke plume is showing up on weather radar.
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Nice stuff from Toronto! Sorry the CN Tower was so crowded -- I've been up there once, on a weekday in November, and there were maybe 50 people in the thing. Really glad you saw the old city hall, too -- love that building.
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There's a fast lane "gate" right to the left of this photo similar to other rides. I will definitely ask about this when I'm there today.
This is very strange considering CP doesn't even list Wicked Twister on their website.
Yup, this must be brand new. I just checked a picture of mine from August 9, and there was no fast lane sign in the spot where the picture on the last page shows it. Would have been mad if I missed it while I was there!
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With all the love for Millennium Force, I'd toss in a vote for TTD, if only you were up there for long enough to enjoy it!
Mamba's nice at sunset from the left side of the train -- downtown KC lit up in orange. I also love the views from both US dive machines, as others have mentioned. Not a coaster, but I have to mention Summit Plummet -- you can see pretty much anything over the treeline in the entire WDW resort from up there.
Allow me to toss in a vote for Little Dipper at Little Amerricka. At least, it's one of the most unique views from a coaster. I don't think I got a picture while I was there, but if you can find one online, you'll be dying to see it.
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Low pay, long hours, danger everywhere... you sure that's not just an ad for employment at SFOT?
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Done. Definitely interested in a US summer tour!
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Those are some nice pictures. Well done. Where were you standing for this one? I'd love to get some pictures from that spot also.
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I hit #100 on Judge Roy Scream at SFOT, and then hit #150 on Whizzer at SFGAm.
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Dragster crew!
That was great to get to see the first-ever dragster rides for yourself, Bas, and Yin. As I recall, that was also a pretty big milestone for you, wasn't it?
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Also, it's kind of a slap in the face to the people staying at the 'resort' and paying for admission with their room rate.
And for the crazy people who actually paid for ERT on Hades? They should have paid us for that wonderful privilege!
Yikes. Open for free on a holiday? Strange.Store-brand ibuprofen? Not strong enough. Not even close.
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Well, at least it's a reason to come back to you guys!
Was just thinking the same thing! "Oh no, Marcel's going to have to come back and do another trip over here, what a shame..."
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Okay after re-watching the POV that zero-G stall things looks insane! And the way that it's kind of hidden in the structure is really going to surprise a lot of riders.
Agreed. Favorite part of the layout, by a long shot. Flipping upside down is one thing, but nobody's gonna expect to be held there for a couple seconds!
That part is pretty crazy. It's similar to the Outlaw Run 153-degree inversion, only taken to its logical extreme. I was surprised by just how comfortable that bizarre-looking element was, and I'm guessing you'll get a similar sensation out of this one. It's not really hang-time -- it's more zero-G, and really fun. Agreed with the last poster that it may even be negative-G that keeps you in your seat.
After all those AMAZING RMC announcements in the USA, WHEN is RMC finally coming to Europe???Pfffft, we're keeping them all for ourselves!
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^ Agreed, definitely not a wing-over. Actually, it reminds me of the "inverting drops" on the Smiler.
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I never tried it in the very first row, but my first ride was in row 3 or 4, and even that was intolerable. My "Little Titans payment rides" were sadly further back (row 9 or 10) and those were organ-busting, spine-shattering atrocities. For those of you who got in the very front -- was it better by any measurable margin?
I will say that the entire turnaround felt to me like, say, a GCI that's been around for a few years. I wouldn't call it smooth, but it was tolerable.
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Well, that just killed my appetite for a lousy microwave dinner at work tonight. Apologies to our electronics staff for attempting to reach through my computer screen and pull out the cinnamon bread and double-fried chicken.
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...it is almost guaranteed that the more I liked the park the less photos I have of my day there.
Well that explains why I have almost a thousand pictures from August 6...
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Marcel! Didn't know you went through Detroit. That was the end of my trip -- I have pictures of that same fountain. Can't wait to see the rest of your trip report, I know you had as much fun on the tour as just about anybody!
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Out of curiosity, how was The Boss running...we rode it last summer and I seriously thought it might kill me...but I've heard its had some work this season...
It seems disingenuous to compare any wood coaster to what we all survived at the Dells, but thankfully, The Boss wasn't in the same league as Hades. That said, it was rough (jackhammeringly-rough in a couple spots), and I think most of us were good after one ride (maybe two). The helix at the end seemed to be in pretty bad shape. There was definitely a minority of the group, though, that enjoyed The Boss enough to give it a few rides. On the plus side, I thought the layout/design was one of the more interesting wood coaster layouts on the entire trip.
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Following along on twitter ... it looks like it's happening.
Photo TR: The Kiwis Do Texas Midwest 2013
in Photo Trip Report Archive
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Grinning like an idiot because I have no idea what I'm in for.
What an evening -- heck, three or four hours wasn't enough time to see even half of the place. Guess I don't know how many hours we're allowed before the TPR legal department considers it too heavy a risk of serious injury.